How to Attach a Snowblower to a John Deere 100 Series 125 Automatic

Here's our latest tractor video you've been waiting for. With Eric Wipp instructing, learn how to attach this Powerful attachment.
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[@TheWippsFamilyOfFive]

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[@joeydepalmer4457]

Thank you. Even though its almost 8 years old, it has been the best video to show how to.

[@tomst9417]

Kudos to you for making this video. I have JD125 and made the mistake of buying the snow plow they make for that model. It also is a real pain to install and if you have to clear more than 3-4 inches of snow it is of little use. I'm debating whether I should double down and buy the snow blower. My fear is that it will not be able to handle heavy wet snow. I learned the hard way that JD's customers are not the consumer. Their products are designed to ensure their dealers get more business from frustrated consumers who struggle with getting their poorly designed products to function.

[@justingatchek6264]

Just wanted to say a HUGE Thank you for your video. I received this same blower attachment for free and like you, I was told that by the dealer that it wouldn't fit on my 2017 D110. Thanks to you I proved them wrong. The only thing I had to buy was a new PTO cable and spring. the spring that was on the end of my PTO cable was massive (about twice the size in diameter, and it would rub against one of the pullies. So I went to the local John Deere store and said that I needed a smaller spring (it comes as one piece, spring and cable). They gave me one similar to the one you had. My blower was in much worse condition than yours was in, but thanks to your other video, I found all the parts I needed on the JD parts website to bring it back to life and I was blowing a foot of snow this morning! Again, Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. So far, I spent about $300 getting it up to par, but that's still better than $1500 for a new one!

[@aydenolson6743]

which other video

[@MYTOYMAKERZ]

I can't believe JD can't design something better. I could have had mine tractors snow blower on and off twice and by myself. I am not knocking you purchasing the tractor. Or blower that you did it is JD's fault for designing something the way they did. It looks like it works great from your last video but some engineers need to install these to see how to make them easier for customers. Thank You nice video and a super helper son you have....cheers

[@lucasmajor7002]

What is your tractor ?

[@louisschneider8728]

It looks like the same engineers made the installation instructions.

[@billyd0214]

very helpful. so cute you working with your son. and you are so patient. You could use more light. Hard to see a lot of the time.

[@myfordranger]

I just use a plow on my craftsman garden tractor.. some of this wet snow is hard to blow. much easier set up. don't forget your rear whell weights and chains.. good job..

[@viperfukgoogplus386]

You made it twice as hard for yourselves by putting wood blocks underneath. All you need to do is drive into it without the blocks on a level surface, and tilt slightly

[@wdonwelton]

I just bought a D140 tractor and this video was very helpful, lots of detail. Good Job, thanks

[@TheWippsFamilyOfFive]

Glad it helped.

[@TheJlbrown]

Thank you. I would recommend putting heavy duty bearings in those front wheels. If the bushings bite into the rods it's a pain to replace those. Been there.

[@stefaniemoran3560]

Great job guys! This video has been very helpful. Thank you!

[@dstraightone]

good vid, wish that JD had an easier attachment system that a semi-disabled person could do by-themself.

[@MattLeitholt]

Thanks! Bought one used myself and this really helped!

[@DarrenCharron]

I just bought the 125 and I live up in central Canada and looking forward to using it in all seasons. Thanks for posting the video it has been a great help. I gave you a good O'l thumbs up and a sub too!

[@TheWippsFamilyOfFive]

Thanks and Your Welcome!!

[@randyrivera1089]

i have the same snowblower...but i bought 2nd hand...no belts, no pins.. I need help with the part number on the belt drive...thanks

[@younixguru]

Whats the part number of your blower? Looking for one for my L110. Great video. Thanks!

[@MyDarrol]

hi i need you help for the part # for the mule drive and the brackets i just got a L120 with snow blower but the bracket are not there or the mule drive thanks

[@victorjimenez1601]

question, will a 42 snowblower attachment work on a s130 tractor?

[@FrontRowRock]

nice job now come help me with mine.:) my blower has a one piece rail assembly instead of two pieces like yours.john deere needs to make this easier. I have 6 hours in it and have the blower built and tractor prepped. Now i jus need to horse it on to the tractor.nice patience and a great helper you have. i have D160 and new JD thrower. worst install manual i have ever worked with. D160 has electric pto instructions are for manual cable type pto.

[@jonk.516]

Did you ever find a solution to this problem. I am having the same problem with D130. I also agree that the manual sucks.

[@PontiacMan20]

Looks like this will help me when installing a snowblower on my L110

[@speddog2]

Do you have part numbers for brackets and mule drive i have the same blower

[@Dana121234]

Hello I have a lx280 and purchased a berco Mac 700210-1. Mounted very easy but first snow noticed it spinning the wrong way. Any ideas??

[@robertlingenhol7804]

I need to find find a complete belt drive assembly

[@electroddxful]

What's the model number on the snowblower. Nice video

[@filoonfamily2385]

Well done! This confirmed a lot of the things I was trying to figure out.I have a LA125 with 42" Snowthrower as well.My only concern is the Main Drive belt does not feel very tight once PTO is engaged (I checked it by feel when the tractor was turned off). While running, the Snowthrower turns, but again I am concerned about the tension and if it will be able to work through the resistance of the snow. Any thoughts?

