How well do the snowthrowers work?

[Southtowns27]

I'm thinking of picking up a 42" for my 149. Just like the title says, how well do the snowthrowers really work in stock trim? I've seen the pulley swaps so they run faster, but I'm not sure I want to do that. I'd be using it on an asphalt driveway. Thanks in advance!

[Jeff in Pa]

Here's my 125 with a QA-42



Two main points to get the best results with a single stage snow thrower

1) make sure your tractor runs at 3600 rpm at WOT ( wide open throttle)

2) keep the auger filled with snow to maximize the throw.

[bruce s]

I have a QA-42 A on a782 . I only use my snow blade for pushing dirt now . I think after you use a snow thrower , you will be the same way .

[cubby102]

In my opinion anything under 4 inches a blade is better. If you keep it full they work great just don't let the wind shift on ya

[red56turbo]

Keep the throttle wide open, keep it full of snow, and make sure the chute isn't all rusted up. Clean the chute and either paint it or use slip plate.

The throwers really depend on the type of snow as well. The dry, powdery stuff will throw nicely. Now if it's the wet, mushy snow, the throwers don't work as well as if the snow's powdery. Even blowers have problems with wet snow, though. The fan tends to plug every once in a while.

I used to have a QA42A on my 149 and 169. It did a nice job for me.

[zippy1]

For my two cents, I would go with a blade every time.