Best Lawn Tractor Snow Plow (2026): Riding Mower Blades That Fit

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The best lawn tractor snow plow is the one built for your tractor, so start with the model number, not the blade. For front-engine Troy-Bilt, Bolens, Huskee, Yard Machines and MTD Gold riding mowers from 2001 on, and for Cub Cadet's Enduro XT1 and XT2 and its Series 1000 and 1500 tractors, our pick is the Cub Cadet 46 in All-Season Plow Blade, a 46 inch front blade that angles up to 25 degrees to either side, with adjustable skid shoes and a spring-loaded blade return. For a Craftsman T100, T200 or T300, Craftsman's own 42 in Snow Blade lifts and angles from the seat and, by Craftsman's figure, suits snowfalls of 8 inches or less. Whichever blade you fit, plan for traction: John Deere says its 46 inch blade needs rear weights to work properly and recommends tire chains. So the other two picks are TerraKing TerraGrips rubber tire chains, sized by your rear tire, and Cub Cadet's rear-mounted weight kit.

We found no independent hands-on test of these blades that we could read and save, so this guide is fit-first: every pick comes with its maker's fit list, and the specs, setup steps and cautions come from the makers' product pages and owner's manuals, named where they appear. For a John Deere, a Husqvarna, a zero-turn or another brand, the fit table points you to the maker's own blade or a universal one. Plowing with an ATV or UTV instead? Our ATV and UTV snow plow guide covers those. For snow deeper than a blade handles, see our best snow blower guide.

Jump to: Fit by tractor brand | Weight and chains | Tire sizes | Zero-turns | Plow or blower | How to plow

Start here: match the blade to your tractor

1. Find the model number. Cub Cadet calls a tractor's model number essential to finding the correct genuine factory part; on its tractors the number runs 11 characters and sits on the left side of the tractor's product identification label.
2. Check the blade maker's fit list. Each blade below names the tractor brands and series it fits. If your tractor is not on a list, go to the fit table for your maker's own blade or a universal one.
3. Read the rear tire size off the sidewall. You need it for tire chains; see the tire sizes.
4. Plan weight for the back of the tractor. John Deere and Husqvarna call for rear or wheel weights with their own blades, and Agri-Fab with its universal blade; see why.

• A front-engine Troy-Bilt, Bolens, Huskee, Yard Machines or MTD Gold riding mower from 2001 on, or a Cub Cadet XT1, XT2, Series 1000 or 1500: Cub Cadet 46 in All-Season Plow Blade (pick 1).
• Craftsman T100, T200 or T300: Craftsman 42 in Snow Blade (pick 2).
• Another front-engine Craftsman riding mower from 2001 on: enter its model number on Cub Cadet's page for pick 1, whose fit list names CRAFTSMAN; if it is not listed, see the fit table.
• John Deere: Deere's own 46 inch front blade, BG20943, for the models on Deere's list; Deere says rear weights are required with it.
• Husqvarna: Husqvarna's own 48 inch blade, part 588 18 13-01, which Husqvarna says fits all its tractors.
• Any zero-turn, Troy-Bilt and Cub Cadet included: Cub Cadet's 52-inch All-Season Plow Blade for the Cub Cadet Ultima and Troy-Bilt Mustang RZT zero-turns on its list; for other zero-turns, Agri-Fab's ZT Snowblade 60" by its ZT Fitup Chart (zero-turns).
• Another brand: a universal blade such as Agri-Fab's LBD48 (the fit table).
• Rear wheels spin on packed snow: TerraKing TerraGrips in your tire size (pick 3).
• A light rear end on a tractor from the weight kit's list: Cub Cadet Rear-Mounted Weight Kit (pick 4).

The best lawn tractor snow plows and add-ons, by fit

Two blades, each matched to a family of tractors by its maker, then the two add-ons that John Deere's and Husqvarna's own blades and Agri-Fab's universal blade call for: traction at the tires and weight at the back.

1. Cub Cadet 46 in All-Season Plow Blade: best for Troy-Bilt and Cub Cadet tractors

Cub Cadet and Troy-Bilt sell this 46 inch front blade under one item number, 19A30017GFP, and describe it as designed for front engine riding mowers, with reinforced steel blade construction. Both makers say you set its angle by hand, up to 25 degrees right or left of straight ahead, and both list adjustable skid shoes and a spring-loaded blade return. The Amazon listing is the same blade under its earlier number, 19A30017OEM, and gives 19A30017GFP as the current part number.

