What do you think of the snowblower? I debated snowblower vs blade when I bought this. The blade is generally good for up to about 6" of snow at once depending on density. If we're going to get more than that (which only happens once or twice a year), I go out and plow more than once. It's only a problem if we get the bulk of the snow overnight and I'm too lazy to stay up until midnight or get up at 5am for an extra run. The snowblower would solve that problem, but then I'd feel really silly using the snowblower on two inches of snow all the other times...

I have two of these things: www.homedepot.com/p/John-Deere-Tractor-Rear-Weight-BG20029/100608539 and the rubber tire chains. They just go directly on the frame, you don't need to install a separate weight rack, but I think you have to take them off if you want to hitch something to it. I have the 10P cart but I generally only use that in the summer.