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Parttimer

01-02-2008 06:10:17

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Hello everyone! I have a 9n without low gear reverse. My question is will the 9n handle a new style snowblower 6ft 2 stage running off the PTO without low reverse gear? Is it backing up to fast for the snow blower, clogging it or bogging down the tractor?

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Glenelg

02-26-2008 08:02:02

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Re: Snow blower in reply to Parttimer, 01-02-2008 06:10:17

I have a "pull behind" snow blower that came with my 1950 8N when I bought it several years ago. I am only the third owner of this tractor and have never used it to blow snow, but according to the previous owner worked great. It has been stored inside for more than 25 years and is a pretty neat thing. I am sure by today"s standards it isn"t very efficient but to someone who collects neat tractor stuff and would like to show it, I am sure would be a welcome addition. It needs a good home.

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L Johnson

01-03-2008 20:07:30

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Re: Snow blower in reply to Parttimer, 01-02-2008 06:10:17

I've been running a '43 2N with a 5 ft wide 3 pth Lucknow two stage blower for about 20 years. I originally had a 6 ft blower, but traded down because it was too much for the tractor. Our snow loading is light in the southern Niagara Peninsula compared to Michigan or even Buffalo just down the lake, but I am still in the lake effect snow belt.
I have the engine oversped slightly to get higher on the horsepower curve.
The blower works fine for light snow up to 12" deep.
Wind packed drifts usually require a couple of initial shallow cuts, followed by full depth cuts half the width of the blower.
The main disadvantage is not having live pto, so occasionally I have to slip the transmission into neutral to clear the auger and take another run at the drift.
I originally had loaded tires, which worked better than my new non loaded tires when skidding the blower backwards.
Keeping the blower a couple of inches off the ground when blowing usually provides enough traction on ice covered driveways.
I usually clear a 900 ft lane and a couple of 100 ft driveways two or three times a week at peak season.

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BillM (OH)

01-02-2008 13:23:06

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Re: Snow blower in reply to Parttimer, 01-02-2008 06:10:17

Blower will not work very well on an N. Front blade would be better, but you have to plow at every snowfall - sometimes twice on the big ones. I have a front blade on our 861 and it works OK unless I let it build up for a few snowfalls. I then have to go to my blower on the front of my 4-wheeler. My brother has a blower and gave up running it with the N - got a 3000 with a FEL & is now set for Buffalo winters.

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Empennage

01-02-2008 08:39:16

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Re: Snow blower in reply to Parttimer, 01-02-2008 06:10:17

I was wondering the same thing. This is my Brother-in-laws snowblower and Cub Cadet working in NH. He has a 2N and this Cub and he said that without the live hydralics and slooow reverse speed on the 2N this plower wouldnt work.

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Empennage

01-02-2008 08:41:08

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Re: Snow blower in reply to Empennage, 01-02-2008 08:39:16

Did I say "plower"...I meant "blower".

I need glasses too now..great.

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Newbe9N

01-02-2008 09:09:16

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Re: Snow blower in reply to Empennage, 01-02-2008 08:41:08

I can put live hydraulics on the 9n so that wouldn't be a issue. Just the reverse speed seems to be an issue. After reading some posts it appears you can but would have to skim layers off fist meaning not taking all 5" thk of snow at once taking 2.5" then coming back for the other 2.5".

I'm also thinking of hooking a old snow plow hyro pump that would crank from the belt pully and modifing a total hydraulic plow on the front. Still wondering which is the best way to go. Snow blower or plow. Probably the plow.

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vtscott

01-02-2008 12:19:15

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Re: Snow blower in reply to Newbe9N, 01-02-2008 09:09:16

Locate a front plow if you can, it works great!

I am going to plow right now, it is a balmy 3 degrees in VT right now.

Scott

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Newbe9N

01-04-2008 05:55:02

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Re: Snow blower in reply to vtscott, 01-02-2008 12:19:15

Very interesting replies! Scott, the picture you posted with the front blade, are the tires loaded on your tractor? I currently use a 6ft back blade which works ok but I've learned (1st year with the tractor) that pulling works far better than pushing since my tires are not loaded (more weight) but I do have chains. Do you have problems pushing heaving wet snow with that setup?

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Been There

01-02-2008 11:44:21

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Re: Snow blower in reply to Newbe9N, 01-02-2008 09:09:16

The reverse speed is to fast for a snow blower. The agravation wouldn't be worth it. A front blade with hydraulics would be the best choice. Going backwards gets old real fast if you have a lot of snow weather its a blower or a blade.

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Upper Peninsula,MI.

01-02-2008 10:17:24

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Re: Snow blower in reply to Newbe9N, 01-02-2008 09:09:16

Newbie, In my opinion this would be the only reason to convert to 12 volt, to install a front mount 12 volt operated plow. This would also give you brighter head lights. If you can locate a Dearborn front mounted snow plow, get it. I have one and it works great when I plow my 5 mile drive into camp etc. Plows like a champ. Good luck and Happy New year. Ron

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Newbe9N

01-02-2008 13:48:02

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Re: Snow blower in reply to Upper Peninsula,MI., 01-02-2008 10:17:24

Thank you for the feedback! Plow it is. Has anyone modified a old hyro pump to operator hydraulics to the plow? Meaning the older plows that the hyro pump operatored off the belt pully system. Any negatives going this route?

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Upper Peninsula,MI.

01-02-2008 16:38:24

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Re: Snow blower in reply to Newbe9N, 01-02-2008 13:48:02

Newbe, I don't have any experience with hydralic front mounted snow plows for our N's. Occasionaly someone posts about their version of operating front mounted snow plows. One of the best ideas that's came along was from Ultradog,MN. (Jerry)I wounldn't be surprised that he answers your post, but if not post a question to him and if he's around you'll receive an answer. I personaly like the Dearborn Front Mounted snow plow which also came with a dozer blade and a "V" snow plow blade. It's simple and easy to operate and not too hard on the tractor. On fairly level ground I use third gear and it realy throws the snow back. With a snow fall around 6-10 inches I can plow my almost five miles round trip into camp in about an hour. Hard to beat with an old tractor or even with a new one. If I can help any further email me. Happy New Year. Ron

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