Snowblower and pto hp for 2012 sc2400

[msb1766]

The front PTO is roughly 4 times faster than the rear. So a "tip" speed of 12440 feet per minute.

 

[screamin400]

I was always under the understanding that there is a gear reduction on the snowblower to slow the fan down? Any idea of fan size? That would put the snow out of the county. I could deal with that

 

[msb1766]

Yes there is a gear reduction on my SB52 blower I believe it reduced to increase torque on the fan. My fan housing is 17" across the blade is slightly smaller the the housing.
I believe Woodmax Power Equipment is made in Buffalo New York. Check out their website, and give them a call, they list a 60" rear blower and it requires 18-30 PTO HP. It weighs in at 695 pounds, our tractors can lift 661 pounds. You have to add the weight of snow on and in the blower also. Plus the added weight of the hydro chute and deflector.
They list a 48" blower that weighs 529 pounds and a POT HP of 15-25.

 

[screamin400]

I emailed them yesterday asking if anyone with one of our tractors has tried it. The site looks nice but I want to see one in person. Imagine buying one and cannot lift it? I have seen others that say it does not weigh that much but figure the manufacturer should know. That one is in the top 3 right now for me. Will be going to the Empire Farm Days next week to see more in person.

 

[msb1766]

Yeah that would not be good if you bought one and could not lift it. There is a lot to think about before buying.
What other manufactuers are you looking at?

 

[screamin400]

Just got an email from Woodmaxx telling me I cannot lift the 60 inch. Next one down is 48. So that brand is out. Have looked at LandPride and Bervac so far.

 

[msb1766]

Here are a few more:
3 Point Hitch <br/> Pro Series 1000 - Specifications - BERCO Accessories for garden tractors and lawn, snowblower for ATV and UTV

NorTrac 3-Pt. Snow Blower — 50in.W Intake, Fits Tractors from 16 HP to 30 HP, Model# BE-SBS50G | 3-Pt. Snow Blowers| Northern Tool + Equipment

Lorenz Snow Blowers

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[screamin400]

I have looked at all of those. I am hoping to see some at the show. Went looking for used ones today and found nothing. Time is on my side. Thanks

 

[AxleHub]

I have looked at all of those. I am hoping to see some at the show. Went looking for used ones today and found nothing. Time is on my side. Thanks

I guess I'm confused. Berco offers a 48 " and a 56" rear snowblower designed for 16 to 25 hp. Your SC2400 should be able to handle either size . . and your wheel width is normally 44.5 inches as I remember and with wheel rims reversed you gain about 2.5 inches on each.

So why wouldn't the pro series 1 work for you ?

 

[screamin400]

The day will come when I go to a larger tractor. I have not seen a Berco 56 that I recall. Some 51 and many 54. 54 puts me pretty close to the width of the tractor. I think you are right on the tractor being around 49-50 inches.