Adapting Cub Cadet snow blower

[czechsonofagun]

I found a cheap Cub Cadet snow blower - from pictures it looks like single stage and in OK condition.

Now I am thinking about adapting it to my Kubota (20HP, 17 on 3pt) 3 point hitch. I can machine and/or modify parts I need, the question is if it makes sense, how good is the blower and if it will hold up to it.

One problem I can see is in rpms, the 3pt runs 540, I would think that gas powered LG tractor puts highers rpms out.


What do you think? I am either way, would love to have a snow blower, but I don't really need another project.

Thank you, gentlemen

 

[sbatzold]

My father has a single stage on his tractor and my brother has a dual stage, no comparison, the single dogs down, plugs up and just doesn't throw the snow very well.

 

[Toyboy]

You've probably hit on the main drawback, and that's the RPM the unit would be turning. It may or may not be an issue. I think you should see if you can research just what the normal RPM is for that or a similar unit. As far as it being a single stage unit, I had one for years and they work just fine.

 

[czechsonofagun]

OK, I found this thread on TBN: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/160735-snowblower-conversion-pics-4.html

and I am quitting on the idea. We don't have the weather or the area to clear to justify the work - on top of the rpm there is a question of rotation too.

 

[ljellio]

How cheep and where are you located? May be interested in another finger mangler

 

[scoutcub]

Out of curiosity, what model was it?

 

[czechsonofagun]

Not sure of model, here is the link

Location - few miles north from Leesburg, Virginia.

 

[ljellio]

To far for me but just like the one that bit me

 

[scoutcub]

Not sure of model, here is the link

Location - few miles north from Leesburg, Virginia.

Yea, that's an oldie. Probably 30 years old. Too small and too much headache for a 3 pt conversion.

Just FYI....I've seen some Cub blowers on Ebay for around 500-600 bucks, they are new leftover model 818's, that went on the 5000 series sub-compacts.... 2 stage 48" shaft drive medium duty blowers. Probably be much easier to convert, and much more capable.
In any event, good luck!

 

[czechsonofagun]

Thanks, I know where to go for information if I ever found one.


But yesterday we got snow and I cleaned all that was needed in 30 minutes with back blade - including a joy ride around the property. I don't really need snow blower for the tractor in Virginia.