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gearhead19
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 Posted - 01/09/2011 : 15:01:00
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I have been looking for a snowblower for my 300/400 tractors for many years, I foud this one this fall about 20 miles from the house. This baby is like brand new with the original belts (I think). I used it for the firt time this week-end with good results. I can't believe how much faster it is than a plow......
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freddie
USA
2129 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2011 : 15:13:50
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a good blower is better then getting plowed.   |
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1014211
USA
2317 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2011 : 15:59:33
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| Dan, that is one mean looking machine. very nice! I wish I could use a snowblower but with my rocky drive I would be throwing rocks like a shotgun! |
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Ryan
Canada
70 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2011 : 17:56:35
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I have a rocky driveway as well. My 'work-around' was to replace the skids w/ wheels. That way the blower tends to ride on top of the gravel rather than dig into it and this mod definately avoids picking up stones.
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1014211
USA
2317 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2011 : 18:39:14
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| Holy crap what a setup! Is your cute even run by hydraulics? I have never seen that! That is an awesome setup, I might have to think about this now! Any closeups of the wheels would be awesome, thanks Ryan! |
Jon
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Mack
USA
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sammiefish
USA
649 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2011 : 08:57:13
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| That is nice looking!! great find! |
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freddie
USA
2129 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2011 : 11:35:29
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now ryan, i take it that the chute is ran off the hydro tranny. i think the guys would realy like more picks of your whole set up here.
looks like a real nice rig.
gearhead19, nice find on the blower, congrats and enjoy. |
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oldsarge
USA
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Posted - 01/10/2011 : 14:34:51
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| I think his chute is still hand operated.I built an electric one using a mid-70s Ford power window motor and some rudimentary welding.Plumbing strap holds it right where the drum attaches to the blower,add an electric lift and the only thing I still need is a cab!!! |
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dodgeman
USA
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Posted - 01/10/2011 : 16:44:05
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| Hey Gearhead19, that is a very good looking tractor and blower you have there,I would like to know what size of front tires and wheels you have there? I would like to put that type of tire on the front of my AC 416s. Any information will be greatly appreciated thank you. |
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acdad
USA
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Posted - 01/10/2011 : 19:22:25
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Great find on that Blower gearhead. It does look brand new.
Freddie.........I like your sense of humor!
Ryan.....great idea on the wheels for gravel driveway. Is that a 100 or 200 series B you have there? |
Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional!
- Chris
Big Ten
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freddie
USA
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freddie
USA
2129 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2011 : 19:34:59
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Originally posted by acdad
Great find on that Blower gearhead. It does look brand new.
Freddie.........I like your sense of humor!
Ryan.....great idea on the wheels for gravel driveway. Is that a 100 or 200 series B you have there?
thanks, acdad. thats only 2 sence of humor, the other 98 i keep in the bank |
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Ryan
Canada
70 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2011 : 19:38:27
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1014211: For the wheel mounts; I used a 1/4" plate and welded a 1/2" bolt through it and bought push-mower wheels with 1/2" bore. I did re-enforce the sides of the blower-housing and tied each into the cross brace that runs across the back to provide better support. Seems to be tough enough although this is only its 2nd winter.
freddie: The chute angle is powered off the hydraulic system I added to the tractor, as it is only a gear-drive trans. The chute rotation is much the same as the setup used by oldsarge. That was a cheap and effective mod!
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gearhead19
USA
195 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2011 : 21:00:38
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Thanks for all the comments guys! Ryan what a great idea, I will be duplicating the wheel set-up on mine next summer. Oldsarge I will be making a spout rotator for it as well, did you use a r.h, or l.h side window motor? Dodgeman My front ag tires are 16x6.5x8 I will pm you the E-bay store wheni find it.. Mack thanks for the download link....
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oldsarge
USA
688 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2011 : 00:38:33
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| Oops,I thought you were talking about gearheads rotator.LOL 78 Granada left rear,I think.My motor is nestled where the original mtg hole is in Ryans picture.The winder drum is vertical.I very seldom adjust the upper chute,but boy that rotater helps keep me DRY!!! |
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