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Read articles →A side-by-side comparison of rear PTO, front PTO, and inverted snowblowers, with all three physically present during filming. Chris walks through each type's trade-offs, interchangeability, cost, maintenance complexity, comfort, and driveway scenarios like long runs or tight outbuildings, using concrete examples such as a 74-inch rear blower spanning BX to MX5400 and a front blower exceeding $20,000 on an L60 series. Best for shoppers still undecided on which style suits their setup.
The presenter identifies themselves as personally favoring inverted blowers and frames the video as prep work before visiting a dealership, suggesting an enthusiast or small equipment operation rather than a dealership channel.
Rear blowers are interchangeable across models, low maintenance, and let you keep a front loader on. The downside is comfort, since long driveways mean lots of backing up.
Front blowers are dedicated to specific machines and quick hitches, have more moving parts and PTO shafts, and on an L60 series can cost over $20,000.
With buildings on both sides, you may have to drive through the snow first and move it twice to clear it all, unlike a one-pass front or rear blower.
A front snowblower is the most comfortable since you face forward most of the time, making it best for a kilometer-long driveway.
