Bercomac SSQA snowblower experiences

[leonz]

I neglected to add this to my comment yesterday;

As you have a small horsepower open station tractor and you are worried about
snow dust causing visibility issues you should ask whether the manufacturer of
the snow blower you are examining for eventual purchase has a chute extension
option that you can add to your sales order before you invest in it.

I want to mention to you that installing slick sheet liner material in the impeller housing
and the chute will also aid in doubling or tripling your casting distance.

 

[oakhilltop]

Thanks for your detailed replies.

I don't understand the steering issue. I thought that it would be like driving in reverse normally. Is it because the blower is on the ground that changes the steering.

I have always had 2 stage snowblowers. I am looking at the MK Meteor 2 stage, but am in no way committed to MK Martin. It was just one of the first ones that I saw. I'd like to buy one from a dealer that is somewhat local if possible.

I have been using, with some success, white lithium grease on the impellers and chute. It seems to last a few storms.

I have also tried backing down my driveway using magnetic mirrors that I put on the loader arms this year. I tried to keep the rear tires within a few inches of the driveway edge the whole way. It wasn't too bad, but then again, it wasn't snowing or snow blowing out of a chute and no blower on the back. I am still on the fence of a rear facing blower or investing in a front mount. I like the idea of a rear facing for all of the usual reasons. I did some searching for rear cameras and did find some with waterproof monitors. Maybe a split screen with 2 cameras, one on each side of the rops to view one side of the blower's edge. I am kinda at the point of "there's only one way to find out". A 3pt blower is much less cost and if it doesn't work out, would be easier to sell since it is not tied to one model of tractor.

 

[leonz]

Thanks for your detailed replies.

I don't understand the steering issue. I thought that it would be like driving in reverse normally. Is it because the blower is on the ground that changes the steering.

No, if you are sitting side saddle while clearing and your turning right the front wheels are pointing to the left

I have always had 2 stage snowblowers. I am looking at the MK Meteor 2 stage, but am in no way committed to MK Martin. It was just one of the first ones that I saw. I'd like to buy one from a dealer that is somewhat local if possible.

A RAMMY 155 commercial snow thrower could be attached to the loader if you have an ssqa.

I have been using, with some success, white lithium grease on the impellers and chute. It seems to last a few storms.

WD-40 or Fluid Film applied in layers and allowed to dry between coats


I have also tried backing down my driveway using magnetic mirrors that I put on the loader arms this year. I tried to keep the rear tires within a few inches of the driveway edge the whole way. It wasn't too bad, but then again, it wasn't snowing or snow blowing out of a chute and no blower on the back. I am still on the fence of a rear facing blower or investing in a front mount. I like the idea of a rear facing for all of the usual reasons. I did some searching for rear cameras and did find some with waterproof monitors. Maybe a split screen with 2 cameras, one on each side of the rops to view one side of the blower's edge. I am kinda at the point of "there's only one way to find out". A 3pt blower is much less cost and if it doesn't work out, would be easier to sell since it is not tied to one model of tractor.

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Find your local RAMMY dealer and go talk to them and ask about the B+S commercial snow engine used in the 155 model and the drive system.

 

[elsievo]

I know this is an older thread. I'm not familiar with the SSQA Bercomac. I do have their front 56" blower on my TYM T254 that runs off my mid pto. They make it compatible with certain Kioti's, TYMs, JD 1025, maybe others. The undercarriage is in 3 pieces that are easy enough to handle when it comes time to install. (I do have to remove the front mount for the mower when I put the snowblower on.) This is a pretty solid piece of equipment. I live in an area that averages over 250 inches a year. But I would have to admit that our snow is much fluffier than what you guys out east have to handle. Be that as it may I get 40 to 50' of distance with only 18hp at the pto. I like having the blower on the front, much easier to use for me.

 

[oakhilltop]

I'm considering the TYM T25 now and would be interested in this Bercomac snowblower.

Do you put the undercarriage on at the start of winter and remove it in the spring?

How long does it take to install and remove the undercarriage?

Bercomac does not have videos for the installation of the undercarriage. Was it pretty straightforward to figure out how it attaches to your TYM?

I think this is belt driven instead of a chain drive. I think that the chain would be better, but you sound pretty happy with yours.

 

[elsievo]

Yes, I have to put it on and take it off as the plates that hold the blower on to the tractor replace the ones for the mower. Then there is another piece of undercarriage that supports the shaft which attaches to these plates. There is a shaft to hook up at the front and then the one that runs to the mid pto. I use some pieces of 2x4 to hold the shaft level during the installation before everything gets tightened up. It takes me a couple hours to change it over as I often do something dumb and have to back up and do it over. It is pretty straightforward to install, look at the pictures carefully with the support plates so you get them on the right side of the tractor. And do not fully tighten until the lift mechanism is between the plates. The blower itself I have on a pallet so I can move it to line things up. I bought a electric deflector control and use hydraulic chute rotation.

Yes it has a belt that runs from the pto shaft up to the impeller. It's like a snowmobile belt, I kind of like the idea of a belt as it may have a bit of give if I hit something. Shear pins work well as the grader usually puts rocks in the end of driveway. I do wish they had powder coated the auger shaft black so it is easier to line up the holes so you can punch out the fragment left in the shaft. Fairly tight tolerances for shear bolt holes.

There is a guard to keep you from putting your hand down the chute. This did cause a clog when I did have some real wet heavy stuff to blow. As long as I went slow it didn't have a problem. When I pushed it to fast it clogged. I do wipe the bucket, impeller and chute down with silicone periodically. Again most of the time we get the lighter fluffier stuff that I get to blow across the street.

I put 240 lbs of weight on the back to help my turf tires get traction and it works well for me. Sometimes you just have to finesse things a bit with a smaller, lighter tractor.

Sorry about the novel. Overall I'm real happy with this blower. I did get their cab also. It's nothing to brag about but it keeps the wind and the snow off me when I'm blowing and keeps enough engine heat around me to be comfortable.