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Posted: 8/19/2023 9:43:05 PM EDT
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Tractor with a snowblower
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Posted: 8/19/2023 9:46:07 PM EDT
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If we get a crazy multi foot storm it won’t matter what kind of tires you have. Get yourself a plow guy to come and clear it or get a tractor if you have the dough. My driveway is 210 feet and I use an ATV with a plow or a big snowblower depending on the kind of snow that needs clearing….
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Posted: 8/19/2023 9:48:21 PM EDT
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Three teenaged children with shovels.
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Posted: 8/19/2023 9:51:48 PM EDT
[#4]
Tractor with FEL and a blade on the back. Use the blade to move the snow, and the FEL to clear the ends, and push back/move piles if you need to.
Kubota usually has the 0interest 5 year pmt thing. Might be worth spending the $ and getting something new and reliable. Getting snowed in with no way to clear it makes for some really screwed up days. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 9:51:51 PM EDT
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10k isn't going to get you much....
Maybe a old Cub Cadet Low boy and a vintage plow. Maybe buy the largest walk behind snow blower you can get. ETA: Found the pic of the same set up I used to have... was great for 6 acres with 72" mid deck. I should have never sold that tractor. 
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Posted: 8/19/2023 9:54:44 PM EDT
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I recommend staying in CA when it’s snowing in NH.
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Posted: 8/19/2023 9:57:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 10k isn't going to get you much.... Maybe a old Cub Cadet Low boy and a vintage plow. Maybe buy the largest walk behind snow blower you can get. Up in the real northeast, you could probably pick up rusty, ugly, but completely functional 3/4 ton truck with a plow. Get double chains (every side link has a crosschain) for the really bad storms. Usually we don't get more than two a year, if that. I live north of Bangor in Maine, but spend time in Jackson, NH in the winters. Weather patterns and storms are similar, except NH takes far better care of their roads. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 10:03:06 PM EDT
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Snow blowing is old school. Build a heated driveway.
https://www.warmup.com/snow-melting/heated-driveway    
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Posted: 8/19/2023 10:04:31 PM EDT
[#9]
Get one of those surplus Mig engines mounted on a T-55 chassis.
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Posted: 8/19/2023 10:04:36 PM EDT
[#10]
The most versatile option is going to be a utility tractor with FEL and a PTO driven snowblower on the back. Older models could be found for a good price pre covid but nowadays I don't know.
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Posted: 8/19/2023 10:07:55 PM EDT
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https://throwflame.com/flamethrowers/
This looks like it might be fun. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 10:09:43 PM EDT
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Quoted: We bought a second house in New Hampshire and are going to leave a 2002 Toyota Sequoia there. It has 4wd and a rear locking differential so It should do well I the snow with the right tires. is this too much driveway for this SUV or should I look at a dedicated tractor of some kind to plow the driveway? My budget is $10,000 for dedicated machine. What do you recommend? It's not possible. You must budget at least $100,00/year for snow removal in NH. Figure another $100,000 for mud remediation in the spring, $100,000 for mosquito/black fly/horse fly/deer fly/black widow/rattlesnake/cobra/black mamba/rabid hippo remediation. I can't imagine why anyone would want to live in NH. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 10:12:03 PM EDT
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Since I already have a tractor that could do it, I'd spend a few thousand for a PTO- or hydraulic-driven blower. Deere makes both for my tractor.
You could also get a lite plow blade that the Sequoia could handle. I guess it comes down to your driveway type and maneuverability. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 10:12:55 PM EDT
[#14]
"My vehicle has 4WD" is a very poor plan.
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Posted: 8/19/2023 10:13:45 PM EDT
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Throwing your budget out the window. Heated driveway.
