PTO snowblower?

[RoyJackson]

I have a 22.5hp MF with the Woodmaxx 60 inch. It does a very good job and I usually go WOT or at lest 540 rpm. I dont use weights in the front but if I do I fill the loader bucket with snow.

If I did it all over again I would go with the 48 inch Woodmaxx instead of the 60 inch though. Only because I need to get in tight places.

I would also invest in tire chains for the rear tires.

Might be too late to replace the Woodmaxx...but never too late to get chains (although some sizes sell out pretty quick and most common sizes aren't available late in the year.

 

[Chainsaw.]

Well I found a bushing cut for the pto splines, its a split taper style. I purchased a belt pulley to go onto that bushing but, it was the wrong size bore for that bushing. Anyone know how the who split taper bushing world works? There are different sizes like H, SK, SX etc etc. I haven’t really been able to find info so I can figure out what alphabetical designation my bushing is.

 

[Chainsaw.]

Here’s a pic of the bushing.

 

[Chainsaw.]

And being I just figured out how easy it is to post a photo here is one of the progress.

 

[mikester]

20HP tractor + 5' rear blower = 3 hours cleaning snow
60 HP tractor + 6' rear blower = 20 minutes cleaning snow
60HP tractor + heated cab + 6' rear blower = priceless

 

[Chainsaw.]

Oh there’s a price!!

 

[nyone]

Oh there’s a price!!

Lol yea at some point it's cheaper to watch the plow guy from your window.

 

[Beaver Cove Deere]

Lol yea at some point it's cheaper to watch the plow guy from your window.

It's always cheaper but then you are relying on someone else. Your mileage may vary.

 

[PILOON]

I always DIY'd my drive with my CUT.
Recently I had a chat with the local contractor suggesting that I was considering (I'm 83) having him doing my drive.
To my surprise he said, any time you are not up to it, call and my guy will do it 4 U.
OK, I've also fed them a pile of work over the years but his comments were like music to me.

 

[TractorTYMe]

I always DIY'd my drive with my CUT.
Recently I had a chat with the local contractor suggesting that I was considering (I'm 83) having him doing my drive.
To my surprise he said, any time you are not up to it, call and my guy will do it 4 U.
OK, I've also fed them a pile of work over the years but his comments were like music to me.

I always look up to people like you, it helps me get motivated to #1 Reach the age of 83 in shape enough to propel myself across the floor, #2 Keep on snowblowing/using the tractor still.

 

[lukebuck]

I have been living in Montana for around thirteen after I moved there from the Netherlands. The first few winters were very hard for me, because I was not used to experiencing very cold weather and a lot of snow. I had to shovel a lot of snow from my garden and had a hard time doing it so I decided to buy a snow blower and use it to get rid of the snow easier. I found one online and have been using it since. I haven't had any problems with it and it does a nice job every time.

 

[Chainsaw.]

Well she’s all done. Used a little 2500lb winch to lift and lower the blower. Shaft drive seems to be working well. Now uh……I need some snow….

 

[oosik]

Well she’s all done. Used a little 2500lb winch to lift and lower the blower. Shaft drive seems to be working well. Now uh……I need some snow….

Well - good for you. And probably none too soon in your area. I'm 25 miles due SW of Spokane - as the crow flies. God - I hope we get moisture of ANY kind this winter. We are dryer than popcorn over here.

Snow would certainly be nice ............

 

[oosik]

Be sure you have everything greased and lubed. I used standard lithium grease on all the tractor and the U-joints on the PTO shaft. If the final drive on the blower is chain drive - motorcycle chain lube - in a spray can - is about the best. Sprays on easily - dries to a gooey, sticky film that hold onto the chain very well.

 

[TractorTYMe]

I have been living in Montana for around thirteen after I moved there from the Netherlands. The first few winters were very hard for me, because I was not used to experiencing very cold weather and a lot of snow. I had to shovel a lot of snow from my garden and had a hard time doing it so I decided to buy a snow blower and use it to get rid of the snow easier. I found one online and have been using it since. I haven't had any problems with it and it does a nice job every time.

I'm a transplant from Norway, but Montana has milder winters than where i came from. I've lived here for almost 24 years.

 

[Chainsaw.]

Well - good for you. And probably none too soon in your area. I'm 25 miles due SW of Spokane - as the crow flies. God - I hope we get moisture of ANY kind this winter. We are dryer than popcorn over here.

Snow would certainly be nice ............

Really? Thats surprising. I’m in western Washington and its been a soggy fall. I may be heading to my property this weekend, thats where all the snow is, outside of Twisp up in Okanogan county.

 

[Chainsaw.]

Be sure you have everything greased and lubed. I used standard lithium grease on all the tractor and the U-joints on the PTO shaft. If the final drive on the blower is chain drive - motorcycle chain lube - in a spray can - is about the best. Sprays on easily - dries to a gooey, sticky film that hold onto the chain very well.

Yup, all greased up good, I just run red n tacky, works in heavy equipment, it’ll work in a wee tractor. And good call on the motorcycle chain lube, I was just smearing grease on the chain….meanwhile I have chain lube in my flam locker for…..my motorcycle chain!

 

[Chainsaw.]

I realized I’ve not post much for build pics so I’ll throw a few up here.
this is the chain drive used to chain the input height into the back of the blower. The top shaft had a pulley on it from when it was belt drive. Well I needed to lower the input so I could run my belly shaft low enough so that the blower could be lifted off the ground. Bottom shaft carries the drive shaft, Top shaft drives the blower.

 

[Chainsaw.]

The home build drive shaft. Runs pretty good for a nit whit building it.

 

[Chainsaw.]

Welp. This here is the report post. IT WORKED! WELL! Finally had a chance to get to the property, we had 14-16” of snow sitting on the ground, still fairly fluffy. The blower worked great! Would chuck snow about 20’ which is plenty for my needs. The only issue I had is where snow is pushed up into berms, and I try to cut those burns for foot paths etc, the blower loads up and the pulley drive in the rear will throw the belt off. I did find if I got into a berm I would throw the trans into neutral and let the blower catch up it work through it. But I’m going to try two belts, and go to a heavier tensioner spring. Aside from that I’m STOKED!

I do think I’ll ditch the 5’ blade on the rear though and just run a weight. The blade was more of a hindrance than anything.