Tim and Jon are both correct. I only used my 450 once in about 6 inches of wet stuff. I worked but I wasn't impressed. For the 451, I added 2 paddles that I made out of roll plastic to the impeller. Hopefully I will get the chance to try it out this year.
Here is a site I found that sells them (not an endorsement, just found it on a search) but also explains the principle fairly well.
http://smllengns.tripod.com/id13.html
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1993 Cub Cadet 2064
1988 Cub Cadet 2072
1980 IH Cub Cadet 782 w/CH20
1966 IH Cub Cadet 102 w/K301
1961 IH Cub Cadet O
1967 IH Cub Cadet 102 & 122
JD 2155 w/ 175 loader