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Posted: 8/19/2023 10:15:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Snow blowing is old school. Build a heated driveway. https://www.warmup.com/snow-melting/heated-driveway https://www.warmup.com/wp-content/uploads/image1-2.png https://therma-hexx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Driveway-snow-melting-system.webp https://www.warmzone.com/snow-melting/about-heated-driveways/media/image/heated-driveway-brick-stone.jpg https://loftera.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/heated-driveway-cost-1000x667.jpg Your photos tell me you don’t know winters in most of NH, we were in southern NH and still had 24-30” storms and snow 8’ high where we didn’t blow/plow. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 10:15:49 PM EDT
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Quoted: What do you recommend? Just contract with someone to do plow for a year or two until you can get a feel for what you really need. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 10:16:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Tractor with a snowblower A tractor with a loader n back blade. Or a loader mounted plow. Although I like the bucket and back blade combo because you can move and pile it. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 10:17:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Throwing your budget out the window. Heated driveway. Yes, but cry once, buy once. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 10:20:03 PM EDT
[#20]
Used ATV with used snowblower attachment.
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Posted: 8/19/2023 10:25:43 PM EDT
[#21]
In this heat shoveling snow would suck.
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Posted: 8/19/2023 10:25:55 PM EDT
[#22]
MICLIC?
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Posted: 8/19/2023 10:27:54 PM EDT
[#23]
My driveway's about the same length and I use a Kubota B2650 with heated cab, blower on the back and FEL on the front. You could up your budget a bit and take advantage of Kubota's zero interest for 5-6 years and buy a smaller BX model that would hold it's value fairly well.
And for the heated driveways....my buddy just built a house and did that. He shut it off after the heating bill was $2,500 a month... |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 10:28:35 PM EDT
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I’ll sell you a Gravely 20G Professional with a 60” snowblower. Used to use it on my 730 foot drive way but upgraded to a Compact tractor with FEL.
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Posted: 8/19/2023 10:55:54 PM EDT
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Idk I'm in northern NH, and I just drive over it when I leave for work at 5...then when I'm home at night snow blow.
Something that long I would say ATV with a plow or a small tractor. If you have the space for another vehicle that kind of money would buy a road legal 3/4 ton gas job with a plow....just food for thought. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 10:59:39 PM EDT
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Quoted: We bought a second house in New Hampshire and are going to leave a 2002 Toyota Sequoia there. It has 4wd and a rear locking differential so It should do well I the snow with the right tires. is this too much driveway for this SUV or should I look at a dedicated tractor of some kind to plow the driveway? My budget is $10,000 for dedicated machine. What do you recommend? Is the driveway at least flat? 
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Posted: 8/19/2023 11:02:52 PM EDT
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Quoted: Tractor with a snowblower Quoted: If we get a crazy multi foot storm it won't matter what kind of tires you have. Get yourself a plow guy to come and clear it or get a tractor if you have the dough. My driveway is 210 feet and I use an ATV with a plow or a big snowblower depending on the kind of snow that needs clearing . Quoted: Up in the real northeast, you could probably pick up rusty, ugly, but completely functional 3/4 ton truck with a plow. Get double chains (every side link has a crosschain) for the really bad storms. Usually we don't get more than two a year, if that. I live north of Bangor in Maine, but spend time in Jackson, NH in the winters. Weather patterns and storms are similar, except NH takes far better care of their roads. And if you've EVER voted for a Democrat, stay the fuck in California! |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 11:04:46 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Just contract with someone to do plow for a year or two until you can get a feel for what you really need. This. Unless you plan on living there, you may come to stay with 4+ feet already frozen hard on the ground, with 8' packed snow at the end of the driveway. Nothing cheap is going to move it. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 11:05:30 PM EDT
[#29]
Don't stay in NH during the winter.
