locknut
Platinum Member
- Joined
- Jul 31, 2006
- Messages
- 558
- Tractor
- Kubota
Need advice on system components and layout for a C-48 Two-Way Sweepster broom.The pump would be driven off the 2000rpm pto at the front of the tractor.The hyd motor would need to turn around 540rpm to the broom drive.Long story short,I didn't discover a busted gear in one of the gearboxes till late in the restoration process.For power requirements,stand alone sweepers this size are commonly powered with 6-8hp gas engines and this particular broom was sold new to use use on 10-12hp garden tractors back in the 70's.The sweeper will be used primarily in cold weather for snow.
This is where the pump needs to be mounted,aprox 5" x 5" space.Driveshaft yoke is 3/4" w/3/16" keyway.
And the location of the motor.Currently has 7/8 hex shaft for sprocket drive but I could change that to 1" shaft,or mount motor with higher offset using another hex sprocket and chain loop to the motor.
Here's a pic of a conversion that someone done years ago.Apparently the stacked Durst boxes were not reliable.I did find a specialty shop in Ohio that had three of these and every one had the same busted gear as the one I have.
This is where the pump needs to be mounted,aprox 5" x 5" space.Driveshaft yoke is 3/4" w/3/16" keyway.
And the location of the motor.Currently has 7/8 hex shaft for sprocket drive but I could change that to 1" shaft,or mount motor with higher offset using another hex sprocket and chain loop to the motor.
Here's a pic of a conversion that someone done years ago.Apparently the stacked Durst boxes were not reliable.I did find a specialty shop in Ohio that had three of these and every one had the same busted gear as the one I have.
Last edited: