If Snowthrowers are better, then why?

[johnh]

Why is there no longer a snowthrower manufactured for the 1500 series garden tractor. I find the model 190-032 blower, heavy, cumbersome, and prone to throwing belts.

PS: The non adjutable electric pto is also prone to failure. I guess you get what you pay for with Cub Cadet

[R Bedell]

There are Pros and Cons for each, the snowthrower and the snowblower. One will have to decide which one best suits their needs.

[johnh]

I don't think a single stage will work in the snowbelt areas of the Northeast. Also, I dont think there is more than one option available for the 1500 series

[mmzullo]

I used a thrower for 1 year on a 127. Worked great but if you dont have a cab which I didn't, you'll hate it unless you like snow in your face all the time.
The only good thing with a thrower you can almost put the snow anywhere you want. Meaning throwing it 10 to 15 feet in the yard. A snow plow can only push so far.
I'm sure others will chime in. By the way I use my 149/loader and pile the snow up after the storm as long as it doesn't ice up.

[R Bedell]

Here in Michigan, snowthrower work just fine, as long as you have the right type of snow.

[ol'George]

Y'Day we got somewhat of a wet snow, 6" deep.
The first 100 or so feet, the QA 42 chute clogged and the belt slipped.
Then the chute polished a bit, as well as the sheaves and wahoo, game on.
Keeping the governor wide open, going as fast
as it takes to keep the full 18 Hp used up.
She spits 40-50' of snow like a snow cannon.
When you get it in that sweet spot, that double breasted kohler sings a sweet tune like none other,and if I have to explain it, yall wouldn't understand, Ha,LOL!

[4SPEED]

I think throwers are like tillers. they work best using a hydrostatic drive tractor.
never have had a blower. that too much $$$ for the little bit of snow around here.
up untill my thrower broke , the 882 was throwing that soop 20' making all kinds of black smoke. it was sweet.
may get another 2 to 4'' tonight.

[Jeff in Pa]

Originally Posted by johnh

I don't think a single stage will work in the snowbelt areas of the Northeast. Also, I dont think there is more than one option available for the 1500 series

1968 Cub Cadet 125 with a QA42



Single stage snow thrower has served me well for the past 9 years

I also wear my motorcycle helmet now when snow throwing. No more snow in my face

[Yamaguy]

Originally Posted by 4SPEED

I think throwers are like tillers. they work best using a hydrostatic drive tractor.
never have had a blower. that too much $$$ for the little bit of snow around here.
up untill my thrower broke , the 882 was throwing that soop 20' making all kinds of black smoke. it was sweet.
may get another 2 to 4'' tonight.

A video of said 20' throw and coal rolling would be awesome!!!

[R Bedell]

I also wear my motorcycle helmet now when snow throwing. No more snow in my face

Me too, works well, and keeps my head warmer than a hat