1981 GT2500 Snowthrower Models

[dave who poos 1]

Hello!

 

I am looking for any and all snowthrowers that will work on my GT2500. I am trying to find one off FB marketplace but no one ever really posts the model number. Usually just the length. So I look for 42'' throwers but I don't know what will fit. A local seller has this for sale:

 

He says its 42 but unaware the model, the Wheelhorse logo looks to be from the late 60's/early 70's? It looks like the below thrower:

 

 

My question is if that thrower year/model will fit the GT2500. It looks pretty dang simple but I'm not sure. Someone mentioned something about the right size "Quick-hitch" in another post.

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,017]

Here is what will fit

Front quick hitch introduced in 1973. Snowthrower rear frame has a 5/8" diameter round bar for the front quick hitch.

1973-74 model 6-6212 plus 6-9113

1974 model 6-6213 - (First model to include 8-0221 extensions without the front straight return - just a flat plate)

1975 model 6-6214 - (First model to include 8-0221 [103552 replaced by 93-1617 and 93-1617-01] side extensions with the front straight return. First model to have a cable spool on chute rotating crank) Chute crank support decal 104461.

1976 model 6-6215 ------ Chute crank support decal 104461. This one -

1976 model 66-42ST01 - Chute crank support decal 104461. and this one are likely identical. The model number format changed.

1977 model 76-42ST01 - Chute crank support decal 104461. This one

1978 model 86-42ST01 - Chute crank support decal 104461. and this one

1979 model 96-42ST01 - Chute crank support decal 104461. and this one may be all the same. They started using a different model number for each model year.

1980 model 06-42ST01 - (Last 42" model to use 4 grooved rollers for the chute)

1981-82 model 06-42ST02 - (First model to use plastic collar for the chute but was a retrofit for older models. Last model to use wheels)

1983 model 06-42ST03 - (First model to use skids)

1984-87 model 06-42ST04 - (Last model to use a 3/4" diameter driveshaft)

1987-89 model 06-42ST05 - (First model to use a 7/8" diameter driveshaft)

1990 model 06-42ST06 - (Last model to use a cable to turn the chute)

1991-93 model 06-42ST07 - (First model with tall chute retained by 3 individual grooved retainers)

1993-2001 model 79360 - (2001 and earlier will fit 2002-2007 with kit 105-1503) (1994 first year for replaceable blower housing scraper bar)

2002-2007 model 79362

[Handy Don 12,049]

The model @gwest_ca shows is NOT one for your GT-2500. This model's frame connection to the front of the tractor does not use the Attach-a-matic you have--it is intended for earlier tractors and uses a through bolt.

 

Depending on where you are, an ad in this Forum’s Classified Wanted is likely to get you some useful options.

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,017]

The snowthrower shown for the 1981 model GT-2500 but all from 1973 will fit.

1981-82 model 06-42ST02 - (First model to use plastic collar for the chute but was a retrofit for older models. Last model to use wheels)

[Handy Don 12,049]

3 hours ago, gwest_ca said:

The snowthrower shown for the 1981 model GT-2500 but all from 1973 will fit.

1981-82 model 06-42ST02 - (First model to use plastic collar for the chute but was a retrofit for older models. Last model to use wheels)

Apologies @gwest_ca. The model shown was from the original poster, not you! 

We agree that that model is a year too early to go on the GT-2500.

Edited October 24 by Handy Don