JimSraj 338 #1 Posted February 25 Can anyone tell me if the 06-44SC01 and the 79361 are the exact same snowblower, the 79361 being just an updated number? The chart shows the 06-44SC01 as the original two stage for a 310-8 and the 79361 as ‘current model available’. If they are not identical, is there a difference in the way they mount or operate? Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 6,796 #2 Posted February 25 They are the same. The Toro models were painted New Red. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,503 #3 Posted February 29 DNA 38" 2-stage snowthrower supplied by Ber-Vac 1988 2-stage 38" model P6-38ST01 DNA 46" 2-stage snowthrower supplied by Ber-Vac 1989 2-stage 46" model P6-46ST01 DNA 44" 2-stage snowthrower 1990 2-stage 44" model 06-44SC01 1991 2-stage 44" model 06-44SC01 Serial 1000001-1999999 1992 2-stage 44" model 06-44SC01 Serial 2000001-2999999 1993 2-stage 44" model 79361 Serial 3900001-3999999 1994 2-stage 44" model 79361 Serial 4900001-4999999 1995 2-stage 44" model 79361 Serial 5900001-5999999 1996 2-stage 44" model 79361 Serial 6900001-6999999 1997 2-stage 44" model 79361 Serial 7900001-7999999 1998 2-stage 44" model 79361 Serial 8900001-8999999 2000 2-stage 44" model 79361 Serial 200000001-200999999 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimSraj 338 #4 Posted March 1 Thanks for the list. I’d really like a 2 stage but lately been wondering if the 79361 might be too heavy a blower for my 310-8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick3478 374 #5 Posted March 1 13 hours ago, JimSraj said: Thanks for the list. I’d really like a 2 stage but lately been wondering if the 79361 might be too heavy a blower for my 310-8. Lift assist spring is almost mandatory, and you'll wish you had hydraulics. Some big ol' weights on the rear if you expect it to move with the blower lifted, and you'll wish for gear reduction steering. Personally, I'd consider 314-H about minimum tractor for the two stage, in order to get hydraulic lift and 8" front wheels. The 520-H's with gear reduction steering really shine for this application. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 6,796 #6 Posted March 1 19 hours ago, JimSraj said: Thanks for the list. I’d really like a 2 stage but lately been wondering if the 79361 might be too heavy a blower for my 310-8. I wouldn't use the 79361 on a 310-8, they are too heavy and demand more horsepower. In the last heavy and wet snow my 20 HP Onan was giving all it had. I also have a single stage and it is just fine for your tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimSraj 338 #7 Posted March 2 How does the single state perform with heavy, wet snow with a 10 hp driving it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 855 #8 Posted March 2 4 hours ago, JimSraj said: How does the single state perform with heavy, wet snow with a 10 hp driving it? I have a single stage on a C105. It struggles with heavy, wet snow at times but most anything single stage will. I've done all the suggested adjustments & lubing to make some improvements. Seems like keeping auger loaded combined with the right ground speed works..... Definitely wide open throttle! Weight is needed. I have rear wheel weights & another 120lbs on hitch. I don't use chains because i have a new cement driveway. Admittedly my original turf tires should be upgraded. This winter has been extremely mild, like the last couple years. Typically we get lots of "lake effect" snow events which can drop over a foot of snow. I been starting to look for a 2stage setup because I know one of these winters I'm gonna need it. Also I injured my back so the manual lift on my C105 is difficult. I really need hydro lift. Attached video we had gotten about 6-8" of heavy, wet snow. As you can see it did fine- definitely better than me shoveling! I usually just plow with my 654 as it does great. Again....during a typical winter with more snow I run out of room to push snow so a blower is needed. 32f97bf7e3955620f888517ca6cfea1f3f5fccd4.mp4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,072 #9 Posted March 2 @ML3 looks like blade snow to me , live right on the edge of that type of snow / rain line . more often than not , go right to the dozer blade set up , also lubricate the face of a dozer blade for easy release and slide off , also have a walk behind blower , so I can start moving it before it freezes . another thing I do is to plow / move snow to the sun angle zone . letting the sun assist in melting to corner drains , we all have different set ups . learn from every clearing , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimSraj 338 #10 Posted March 3 Since I’d rather have a2 stage I’m thinking I may need to just get a more powerful tractor and keep the 310-8 as a mower. That’s about as good an excuse as any, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,934 #11 Posted March 3 1 hour ago, JimSraj said: Since I’d rather have a2 stage I’m thinking I may need to just get a more powerful tractor and keep the 310-8 as a mower. That’s about as good an excuse as any, right? That's exacty how the rest of us do it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
