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<blockquote data-quote="jklingel" data-source="post: 12762" data-attributes="member: 1409"><p>First, I only have two seasons under my belt w/ snow, and most of that is hard pack. For our light, dry snow, my neighbor loves his big snow pusher. He has an S220 or so; fairly large machine, but not a 300 series. My other neighbor says he had trouble w/ an 8' angle-blade on snow, w/ a smaller Bobcat. The 'cat would scoot sideways w/ much of a snow load. He never ran chains, which may have helped. Food for thought w/ a 175, anyway. My standard bucket is a PITA for snow removal (too slow) but great for hard pack. If I were going to move much snow, I'd think about chains and a fairly large bucket/snow pusher. Read/search here and ask your dealer about the size. BTW: My JD dealer does not sell tracks: "Too many warranty issues." One of the guys here says he loves tracks, because it keeps him busy selling parts (drive chains, etc) that break because of the extra loads associated w/ tracks. As for a snow blower, I sure don't need one, but you'll have to call that. More machinery to pack around, pay for, maintain.... and if you use it rarely, how will it pay for itself? Check machinerytrader, equipmentlocater, eBay for used machines/prices. Those are good starting points, anyway. Good luck. j</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jklingel, post: 12762, member: 1409"] First, I only have two seasons under my belt w/ snow, and most of that is hard pack. For our light, dry snow, my neighbor loves his big snow pusher. He has an S220 or so; fairly large machine, but not a 300 series. My other neighbor says he had trouble w/ an 8' angle-blade on snow, w/ a smaller Bobcat. The 'cat would scoot sideways w/ much of a snow load. He never ran chains, which may have helped. Food for thought w/ a 175, anyway. My standard bucket is a PITA for snow removal (too slow) but great for hard pack. If I were going to move much snow, I'd think about chains and a fairly large bucket/snow pusher. Read/search here and ask your dealer about the size. BTW: My JD dealer does not sell tracks: "Too many warranty issues." One of the guys here says he loves tracks, because it keeps him busy selling parts (drive chains, etc) that break because of the extra loads associated w/ tracks. As for a snow blower, I sure don't need one, but you'll have to call that. More machinery to pack around, pay for, maintain.... and if you use it rarely, how will it pay for itself? Check machinerytrader, equipmentlocater, eBay for used machines/prices. Those are good starting points, anyway. Good luck. j [/QUOTE]
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