Power Beyond and Loader Simultaneous Operation

[Thumbs Up Farm]

My tank is built into the loader frame. There is no port to return to tank except for the one at the rear for the PB valve. Maybe, I can drill and tap a hole in it towards the top of the tank somewhere.

I am also wondering how the wheel motor will handle the in-line force on the shaft. There will be significant force applied as the auger is forced down by the loader and as the auger, held by the loader, pulls up dirt, rocks and roots from the ground.

I have been thinking about adding a couple of tapered roller bearings which would hold the auger bit drive/shank to the motor mount. I would basically machine a housing for the bearings, cut down the wheel hub to a hex or square to allow linear adjustment on the bearings, and make the connection from shank to housing/mount. This would alleviate any thrust on the motor shaft axis during operation.

Maybe that is overkill. Your thoughts on that?

 

[J_J]

I think I would make my own adapter with a 1 1/2 taper to a 2 in connection.

I didn't realize the adapters were so expensive.

 

[aczlan]

I think I would make my own adapter with a 1 1/2 taper to a 2 in connection.
I didn't realize the adapters were so expensive.

$15 will get you a 5 bolt adapter: 5 BOLT WHEEL HUB 1-1/2" TAPERED W/BRAKE DRUM

Aaron Z

 

[Thumbs Up Farm]

I plan to use the 5 bolt hub. I may cut it down to make my load bearing adapter. I will have to give that more thought.

Where is a good source for QDs? Surplus Center doesn't seem to have 1/2" QDs that will handle 17 gpm right now. I have several of my parts ordered now, I am in the $500 range and still haven't bought the auger bit. I have my eye on one for $150 that should do the job. I expect to have around $750 in this project by the time I am finished. Of course that includes the PB valve and fittings so not really that much for the auger itself