Blower or Blade?

[superduty5.9]

I have a work horse 1450. I have a snow blower and a snow blade. For the past 3 years I have used my snow blade. I got my blower 2 yrs ago but have never even tried it out. Which do you guys perfer?

My buddy asked why don't I sell my blower since he hasn't seen a good use for the blower. My 1450 pushes the snow out of the way plenty for me. If I had some deep enough snow or had a limited space to where I didn't have enough space to stack the piles of snow, maybe I would use the blower.

Just curious on your opinions!!

[jkier]

I've used a blade for the past couple of winters, but last winter I ran out of room to push fresh snow.

Picked up a QA36 blower this summer and hopefully have time to get it working before the winter.

Luckily when I picked up the blower it had a 122 attached to it so I won't have to swap out the blade on my 127 for the blower

[toyman]

I have a 450 on my 1862. The really wet stuff can be a little bit of a pain, but I haven't even thought about getting a blade for the last 2 years. Whatever works for you is the best!

[Matt G.]

I've used both, and the thrower is what always seems to find its way onto the tractor.

It's generally faster, you can put the snow just about anywhere, and you don't need nearly as much rear weight.

[Masmith]

I have used both on my wide frame hydro's. The blades worked great in dry, wet, and slush. The QA42A was heavy and a pain to put on. If the snow was very wet or starting to melt, it would clog up. I did not like the snow blowing on me either. Sold the thrower and kept the blades.

[red56turbo]

I try to have one of each on different tractors. The blade works well, especially in the powdery snow. If the snow is deeper and wet, you loose traction and weight becomes an issue as Matt G. stated. I live out in the boonies and the Iowa farm fields don't block the wind very well. Thus I get some drifts of 2+ feet running 10 foot wide or so (those Norway Spruce can't grow fast enough). The QA42A on the 169 comes in great in these situations. Sometimes, I have to make a run with the lift up, back up, then lower all the way down to bust through the drifts and I still get stuck sometimes! I have many options available now. After 5 winters of getting stuck or breaking my back I've acquired some snow moving stuff. Now I have the Johnson Loader to fall back on and if it gets real deep, I just picked up a Bobcat 610 skidsteer. No more shoveling for me.

Really depends on how much snow you get and the type of snow. I vote for keeping both and putting an attachment on two tractors at once. And if you've only got one cub, it gives a great excuse to get another one. Smooths it over better with the spouse .

[_DX3_]

Originally Posted by red56turbo

And if you've only got one cub, it gives a great excuse to get another one. Smooths it over better with the spouse .

That is correct, Man cannot live by one Cub alone. Must have more.

[Donovan M.]

i got two snow blowers and a snow blade

[LarryW]

Each has its good and bad. Maybe use the blower this year and see what you prefer.

[jeff k.]

I agree with those who say one of each. It give you more seat time. When I really want to play I blow it then scrape the yard with the blade and then go get the johnson loader out and play a little more. That usually gets the wife shaking her head at me.