[mjstef]

I have a bunch of narrow residentials. This past winter i had to break out the tractor and blower for many of them due to the amount of snow we got. 3 weeks of looking over my shoulder and i decided to get rid of the tractor and blower and bought a skid steer. I still need to pick up a blower for it but stumbled into an 84" snoVac nearly new for about the same price of a skid steer blower. Just wondered if anyone has any experience with them? I think it would be the cats ass for many of my properties......

https://www.snowvac.com/snowvac_01.php

 

[FredG]

I have a bunch of narrow residentials. This past winter i had to break out the tractor and blower for many of them due to the amount of snow we got. 3 weeks of looking over my shoulder and i decided to get rid of the tractor and blower and bought a skid steer. I still need to pick up a blower for it but stumbled into an 84" snoVac nearly new for about the same price of a skid steer blower. Just wondered if anyone has any experience with them? I think it would be the cats ass for many of my properties......

https://www.snowvac.com/snowvac_01.php

Lots of guys got pickup truck blowers. Since you already invested in the skid it's a tough call.

 

[BossPlow2010]

That looks both metrically and impurlly heavy...

 

[LapeerLandscape]

Saw this guy last winter in the U.P. Michigan

 

[FredG]

Saw this guy last winter in the U.P. Michigan

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If you already invested in the skid and don't have a blower but need one, For the same money would you rather have the blower on the skid or the pickup?

 

[mjstef]

Really not excited about dragging the skid around in the salt......

 

[mjstef]

But if this truck blower will work as good or better than a skid without dragging a trailer around and sometimes having to back down half mile dead end roads it might be a smart move.......

 

[FredG]

But if this truck blower will work as good or better than a skid without dragging a trailer around and sometimes having to back down half mile dead end roads it might be a smart move.......

I agree, sounds like the truck mount is for you. Good luck

 

[FredG]

Sometime you got to here more about your situation. I was thinking you might be roading the skid. If you got to drag it on a trailer most definitely not. Create nothing but a PITA for yourself not to mention the time you will loose loading and unloading.

 

[mjstef]

Anyone else ever seen one run?

 

[FredG]

Anyone else ever seen one run?

Have no Idea if they were a snovac but the ones I did see done a great job.

 

[seville009]

Would think the skidsteer would be much more maneuverable in the tight driveways. Can also lift the blower up on the skid pretty high to cut back piles much easier (from the town plows)

 

[Mark Oomkes]

How much time do you have?

 

[SHAWZER]

1250 lbs plus sitting out that far , you would need a heavy built truck to handle it . I dont think 38 hp would have enough power for banks or heavy snow .

 

[Mark Oomkes]

I dont think 38 hp would have enough power for banks or heavy snow .

Hence the question regarding time.

If the OP wants a blower that is going to be efficient with his time, he better start looking for an airport blower.

 

[EWSplow]

Saw this guy last winter in the U.P. Michigan

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And, its a YJ. I think the ews fleet needs one.

 

[mjstef]

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[mjstef]

1250 lbs plus sitting out that far , you would need a heavy built truck to handle it . I dont think 38 hp would have enough power for banks or heavy snow .

Shawzer, My vee plow with wings is already 1,100#

 

[mjstef]

Hence the question regarding time.

If the OP wants a blower that is going to be efficient with his time, he better start looking for an airport blower.

I have access to a Unimog if **** gets real. These are strictly vacation homes with a 6" threshold. No real hurry to get them done.....

 

[SHAWZER]

Might as well purchase one and let us know how well it works for you .