Tires rub snowblower hoses

[Song Dogger]

Sharply turned tires on my 5610 (2019 G Series) rub the hydraulic hoses of my SB240 high-flow snowblower (first photo below). It's worse with chains (studded Trygg SMTs) because they stick out further and shred the protective hose sleeves. I caught it before any hoses were damaged.


I've tried routing hoses through the guide on the snowblower quick-attach plate. I've tried routing hoses through the Bob-tach's removable hose guide (D-ring), installed upside down and right-side up. I've tried each alone and both combined. The chained tires rub in all cases. What seems to work best is using neither hose guide, then stringing a bungee cord from the hoses to the snowblower's lift eye (next photo below). It keeps hoses pulled away from the tires, it stretches to accommodate a full range of motion for tilt and lift, and the hoses are in sight at all times for monitoring. If I stick with this method, I'll use stronger bungees and secure the unmounted D-ring on the hoses so it won't slide.


As a quasi-newbie, am I missing something obvious? Anyone have the same problem and found a better solution?

 

[Captain Dirty]

<snip> What seems to work best is using neither hose guide, then stringing a bungee cord from the hoses to the snowblower's lift eye (next photo below). It keeps hoses pulled away from the tires, it stretches to accommodate a full range of motion for tilt and lift, and the hoses are in sight at all times for monitoring. If I stick with this method, I'll use stronger bungees and secure the unmounted D-ring on the hoses so it won't slide.
As a quasi-newbie, am I missing something obvious?

Looks like you have found a workable solution. No reason to go to Plan B until Plan A fails.

Some possible suggestions: Stainless springs may outlast bungees. Ninety degree fittings may ease the new hose routing. A (round) vertical post welded to the QA plate could prevent the hoses from falling between the QA plate and the tire. Spirally wound plastic hose guards may slide against frames and posts with less chafing than the fabric hose guards in your photos. Others may have more ideas.

 

[seville009]

You fixed it correctly- bungees. That what I use.

Bungees and duct tape are the best “tools” to keep on hand fir any quick fix.

 

[LouNY]

Or relocate the old hose guide to the top of the SSQA plate.

 

[ruffdog]

Or relocate the old hose guide to the top of the SSQA plate.

I think you can buy the loop type hose guide and another post to locate the other type hose guide that you can detach.

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/toolcat/390761-sb200-snow-blower-metal-bracket.html

 

[DEWFPO]

I'm doing the same thing you are and have been for 12 winters now, except I'm using heavier duty rubber tarp straps (bungees). There are some other good suggestions above that would also work.

DEWFPO

 

[Song Dogger]

Nice. For now, I'll use my current solution - no hose guides, just string tarp straps from the hoses to the lift eye. Simple, great view of the hoses, and proven long term by power users. I'll still play around with the other ideas, if only just because. Already found a possible extension spring for replacing tarp straps, also a couple different bolt-on hose guides for mounting on top of the SSQA plate (some are spring loaded for tilt flexibility).

Now, I need to check if this is an issue with my other implements. Pretty sure my Bobcat V-blade is set up the same as this snowblower. Haven't seen any damage, but maybe just lucky so far...

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Sharply turned tires on my 5610 (2019 G Series) rub the hydraulic hoses of my SB240 high-flow snowblower (first photo below). It's worse with chains (studded Trygg SMTs) because they stick out further and shred the protective hose sleeves. I caught it before any hoses were damaged.
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I've tried routing hoses through the guide on the snowblower quick-attach plate. I've tried routing hoses through the Bob-tach's removable hose guide (D-ring), installed upside down and right-side up. I've tried each alone and both combined. The chained tires rub in all cases. What seems to work best is using neither hose guide, then stringing a bungee cord from the hoses to the snowblower's lift eye (next photo below). It keeps hoses pulled away from the tires, it stretches to accommodate a full range of motion for tilt and lift, and the hoses are in sight at all times for monitoring. If I stick with this method, I'll use stronger bungees and secure the unmounted D-ring on the hoses so it won't slide.
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As a quasi-newbie, am I missing something obvious? Anyone have the same problem and found a better solution?

Screw on 90 or 60-degree elbows at your hydraulic quick attachments and route hoses over the Skid Steer Quick Attach Plate.

 

[TractorGuy]

Make sure those bungee hooks don't dig into the hoses.

You might want to think about a webbed strap with eyelets to hook onto.

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[DEWFPO]

I just took pics of mine.

DEWFPO