Farm King 740 snow blower

[sidewinder770]

First I have to thank everyone on this forum. I've been reading a lot about snow blowers for a while now and have learned quite a bit. I was pretty sure I was going to get a front mount blower but just couldn't get over the fact that I wouldn't be able to use my FEL. So I looked at rear 3pt blowers and I looked at a lot- Buhler/Farm King, woods, New Holland, JD, Meteor, Pronovost, etc. I was actually pretty set on getting a Lorenz. Ended up driving by a NH dealer I have never been to and figured I'd see what they had in stock. Ended up going home with this Farm King Y740. It's last years model and had been on there lot for a while so they made me a smokin deal I just couldn't pass up. Something tells me it was priced wrong or something but ended up getting it for just over $2300 after tax with the Hyd chute. Seems to be built very well and it's pretty heavy. Hopefully my TC35 handles it well. I think I'm ready for the snow now!

 

[grsthegreat]

I had a farmking blower for about 6 seasons. they work great. The only issue i had with mine was i bent the augar several times on hidden rocks (we grow rocks in N. Idaho... i kid you not. they show up in the middle of my lawn every year...large rocks). I ended up having to weld a few support plates on the auger and this stopped all further trouble. Also learned not to use too strong of a shear bolt. The blower worked best after the ground was good and frozen. Congrats.

Mine had hyd chute rotator also...worth every penny.

 

[bubbacuse77]

I have the same blower just a few models older, built like a tank and replacement parts are standard farm parts that can be found at any farm store. You won't be disappointed.

 

[grsthegreat]

oh... and get a stock of both sizes of shear pins before the snow flies. Replacing the 2 in the PTO shaft really sucks..the other one on the chain drive is real easy.

 

[foggy1111]

Sounds like a good deal on a good plow! :thumbsup: Your all set.

Wonder if you got skid shoes for that nice gravel driveway? Cant tell from the pictures. Something to consider.

Edit: One more look at your pics....and I saw the shoes. WTG

 

[leonz]

First I have to thank everyone on this forum. I've been reading a lot about snow blowers for a while now and have learned quite a bit. I was pretty sure I was going to get a front mount blower but just couldn't get over the fact that I wouldn't be able to use my FEL. So I looked at rear 3pt blowers and I looked at a lot- Buhler/Farm King, woods, New Holland, JD, Meteor, Pronovost, etc. I was actually pretty set on getting a Lorenz. Ended up driving by a NH dealer I have never been to and figured I'd see what they had in stock. Ended up going home with this Farm King Y740. It's last years model and had been on there lot for a while so they made me a smokin deal I just couldn't pass up. Something tells me it was priced wrong or something but ended up getting it for just over $2300 after tax with the Hyd chute. Seems to be built very well and it's pretty heavy. Hopefully my TC35 handles it well. I think I'm ready for the snow now!

All you need now is one of clarences impeller kits to sweep the impeller drum clean and cast the snow about 50 feet. the impeller kit costs thrty dollars and clarence has a money back guarantee if you do not like the kit.

Clarence has a very happy bunch of of customers anf he has a you tube video showing how well the impeller kit works.


All you need now is a few cans of Fluid Film? | Corrosion Preventative, Lubricant and Rust Inhibitor for the chute and spout to keep the snow from sticking

 

[sidewinder770]

oh... and get a stock of both sizes of shear pins before the snow flies. Replacing the 2 in the PTO shaft really sucks..the other one on the chain drive is real easy.

I thought the same thing when I was at the dealer. I asked if they had some and they said sure- we'll give ya a few at no cost. They walked out and handed me 6 - 1-1/4"x1/4" bolts:confused3:. I did notice that there were 2 extras in with the manual but they both looked the same. I'll have to go check and make sure of the location and how to replace before I start blowing with it. Probably should pick up a few extras as well- no rocks here but frozen horse road apples might as well be the same thing . I'll have to look at getting another set of rear remotes as well so I can use the hyd top link with the blower but maybe I won't need to ?

 

[sidewinder770]

All you need now is one of clarences impeller kits to sweep the impeller drum clean and cast the snow about 50 feet. the impeller kit costs thrty dollars and clarence has a money back guarantee if you do not like the kit.

Clarence has a very happy bunch of of customers anf he has a you tube video showing how well the impeller kit works.


All you need now is a few cans of Fluid Film? | Corrosion Preventative, Lubricant and Rust Inhibitor for the chute and spout to keep the snow from sticking

I did get a few cans of fluid film but no impleller kit. I've heard them mentioned a few times on this site but haven't seen any links for a website. Does anyone have a link for that or does he not have a website to order from? Might get a kit for my walk behind blower as well.