Why it is the pick: the fit list. Cub Cadet lists CRAFTSMAN, Troy-Bilt, Bolens, Huskee, Yard Machines and MTD Gold riding mowers from 2001 on, plus its own Enduro Series XT-1 and XT-2 tractors and its LT, GT and LTX lawn tractors in Series 1000 and 1500. The listing names Enduro models from the XT1-LT42 to the XT2-ST54, says the adjustable skid shoes let you work in a variety of conditions, gravel driveways among them, and says the spring-loaded return protects the tractor and the blade from damage. It also replaces a run of older part numbers, 190-485, 190-833 and 190-840 among them, so an older owner's manual that names one of those points to this blade.

Good to know: Cub Cadet's list includes CRAFTSMAN, while Craftsman's own blade (pick 2) is built for the T100, T200 and T300; on a Craftsman, enter your model number in the model-number box on Cub Cadet's page for this blade before you choose between them. Cub Cadet offers its own tire chains, item 490-241-0023, among this blade's accessories, sized for 20 x 8 x 8 or 20 x 8 x 10 tires, and recommends its rear weight kit (pick 4) with a snow blade. On an XT1 or XT2 Enduro, Cub Cadet also sells a FastAttach blade that goes on without tools; see Also considered.

2. Craftsman 42 in Snow Blade: best for Craftsman T100, T200 and T300

Craftsman's own blade, model CMXGZBF7124441, is 42 inches wide and 14 inches high. Craftsman says it angles left, center or right, lifts and lowers from the mower seat, rides over obstacles on a single adjustable trip spring behind the blade head, and has a replaceable scraper blade and skid shoes. It is 13 gauge steel, comes off without tools once the mounting brackets are installed, weighs 82.58 pounds assembled, stores at 14 by 42 inches and carries a 3 year limited warranty.

Why it is the pick: it is made for one family of tractors and says so. Craftsman's page says it fits its T100, T200 and T300 series tractors, and its owner's manual and the Amazon listing list it for the T1, T2 and T3 series. The manual walks through the mount by series: steps for the T1 only, for the T1 and T2, and for the T3 only, where a blade mounting bracket goes on the front of the frame on each side, then a step for every T series that hooks the hitch assembly onto shoulder bolts on the sides of the frame. Craftsman says the 14 inch high blade is best for snowfalls of 8 inches or less.

Good to know: the manual has you set ground clearance at setup with shims under the blade, more for an uneven surface, then raise the blade shoes to work close on smooth pavement or lower them for rough or uneven ground. For storms deeper than 8 inches, see plow or blower.

3. TerraKing TerraGrips 20 x 8-8: best traction for plowing

TerraGrips are rubber-slat tire chains from Agri-Fab's TerraKing line, sold by tire size; this set, model 45-0617, is for 20 x 8-8 tires, and the five other sets are in the tire size table. TerraKing says they are rubber based, grip without permanently scratching or marking asphalt, spare wet or frozen lawns, go on with no tools, and work on snow, mud, mulch, gravel, grass and asphalt. They carry a 1-year limited warranty.

Why it is the pick: three of the blade makers here ask for chains. John Deere recommends tire chains with its 46 inch blade for extra traction, Husqvarna recommends wheel weights and tire chains with its 48 inch blade, and Agri-Fab's universal blade manual makes wheel weights and tire chains a requirement for traction. TerraKing pitches these for plowing and snow blowing as well as mowing and tilling. We put the 20 x 8-8 set on the card because 20 x 8 x 8 is the first tire size Cub Cadet gives for chains next to pick 1.

Good to know: TerraKing asks you to measure your tractor's tires and check them against its size chart before you buy, and the set you need depends on your rear tire, not your blade. If you would rather buy the blade maker's own chains, Cub Cadet's item 490-241-0023 is for 20 x 8 x 8 or 20 x 8 x 10 tires.

4. Cub Cadet Rear-Mounted Weight Kit: best rear weight

Cub Cadet's rear-mounted kit is 60 pounds: one suitcase weight of about 42 pounds and an 18 pound bracket, with hardware. The bracket holds two more 42 pound suitcase weights, sold separately, for about 144 pounds in all. Cub Cadet says it adds traction by counterbalancing attachments mounted on the front of the tractor, and recommends it with a snow thrower attachment or a dozer or snow blade, used with optional tire chains.