[@TheWippsFamilyOfFive]

The Snow Thrower belt tension can be adjusted via the chain that comes out on the right side of the tractor. Check out the video around the 19 minute mark. The video is a little dark but you should be able to see how it adjusts. If you need it tighter you can pull the chain out more. If you need more help contact us by responding to this comment and we can maybe make a new video that shows it better. Also, how old is the belt? If you can't tighter it anymore then maybe it has stretched too much and it is time for a new one.

[@filoonfamily2385]

Thank you, but the lower belt is great and I could see the tensioning process. I am referring to the upper belt from Main Drive Pulley to The mid pulley mount. When I engage the PTO it seems a little loose, how tight should it be? Is there a tensioner on the Upper Belt?

[@TheWippsFamilyOfFive]

Yes. The chain on the Left side of the tractor should adjust the tension. Hope This helps!!!

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Too tight, you will shred the belt

[@danielbouthillier2589]

Any chance you have the part numbers for the brackets and such you had to buy? Did they not typically come with the 42" kit

[@TheWippsFamilyOfFive]

Find out how at kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXeso61ropJ8nc0. Sorry it took us so long!!!

[@JoseMedina-mh6qw]

Do you know the size belt.?

[@maxbalogh5507]

I tried to find it on the parts finder but that front mounting bracket that attaches to your frame is so hard to find do you think you could tell me the part number on it.

[@bcdoll01]

Thanks I was wondering where the PTO cable spring attached to under the mower

[@aydenolson6743]

what’s the part number on the mule drive

[@anthonymarino4260]

well Done always learning

[@danielbouthillier2589]

I found the brackets just not sure what size shoulder bolts you found .

[@TheWippsFamilyOfFive]

Find out how at kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXeso61ropJ8nc0. Sorry it took us so long!!!

[@tmayasr59]

Where did you find them and how much help

[@kurtisdively3861]

What are the brackets called

[@mohamednabulsi3533]

Great job man Thank you

[@speddog2]

i need mule drive where do i get one?

[@mibooth1852]

Great video, how much did this blower set up cost ?

[@jamesjones7698]

Hi, great video. Does this model, require rear weights?

[@TheWippsFamilyOfFive]

Yes. I order to work the snowblower properly you need to have a weight on the back of the tractor. We built a stand and put 70lb. sand bags on it. You can see it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmnGc6Rph9Gmi6M

[@boandersen2895]

Regarding the 4 bolts you have to retrofit on the frame of the tractor for the drive to attach to: Where on the frame did you drill? Is the an alignment with anything on the frame for one pair of the holes so you get the position right, please?

[@TheWippsFamilyOfFive]

We did not have to drill any holes to put any of this on. I am not sure that I understand your question.

[@boandersen2895]

You did not have to drill holes in the frame to attach the "PTO" pulley system assembly under the tractor?

[@andrewbaird08]

Does anyone know where I can find info to adjust the height of the blower? It hovers few inches off the ground mostly

[@jgimpert]

Andrew Baird did you figure it out?

[@harrydepova8896]

What did you do with the deck engagement cable when you removed the deck? Does that have to be removed or is there a place "store" it beneath the mower?

[@jamesbowden4871]

The clutch cable that activates the pulleys that drive your mowerdeck also activates the pulleys that drive the auger on the snowblower. You would only tie up the clutch cable with some zip ties to the frame if you were using a snow*plow* on the front, because it does not connect to the pulleys at all.

[@JoseMedina-mh6qw]

i installed the snoblower attach but the belt dont move the stage now. Some can help.

[@TheWippsFamilyOfFive]

Does the belt tighten when the pto is engaged? Will the blower turn by hand or is it seized up?

[@JoseMedina-mh6qw]

@@TheWippsFamilyOfFive i can move the big belt with my hand but the upper belt dosnt turn.

[@JoseMedina-mh6qw]

I fixed it. Just i replaced the belt. Now work good. Thank you.

[@MikeMiller-nn1pj]

Thanks for the info

[@TimYorty]

I'm getting dizzy watching this video camera moving around.

[@ShattazYouth]

What model snowblower is this?

[@TheWippsFamilyOfFive]

All that we know is that it is a snowblower for a John Deere 100 Series 125 Automatic.

[@captseamus]

Being a decades JD owner of farm equipment and lawnmowers this snowblower set up is a joke! What a lousy design ... you actually need a small floor jack so you can easily adjust the height and angle of the front of the snowblower. Save your back, even a small chain hoist would help tilt it...

[@frios011]

That is a lawn tractor not a garden tractor. If you continue to use heavier equipment like that on a light duty lawn tractor you will definitely ruin it. The rear end on those is not rated for heavier work like that.

[@markthompsoncpa]

I have a JD snowblower that mounts in somewhat the same way. I also say way too much work getting that on your tractor. Bad design. Takes me more than one day to get it on by my old self.

[@markthompsoncpa]

In fact this onw looks way more complicated than mine. Buyer beware

[@sylvainleger2257]

But cub cadet 15 min si on or off the tractor

[@TheWippsFamilyOfFive]

Hey Guys!!! Check out this snowblower in action at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmnGc6Rph9Gmi6M

[@TheWippsFamilyOfFive]

Thanks for the comment wdonwelton!!! Glad it helped you.

[@jim3]

Too dark no help