New vs Old vs 4 wheeler!! Considering throwing snow with my LTX 1046M - Page 3

vartz04 · #21 11-27-2013, 07:48 AM

If your willing to do a little driving I might have a 782 you can buy with. Snow blower on it. It also has a 3point hitch. With you being in Wisconsin I would be after a blower.

Since you have a gravel drive I'd look for a tractor with a sleeve hitch or a 3point. That way you can get a box blade scraper and level your driveway out. The front plow will do it but the rear attachments are better.

litlmikeyl · #22 12-03-2013, 09:45 PM

The guys are spot-on about a 4-wheeler vs. a Cub. The last time I've really used or rode my wheeler was back in '10 about the time I got my 100 and since then I've used my tractor almost every week I've been able to (I'm slowly restoring it while still being able to use it daily).

My setup, 100 NF, 42" IH front blade, ags w/180lbs. of wheel weights and my 175 lbs is enough to push most of my snow out of the way. My only issue is the snowplow windrows which I have to take a couple passes at.

Cubs are a very versatile tool. Once you start using it you'll be surprised at all the things it'll help you with. Just wait until you start making your own attachments...

Riverhen · #23 12-31-2013, 03:56 PM

Hey guys, just wanted to let you all know I went with the blower attachment. Reason being; I already had a mower, didn't have time to look for a used Cub, and I found a good price at a local implement dealer. $1200 delivered + free tire chains. So far so good. Here's a quick rundown from an amateur (I'm terrible at writing reviews). Installation was fairly simple, the instructions were harder to follow than the actual installation, but I would consider myself a little more mechanically inclined than the average Joe. It took maybe 2.5hrs in 8° F temps. I've used the unit twice to clear the drive. First time on about four inches. It does chuck some gravel but that was expected. Throws snow up to 25ft high and possibly 40ft horizontally with the right angle. The second time I used it was after our biggest storm yet. I waited till all the snow fell and we had between 8-10 inches. It did bog down somewhat on the bigger drifts but so does the mower when I mow 8 inches of grass. I just couldn't drive full speed through the deep stuff. I don't like the design of the skid shoes they are skinny and dig into the gravel or the nice pack I built after the first snowfall. I am going to make new ones our of 1 inch thick delrin or something like that. Turning is difficult when the unit is on the ground but that is expected. Controls are nice, the feel flimsy but work well. I didn't buy weight I improvised my own. Thanks for all you help and advice guys. Let me know if you have any questions.

Cub Cadet 123 · #24 12-31-2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Riverhen

Hey guys, just wanted to let you all know I went with the blower attachment. Reason being; I already had a mower, didn't have time to look for a used Cub, and I found a good price at a local implement dealer. $1200 delivered + free tire chains. So far so good. Here's a quick rundown from an amateur (I'm terrible at writing reviews). Installation was fairly simple, the instructions were harder to follow than the actual installation, but I would consider myself a little more mechanically inclined than the average Joe. It took maybe 2.5hrs in 8° F temps. I've used the unit twice to clear the drive. First time on about four inches. It does chuck some gravel but that was expected. Throws snow up to 25ft high and possibly 40ft horizontally with the right angle. The second time I used it was after our biggest storm yet. I waited till all the snow fell and we had between 8-10 inches. It did bog down somewhat on the bigger drifts but so does the mower when I mow 8 inches of grass. I just couldn't drive full speed through the deep stuff. I don't like the design of the skid shoes they are skinny and dig into the gravel or the nice pack I built after the first snowfall. I am going to make new ones our of 1 inch thick delrin or something like that. Turning is difficult when the unit is on the ground but that is expected. Controls are nice, the feel flimsy but work well. I didn't buy weight I improvised my own. Thanks for all you help and advice guys. Let me know if you have any questions.

Wow!!....an anvil!! That's the first that I have seen that one.

Let me know how that works in the snow.

Cub Cadet 123

Cubcrazy · #25 12-31-2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Riverhen

Hey guys, just wanted to let you all know I went with the blower attachment. Reason being; I already had a mower, didn't have time to look for a used Cub, and I found a good price at a local implement dealer. $1200 delivered + free tire chains. So far so good. Here's a quick rundown from an amateur (I'm terrible at writing reviews). Installation was fairly simple, the instructions were harder to follow than the actual installation, but I would consider myself a little more mechanically inclined than the average Joe. It took maybe 2.5hrs in 8° F temps. I've used the unit twice to clear the drive. First time on about four inches. It does chuck some gravel but that was expected. Throws snow up to 25ft high and possibly 40ft horizontally with the right angle. The second time I used it was after our biggest storm yet. I waited till all the snow fell and we had between 8-10 inches. It did bog down somewhat on the bigger drifts but so does the mower when I mow 8 inches of grass. I just couldn't drive full speed through the deep stuff. I don't like the design of the skid shoes they are skinny and dig into the gravel or the nice pack I built after the first snowfall. I am going to make new ones our of 1 inch thick delrin or something like that. Turning is difficult when the unit is on the ground but that is expected. Controls are nice, the feel flimsy but work well. I didn't buy weight I improvised my own. Thanks for all you help and advice guys. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks for the update! Glad to hear it is working good for you!

ACecil · #26 12-31-2013, 10:49 PM

Nice cub and blower!

mjsoldcub · #27 01-01-2014, 12:43 PM

Hey riverhen...nice to see a fellow wisconsonite...and close too!! im just north of you between lowell and beaverdam on the river also, and work in lake mills everyday...i went through something similar not too long ago, and bought a new home..needless to say i had just a regular mtd, ranchking branded...(18/46", has been mowing for 20+ yrs) but what to do when snow flew...?? my old man has a really nice '72 case 220 with hydr, that i could use to plow with (he never uses), but i ended up finding my baby anyways...now the mtd is gone...replaced by a 40yr old machine with 50" deck and snow blade..fun to drive/use and almost more fun to work on..the wife says i have a problem..anyways, im glad you got it taken care of..wisconsin winters can be....well you know...hope it works good for you for a long time.