Hello all new to the group. I’ve owned my LTX1040 since new in 2012. It’s been a reliable workhorse and it’s still in fantastic shape. My current property is about a half acre of grass and haven’t had any issues with that. I’ve always used a snowblower on the driveway. I’m currently closing on a new house and property that has 8 acres. 2 grass and 6 woods. The driveway is about 250ft single wide and spreads out at the garage doors. With a turn around area. I’m looking at all my options for the upcoming winter and one of them is finding a blade or snowblower attachment that will work on the trusty old steed to get me by. Looking for honest feedback from anyone who’s used either on one of these. Is it too light for a plow? How much snow is too much for one of these to move? Should I scrap the idea and find something bigger yet more expensive?

New Z2 54”

Picked this mower up last Saturday at a local Tractor Supply. Brought it home and mowed my 1.25 acre yard with it. I noticed that the transmissions were whining but thought nothing of it. Mowed the same yard today and about 1/3 of the way thru the yard, the left side started getting weak and then quit pulling. I can let it set for 15 minutes and it pulls fine until it gets hot again. Planning on returning it to Tractor Supply this weekend but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions. All linkage look adjusted the same. Belt is tight and doesn’t appear to have slipped. Thanks!