What motor for snowblower chute rotation?

[kennyd]

The other problem I see with linear actuators (beside the very limited rotation you'd get from one) is that typically they are VERY slow-when the wind changes and the snow is blowing on you, you want that chute to turn NOW! The deflector is less critical and would be a good candidate for a linear actuator.

 

[EGo_SmAsH]

The other problem I see with linear actuators (beside the very limited rotation you'd get from one) is that typically they are VERY slow-when the wind changes and the snow is blowing on you, you want that chute to turn NOW! The deflector is less critical and would be a good candidate for a linear actuator.

I don't see how the rotation would be limited if you rig it up in the same manner as a hydraulic cylinder...its basically the same thing from a geometric standpoint. I have one on my blower chuteand the speed is no different from that of a hydraulic cylinder. On my first attempt i used a l/a that was rated at 120 lbs pushing power...it would turn the chute but it was slow and i could hold it back by grabbing it. In the end I used one with 500 lbs push and it works great.

 

[Hozen]

Last time I checked linear actuators were fairly expensive, things could've changed though.

No one said it was cheap... Looking around on surplus center, a 500lb L/A would be around 180-200 dollars. A similar hydraulic cylinder would be easily half that cost. Though, if you don't have remotes, buying a hydraulic cylinder would be a pretty poor choice. Just thought I'd throw out the option.

 

[GPintheMitten]

Thanks for all the advice guys but I now know what I'm going to do. I'm going with the winch motor for the chute rotation and possibly also the window power motor for deflector.

I'll post pics when I get it a going.

 

[Bedlam]

Here are a few links of interest. I can tell you that a linear for the deflecter works well for me yes a bit slow. but is straight forward to install.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/69619-electric-chute-rotator-3-pt.html

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...152158-snowblower-2750d-electric-options.html

this one wouldhttp://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/149071-electric-chute-motor-snowblower.html

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/134850-diy-electric-chute-rotator.html
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/28593-converted-my-snowblower-chute-electric.html
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/84958-12v-linear-actuators.html
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/157391-conversion-snowblower-shute-dc-powered.html
be of special interest using a motor,
New way for electric deflector on snowblower - TractorByNet.com

 

[lsenus]

Here's a link to a small tractor website that shows the spout rotator with the cable setup using a window motor:
Simplicity & Allis-Chalmers Garden Tractor Club, Inc. - Spout Rotator ??'s

 

[pat32rf]

I tried two different motors on mine. The first was too small when things iced up, the second (a Lucas starter motor) was too fast and tore things up. Finally found a hydraulic motor in the scrap heap, but failing that you can get a small winch for under $100....