257-H Snow Blower question

[Schooner 0]

I have a 257-h with the original snow thrower. The blower attachement is in working order, but it is very rusty and looks tired.

I am wondering if I can attach a newer Toro 2 stage snow thrower like I have seen for sale?

Is the perfermance better? Any drawbacks? Will the 257 handle the extra nose weight?

Thanks in advance for any replies...

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[Sparky-(Admin) 23,797]

I'm thinkin that we need model #s off the blower you are looking at to buy. The biggest factor is wheather the blower was made for a horizontal crank or a verticle crank (like yours) tractor.

Mike........

[Schooner 0]

I will work on getting the numbers.

The Tractor it came off of was a newer Toro that said wheel horse also, don't know the model number, but it looked to be the same set up as my older Wheel Horse with just a more modern nose covering the engine.

Pulleys on the blower seemed to be in the same spot.

Only real difference seemed to be a taller chute with the second stage.

[Schooner 0]

I belive the model number is 79360

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,797]

My blower is a 79360 and its on a 1995 416-H which is a horizontal shaft tractor. Its also a single stage blower with the tall chute. It will not work on your tractor as yours is a verticle shaft tractor.

Mike......

[Schooner 0]

Thanks Mike,

Too bad as I really wanted to buy one with the taller chute.

Oh well.

[Schooner 0]

Just got the model number.

It's 79262.

Will that model number work on my vertical shaft?

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[Cody 277]

That comes up as a snow blower for the 260 series https://homeownersolutions.toro.com/portal/...ductDetailsPage

[Schooner 0]

cool, thanks for the link.

Is my 257-h a 260 series tractor?

[mcwh1950 2]

cool, thanks for the link.

Is my 257-h a 260 series tractor?

no you 257h is not a 260 series. the 260 series will take a front Attach A Matic the 257 will not.

[Schooner 0]

Okay, thanks Duke,

I guess the better question is "what snow blower attachments will work on my 257-H?"

Should I just suck it up and repaint the old short nozzle thrower that I have?

Thanks,

Chris