Why it is the pick: John Deere and Husqvarna call for weight with their own blades, as Agri-Fab does with its universal blade, and between Cub Cadet's page and the Amazon listing the kit's fit list covers the tractor brands on pick 1's list. John Deere says rear weights are needed for its blade to work properly, and Husqvarna recommends wheel weights with its blade. Cub Cadet lists the kit for Troy-Bilt, Bolens, Huskee, MTD and MTD Gold, White Outdoor, Yard Machines and Yard-man riding mowers from 1999 on, Cub Cadet's Enduro Series XT1 and XT2 tractors from 2015 on, and its Series 1000 and 1500 lawn tractors from 1999 on; the Amazon listing also names CRAFTSMAN. The listing is the kit's current number, 490-900-F060; a Cub Cadet listing of the same number says it replaces 490-900-M060, the number on Cub Cadet's own page.

Good to know: it fits the tractors on its list only. For a John Deere, a Husqvarna or another brand, ask that maker for its own rear weights by model number.

How we chose these

We started from the snow blades and traction add-ons for lawn tractors and riding mowers in Amazon's catalog and kept the blades whose maker publishes a fit list by tractor brand and series, because a blade that does not mount to your frame is no use at any width, and the add-ons whose fit is published by tire size (the chains) or by tractor (the weight kit). Specs, fit lists and setup steps come from the makers: Cub Cadet's 46 inch plow blade page and weight kit page, Troy-Bilt's matching page for that blade, Craftsman's 42 in snow blade page and owner's manual, John Deere's 46 inch front blade page, Husqvarna's 48 inch blade page, and Agri-Fab's universal and zero-turn blade pages and manuals. Tire sizes are read the way Oregon's tire FAQ sets out, with Carlstar's measured figures for a 20 x 8.00-8 tire.

We found no independent hands-on test of these blades that we could read and save, so no pick rests on one: the two blades are here for their makers' fit lists and figures, and the two add-ons because John Deere and Husqvarna call for chains and weight with their own blades, as Agri-Fab does with its universal blade. Picks 3 and 4 are not blades: the chains are sold by rear tire size, and the weight kit fits the tractors on Cub Cadet's list.

Our rules: each pick was in stock on Amazon on November 10, 2026, with no low-stock warning and a new offer in the buy box. Every spec and fit list on this page is the maker's or the listing's, named where it appears.

Also considered: other blades we looked at

Agri-Fab 48 in Snow Blade (LBD48). Agri-Fab's universal-fit blade, which it lists for most brands of riding mower, naming Craftsman, Cub Cadet, MTD, Troybilt, Ariens, Husqvarna and John Deere's D100 Series. One handle raises, lowers and angles it from the seat, and Agri-Fab gives its weight as 93 pounds. Its mount hangs from your tractor's mower deck brackets, and its manual has you remove the mower deck and measure three distances before you set the hanger brackets, so it is the route for a tractor no maker blade covers; see the fit table.

Cub Cadet FastAttach All-Season Plow Blade (19A30037100). A second Cub Cadet blade, for the XT1 and XT2 Enduro Series tractors only. Cub Cadet describes a 46 inch, 12 gauge steel blade designed to fit those two series that goes on and comes off without tools through its FastAttach connection: align, latch and lock. One handle lifts, lowers and angles it from the seat, and its shave plate adjusts for different tire sizes and reverses for longer wear. Pick 1 is also on Cub Cadet's list for the XT1 and XT2; Cub Cadet's page for either blade asks for your model number, so enter it before you choose. Both are in the fit table.

Nordic Plow NP49SLT. A 49 inch universal-mount lawn tractor plow with a curved composite edge (polycarbonate and ABS, on steel mount parts) that Nordic Plow says glides over stone, pavers, gravel, turf and sidewalk cracks, and which it pitches for sensitive surfaces such as pavers and decorative stone. It has a lift handle, several blade angles and a spring action that pushes the blade forward when the load is too much for the machine, and Nordic Plow says it comes with all the parts needed to mount it. The assembly is 49 inches long and weighs 97 pounds. Nordic Plow's page lists no tractor makes or models, so confirm the mount for your tractor with Nordic Plow before you order.

Cub Cadet 52-inch All-Season Plow Blade. Cub Cadet's blade for its own zero-turns and Troy-Bilt's Mustang RZT; it is in the zero-turn section.

John Deere BG20943 and Husqvarna 588 18 13-01. Each maker's own blade for its tractors, sold by John Deere and Husqvarna; both are in the fit table with their makers' fit notes.