 

[grsthegreat]

I thought the same thing when I was at the dealer. I asked if they had some and they said sure- we'll give ya a few at no cost. They walked out and handed me 6 - 1-1/4"x1/4" bolts:confused3:. I did notice that there were 2 extras in with the manual but they both looked the same. I'll have to go check and make sure of the location and how to replace before I start blowing with it. Probably should pick up a few extras as well- no rocks here but frozen horse road apples might as well be the same thing . I'll have to look at getting another set of rear remotes as well so I can use the hyd top link with the blower but maybe I won't need to ?

there are 2 large shear bolts on the tractor side of the PTO and one smaller shear bolt on the chain pully (off of the drive shaft). I forget the size and shear strength though. it is specified in the manual as to size and grade. The only way the pto shears is if something gets cought in the impellers directly. Rocks have a way of sneaking in there.

 

[wedge40]

I dont have snow blower, but since most snow if pretty "fluffy" would it be worth while to put some sort of screen mesh over the front. Or at least up 6 or 8 inches to stop the rocks. I know there is potential for it to get blocked up, but if rocks are the major cause of shear pin breakage then this might help.

Wedge
PS It's early and I haven't have had my coffee.

 

[leonz]

I did get a few cans of fluid film but no impleller kit. I've heard them mentioned a few times on this site but haven't seen any links for a website. Does anyone have a link for that or does he not have a website to order from? Might get a kit for my walk behind blower as well.

Ask and you shall receive, Clarence has kits for both the walk behinds and the rear and front mount snow casters. the buyers of them rave about how well the old snow casters work with the impeller kits.

Both sizes are the same price or were anyway, I cannot use one on my John Deere because of the plastic impeller, UGH!!!!!!!!!!, we will see how it fairs this winter...


The link is not working again for some reason&^%^%, but if you google clarences impeller kit it will bring you right to it on the first page.

 

[grsthegreat]

I dont have snow blower, but since most snow if pretty "fluffy" would it be worth while to put some sort of screen mesh over the front. Or at least up 6 or 8 inches to stop the rocks. I know there is potential for it to get blocked up, but if rocks are the major cause of shear pin breakage then this might help.

Wedge
PS It's early and I haven't have had my coffee.

The tonnage of snow force on the blower would destroy any mesh you install. The best way is just to install a nice set of hardened skid shoes. These work wonders.

 

[leonz]

I dont have snow blower, but since most snow if pretty "fluffy" would it be worth while to put some sort of screen mesh over the front. Or at least up 6 or 8 inches to stop the rocks. I know there is potential for it to get blocked up, but if rocks are the major cause of shear pin breakage then this might help.

Wedge
PS It's early and I haven't have had my coffee.

I have thread here in on the attachment forum descrbing how you can install a screen guard/reinforcing mesh screen to the front of the snow caster to prevent large rocks and the like from entering the mounted snow caster.

The large mesh and the narrow flat steel used to secure it wil not hamper the snow removal process and you can always pull forward and take half a cut if desired and it saves on damage with broken shear pins as the snow mounds up in front if you are traveling too fast anyway which creates a lot of excess strain on the impeller as the amount of snow entering the snow caster is not regulated.

 

[randyf]

Can you explain to me how to replace the auger shear bolt? I can't seem to figure it out.

Thanks much.

 

[randyf]

Can you explain how to replace the auger shear bolt. I can't seem to figure it out. Does the sprocket and bearing have to be removed first?

 

[sidewinder770]

The auger shear bolt is located by the small sprocket that the chain is on. If you rotate the auger (usually best to have someone else rotate it while you look) you will see 2 circular plates and a small hole for the bolt to go through. you have to line up the 2 plates and holes to get the bolt in. I attached a pic- look at the yellow arrow but it will be under the metal cap which you don't need to remove. Hope that makes sense but if it doesn't let me know and I can take a picture of exactly where it is.

 

[sidewinder770]

To answer your other questions- no- nothing needs to be removed to replace the auger shear bolt. To replace the 2 prop shaft shear bolts you will need to take the driveshaft off but thats easy as well.

 

[jvolock]

Sidewinder.... looking at a Farmking740 3pt snow blower. Do you like yours and would you buy one again?

Thanks,

 

[sidewinder770]

So far I've been very happy with it and I'd buy it again. I wish the clearance between the impellor and housing were a little closer but that's the only complaint I have about it. I would also say definately get the hydraulic chute rotator as it would be a real pain for me without it.

 

[jvolock]

Thanks for the info. I'm pricing one with the hydraulic chute rotator.