riding lawn mower attachments used for snow removal

[TheProfessor]

Originally Posted by DickR

Well, for a walk-behind, here's a tracked Honda HSM1336i 36 inch 389cc machine

Well . . . my first snow blower/thrower was a 24" tracked one. One of the many brands that MTD markets. Good brand name. Purchased from a local dealer - one that will actually repair if needed.

After a coupe of years - one track came off. So with tools in hand attempted to get track back on. After an hour of twisting and turning. Got track back on.
As soon as make first turn - track comes off. Go through procedure again. This time longer. Seeking any necessary adjustments. Next time out. Track off again with first turn. Would have been easier if I had 3 hands. Next storm. Track off again. Another hour or more getting back on. Placed it Craig/list. Sold it. To a younger person that just might have 3 hands. Ran good. Always garaged.

Next purchased a wheeled 24 inch Ariens frome dealer on Route 16. And this time got heated grips/handles - an absolute must for me.

Note that I could not find any snow blower that has an engine Made in USA.
Thank you China (again) !

[Whimsey]

About 4 years ago I traded my 10 year old Ariens (which served me faithfully but had a lot of trouble with the hill in my yard) for tracked Honda. The Honda was much more costly but runs great and handles the hills and plow drifts effortlessly, but is less nimble in the turns. Never had a problem with the tracks. You can't go wrong if you stick to those two brands.