Which snow blade fits your tractor

A front blade bolts to brackets on the tractor frame, so the fit list matters more than the width. Here is each maker's blade and what that maker says it fits:

John Deere. Deere's 46 inch front blade, part BG20943, lists the D100 to D170, E100 to E180, S100 to S240 and X106 to X167R among its compatible models, plus L, LA and numbered models such as the 102 and 115; Deere says the models shown give a general fit, so select your own tractor on its page. Deere gives the blade's weight as 72 pounds and says its lift linkage floats, so the blade follows the ground's contour.

Husqvarna. Husqvarna's 48 inch dozer and snow blade, part 588 18 13-01, is a welded blade 48 inches wide and 16 inches high (Husqvarna's standard snow blade is 12 inches high) that angles up to 30 degrees to either side. Husqvarna says it fits every Husqvarna tractor, lists the TS 120 42", TS 120H46, TS 275XD 42" and TS 375XD 48" riding mowers and the TS 348D, TS 348XD, TS 354X and TS 354XD garden tractors, and says the blade comes off without tools once its brackets are on, so you can switch back to the mower deck.

Universal blades. Agri-Fab's LBD48E manual shows what a universal mount asks of you: take off the mower deck, then measure from the hole in the deck suspension bracket to the front of the frame, the height of that hole above the ground and the inside width between the brackets, and set the hanger brackets to those numbers. On a tractor with a single front bracket for the mower deck, the manual sends you back to its step 1, which attaches frame brackets first. A blade built for your tractor skips that measuring. Nordic Plow also sells a 49 inch universal-mount blade, in Also considered.

Why a tractor blade needs weight and chains

A blade hangs its weight off the front of the tractor and pushes against a load of snow, which is why John Deere and Husqvarna, for their own blades, and Agri-Fab, for its universal blade, ask for help at the back and at the tires. John Deere's page for its 46 inch blade says "Rear weights are required for proper operation" and recommends tire chains for extra traction. Husqvarna recommends wheel weights and tire chains with its 48 inch blade, and Agri-Fab's universal blade manual says "Wheel weights and tire chains must be used with your snow blade for traction." Cub Cadet describes its rear weight kit as a counterweight for attachments mounted on the front of the tractor. The two forms differ: wheel weights, which Husqvarna and Agri-Fab name, go on the wheels, while Cub Cadet's kit mounts on the back of the tractor and fits only the tractors on its list.

The blades themselves are heavy: Craftsman lists 82.58 pounds for its 42 inch blade assembled, John Deere 72 pounds for its 46 inch blade and Agri-Fab 93 pounds for its universal 48 inch blade. Cub Cadet's kit puts 60 pounds on the back and takes two more 42 pound weights for about 144 pounds. Chains and weight work together: Cub Cadet recommends its kit with optional tire chains.

Read your tire size before you buy chains

Oregon, which makes lawn and garden tires, says its tire numbers give "overall diameter, section width, and rim diameter (in that order)", and that the size is usually on the sidewall. A 20 x 8.00-8 tire is about 20 inches tall and 8 inches wide on an 8 inch rim. The label is a nominal size: Carlstar lists a mounted diameter of 19.18 inches and a mounted width of 8.97 inches for its 20 x 8.00-8 Turf Saver tire. Chains are sold by that sidewall size, so read the rear tire before you order. These TerraGrips sets cover the sizes below, each its own Amazon listing:

The sizes are from each listing's title. Two of the sets each cover two tire sizes; your tire should match one of them in all three numbers.

Plowing with a zero-turn mower

Zero-turn blades mount differently from tractor blades, and each fits by its maker's list or chart. Cub Cadet's 52-inch All-Season Plow Blade fits its Ultima ZT1, ZT2 and ZTX and its Z1, Z2 and Z3 zero-turns, plus Troy-Bilt's Mustang Series RZT models from 2019 on. It is 12 gauge steel, works on snow, dirt, gravel or mulch, has an adjustable and reversible shave plate for different tire sizes, and takes a separately sold extension kit to 60 inches on the Ultima Z3, ZT2 and ZTX. A single handle lifts, lowers and angles it without leaving the seat.

For other brands, Agri-Fab's ZT Snowblade 60", model 45-0613, has a 60 inch operating width, weighs 88 pounds and raises, lowers and angles from one handle at the seat. Agri-Fab publishes a ZT Fitup Chart by mower, and its manual clamps the hitch mount to the zero-turn's front frame with U-bolts, with an included spacer kit that some mowers need so the hitch mount attaches without interference. The same manual warns that an attachment can change the mower's braking and stability: keep off steep slopes, drive straight up and down a slope rather than across it, and slow down on rough ground.

