BCS Snowblower Review

NibbanaFarm · Feb 12, 2017

We got about 18 inches here a few days ago. It was pretty cold when I was blowing and I didn't have any problems with controls freezing up. So it looks like the cover I made worked. This rig is a heavy beast and takes some muscle to maneuver it around. Steering brakes might make things easier. Tracks would make it have much less tendency to ride up on the snow. Also, it would be nice if the auger kept spinning when the machine stops, like a regular snowblower. That said, being as heavy as it is gives it the weight to break through heavy consolidated snow. And it has the power to really launch the snow. The plow guys around here get really ornery about putting snow out in the road and will fine you for it and be generally disagreeable. The BCS throws the snow all the way across the road.

I will use the Troy-Bilt as my primary and the BCS as my secondary and for spots the Troy-Bilt can't handle. Why? The Troy-Bilt is very easy to maneuver. With the tracks and steering clutches it is super stable and pretty much effortless to use as long as it can push itself through the snow. It also has heated hand grips and lights. Looks like I get to use them again tomorrow. Looks pretty white out there.

-Nibbana

leonz · Feb 13, 2017

NibbanaFarm said:
We got about 18 inches here a few days ago. It was pretty cold when I was blowing and I didn't have any problems with controls freezing up. So it looks like the cover I made worked. This rig is a heavy beast and takes some muscle to maneuver it around. Steering brakes might make things easier. Tracks would make it have much less tendency to ride up on the snow. Also, it would be nice if the auger kept spinning when the machine stops, like a regular snowblower. That said, being as heavy as it is gives it the weight to break through heavy consolidated snow. And it has the power to really launch the snow. The plow guys around here get really ornery about putting snow out in the road and will fine you for it and be generally disagreeable. The BCS throws the snow all the way across the road.

I will use the Troy-Bilt as my primary and the BCS as my secondary and for spots the Troy-Bilt can't handle. Why? The Troy-Bilt is very easy to maneuver. With the tracks and steering clutches it is super stable and pretty much effortless to use as long as it can push itself through the snow. It also has heated hand grips and lights. Looks like I get to use them again tomorrow. Looks pretty white out there.

-Nibbana

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In a pinch several layers of duck tape will create a fake door that can be attached to the chute to prevent the snow fog you have to deal with.
read the bottom of he page please first
Was price the reason you went with the single stage unit rather than investing in the two stage unit??

As far making the 2 wheel mule run better a thick coat of fluid film on the auger and chute and spout will make your snow caster throw it much farther and reduce the fog as the snow will stay more closely packed as it exits the chute and spout.

One thing that will help end your personal snow storm is to close the chute up for at least half its height with sheet metal door that can be folded down to clear any blockage-essentially a narrow piece of thin channel iron with four bolt holes in it.

if you can buy a kiddee sled that rolls up that will also be a plus as you can line the chute with it and use whats left to create the removable door by using a bunch of heavy black plastic tie wraps-either or will solve your snow cloud problem.

you can do this to your troy buit as well with the same great results

OH and dont forget to buy one of clarences impeller kits for the troy built and you can do ther same thing with the BCS too

NibbanaFarm · Feb 13, 2017

Price is always at the top of things I have to consider. But, in this case, everything I had heard, read, and seen, was that the single stage BCS couldn't be improved upon as far as throwing snow for great distances. I've never read a comparison of the BCS to the Berta two stage. Although I know farmer Bill did say he sold his BCS and bought a two stage. I can't remember why. Anyway, the BCS does throw snow very far. That I can verify from direct experience.

leonz · Feb 14, 2017

If you purchase one of Clarences impeller kits and
then take 2 of the impeller paddle mounts and
place one set one side of the lift paddle and the other one
on the opposing side you should be able to clear a telephone
pole or send the snow your neighbors driveway with the snow
stream it will create.

mainerr · Mar 16, 2017

NibbanaFarm said:
I've never read a comparison of the BCS to the Berta two stage. Although I know farmer Bill did say he sold his BCS and bought a two stage. I can't remember why.

I am curious about the comparison as well. Maybe Bill can shed some light?

farmerboybill · Mar 16, 2017

There was a several year gap between selling the BCS snowblower and buying the Berta snowblower. I sold the BCS because someone wanted it, and I figured on clearing my 1500 foot driveway with my skid steer. I didn't like the gear noise from the 1200 RPMs the propellers spun when not under load. Otherwise it was a good machine. I bought the Berta because I wanted to see how the two stage performed, and I figured I could clear large snows faster with the blower on my BCS without leaving a berm like I do with the skid steer and 100 inch bucket. This year, I never used it. Just not enough snow. It is a monster, overkill for most people.

mainerr · Mar 17, 2017

farmerboybill said:
There was a several year gap between selling the BCS snowblower and buying the Berta snowblower. I sold the BCS because someone wanted it, and I figured on clearing my 1500 foot driveway with my skid steer. I didn't like the gear noise from the 1200 RPMs the propellers spun when not under load. Otherwise it was a good machine. I bought the Berta because I wanted to see how the two stage performed, and I figured I could clear large snows faster with the blower on my BCS without leaving a berm like I do with the skid steer and 100 inch bucket. This year, I never used it. Just not enough snow. It is a monster, overkill for most people.

Thanks for the update.