Loader mounted snow blower

[Bradbilt]

It is a Ford 260C and had a Ford 744 loader on it

After doing a little more research the rear outlet looks to only put out 8.0 gal/per/min

 

[grsthegreat]

Another issue is heat. The reserve tank helps cool fluids. Running the unit off of tractors (not skid steer) hydraulics will input this heat into the tractor. And that tank does get hot.

If i were to use the system in the summer i would have to install an inline cooler

If i recall, my tractor has 16 gpm flow, with 9.9 gallon capacity at 2,500 psi.

The rear tank holds 25 gallons, is dedicated (not needed to operate hst, loader,etc) operates 15 gpm and 3,000 psi.

 

[FatTire]

Another issue is heat. The reserve tank helps cool fluids. Running the unit off of tractors (not skid steer) hydraulics will input this heat into the tractor. And that tank does get hot.

If i were to use the system in the summer i would have to install an inline cooler

If i recall, my tractor has 16 gpm flow, with 9.9 gallon capacity at 2,500 psi.

The rear tank holds 25 gallons, is dedicated (not needed to operate hst, loader,etc) operates 15 gpm and 3,000 psi.

Grsthegreat- Are you guys hurting for snow this winter? Its been a weird one.

 

[FatTire]

FYI- Yes, Erskine and Quick Attachments are the same manufacturer. They sell through distribution as Erskine, and direct through QA. They make good stuff.

 

[robstaples]

The OP stated in the original post he's running a 60 HP Ford 260C industrial tractor with a 21.5 GPM hyd. pump.

I read the op. he said "I don't have hydraulics to the front of my loader to power anything(YET) I am working on a 3rd spool to run a grapple bucket and a power angle snow plow. Is my tractor capable of running a front mounted snow blower by hydraulics?
My owners manual for the 744 loader says the hydraulic pump is rated at 21.5gpm @ 2200rpm. "

So what a 744 loader? With a pump?

 

[Sportsman762]

To get the 21 gpm to the front you would have to install a power beyond port in the loader valve (if it has one) then run a line to another valve rated >21gpm. From this valve you would have to run two lines up the loader boom for the loader attachments and then also T into the return line for the loader valve. The problem with running a grapple off of this is that you will have 21 gpm of flow giving you a slam bang operation for the grapple. To correct this you would need to add a flow restrictor in the line on the grapple to slow it down.
The rule of thumb for running hydraulic motors without intercoolers is to have 1 gallon of tank for every gallon of flow. This is just a rule of thumb, but I believe the tank you have is a little small for that. You might have to plum in an intercooler to reduce the temperature.
Assuming you have 21.5 GPM at 2500 PSI you will have 35 hydraulic HP to play with. Because of the long lines involved with running the flow from the front of the tractor to the back and then to the front I would assume you will have closer to 30hp than 35hp. The next question is how well will 30 hp work with a blower that can cover your rear tire tracks?

 

[Sawyer Rob]

The pump may be 21.5 gpm, but there are loss' from the pump through the lines, fittings and the valve so it's not going to be even close to 21.5 by the time it get's to the blower...

SR

 

[Bradbilt]

It is a 744 loader on a Ford 260C

 

[Bradbilt]

Thanks, I was unaware that you lost "HP" through the longer lines

 

[leonz]

Thanks, I was unaware that you lost "HP" through the longer lines

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You wont go wrong with a wider rear mount
as you can take faster half cuts when clearing.

I just hate to see you through good money away
when you can buy a rear mount and it will fit any unit you buy.