Snowblower - Hydraulic Chute Rotation

[jasonf]

I have a Kubota front mounted snowblower attachment that has hand crank chute rotation. I want to make it hydraulic, but Kubota wants $595 for the hydraulic kit. This is way too expensive. I want to either buy another manufacturer's kit or make one myself. Does anyone know of a supplier of hydraulic motors or anybody who makes generic rotation kits ?I can't see paying $600 for something I could make myself for less than half that cost !!!!!

P.S. The tractor is a Kubota 2710 and the front mounted blower is a Kubota 2772 63".


<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1>Edited by jasonf on 03/12/01 01:29 PM (server time).</FONT></P>

 

[Thomas]

What model tractor do you have also snowblower.
Have you check out northerntool.com and maybe grainger.com could help you.

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[ronjhall]

Jasonf
Northerntool.com has several models of hydraulic motors. I'm sure there are other suppliers of motors also.

 

[hayden]

I think hydraulic motors are pretty expensive ($200-$400) range. I wouldn't be surprised if by the time you get the motor, figure a way to mount it, and get all the hydraulic fittings, hoses, and disconnects if you don't end up spending close to the $600 anyway.

Let us know what you find. Others have expressed interest in doing similar modifications.

Peter

 

[BigE]

I've seen where a small cylinder was used to push-pull a cable that is wrapped around the chute. Would also need a small center off control valve.

 

[Pks]

What if you rigged up a starter motor from a small Briggs & Stratton lawn tractor?

Peter

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Jason I added a 12 gear reduction motor to my blower to control the chute, it works well and and was cheap. I've used it for 2 years with no problems. My blower uses the old cable round the chute for turning and the motor turns the rod the cable is wrapped around. the motor is wired to a switch on the fender that allows me to change the direction. toyz4roy@hotmail for more info.

 

[Pks]

rbrooks,

That sounds like a nice setup. Can you tell us what model motor your using and maybe show us a photo?

 

[Anonymous Poster]

They also make a electric chute rotator. It's about $200 less I think. E-mail Carver Equipment and check out their price.

Jim

 

[jasonf]

Thanks for the info. Sounds cool, any chance of a photo ?