My little snow thrower.

[Pen_Two]

So we got about 5" of snow today. Weatherman said a trace to 2".

It gave me a chance to use my recent project though. It worked pretty damn well. Much easier than fighting with a walk behind.

 

[Aaron88]

Very nice - anything that makes the job easier!

 

[Heywood]

I want one!

 

[Pen_Two]

Just look for any antique tractor and source the blower for it. I lucked out, $350 bought both.

 

[Heywood]

Thats nuts! Does the blower have to go with it or are they pretty universal? I found a couple of interesting ads after seeing your post, but I know nothing about it. I'm from warmer climes and all this snow stuff is new to me.
http://montreal.kijiji.ca/c-acheter...r-KOHLER-14-HP-TONDEUSE-42-W0QQAdIdZ548186657
http://montreal.kijiji.ca/c-autos-e...Ferguson-Prix-vente-rapide-W0QQAdIdZ546134805

and

http://montreal.kijiji.ca/c-acheter...uses-3-Tracteurs-a-pelouse-W0QQAdIdZ546290086

I assumed that these things all needed work cause they were cheap compared to a walk behind at 6-800 bucks. Is this the normal kind of pricing?

 

[Pen_Two]

Well you need to be aware of exactly what you're buying. All three of mine needed some work, some more than others. The one I posted worked for the most part when I picked it up. I just went through and fixed worn items though. If you're mechanically inclined, it's relatively easy to work on these things.

The second link you posted is actually a large machine compared to your typical old garden tractors. The Ford 140 in the first link is more the size you'll want.

 

[Pen_Two]

Oh, I forgot to answer your first question. They're model specific. Except in the case of some. Like a Ford 140 is actually a Jaconbsen or Minneapolise Moline. My gold one is a Montgomery Ward which is in all sense just a Gilson.

 

[Heywood]

Thanks for the info - This is something I might have to get into - have to get the motor back in my car first though or the wife will kill me

 

[Pen_Two]

No problem!

Not to be a dick, but I picked this up last night just because. I told myself I needed a plow too. What ever helps me sleep at night, right?