[Horrido]

I need some help from you guys who have snowcaster experience with 444s.

We have a fairly long gravel driveway and I want to get a snowcaster for our 444. What snowcasters work best with the 444?

When I look at the application chart in the Ingersoll J1250 Parts Catalog it recommends the J, K, L, M, N, P, R, S 84 snowcasters.

What is the difference between these models. Are any of them better suited than others?

Thanks,

Dan
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[Nutcase446]

Does it have Snap Fast? The very first 444s did not.

 

[Horrido]

Look at the attached pic. I think the arrow points to a Snap Fast attachment point.

Dan

 

[Hydriv]

Gregg,
He has Snap-Fast.

Horrido.....

you can use any H, J, K, L, M, N, R or S model 48" wide snow caster on your tractor. They are basically the same but with minor changes in the way they were built. I have never heard an owner make a statement that his S model blew snow way better than his K model.

Whether you use a blade or a blower, gravel drives often prove to be a challenge if they are not graded dead flat and compacted prior to winter. The solution is to set the ski's on the snowcaster up as high as they will go.

 

[Horrido]

Thanks, the search has begun.
:winterrules:

 

[Horrido]

The application chart for attachments shows the 1977 Case Ingersoll snow thrower Model: K80-78 as "will fit, but not recommended" for a 444. Can anyone tell me why it is not recommended?

Thanks,
Dan

 

[Stewart]

I believe the K-80 is considered to narrow for the 400 series. They prefer the 84 Series. Some people add wings to make an 80 series wider

Stewart

 

[boomers_influence]

dan
what stewart said is correct.
for your 400 series you want a 84 model # J thru S
boomer

 

[Horrido]

Thanks to you all for the education. I am sure I will have many more questions about the 444 and the 130.

I am focusing my search on the 48" snowblowers. They are not exactly plentiful in our area. Looks like a road trip coming up.

While we were working with the 444 on the driveway this afternoon my eleven year old talked to me about saving up for a Case of his own.

I think he may be vulnerable to the Case Garden Tractor disease.

Dan
:thumbup:


:446:

 

[Snotrocket]

There's one for sale in the forum. He even says he'll ship it.

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=374

 

[Hydriv]

Thanks to you all for the education. I am sure I will have many more questions about the 444 and the 130.

I am focusing my search on the 48" snowblowers. They are not exactly plentiful in our area. Looks like a road trip coming up.

While we were working with the 444 on the driveway this afternoon my eleven year old talked to me about saving up for a Case of his own.

I think he may be vulnerable to the Case Garden Tractor disease.

Dan
:thumbup:

:446:

It's hereditary.