I'd consider a front mount as it should provide a smoother ride for the auger and less snow kick up getting onto the auger head. I built a platform/wing on the back of my sled last year for a gear box and auger to try be more mobile. The auger head and half the leg was supported with half the leg hanging off the back. I launched the auger a couple times off of said wing bouncing over some drifts and I wasn't really going that fast. Definitely could secure it better and maybe those other things are more sturdy but something to consider. The moisture/snow on the powerhead is worse for a carburated engine maybe? A cover/garbage bag would be OK too. Things to think about!
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