Front end snowblower conversion

[Orebonder]

Hello
I know it’s late in the year for this project but I’ve been working on it over the winter. I decided it was time to convert my PTO driven, rear mounted snowblower To a FEL, Quick Attached, front end, Hydraulic Driven, Snowblower.....and I decided I wanted to make my own hydraulic reservoir/ tank because I didn’t like the Look of the “square” mounted units....I used a 20 gallon pressure tank from a “well system”. And designed/ made my hydraulic motor frame...it works great. I used a lot of ideas from those here at this Forum...and I thank you.

 

[Orebonder]

Here are some more pics.

 

[Orebonder]

More pictures

 

[Orebonder]

And some more snowblower project pictures

 

[Orebonder]

I wish I could post a few videos of it working

 

[grsthegreat]

Looks great. Do you pressurize the hyd reservoir tank?

 

[Orebonder]

I first air pressure tested at 35 psi....then filled it with water and let it set for three days...no leaks. It is now filled with 15 gallons of hyd oil. ....and no problems with over heating. I ran it on a 65 degree day, out in the sun, 2000 rpms for over an hour... the highest temp was 103 degrees ( with 15 gallons)

 

[Orebonder]

With 15 gallons

 

[grsthegreat]

I see now, it’s a thermometer. I thought it was pressure before. I don’t bother with temping mine, as I only use it in winter. I hit it with a infrared thermometer years ago, no issues. If I used it during summer I’d add a cooler unit.

 

[grsthegreat]

How do you handle chute rotation and deflection