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Posted: 8/19/2023 11:06:46 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Snow blowing is old school. Build a heated driveway. https://www.warmup.com/snow-melting/heated-driveway https://www.warmup.com/wp-content/uploads/image1-2.png https://therma-hexx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Driveway-snow-melting-system.webp https://www.warmzone.com/snow-melting/about-heated-driveways/media/image/heated-driveway-brick-stone.jpg https://loftera.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/heated-driveway-cost-1000x667.jpg That looks like a great idea, except for the part about needing 75KW to run it for OP's 150 ft driveway. If the power stays on during the snowstorm, it sure would be easy. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 11:07:45 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Just contract with someone to do plow for a year or two until you can get a feel for what you really need. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: What do you recommend? Just contract with someone to do plow for a year or two until you can get a feel for what you really need. This ^^^ is actually the best approach. 150 yards is a looooooong driveway. The first things I considered when buying a house in NH were: 1) Length of driveway 2) Steepness of driveway |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 11:10:10 PM EDT
[#32]
I use a small tractor with loader and blade on a longer driveway, but we don’t get NH levels of snow. $10k is not going to go very far for a reliable tractor and a blower to mount on it.
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Posted: 8/19/2023 11:10:28 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Up in the real northeast, you could probably pick up rusty, ugly, but completely functional 3/4 ton truck with a plow. Get double chains (every side link has a crosschain) for the really bad storms. Usually we don't get more than two a year, if that. I live north of Bangor in Maine, but spend time in Jackson, NH in the winters. Weather patterns and storms are similar, except NH takes far better care of their roads. My wife and I are most likely moving to the Jackson area, or within maybe a 40 mile radius. Would you mind if I DM’d you some questions at some point about living in the area? |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 11:11:37 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Just contract with someone to do plow for a year or two until you can get a feel for what you really need. That’s really sensible. I say he does the mig engine flame thrower thing. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 11:14:22 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Don't stay in NH during the winter. Its one of the two best seasons there. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 11:16:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My wife and I are most likely moving to the Jackson area, or within maybe a 40 mile radius. Would you mind if I DM’d you some questions at some point about living in the area? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Up in the real northeast, you could probably pick up rusty, ugly, but completely functional 3/4 ton truck with a plow. Get double chains (every side link has a crosschain) for the really bad storms. Usually we don't get more than two a year, if that. I live north of Bangor in Maine, but spend time in Jackson, NH in the winters. Weather patterns and storms are similar, except NH takes far better care of their roads. My wife and I are most likely moving to the Jackson area, or within maybe a 40 mile radius. Would you mind if I DM’d you some questions at some point about living in the area? @dbrad197 Feel free! We don't live there, but we've spent 2-4 weeks a year there for about 10 years now. I can probably give you at least some useful info. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 11:18:09 PM EDT
[#37]
Plow guy with an old Ariens snowblower as a backup.
Get a feel for what your property needs over the next 3 seasons to decide if a tractor or ATV would be more versatile overall when you factor in yardwork. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 11:18:51 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: This. Unless you plan on living there, you may come to stay with 4+ feet already frozen hard on the ground, with 8' packed snow at the end of the driveway. Nothing cheap is going to move it. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Just contract with someone to do plow for a year or two until you can get a feel for what you really need. This. Unless you plan on living there, you may come to stay with 4+ feet already frozen hard on the ground, with 8' packed snow at the end of the driveway. Nothing cheap is going to move it. Yep. The snowbank at the end of the driveway will be the bigger concern, especially if it gets wet and then freezes. Pay someone else to keep it clear if you’re not going to be there to maintain it. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 11:22:33 PM EDT
[#39]
Mine is 1/4 mile, with a steep hill. We don’t usually get the heavy wet stuff like in the NE, side by side with a plow attachment gets the job done, albeit slowly.
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Posted: 8/19/2023 11:25:28 PM EDT
[#40]
snowblower on tractor.