Tire chains are sold by rear tire size on any machine, so read your sidewall the way the tire section sets out and check the chain maker's size chart for your machine before you order a set.

Plow or snow blower attachment?

A blade pushes snow to one side; it does not throw it. Craftsman says its 14 inch high blade is best for snowfalls of 8 inches or less, and Agri-Fab's manual warns against pushing snow the same way pass after pass, which builds the bank higher each time. For a short drive where you can angle the snow into a yard, a blade suits. For storms that regularly run deeper than a blade's height, or a long drive where the banks keep growing, a snow blower that throws the snow clear is the better tool: our two-stage snow blower guide covers deep snow and gravel, and our best snow blower guide compares every type. Cub Cadet recommends its weight kit with a snow thrower attachment as well as a blade, so the rear weight serves either way.

How to plow snow with a lawn tractor

Steps 1 to 5 and 8 to 10 follow the Craftsman and Agri-Fab manuals; steps 6 and 7 are general planning advice of our own.

1. Set the blade height before the first storm. Craftsman's manual has you set ground clearance with shims under the blade, more for an uneven surface, then tighten the skid shoes while they sit on the ground. Raise the blade shoes to work close on smooth pavement; lower them to lift the blade on rough or uneven ground such as gravel.
2. Walk the area first. Both the Craftsman and Agri-Fab manuals say to look over the area and steer clear of pipes, roots, curbs and other heavy obstructions.
3. Let the tractor and blade adjust to the outdoor temperature before you start, which the manuals say cuts icing on the blade, and coat the blade with automotive paste wax for better snow removal.
4. Start in first (low) gear and build speed gradually as conditions allow. Never drive the blade into a heavy load fast.
5. Vary where the snow goes. Angle the blade and plan your passes so you are not pushing snow the same way every time.
6. Plow during a long storm, not only after it. Clearing every few inches keeps each pass within what the blade can push; Craftsman gives 8 inches or less for its 14 inch high blade.
7. Push the first snows well past the edge of the drive. That leaves room for the banks later storms add.
8. Know your ground. Keep away from very steep slopes and from drop-offs that snow can hide.
9. Drop the blade to the ground whenever you get off the tractor.
10. Get the engine ready for cold weather using the instructions that came with your tractor.

Plowing a gravel driveway comes down to steps 1 and 4: with the shoes lowered the blade rides above the stones instead of digging in, and the listing for pick 1 says its adjustable skid shoes let you work on gravel driveways. Go slowly on the first pass and check the clearance.

Related guides

For an ATV or UTV, our ATV and UTV snow plow guide covers the blades and mounts for those machines. For snow throwers, our best snow blower guide compares every type, our two-stage snow blower guide covers deep snow and gravel, and our electric snow blower guide covers corded and battery machines. For the steps and paths a tractor cannot reach, see our snow shovel guide and ice melt guide, or our roundup of snow removal tools. For the mowing season, our best lawn mower guide covers the machines.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best lawn tractor snow plow?

The one built for your tractor. For front-engine Troy-Bilt, Bolens, Huskee, Yard Machines and MTD Gold tractors from 2001 on and Cub Cadet's XT1, XT2, Series 1000 and 1500 tractors, the Cub Cadet 46 in All-Season Plow Blade, which angles up to 25 degrees to either side. For a Craftsman T100, T200 or T300, the Craftsman 42 in Snow Blade. For a John Deere or Husqvarna, that maker's own blade. Add tire chains sized to your rear tires and, where the blade maker calls for it, rear weight.

Can you plow snow with a lawn tractor?

Yes, with a front blade made or listed for your tractor and traction at the back. John Deere says rear weights are required with its 46 inch blade and recommends tire chains, Husqvarna recommends wheel weights and tire chains with its 48 inch blade, and Agri-Fab's universal blade manual makes both a requirement. Keep to the depth the blade is built for: Craftsman says its 14 inch high blade is best for snowfalls of 8 inches or less.

Is there a universal snow plow for riding lawn mowers?

Yes. Agri-Fab lists its LBD48 universal blade for most brands of riding mower. It mounts to frame brackets or to the deck suspension brackets on your tractor, and the LBD48E manual has you remove the mower deck and measure three distances before you set its hanger brackets. A maker's own blade skips the measuring: each maker lists the tractors its blade fits, Cub Cadet by brand and year, Craftsman by its T100, T200 and T300 series, John Deere and Husqvarna by model. Check the fit list against your tractor's model number before you buy.

