Installed these today - Robalon Skid Shoe. Hoping it stop any scrapping on the driveway pavement. Perfect fit for my 2755HD

[Rob18530]

 

[GeoHorn]

what material are they made of?

 

[Rob18530]

what material are they made of?

Here's the description:

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Robalon replacement snowblower skid shoes are salt, age and wear resistant. Robalon lasts 2-5 times longer than painted steel, and 3-4 times longer than stainless steel or injected molded plastics. They have been factory wear tested for proven long life. No marking on concrete. Will not scratch pavers or exposed aggregate.

A220BS Applications: Replaces
77700-02283

NOTE: Robalon Skid Shoes Sold In Pairs

• No scratching of pavers, stamped concrete, or garage floors. Will not leave rust stains.
• 2-5 times longer life than Steel shoes and 3-4 times longer than stainless steel and injection molded plastic shoes
• No breakdown from road salt, sprays, or sunlight and allows smoother operation for easier steering

 

[The Evil Twin]

Let us know how they work!

 

[Bearcatrp]

Can you measure them? Went to their web site but doesn’t list dimensions. Look nice.

 

[DustyRusty]

Couldn't find the manufacturer's website, but did find a "small engine warehouse" that sold the shoes. They make you give up all your information before they will tell you how much shipping is going to be, so I just closed the website. Every snowblower shoe manufacturer claims that theirs is the best, but to date, I have yet to see any proof other than their unsubstantiated claims. I would like to see independent laboratory testing against other brands before I will plunk down money for some snake oil product. I have learned to be cynical in my old age.

 

[Rob18530]

Can you measure them? Went to their web site but doesn’t list dimensions. Look nice.

I'll measure them in the morning for you. They're the exact same size as the steel shoe that came on the blower. I'll post the measurements

 

[DustyRusty]

Did your steel shoes wear out and that is the reason for these new shoes?

 

[BAP]

Are they bigger than the original ones?

 

[GreensvilleJay]

wow...

Amazon.ca : robalon

check the price then saw that's for ONE !!!!
OP place it's for a PAIR of them....

ROBALON is probably UHMW, so back to making my own......

from google...
... ROBALON is a highly wear-resistant UHMW-PE-based material

 

[Rob18530]

Did your steel shoes wear out and that is the reason for these new shoes?

Steel shoes scraped the pavement in some spots. I spent a great amount of time looking for replacements. These seem to be the best available.

 

[Rob18530]

Are they bigger than the original ones?

These are a twin match to the originals, right down to the bolt pattern

 

[Bearcatrp]

I'll measure them in the morning for you. They're the exact same size as the steel shoe that came on the blower. I'll post the measurements

Appreciate it. Picked up a new land pride snow pusher that does not have adjustable shoes. Have to come up with something.

 

[DustyRusty]

With the type of snow storms that you get in Minnesota your snow pusher is going to need all the assistance that it can get. I know how heavy wet snow can cause problems for a small tractor. My BX23S has a lot of difficulty pushing the snow to the side with the plow if the snow has a lot of water in it

 

[Bearcatrp]

With the type of snow storms that you get in Minnesota your snow pusher is going to need all the assistance that it can get. I know how heavy wet snow can cause problems for a small tractor. My BX23S has a lot of difficulty pushing the snow to the side with the plow if the snow has a lot of water in it

Yeah, decided to try the pusher instead of a snow blower hoping it works out. Am researching blowers though in case the pusher doesn’t pan out.

 

[RCW]

Different blower and shoe configuration, but I put some 1/2” thick UHMW liners on my steel shoes years ago.

Amazing how resilient that stuff is. Hardly any wear after several years.

 

[BAP]

Are they bigger than the original ones?

Ok Thanks. Too bad they aren’t bigger for soft surfaces.

 

[The Evil Twin]

Different blower and shoe configuration, but I put some 1/2” thick UHMW liners on my steel shoes years ago.

Amazing how resilient that stuff is. Hardly any wear after several years.

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Yep, sheets or sticks are fairly inexpensive. I put Delrin pieces on the shoes of the (walk behind) snow thrower. Robolon is $$$ apparently. But hey, if it works....

 

[Rob18530]

I wanted to follow up on the Robalon replacement snowblower skid shoes. I've cleared a good amount of snow over the past few weeks. These shoes are awesome.
I added an additional cutting blade to the bottom of my blower to get closer to the driveway. I have about am 1/8 inch of snow left on the driveway after clearing.
The shoes leave no markes or scraps, they don't even dig up the grass when I clear a few inches of the driveway.

My opinon, GREAT PRODUCT

 

[The Evil Twin]

Thanks for following up!