{"title":"Winter Accessories","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you need to turn your riding mower into a winter machine. Soft and hard-top snow cabs from Original Tractor Cab and Cub Cadet block wind and snow off the operator. Tire chains for 18 to 22 inch rims grip ice. Rear-mounted suitcase weights from 42 to 80 pounds keep the front end down when you're plowing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"42-two-stage-snow-thrower-attachment-lawn-tractor","title":"42-Inch Two-Stage Snow Thrower Attachment for Lawn Tractors with PTO Drive and 35-Foot Throw","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 42-inch two-stage snow thrower attachment converts a standard PTO-equipped lawn tractor into a serious winter-clearing machine, eliminating the need to purchase a separate dedicated snow blower. For homeowners in northern climates already running a lawn tractor through summer, the attachment delivers commercial-class snow-removal capability for a fraction of the cost of a comparable standalone two-stage blower, and stores in roughly the footprint of a deck mowing assembly when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 42-inch clearing width is engineered around the typical residential driveway: most single-car drives clear in two passes, most two-car drives in three. The intake height of 21 inches handles meaningful snowfall without requiring multiple low-clearance passes through deep accumulation — a frequent frustration with smaller single-stage attachments. The two-stage design uses a heavy-gauge serrated steel auger to break up packed snow and ice at the intake, then routes it through a cast-iron impeller that throws cleared snow up to 35 feet through the discharge chute.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe discharge chute pivots through 200 degrees of horizontal rotation via a manual hand crank at the operator station, with an adjustable vertical deflector for fine-tuning throw distance and trajectory. Operators can clear a driveway, redirect to clear a sidewalk perpendicular to the drive, then re-aim to throw snow over a snowbank along the property edge — all without dismounting the tractor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePower transfer comes through the lawn tractor's rear PTO output, with a slip-clutch protected drive shaft that absorbs sudden loads when the auger encounters frozen chunks, ice scrapings, or buried debris. A manual lift handle raises the entire attachment for transport between work areas and for storage during off-season months. Two adjustable steel skids at the leading edge of the housing set the cutting depth, allowing owners to clear close to gravel drives without scooping stones into the impeller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe attachment is engineered to fit most major-brand lawn tractors with PTO drive and a compatible front-mount sub-frame kit. Verification of tractor model and front-mount compatibility is recommended before purchase. Owners running smaller 18- to 20-horsepower engines will find the attachment handles typical residential snowfall comfortably; owners with 22+ horsepower V-twins will move significantly more snow per hour and clear deeper accumulation in a single pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTotal weight is approximately 240 pounds, mounted at the front of the tractor for traction-balanced operation. The housing is heavy-gauge welded steel with a corrosion-resistant powder-coat finish designed to withstand multiple seasons of road salt, wet snow exposure, and outdoor storage. For the homeowner who already owns the tractor, the snow thrower attachment is one of the highest-value seasonal upgrades available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craftsman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42771593429086,"sku":null,"price":779.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1159\/9138\/files\/04254346.jpg?v=1778943715"},{"product_id":"universal-hard-side-winter-cab-enclosure-lawn-tractor","title":"Universal Hard-Side Winter Cab Enclosure for Lawn Tractors and Riding Mowers with Hinged Door","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe hard-side winter cab enclosure transforms a lawn tractor or riding mower from a fair-weather machine into a year-round work vehicle. For owners running a tractor with a snow plow blade, snow thrower, or salt spreader through winter, the cab is the difference between a 20-minute clearing run in January wind and a thermally protected, dry, and largely silent operator station that allows extended outdoor work without cold-weather fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction is hard-side ABS panels rather than the soft-side fabric or vinyl alternatives common at lower price points. The hard-side design delivers three meaningful improvements: it does not flap or distort in wind gusts, it resists impact from low branches and ice chunks, and it retains its shape and weatherproof seal over multiple seasons of outdoor exposure. ABS panels are UV-stable and do not yellow or crack when stored outside through summer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is welded powder-coated steel with adjustable mounting brackets engineered to fit most major-brand lawn tractors and riding mowers without modification. Front, side, and rear panels include clear vinyl windows positioned for full operator visibility — forward through the work area, side for traffic awareness, rear for backing up between work spaces. The vinyl is a UV-stable formulation that resists clouding and yellowing through repeated exposure to winter sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hinged side door with a magnetic latch provides easy entry and exit without the operator having to climb over the lower frame, and the