Riding Mower?snowblower attachment?

[fishin58]

Does anybody reccomend the attachement, I am looking at putting it on a 18 hp craftsman. I guess I have never ran across anybody that has one. Looking for some opinions on the pros and cons of having it on the mower.

[ryan p]

I had one 5 years ago on a small deer it worked great wish i still had one. I am plowing with atv now and it can only push the snow so far by the end of winter i dont have nuch drive way left. My brother put one on a craftsman after using his atv for 3 years and says its great it blows the snow instead of pushing it. The only bad thing with them is on gravel you might need weight box or chains. Hope this helpes you.

[Surface Tension]

I keep at least 2 means to remove snow and a shovel isn't one of them.

I have a walk behind snow thrower, a Sears 16 lawn tractor with a thrower attachment, and a plow on the ATV The tractor gets used the most.

I will say that if your going to put an attachment on a Lawn Tractor for winter use is better be in good running condition.

Go to Sears site with the model of your tractor and they will list the thrower model for your tractor.

[McGurk]

I too have an older JD with a thrower attachment (111H w/ a 338). You will need chains and rear weights if you have any sort of slope. The weight it adds to the front end can really mess with a light-framed mower and its steering mechanism. As stated, make sure it is in good running order with light weight oil and a good battery. Otherwise you will spend as much time getting it running as you will blowing.

That being said, it is a blast using this instead of any sort of shoveling operation. Especially after the famed snowplow ridge.

[motley man]

You can get one on the local listings of things for sale. They work good but as said you will need chains and weight in rear of tractor. Be sure that you lube each time you use it, and be careful not to jam it up with things left laying around yard. Don't buy one that looks abused.

[Surface Tension]

Not to mention that most lawn tractors don't have a locked rear end. Some JDs have a locking option though.

Not a huge problem on flat ground but wet snow and a side hill could mean off the path and stuck.

I should have mentioned mine is a ST 16. Its vintage and highly collectible lawn tractor.

I have a Sears Suburban 12 as well. Both are built like tanks and its all belt drive.

Frictions discs in the winter pushing snow is not the best.

Hydrostatic drive might need some special attention for winter use then there is cold and seals to worry about.

[Surface Tension]

If you can lock the rear end its a big plus sometimes.

Not a huge problem on flat ground but wet snow and a side hill could mean off the path and stuck.

I should have mentioned mine is a ST 16. Its vintage and highly collectible lawn tractor.

I have a Sears Suburban 12 as well. Both are built like tanks and its all belt drive.

Frictions discs in the winter pushing snow is not the best.

Hydrostatic drive might need some special attention for winter use then there is cold and seals to worry about.

[luckey]

I use an 18 hp Snapper tractor with a 4 foot blower attachment. The tractor has hydrostatic drive and it has not issues in winter. It has a cab so it's toasty warm and no snow down the neck. I bought it this way 5 years ago and the cab and blower never come off. It does have chains and 50 pound weights on each wheel and a 75 pound weight on the back.