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Old 12-26-2017, 11:00 PM
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I'm thinking about picking up a Cub Cadet 107 to mount to my QA42A Snow Blower. Does any one have any ideas on how well this will work? I'm looking to use it for anything over a foot of snow. My 149 with a 54 inch blade handles up to a foot well, but I wanted the blower for anything over that.
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Old 12-26-2017, 11:16 PM
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Just read this current thread:
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=50960


Seems like this is a popular question this year.... If I need to I can dig through, but I think you are the 3rd person to ask this question in the last coupe days.... Second one today at least.
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Old 12-26-2017, 11:34 PM
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So from what I just read, I guess I should be looking for something with a creeper gear? And NOT hydrostatic.
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Old 12-26-2017, 11:40 PM
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So from what I just read, I guess I should be looking for something with a creeper gear? And NOT hydrostatic.
Hydro is much much better for blowing.

It will work just fine on a 107, but it would be better on the bigger tractor. Those things will take all the power you can give them.
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Old 12-26-2017, 11:40 PM
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So from what I just read, I guess I should be looking for something with a creeper gear? And NOT hydrostatic.
No. Hydro is far better for blowing snow. But if you run a gear drive, you will need a creeper. If you are looking for a tractor and blower, get a hydro for snow work.

I like hydro's for mowing and snow removal. All other chores, I prefer a gear drive.
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Old 12-26-2017, 11:50 PM
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I have the blower, I'm just looking for a tractor to keep it on permanently. But I'm thinking the 107 my be a little under powered for what I want to use it for.
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I have the blower, I'm just looking for a tractor to keep it on permanently. But I'm thinking the 107 my be a little under powered for what I want to use it for.
If you want it to run a snowthrower, it will be fine. You don't need a big tractor with big HP unless you have to do a parking lot and need to make fast time. Don't get too excited about HP.....
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If you want it to run a snowthrower, it will be fine. You don't need a big tractor with big HP unless you have to do a parking lot and need to make fast time. Don't get too excited about HP.....
I'll keep that in mind. My driveway is approx. 100yds long with a parking area for about 8 vehicles.
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I'll keep that in mind. My driveway is approx. 100yds long with a parking area for about 8 vehicles.
And...... ??? It doesn't matter. It will clear it. As said, HP only allows you to move a little faster. A LITTLE faster.....
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Agreed. My 126 (12hp) with a QA42 does just fine and throws the snow far! I actually like to aim it straight up and throw it towards the sky now and again (simple things...). But none the less my 12hp does just fine and I've never run out of power. And it is gear drive with creeper . Yes hydro would work better but I'm a gear man and I'll take mixing and matching gears any day...even if it is "more work".

As Jon stated...don't worry about horsepower - your Kohler powered and that's all that matters.
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