What is the best lawn tractor for plowing snow?

One whose maker sells a blade for it. John Deere lists its 46 inch blade for the D100 to D170, E100 to E180, S100 to S240 and X106 to X167R among other models; Husqvarna says its 48 inch blade fits all Husqvarna tractors; Craftsman builds its 42 in blade for the T100, T200 and T300; and Cub Cadet's 46 in blade fits its XT1, XT2, Series 1000 and 1500 tractors and the Troy-Bilt and other brands on its list. If you are choosing a tractor with winter in mind, check that its maker lists a blade and rear or wheel weights for your model, and read the rear tire size so you can buy chains.

Do you need weights and chains to plow with a lawn tractor?

John Deere and Husqvarna say yes for their own blades, and Agri-Fab for its universal blade. John Deere says its 46 inch blade needs rear weights to work properly and recommends tire chains, Husqvarna recommends wheel weights and tire chains, and Agri-Fab's universal blade manual makes wheel weights and tire chains a requirement for traction. Cub Cadet's rear weight kit adds 60 pounds and takes up to about 144.

How much snow can a lawn tractor plow handle?

Craftsman says its 14 inch high blade is best for snowfalls of 8 inches or less. Past that, and on a long drive where pushing snow the same way builds the bank with every pass, a snow blower that throws the snow clear is the better tool.

Can you put a snow plow on a zero-turn mower?

Yes, with a blade made for zero-turns. Cub Cadet's 52-inch All-Season Plow Blade fits its Ultima ZT1, ZT2 and ZTX, its Z1, Z2 and Z3 and Troy-Bilt's Mustang RZT from 2019 on, and Agri-Fab's 60 inch ZT Snowblade fits other mowers by Agri-Fab's ZT Fitup Chart. Agri-Fab's manual says to keep off steep slopes and to drive straight up and down a slope, not across it.

Can you plow a gravel driveway with a lawn tractor?

Yes, with the skid shoes set to hold the blade above the stones. Craftsman's manual says to lower the blade shoes for rough or uneven ground and to set more ground clearance the more uneven the surface, and the listing for the Cub Cadet 46 in blade says its adjustable skid shoes let you work on gravel driveways. Start slowly in first gear.

Do you have to take the mower deck off to use a snow blade?

Check your blade's manual. Agri-Fab's universal blade manual (LBD48E) has you remove the mower deck before mounting the blade. Husqvarna says its 48 inch blade comes off without tools once its brackets are installed, for switching back to the mower deck. Craftsman says its 42 in blade goes on and comes off without tools once the mounting brackets are installed, and its page and manual do not say whether the deck comes off. Follow the manual for your blade and tractor.

What size tire chains do I need for my lawn tractor?

The size on your rear tire's sidewall. Oregon reads the numbers as the tire's overall diameter first, then its section width, then the rim diameter, so a 20 x 8.00-8 tire is about 20 inches tall and 8 inches wide on an 8 inch rim. The six TerraGrips sets in our table run from 20 x 8-8 to 26 x 12-12, and TerraKing asks you to measure your tires and check its size chart before you buy.

Can I make a DIY snow plow for my lawn tractor?

Some owners do build their own. Compare a homemade blade with what a maker's blade comes with: mounting brackets made for your tractor's frame (Craftsman's manual mounts its blade series by series), a linkage that lifts, lowers and angles the blade from the seat, a trip spring or spring-loaded return so the blade rides over an obstacle hidden under the snow, and replaceable skid shoes and a scraper bar that take the wear. It still needs the rear or wheel weights and tire chains that John Deere and Husqvarna call for with their own blades and Agri-Fab with its universal blade, and the same cautions apply: walk the area first, keep off steep slopes, and drop the blade to the ground whenever you get off the tractor.

The bottom line

Buy the blade your tractor's maker lists for it: the Cub Cadet 46 in All-Season Plow Blade for Troy-Bilt, Cub Cadet XT and the other tractors on Cub Cadet's list, the Craftsman 42 in Snow Blade for a Craftsman T100, T200 or T300, and John Deere's or Husqvarna's own blade for those tractors. Then give it traction: TerraGrips in your rear tire size and, on a tractor from its list, Cub Cadet's rear weight kit. Craftsman says its 14 inch high blade is best for snowfalls of 8 inches or less; for deeper storms, look at a snow blower.

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