My driveway is three time longer than yours and its the best way |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 11:25:38 PM EDT
[#41]
Quoted: Tractor with FEL and a blade on the back. Use the blade to move the snow, and the FEL to clear the ends, and push back/move piles if you need to. Kubota usually has the 0interest 5 year pmt thing. Might be worth spending the $ and getting something new and reliable. Getting snowed in with no way to clear it makes for some really screwed up days. Quoted: The most versatile option is going to be a utility tractor with FEL and a PTO driven snowblower on the back. Older models could be found for a good price pre covid but nowadays I don't know. We had one storm last year where the snowblower was down, so I just used the large tractor with FEL and used the bucket as the plow. Worked fine. When bucket gets too full, just pick it up and dump it. BLASTING THROUGH 45" STORM ON 1/4 MILE DRIVEWAY, 60" BLOWER:  |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 11:28:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Is the driveway at least flat? Thanks for the help folks, Yes it is flat and lots of room for surplus snow. So the Sequoia isn't a viable option? This year I think paying for the removal is best. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 11:29:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: THESE are your top options. And if you've EVER voted for a Democrat, stay the fuck in California! Never ever. Tired of my taxes paying for bullshit I don't believe in. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 11:32:31 PM EDT
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I’m in central NH. I have been fighting my 500’ driveway for 10 years. I started with a Polaris Sportsman and struggled with it too. Next was a Honda tracked blower…great machine but 3 hours to clear gets old when in your 70’s. I had a Kubota BX25D already and used it to push back the windrows from plowing because as you plow. you create a narrower driveway each time. 2 years ago, I bit the bullet and got a Kubota Hd 5455, 55” wide belt less (gear driven) snowblower for the tractor for $6k but now I laugh at the snow as I ride in comfort in my tractor seat.
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Posted: 8/19/2023 11:33:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yep. The snowbank at the end of the driveway will be the bigger concern, especially if it gets wet and then freezes. Pay someone else to keep it clear if you're not going to be there to maintain it. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Just contract with someone to do plow for a year or two until you can get a feel for what you really need. This. Unless you plan on living there, you may come to stay with 4+ feet already frozen hard on the ground, with 8' packed snow at the end of the driveway. Nothing cheap is going to move it. Yep. The snowbank at the end of the driveway will be the bigger concern, especially if it gets wet and then freezes. Pay someone else to keep it clear if you're not going to be there to maintain it. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 11:42:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm in central NH. I have been fighting my 500' driveway for 10 years. I started with a Polaris Sportsman and struggled with it too. Next was a Honda tracked blower great machine but 3 hours to clear gets old when in your 70's. I had a Kubota BX25D already and used it to push back the windrows from plowing because as you plow. you create a narrower driveway each time. 2 years ago, I bit the bullet and got a Kubota Hd 5455, 55" wide belt less (gear driven) snowblower for the tractor for $6k but now I laugh at the snow as I ride in comfort in my tractor seat. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 11:54:14 PM EDT
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I have a ride on mower that trades iut a snow blower attachment with the mower deck in the winter.
Pretty good on straight runs, pain in the ass for turning for clearing the top of the drive. When it breaks its like 600lb of deadweight blocking the drive. Waiting for it to die so I can buy somthing better. I'd recomend against that choice. Get a full tractor or suck up a good hand blower. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 11:55:26 PM EDT
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I found a picture of ours from this last winter. You don't need a big tractor; this 25 HP class does a great job, and has for about 12 years. You don't want too big of a tractor for this. One just big enough to run the blower is actually more nimble and will get into tighter places. Oddly, once you reach a certain size, about 50HP, they don't come with mid PTO any more.
Another thing is that, with a blower on front, it's pretty much impossible to get stuck. If you're going through a lot of snow and it starts riding up on the snow & starts spinning (especially if it's wet), just back up and blow the stuff out of the way.  |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 11:59:16 PM EDT
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Push broom. CT doesn't even get any snow. All they get are those "Its Raining Men" storms. Fuck if I know how to handle that.
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Posted: 8/20/2023 12:00:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just contract with someone to do plow for a year or two until you can get a feel for what you really need. This is the way. |
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