[Pappy1600]

Just arrived last week, MK Martin 68" Inverted blower, I ordered back in March, was supposed to have hydraulic chute rotator, they sent electric, have the correct one coming from the distributor, been looking at how these work on videos and they seem to do the job well even driving through the snow, have back and neck issues so a standard one wasn't an option for me, and front blower was out of the question since I like using a front plow and bucket during the winter, anyone else own one of these inverted blowers? I also would like to know if just using front chains would hurt the machine? I have loaded rears but would need to add spacers in order for rear chains, but would like to have some additional traction for getting up my steep driveway if it gets slippery, anyone using front chains only?

 

[Pappy1600]

The only issue I can think of would be if the snow is too deep to drive through with the tractor as the 3039 isn’t that big of a machine. I’ve seen huge 5 and 6 series tractors using the pull type driving through feet of snow.

I normally try and keep up with heavy snowfall, usually go out when it gets to be 4-5", also have the angle snow blade for the front if needed to knock down any larger amounts, first time using this set up this year so I'm sure some learning curve will happen trying figure out what works the best.

 

[Pappy1600]

Have you read through the tire grooving threads? I bought a set of chains for my tractor but after grooving the tire I have never put the chains back on.

I have not, that's interesting, can you provide a link for me?

 

[Pappy1600]

I ended up grooving all four tires, going to hold off on ordering any chains, just put the plow on this morning so hopefully will be gtg for this winter.

 

[Pappy1600]

Pappy,
nice set-up,
if you do end up with traction issues swapping your rears should give enough room for lower profile chains. After trying 2 link and 4 link and seeing recommendations fro euro style i tried them and would say that you should skip the others and go straight to euro. more expensive but better traction and a smooth ride. Where are you located?

Upstate NY