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42in blower ???


Bunky

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I don't see where there is a listing for a 42in blower on a 10hp tractor.. Does anyone use a 42in blower on there 10hp tractor??? Also does the 42 in blowers have 2 different pulley sizes also or are they all the same???
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Simplicity did not offer a 42" blower for the 10 HP only the 12 HP probably because of power requirments. The old style 42" bloweres for the FDT's had a small pulley (5"). The newer 42" blowers for the RBT's had a larger pulley (7").
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Bunky, While a 10HP would likely do OK with a 42" blower in smaller snowfalls (6" or less), I think you'd find it underpowered when using it in deep snowfalls...
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I have a 42" blower on my 10hp Landlord. I would say it worked better than I expected, but never had to blow anything deeper than about 12".
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I agree with others about the power..One thing to consider is the climate you live in...Some areas have a real wet snow and others real dry snow...I had a 42in blower for my Wheel Horse and everyone asked me how much HP my tractor was..They say the 16hp in my tractor would be needed for that blower..My brother bought a 42in blower for his Wheel Horse (12HP) and he says it really works that tractor and he wish he would of spent the extra money for the 14HP tractor..
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Well stated on the difference in climate Kevin. Except when the wind blows hard and packs it in tight, most of the snow I get I think my 725 would handle a 42 inch blower alright. Its pretty rare around here to be able to make a snowball, except for them late spring storms in May.
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Bunky, I run a 42" on a 410S. I tweaked the engine a little during a rebuild so it is likely making a little more than 10HP (maybe more like 12). I had to change the drive sprockets to get optimum auger speed and not pull down engine. It handles 10" to 12" in 1st without a problem.
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