Other options that are really nice would be a ski mask and carhart snow suit. been wondering what to buy myself for christmas. this forum will get the first reports when and if. Small enough to get in close but powerful enough to eat snow like it was made to do. Far and away the 345/thrower was the best. I've had shovels, plow trucks, back blade, and a couple throwers. With a little practice the snow can be put exactally where you want it thrown. Works out really good as the steering wheel needs to be palmed while working the chute direction with the other. Those front tires need the load for steering. if a tire drops in you are stuck (pop hydro release and pull out with truck). Sometimes wished the front tires had more bite for turning sharp. The tractor will bounce leaving a washboard finish. I have back problems and avoid using a shovel for even small amounts. Thrower does a fair job of getting up close. A buddy with a truck sometimes does a sweep up my drive but then I have to go knock holes in the piles for the propane man to fill my tank. throwers toss it further and spread it out so that it does not heap up. hard to justify two JDs for one guy! Way better then a plow truck in my opinion. Kept the 345 for a couple years just for the snow but parted when offered a fair sum of cash. Lots of blowing, drifted, lake affect snow around here. I never had any problems with snow even if it was deep, packed down, and wet. Use high test gas to avoid ethanol related problems. Mine will blow snow 2' deep without a problem. It's a good machine (older ones) with a strong frame and not like the newer ones that are a pressed metal unibody style. You might also check the mods to the snowblower were a flapper is installed to improve the distance the snow and slush will be thrown. About $500 parts for a completer rebuild (home style) and it runs better than new. This is quite common and you can check the hours run average for the details. NOTE: the older JD 345 have a plastic cam gear and if suddenly everything stops it may be the cause. As a bonus, I leave the chains on all summer as we have a slope that when wet is now not a problem. I have not found a need for any additional weights. Chains and rear wheel weights Plus the rear tires are loaded with calcium chloride have never failed to do the job. I also have a Kubota BX25 diesel but the JD is the snow removal machine of choice. We live on a major highway with 5 lanes of traffic that snow is plowed to the ends of our driveways. My JD and 42" blower does two properties (my neighbour looks after our cat in the summer if we are away and I do their snow most of the winter when they are away) that have 250' driveways plus parking. Eastern Ontario with a lot of snow but I know Buffalo has had a few mega events.
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