ML3 855 #1 Posted October 13, 2023 Opinions..... The side wings on snowblower I've seen some using them installed & others with them removed. Obviously with them installed it covers a wider area but that's really not an issue for me. My driveway is new cement, flat/level, & not real big. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 7,341 #2 Posted October 13, 2023 I added entension wings to the sides of my early 32" snowblower - worth the effort. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,931 #3 Posted October 14, 2023 It all depends upon the HP you are are running it with. Small 8hp, ditch the wings. Big 16 to 20 hp, definitely add them. In between is a preference thing IMO. The other factor is how long do you really want to be out there freezing your @#!!$ off? Then driveway size could factor in 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrc 727 #4 Posted October 14, 2023 without the wings the blower is only 36 inches wide. depending on what rear tires you have your tractor is about 37-40 inches wide. (see the issue?) in my experience i want the blower to clear a wider path than my tractor. otherwise your tires will be packing down snow just outside of where you just cleared. also when turning your tractor will generally be in a clear spot if you have the wings installed. regards mike 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 855 #5 Posted October 14, 2023 8 hours ago, wallfish said: It all depends upon the HP you are are running it with. Small 8hp, ditch the wings. Big 16 to 20 hp, definitely add them. In between is a preference thing IMO. The other factor is how long do you really want to be out there freezing your @#!!$ off? Then driveway size could factor in The tractor is a C105. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 855 #6 Posted October 14, 2023 6 hours ago, mrc said: without the wings the blower is only 36 inches wide. depending on what rear tires you have your tractor is about 37-40 inches wide. (see the issue?) in my experience i want the blower to clear a wider path than my tractor. otherwise your tires will be packing down snow just outside of where you just cleared. also when turning your tractor will generally be in a clear spot if you have the wings installed. regards mike Makes sense about the width. Ultimately I really need a 2 stage setup as I live in northeast Ohio primary snow belt. That will require getting a larger tractor. (Been looking) Want something like a 520 Hydro. Snowblower, especially a 2 stage, is a bit heavy to manually lift with my sciatica issues Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,072 #7 Posted October 14, 2023 @ML3 notice your auger issues , https://www.google.com/search?q=adjustable+wrench&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS866US866&oq=adjustable+wrench+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQAB have a couple of these ? put one on top of the other at the auger bend sight , work in opposed directions , for easy bend removal . there is a lot of related mechanical movement connected to that . chain / cable lubricant on the auger chain ? adjusted properly ? belt driven pulley idlers / frame lubricated / move easily ? found a thorough verification of movement ease , at every stage , is vital for easy use , had 2 of them , Pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,809 #8 Posted October 14, 2023 I feel the wings are needed on the single stage blowers to insure a wide enough path is cleared for the rear wheels. My experiences with the single stage blowers indicated you must run the blower at wide open throttle and vary the tractor ground speed to keep the blower housing full of snow to prevent chute clogging. IMO, to do this efficiently, a hydro is required. The hyd lift is also required for us old lazy guys. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 855 #9 Posted October 14, 2023 3 hours ago, peter lena said: @ML3 notice your auger issues , https://www.google.com/search?q=adjustable+wrench&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS866US866&oq=adjustable+wrench+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQAB have a couple of these ? put one on top of the other at the auger bend sight , work in opposed directions , for easy bend removal . there is a lot of related mechanical movement connected to that . chain / cable lubricant on the auger chain ? adjusted properly ? belt driven pulley idlers / frame lubricated / move easily ? found a thorough verification of movement ease , at every stage , is vital for easy use , had 2 of them , Pete I got chain adjusted & pulleys, etc all move freely. Guy I got blower from used it last winter. It definitely needed a couple adjustments. Like I said before I really need to get a 2 stage setup (definitely w/hydro) so I don't wanna go re- engineering this snowblower. I do have a big Toro 2 stage walk behind if needed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moe1965 718 #10 Posted October 14, 2023 ML3 there was a nice two stage in Grafton Ohio not to long ago it was on Craigslist or on marketplace. That's not to far from you 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,072 #11 Posted October 14, 2023 @ML3 glad you are on it , just regularly staying after anything is better than nothing , also had and sold a 2 stage horse unit , was solid neglect when I got it , spent a couple of weeks on it , improving everything , especially the drive unit on top of the blower , new sprocket / chain , correct lubrication , moved easily , typically ITS THE COLLECTIVE DRAG OF NEGLECT , that makes things fail . good luck in your search . Pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
