Self powered Front End Loader Snow Blower ?

[RickSr]

Hi, I have a Mahindra emax 20 hst. I recently bought a Bercomac 48 inch / Honda 20 hp snow blower that I’m thinking of putting on my fel. I couldn’t pass up the deal. The person I bought it from only used it once and lost his contact, it only has 4.5 hours on it, it is literally like new. I put a quick attach plate on it, so my question is, do you think the emax 20 is capable of handling it ?
The weight comes it at about 500 lbs give or take a few lbs. this model Bercomac blower cost around $ 8,500.00 new. I paid $ 3,000.00. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[MAX-24-Dean]

The lift capacity on your front end loader will determine your capability. I know that the lift capcity is in the 600 lb range, so ballast on the rear will need to play a role in the balancing act for traction.
Keep us updated on how it works out. I think you got a real bargain.

 

[RickSr]

The lift capacity on your front end loader will determine your capability. I know that the lift capcity is in the 600 lb range, so ballast on the rear will need to play a role in the balancing act for traction.
Keep us updated on how it works out. I think you got a real bargain.

The lift capacity on your front end loader will determine your capability. I know that the lift capcity is in the 600 lb range, so ballast on the rear will need to play a role in the balancing act for traction.
Keep us updated on how it works out. I think you got a real bargain.

Thanks Dean, yes most definitely I have a 48 inch back blade with 10 / 42 lb Jd weights that I hook right on the back blade the jd weights alone give me 420 lbs, plus the weight of the back blade which I think is about another between 180- 200 lbs so I think I’ll have enough of ballast. I’m in the process of getting it all set up now, I already have the quick attach plate mounted to the blower, a few other tweaks and I’m ready to go. I will definitely let you know when the snow starts flying, and I’ll send some pictures or a video showing how I did it. I really hope it works I’ve been thinking about doing this for quite some time now, I just didn’t want to spend $ 8,500.00 on a new Bercomac blower to find out, but at the price I paid if it doesn’t work I’ll get $ 6,000 as soon as the snow comes. I’m telling you this blower looks like it belongs in the showroom, it doesn’t even have rust on the cutting edge. Lol Thanks for the response.

 

[ning]

How does that sort of thing work on an ATV without lift capability? Does it just wheel along? If so, I'd imagine the maxx should be fine... as long as you don't expect to have to pick it up. From what I can see, it extends out a bit. If it's really 500#, it may be too much to lift, but if an ATV doesn't need to lift it hopefully you don't either.

 

[RickSr]

How does that sort of thing work on an ATV without lift capability? Does it just wheel along? If so, I'd imagine the maxx should be fine... as long as you don't expect to have to pick it up. From what I can see, it extends out a bit. If it's really 500#, it may be too much to lift, but if an ATV doesn't need to lift it hopefully you don't either.

No the ATV’s uses a winch to lift it, then it resets on a set of wheels attached to a frame. Don’t forget my emax has a lift capacity of 618 lbs.

 

[RickSr]

How does that sort of thing work on an ATV without lift capability? Does it just wheel along? If so, I'd imagine the maxx should be fine... as long as you don't expect to have to pick it up. From what I can see, it extends out a bit. If it's really 500#, it may be too much to lift, but if an ATV doesn't need to lift it hopefully you don't either.

 

[ArlyA]

Is this it?? Seems they are a light build but I've not used one. Do keep us posted.

 

[RickSr]

Is this it?? Seems they are a light build but I've not used one. Do keep us posted.View attachment 827788

Yes that's the kind

 

[ArlyA]

Do post pics and let us know how it goes.

 

[Keweenaw County Yooper]

I had the 60 inch 27 HP. Kohler model on my old TYM T330 and I don't think it weighed any more then 500 lbs. It did blow snow really well. I think you will be happy with it.

 

[RickSr]

Do post pics and let us know how it goes.

Will do.

 

[RickSr]

I had the 60 inch 27 HP. Kohler model on my old TYM T330 and I don't think it weighed any more then 500 lbs. It did blow snow really well. I think you will be happy with it.View attachment 827858View attachment 827859

I believe it will definitely throw the snow, I’m just worried about the weight. Your tractor seems much bigger than my emax 20. Well, I’m gonna give it a shot. Thanks

 

[RickSr]

Do post pics and let us know how it goes.

I will. Thanks

 

[ning]

I believe it will definitely throw the snow, I’m just worried about the weight. Your tractor seems much bigger than my emax 20. Well, I’m gonna give it a shot. Thanks

My concern with the weight is that while you may have a 680# capacity, that's at the pins and that blower sticks way out front; if it weighs 500# at that location I think you'll be over cap. Still at the price it's definitely worth a try.

 

[RickSr]

My concern with the weight is that while you may have a 680# capacity, that's at the pins and that blower sticks way out front; if it weighs 500# at that location I think you'll be over cap. Still at the price it's definitely worth a try.

Yes, that’s why I couldn’t pass it up. I’m definitely going to give it a shot, I’m almost there I have the quick attach plate on, and I just picked up two more jd 42 lbs weights to go on my back blade. I think I’m a little over 600 lbs for ballast.

 

[RickSr]

Yes, that’s why I couldn’t pass it up. I’m definitely going to give it a shot, I’m almost there I have the quick attach plate on, and I just picked up two more jd 42 lbs weights to go on my back blade. I think I’m a little over 600 lbs for ballast. Don’t forget, I don’t have to lift it very high just enough to get it off the ground. Time will tell. Just hope I don’t break anything.

 

[ArlyA]

I seen one FS on our local Facebook page. I tried to post it but can't locate it again.

 

[RickSr]

I seen one FS on our local Facebook page. I tried to post it but can't locate it again.

Yeah, they have a few on there. The one I bought only had 4.5 hours on it, like new.

 

[ArlyA]

Here one on For sale on Facebook in Calumet MI.

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ATV/UTV Snowblower​

$3,500
Listed 3 days ago in Calumet, MI

Details​

• Condition
  Used - Good

48” Bercomac two stage snowblower with 23hp Kohler engine. Has upgraded high torque clutch and improved drive belt system.

 

[RickSr]

Yes I have the 48 inch Bercomac but it has a 20 hp Honda motor, electric shoot and rotation. That one looks like it has quite a few hours on it, mine looks brand new and only has 4.5 hours.