BrianX128 107 #1 Posted December 4, 2019 I have an older C141 8 speed and a 417A Hydro, are the snowblowers for these two universal to where I could buy one that would work on either unit? I have a pretty long gravel driveway on a hill, and I have a 4x4 Cub Cadet 1028 walk behind snowblower that does ok but it doesn't move very fast and you have to make so many passes with it to get the driveway done that I've been tossing around the idea of getting one of the snowblowers that I've seen on craigslist / facebook marketplace in my area but I'm not sure which mower would be better for this chore given my gravel driveway on a hill. It's at least a flat mostly smooth and straight driveway and the grade isn't super steep or anything. It would be nice if these were universal between the two tractors in case one is easier than the other to use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,033 #2 Posted December 4, 2019 Yes they can both use the same single-stage snowthrower. Here is a list in the order they were produced. The newer the model the more improvements that were made to them. Check a parts list for all the loose pieces needed to make it work. Once a unit is removed from a tractor the lift tube and flag often get lost. Some have also added a lift assist spring as it did not come with all of them. Front quick hitch introduced. Snowthrower rear frame has a 5/8" diameter round bar. 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) 1976 model 6-6215 - This one - 1976 model 66-42ST01 - and this one are likely identical. The model number format changed. 1977 model 76-42ST01 - This one 1978 model 86-42ST01 - and this one 1979 model 96-42ST01 - and this one plus 1980 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 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) 2002-2007 model 79362 Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianX128 107 #3 Posted December 4, 2019 https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/grd/d/vandergrift-wheel-horse-snowblower/7026547530.html This one is closest to me, but appears to be missing the height adjuster. Darn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,672 #4 Posted December 4, 2019 (edited) The skids are the adjustment works but not ideal Edited December 4, 2019 by pfrederi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,033 #5 Posted December 4, 2019 Price is right. Make sure to get the lift tube and flag not shown. Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
