Was thinking of getting the weighted side plates to improve snowblower down my slope driveway. When my yarbo stops while going downhill, it will top forward raising the back end off the ground. Had anyone tried these plates and if so how will do they work?

They are brand new, not sure anyone has had an opportunity to try them on the snow blower yet.

The weighted side plates add approximately 4.3 kg (9.5 lbs) per side. They can help improve traction and overall performance on slopes by adding additional weight and stability to the unit. While results may vary depending on the slope and surface conditions, they may help reduce some of the issues…

When will it be possible to buy them in the EU?

I have the driveway in one part with a serious slope. I played around with different weights and found that minimum in my case was extra 20kg. I have bought some gym equipment weights from Dechatlon sports shop here in EU. Was reasonably priced and it did made the snowblower the autonomous helper as…

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