snow blower for a deutz allis 1816V

[formbergm 0]

I have a Deutz Allis model 1816V. Sorry I mistakenly had 616. It is a hydrostatic drive with a 48" deck and a 16HP vanguard twin. I'm looking for a snow blower attachment. I'm aware this machine is really a Simplicity. What I'm wondering is what model snow blower will fit on this tractor? I found a 36 inch one off a Simplicity 6216, the snow blower is model# 1690547. Will this fit? I got kinda confused when I was looking at the reference chart comparing Simplicity to Deutz. Could someone enlighten me? Thanks, Mike

[gregc 3]

Welcome Mike! You got it, that'll fit. Hitch should be the same for both tractors. http://www.simplicitytechpubs.com/6767PRINT/PDF_files/TP_100_1676_00_AT_S.pdf

[formbergm 0]

Really!! That's great! How did you know that? -Mike

[gregc 3]

Magic,...ESP......... I checked it out in the manuals.;)

[formbergm 0]

What's the best way for me to find out that other accessories will fit? Dare I ask if that would that be in my Deutz allis manual? -Mike

[gregc 3]

The easiest way would be to use EMPARTweb Electronic Parts Catalog through this link: http://www.jackssmallengines.net/partsf2.asp You will need the MFG number for your tractor.

[formbergm 0]

Thanks! I'll try that. Do you have any good places to look for used/new snowblowers? I was hoping to get the 42". -Mike

[gregc 3]

Through the Classifieds on this site, ebay, or your local Simplicity dealer.

[formbergm 0]

Thanks for the help. -Mike

[gregc 3]

Anytime.

[quantico 2]

I found two of them on ebay a year ago, I decided that the 36 inch was better for my needs and sidewalks. The thing moves snow pretty well, but I have almost no steering while pushing the blower forward. I don't have chains, and purchased ag tires. With my big butt I have no problems getting thru even deep snow. I paid about 200 dollars for my blower and think I got a great deal. I had to rig a one inch wide piece of scrap steel to lift and drop the blower as I could not find the spring lift rod that was really needed. The flat steel lifts ok , but does not put any downward pressure on the blower housing like the actual correct part does. It makes a pretty good snow blower.

[formbergm 0]

Cool. Thanks for the input. -Mike