Want to weld on hooks for moving snow blower KS54-180FM

sheldon1968 · Jul 9, 2024

Kioti Sal said:
- edit. I was thinking the KS66, but the idea should be the same. And I assume it still takes a mountain of a man to move that one as well-

Yes. I think if you pulled the lower pins (the gold oval shaped things) that attached the subframe from the blower then you can tilt the back of the subframe high enough that it will 'unhitch' from the blower. Be careful, that subframe is a lot heavier than it looks. And the blower itself is like 700 pounds or something. You might want a helper to prevent it from falling forward. (and possibly lifting the subframe)

Once its separated, the square portion of the subframe should fall enough to get the pin out.

I am sure it can be done, but the subframe needs to be attached to the tractor first, then use the subframe to lift the blower. And removal should be the opposite. They shouldn't be stored 'assembled' for reasons that you unfortunately discovered.

Good video (though I think he attaches the hoses wrong the first time, iirc) that explains it pretty well. I use dollies for mine, but the idea is the same.

-Sal

It actually came from the dealer like this.....LOL.....

bdhsfz6 · Jul 9, 2024

I combine two of the ideas mentioned above. I store my implements on pallets fitted with caster wheels. That way, I can move them with forks as well as roll them around inside the barn. Using the forks, I can also store the palletized implements off the floor on a rack.

For tight spaces, rather than use the tractor & forks, I use this electric pallet jack to move them around:

ratflinger · Jul 9, 2024

kennyd said:
If it was mine, I would weld or bolt on some clevis tabs on top near the outside edge and towards the rear for balance. Then you can add shackle to hook the chains/straps to when needed. Hooks would be a bit risky depending on placement because the chain could slip out.

I have added clevis tabs & hooks to my Kioti bucket. Quality items that are quite useful.