I use a rear-mounted 6 foot snow blower. A reverse gear of around 1 1/2 MPH at 1800 RPM is usually about right. I use my IH B-275 or my Deere 1020 with the blower - they both have dual-range transmissions and live PTOs.
3 MPH and over is way too fast. I've got a 1964 Ford 4000 here with a four speed - but it also have a Sherman three-speed aux. trans. I always have it in low range on my property.
I've used an overrunning clutch on my Case VACs on those rare occasions when I put a bush-hog on them. They are the only tractors I own without live power.
I live in dairy farm country and there's no shortage of older tractors around here. Ford 8Ns, 600s, 800s, 4000s, etc are common in the $1000 - $3000 price ranges. But, I don't find much for sale in northern Michigan. And - considering the guy is asking $4500 for all - take off the new brush hog, disks, back-blade, and front-loader, and the tractor itself is selling for around $2000. I'd much rather find a diesel, a dual range trans, and live power but wanting and getting are two different things.
I'd like to get a good all-around tractor - which this may not be - but it still may be worth buying for that price. All I need it for, at least for now, is running a brush hog.
He just sent me these photos - but can't see the trans.
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