2360 Snowblower Hydraulic Chute Rotator

[jimski]

I just bought a 2360 blower. I would like to add a hydraulic chute rotator. It looks like it would be fairly easy.
What do I look for in a hydraulic motor? I need to know PSI and RPM and any suggestions of where to get one and other ideas would be great.
I do have a FEL, so the spools are there.

Jim

 

[bobzap]

I would be interested in the same modification so please proceed with any ideas out there

 

[loulblades]

I am currently in the process of doing this.

I bought a hydraulic motor on ebay and plan to mount it facing rear beside the chute. Then, via a pulley setup, I plan to tie the motor to the shaft (replacing the hand crank) and run the shaft at ~120 RPM. The worm gear that actually turns the shoot will slow the rotation.

I also considered using a sprocket on the motor shaft and engaging the teeth on the chute directly (I have seen other company chutes run this way) to get the chute rotation span I want, the motor would need to be mounted at an angle that would create a mounting issue (i.e. hanging off the front) since the teeth on the chute don't go all the way around it.

A hydraulic cylinder could be used, which I considered, but to get the chute to rotate through the whole span, ~ 200 deg I think, requires some innovation (I believe there is a company out there that uses this approach).

I am at work now and don't have the motor specs in front of me.

 

[CinderSchnauzer]

I have an early 90's Honda 6522. The front Quick Hitch is identical to what was used (and may still be) installed on the MF 2300 series. Honda had a Blower model SB6577 that used a hydraulic chute rotator. This stuff has been out of production for some time, but some parts are still available through Honda or you mihgt be able to determine who was the OEM and source a part.

I believe MF has an electric rotator and chute angle as an option.