door swings clear of the operator station so it does not interfere with the controls. Foam gaskets seal the door perimeter against wind infiltration; owners report cabin temperatures running 20 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than ambient on still days, even without supplemental heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe roof is sloped with a built-in drip edge to shed snow and rain rather than collecting them. The lower frame includes provisions for routing the tractor's controls and drive mechanisms through the cab without compromising the seal — throttle, PTO lever, and steering wheel pass through dedicated grommet ports designed for typical major-brand control layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTotal assembly time for first-time installation is typically 60 to 90 minutes for a single operator with basic hand tools. Once installed, the cab can be removed for spring storage in roughly 20 minutes, with the disassembled frame and panels stacking in approximately 4 cubic feet of storage space — less than a wheelbarrow, easy to set in a corner of a typical garage or shed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor homeowners running a tractor through winter snow removal or shoulder-season cold-weather work, the hard-side cab enclosure is the seasonal upgrade that determines how many hours per year the tractor actually gets used.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardtop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42771593494622,"sku":null,"price":539.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1159\/9138\/files\/s-l160h0.jpg?v=1778943718"},{"product_id":"heavy-duty-two-link-tire-chains-lawn-tractor-pair","title":"Heavy-Duty Two-Link Tire Chains for Lawn Tractor Rear Tires (Pair, Fits 20-23 Inch Diameters)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTire chains are the small upgrade with the largest impact on a lawn tractor's winter capability. A tractor with a snow plow or snow thrower attachment but stock turf tires will spin its rear wheels on packed snow, slip on light ice, and lose traction the moment the operator tries to push beyond the lightest powder. The same tractor on chains becomes a different machine: positive traction, predictable steering, full pulling power against accumulated snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is a two-link diamond design — the standard for lawn-tractor-class chains. Two-link refers to the spacing between the cross chains that run perpendicular to the wheel rotation: closer than typical automotive chains for smoother running on hard surfaces, looser than industrial chains for clearance over the lawn-tractor tire size class. The diamond pattern provides traction in both forward and reverse without the tendency of ladder-style chains to dig deep ruts in soft ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction is hardened-steel chain with case-hardened cross links — the cross links are the working surface that takes the brunt of friction against pavement, packed snow, and ice. Case-hardening adds a wear-resistant outer layer over a tougher core, extending service life across multiple winters of regular use. The chain is sold as a pair: one chain per rear tire, with hardware included for installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation uses a quick-cam tightening mechanism — the chain wraps around the tire, the side chain hooks engage at the inner sidewall, and a single cam lever at the outer sidewall tensions the assembly. Most owners install both chains in under 15 minutes after the first practice fitting; subsequent installations take roughly five minutes per chain. The cam tighteners hold tension across normal driving without requiring re-adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chain is sized to fit lawn tractor rear tires between 20 and 23 inches in diameter, which covers the standard rear tire size on most major-brand lawn tractors and riding mowers. Verification of specific tire dimensions is recommended before purchase. Owners with non-standard tire sizes (over 23-inch zero-turn rear tires, undersized 18-inch compact tractor tires) should consult the size chart for the appropriate alternate chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor homeowners using a tractor with a snow plow blade or snow thrower through winter, the chains pay for themselves in the first storm: cleared time drops by roughly half compared to running on stock turf tires, and the tractor is no longer at risk of getting stuck mid-clearing in the deeper snow at the end of a long driveway. Off-season storage takes minimal space — the chains coil into a compact bundle the size of a basketball and store on a hook in the garage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Theror shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42771593658462,"sku":null,"price":197.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1159\/9138\/files\/71B1blbLfVL._AC_SX679.jpg?v=1778943726"},{"product_id":"100lb-tow-behind-broadcast-spreader-lawn-tractor-atv","title":"100-Pound Tow-Behind Broadcast Spreader for Lawn Tractors and ATVs with 10-Foot Spread Width","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 100-pound tow-behind broadcast spreader is the practical alternative to a walk-behind push spreader for any property larger than half an acre. Where a typical residential push spreader holds 25 to 40 pounds and forces the operator to walk every square foot of the lawn, the tow-behind unit holds 100 pounds and covers the same ground at lawn-tractor speeds — a typical hour-long walk-behind application becomes a 15-minute drive-around.