Snow blower- Adapting a skid steer mount

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Has anyone adapted a hydraulically driven skid steer snow blower to there tractor. I am considering using the power beyond port for the supply, then thru a valve, and out to connectors on the loader arm. The mount would consist of a skid steer adapter mount for the loader arms. I think this can be done for half the amount of a front mounted PTO driven blower. Constructive criticism, or for that matter, any criticism
is welcome. Just be gentle, I'm fragile! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Ron

 

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Skidsteers run their attachments at 15-30 gpm (or very roughly 15-30 hp @ 2000 psi). If one of your tractors can produce a similiar flow/pressure it would work, but most tractors discussed on this board won't match a skidsteer's hydraulic output (at least they won't without having a separate PTO driven hydraulic pump.)

 

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Tractor produces 17gpm @ 2500psi. The skid steer mount snow blowers are purchased ala-carte. You have to spec out the pump size, anywhere from 11gpm-35gpm. I am waiting for a response back from JD in regards to the application. I have concerns about heat build up and the snow blower using to much flow and starving the hydraulics.

Thanks for the response

Ron