Snow Kubota BX1850 snowblower actuator wiring

dsmiley · Nov 30, 2016

BleedingOrange said:
Hi Dean, very nice write up, and a very neat installation.

Thank you very much. Good luck with your install.

Byrdnyrd · Nov 30, 2016

Dsmiley,

Do you recall where you got the linear actuator? I'd like to do that same mod.

Nice NEAT job!!

BN

dsmiley · Nov 30, 2016

Thanks. This is the one I used.

PeterK · Dec 2, 2016

You can get a 3 position (center OFF) DC reversing switch on Amazon for $15 that saves wiring and frustration here :

Amazon.com: 3 Amp Rocker Switch Polarity Reverse DC Motor Control: Automotive

dsmiley · Dec 2, 2016

PeterK said:
You can get a 3 position (center OFF) DC reversing switch on Amazon for $15 that saves wiring and frustration here :

Amazon.com: 3� Amp Rocker Switch Polarity Reverse DC Motor Control: Automotive

That's a great idea, Peter. It ends a lot of hassle when trying to mount that switch in a small area. I found another one here but it's toggle in case you wear Arctic duty mittens like me. Maybe someday I'll have an enclosed cab. :laughing:

Kaddman · Dec 20, 2016

bx25d said:
Dsmiley-

I really like the set up you have there. One question I have is not regarding the deflector but actually the chute rotation- the hydraulic motor does not look like a factory set up. (I know Kubota offers a hydraulic option) I'm I correct in saying that? Anyways, I like the set up you have and I'm sure it's much cheaper to build yourself than ordering the kit (they want like $800 extra!). Question 1: where did you find such a small hydraulic motor? Most of the ones I see are big and bulky. Question 2: It doesn't seem to me that there is anyway for the motor to stop itself from when you reach the maximum left and right turn. So if one was not careful, I can see the motor having enough power to damage the worm gear if you do not stop it in time. Would I be true in making that assumption? Now one could do a little fabrication, take the chute off and notch out the rest of the teeth so the chute could theoretically turn 360 degrees and not have to worry about damaging any gears. But of course you have to be careful to not shoot your face full of snow or rip your wire off for the deflector actuator. Either way I like what you did and if you could expand on what you did and what you purchased that would be awesome!

Thanks,

Paul

Peter any chance I can get the details on the hydraulic chute rotator that you used. I really like your set up. Thanks JK