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Read articles →This video is an owner's rationale for choosing a rear-mounted, rear-facing snow blower on a John Deere 3025, comparing it against front-mounted and inverted PTO options on price (~$10,000 vs ~$4,500) and practicality. It briefly covers startup, PTO engagement, throttle to 540 RPM, chute direction, and hitch height control while clearing a long driveway. Useful for buyers weighing snow blower styles and costs, though actual clearing footage and depth are minimal.
Posted by the Timber Stone Ranch channel, an owner sharing personal equipment choices and cost reasoning from their own property.
It was the cheapest option at about $4,500, performed as well as other choices, and could be quickly removed using a quick attach hitch for other implements.
The front-mounted blower was over $10,000, while the rear-mounted rear-facing blower cost about $4,500.
Check fuel, start the tractor, wait for the glow light to stop flashing, turn on the PTO, then throttle up to 540 RPM before using the hitch lever to raise or lower the blower.
It costs more than the rear-facing option and requires driving over the snow area to be cleared, risking getting stuck if the snow is deep.
