Snow blower

[Wayne64SS]

that looks like the most inefficient snowblower ever. Might be worth unloading that one and get one a little newer.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Yes that style of blower takes a ton of HP to run, also require you to run it at max speed, it's a true blower, not a good design for a little tractor.

I have a 60" 3 point 2 stage made for compact tractors and while it worked on my B7100, it was too much for it, smaller and lighter is the key.

For now until you get a different blower, do you have a back blade you can use?
If not, get one, they are cheaper than a blower and work really well on these little tractors.
That tractor was very well suited for the Snow plows that were offered with them, that would be a good choice too.

 

[RCW]

Mark -

I don't travel much, know NOTHING about Colorado Springs.

You bought the tractor, etc. at an auction.

I'm from a rural area in upstate New York, and we often have spring/fall consignment equipment auctions. They usually have 3ph blowers - 4'-10'. They often bring little $$. Of course, some aren't worth much!!

Keep your eye out!

We get "lake effect" snow in our area off the Great Lakes. Thankfully we're on the edge of it - usually real light stuff when very cold with hard NW wind. That machine would move that light stuff. A 2-stage would move it better on your tractor.

 

[markwelle]

Just a quick update:

Had another decent storm this week. About 12" of actual snow, with high winds blowing more drifts of 24-30". This time around I went out during the blizzard and cleared the drive before the drifts got over 18", and then did it again that night after the snow was done. The only other adjustments I made were:

1) Greasing the heck out of the interior of the blower to avoid clogging
2) I adjusted/rotated the 2 impellers so that they were perpendicular to one another - that way only 1 was trying to eject snow at a time.

What a difference!

I cut right through up to 18", full width bites, ejecting snow 25ft into the yard! PTO speed 1, reverse 1, in Lo gear. Slow and steady won this race for sure! Just chugged my way down the 50yds of driveway, never had to adjust the throttle, no slipping, no clogging, just snow flying!

So, I've learned to not let it pile up too high, don't wait too long and let it get wet and heavy, grease is my friend, and I can clear some serious snow!

 

[08quadram]

awesome, if you look at snow blowers they use on train tracks. they are one large spinning wheel.

glad it worked for you!

 

[gssixgun]

Hint until you decide to get a 2 stage blower


This Silicon stuff from Wally World REALLY makes a huge difference with moving wet snow through any blower

I tried it when I was running a L185 on the blower and it made a world of difference.. Now it is just an automatic any time I fire up the tractor to blow snow I spray the chute and impellers.. I also never let the wet stuff get over 6-8 inches deep before clearing it

I clear about 1 mile of drive and I haven't ever had to re-spray it...


http://www.walmart.com/ip/CNC-Heavy-Duty-Silicone-Lubricant/16817419



ps: CS/CO is my old hometown

 

[flynavy]

They also make a non-stick paint for the chutes so snow doesn't stick. A little expensive BUT if it works ....well beats getting off and on to clear them.
I did mine this summer haven't tried it yet...