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 10-foot spread width is the design's central efficiency story. The hopper opens onto a high-RPM spinner disc that broadcasts material outward in a uniform pattern: 5 feet of effective coverage on either side of the spreader's centerline. Application path overlaps by roughly 10 to 20 percent for consistent coverage, meaning the operator drives lanes spaced 8 to 9 feet apart — dramatically faster than the 18- to 24-inch lane spacing of a push spreader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hopper is UV-resistant polyethylene sized for 100 pounds of typical residential lawn applications: granular fertilizer, lime, gypsum, ice melt in winter, grass seed in spring and fall. The hopper material is the same UV-stable polyethylene used in agricultural spray tanks — resistant to degradation from years of outdoor storage and chemical exposure. A rain cover snaps over the top opening to keep moisture out of stored material between applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe agitator is stainless steel — the engineering detail that separates a long-life broadcast spreader from a one-season tool. Plastic agitators degrade under the abrasive load of granular fertilizer and eventually fail; stainless steel maintains its shape and effectiveness through years of regular use. The agitator runs continuously while the spreader is in motion, breaking up clumps in damp material and keeping flow rate consistent across the full hopper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe drive system is ground-driven — the spinner disc and agitator are powered by the wheel rotation, not by a battery, PTO, or auxiliary engine. Power output scales with tow speed: faster tow equals faster spinner equals wider spread, and the operator can fine-tune coverage by adjusting tow speed during application. A calibrated rate dial sets the gate opening width for precise application rates from light overseeding to heavy lime treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo pneumatic 13-inch tires support the loaded weight without rutting wet ground. The frame is welded powder-coated steel, and the hitch is a universal pin design that fits most lawn tractors, riding mowers, zero-turns, ATVs, and UTVs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor typical residential lawn applications — spring fertilizer, summer weed-and-feed, fall winterizer, late-fall overseeding — the broadcast spreader replaces the back-breaking push-spreader workflow most homeowners avoid. For owners maintaining food plots or hunting plots, the unit scales with the operation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Agri-fab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42771593855070,"sku":null,"price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1159\/9138\/files\/719Mguw-eJL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1778943735"},{"product_id":"50-two-stage-snow-blower-attachment-garden-tractor","title":"50-Inch Two-Stage Snow Blower Attachment for Garden Tractors with Power Chute Rotation and 50-Foot Throw","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 50-inch two-stage snow blower attachment is the step up from the standard 42-inch unit — wider clearing path, deeper intake, longer throw distance, and the power chute rotation that transforms the operator workflow from a constant dismount-adjust-remount cycle into hands-on-the-controls efficiency. For owners with long driveways, large parking areas, HOA snow contracts, or commercial-class snow removal needs running on a garden-tractor platform, the 50-inch unit is the right specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 50-inch clearing width is roughly 20 percent more snow per pass than the 42-inch model. On a 200-foot driveway, that math translates to one fewer pass per row, or roughly 25 percent reduced clearing time. The 23-inch intake height handles deep accumulation that would force smaller units into multiple low-clearance passes — the difference between clearing a 16-inch storm in a single pass per row versus three passes per row stacking the snow higher each time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two-stage design uses a heavy-gauge serrated steel auger to break up packed snow and ice at the intake, then routes it through a high-velocity impeller that throws cleared snow up to 50 feet through the discharge chute. The 50-foot throw distance is the difference between piling snow at the edge of the driveway (where the next storm forces re-clearing) and throwing snow well clear of the cleared area into yard space that does not need to be plowed back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePower chute rotation is the operational upgrade that justifies the price step over the manual-rotation 42-inch unit. A switch at the operator station rotates the discharge chute through 200 degrees of horizontal travel without dismounting; the operator can clear a driveway in one direction, switch to the perpendicular sidewalk, then re-aim to throw snow over a snowbank along the property edge — all from the seat. For long clearing runs, the time savings compound: the 50-inch unit completes a typical commercial driveway in 60 percent of the time of the 42-inch manual-chute equivalent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLift is hydraulic on most installations, electric on the rest, with the activation switch at the operator station. Power transfer comes through the garden tractor's rear PTO output via a slip-clutch protected drive shaft. The attachment is engineered to fit most major-brand garden tractors with PTO drive and a compatible front-mount sub-frame kit — verification of the specific tractor model is recommended before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTotal weight is approximately 320 pounds, mounted at the front of the tractor for traction-balanced operation. 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