Snow-blower Dilemma

[Flounder11]

What should I do? I bought my SC2450 in July. Got everything but the snowblower in July. I was supposed to get a SB52 when it came in. I picked up the snowblower today. When I got home I noticed they gave me a Bercomac 48" instead. Should I raise a stink about it or just accept the Bercomac? Does anyone know the msrp oof both blowers? I'm not very happy about not getting the cub, but if the bercomac is better I'm fine with that?

Thanks My fellow Tractor Junkies!
Flounder

 

[msb1766]

Here are the prices of my SB52 snowblower:
Blower: $2599.00
Front Hitch: $999.99
PTO Shaft: $250.00
Hydralic Chute Rotation: $399.00
Tax: $297.29
Total was $4544.29

What did you pay for the Bercomac?

 

[rikky7777]

Bercomac is the best snowblower. However is 48" enough for your tractor?

 

[Flounder11]

Thanks for the info, guys! I bought everything as a package deal. 2011-SC2450, front snowblower, and Kodiak brush hog for $20,500. My receipt said I was getting the SB52. They gave me a Bercomac instead. I didn't notice until I got home. Some, 50 miles away. I figured they gave me the cheapest comparable snowblower available. The SB52 was supposed to be a commercial series.
I just want to make sure I'm not getting ripped off.

 

[Gator6x4]

Looks like you got a well made unit. Go here:P.T.O. Snowblower Hydraulic Lift Sub-Compact Cub Cadet Yanmar SC Tractors - Description - BERCO Accessories for garden tractors and lawn, snowblower for ATV and UTV and look at the specs and the video where one is in use on a Cub/Yanmar 2400.

 

[Flounder11]

Thanks,

I just want to make sure I am getting a piece of equipment that is as good or better than the SB52. Also, that I am not paying $4000 for a unit that cost $2500. The unit I got looks like it is for a garden tractor. I gotta go look at the SB52 to compare the the bercomac
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[Gator6x4]

Thanks,

I just want to make sure I am getting a piece of equipment that is as good or better than the SB52. Also, that I am not paying $4000 for a unit that cost $2500. The unit I got looks like it is for a garden tractor. I gotta go look at the SB52 to compare the the bercomac
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Okay want to kick the tires on a SB52 mounted on a 2450: SB52 snowblower on a CubCadet/Yanmar SC2450 (SC2400) - YouTube

 

[dpero]

There is a good picture here (make sure you look at it full size)...
http://www.bercomac.com/images/fich...e0cf6129f3e481617b03bcb76ccf1994_IMG_1258.JPG

It looks to me like the Berco is a little lighter duty. The sides are stamped and a seam is rolled around the top. The auger bearings also look lighter duty when comparing the posted video to the picture. The auger gearbox looks like one seen on residential units. Of course there's the width difference. I'm thinking the SB52 is the better of the two.

 

[Flounder11]

Thanks again guys! Th SB52 does look like it is better constructed. I will be returning the Bercomac. Dealer tried giving me a load of BS. Said that Bercomac makes the Yanmar SB52. I told the dealer I would keep the Bercomac if he thew in a set of tire chains. Said he will sell me a set for 1/2 price. He said if I wasnted a SB52 he would have to charge me an extra $500 eventhough the contract states that I was getting an SB52. Looks like I'm gonna have become a ****house lawyer again.

Got a price on a Bercomac 48 from another dealer. They quoted me $3998 plus $160 freight.

 

[dschuffert]

The SB52 does look like a beefier and better made snow blower unit. I would push the dealer hard to get what you paid for and have a receipt for. If you weren't already, I would be talking to the owner, he may be more concerned about his reputation. If it was an honest mistake, and you can afford it, you may want to negotiate a half way point on the $500 and be done with it.

 

[dpero]

I haven't found the need for chains yet but I do use a weight box. I would get the blower you want over the chains.

I ran into this in a search. See page two. Seems like the list price, at least last year, in this document, was similar to your Bercomac price. I talk about what I paid in this thread. In the same thread a few posts down, another member says it's made by Ameriquip.

 

[dpero]

I haven't found the need for chains yet but I do use a weight box. I would get the blower you want over the chains.

I ran into this in a search. See page two. Seems like the list price, at least last year, in this document, was similar to your Bercomac price. I talk about what I paid in this thread. In the same thread a few posts down, another member says it's made by Ameriquip.

 

[Flounder11]

Awesome, Info! :thumbsup: Thank You! At least, I will have data to back up my argument when I have an a hole contest with the dealership.

 

[Flounder11]

Update: I'm keeping the Bercomac Snowblower. Got them to throw in a set of tire chains. I could have taken them to small claims court and won, but chose to let them off the hook. I realized that I will need service someday and I shouldn't piss them off too much.

 

[dschuffert]

Update: I'm keeping the Bercomac Snowblower. Got them to throw in a set of tire chains. I could have taken them to small claims court and won, but chose to let them off the hook. I realized that I will need service someday and I shouldn't piss them off too much.

As long as you are happy and believe you got what you paid for, that is all that counts. I personally think this is a fair compromise and you have preserved the relationship with the dealer.

 

[smp999]

Hi - I have same setup as you, SC2450 with Bercomac 48" Blower. I used it for the 1st time last winter. I have a slight inclined driveway. One of the first things I had to do was get chains. The extra weight in front takes weight off of the back tires. This would be even more pronounce with the bigger SB52. This past summer I also decided to get the back tires filled with calcium.

As for the blower. Solid. goes through just about anything. And very quiet considering what is going on. Get extra sheer pins if you have a gravel drive. Get extra regardless. Until you get a decent base you will likely pick up a few rocks and they may get caught. This year I'm using my rear scraper blade turned backwards to pack down the snow for the 1st few snowfalls. Once the base was set last year i could just 'float' the blower.

Also, make sure you check REAR tire pressure. This can cause the blower tilt or skew so that one side is higher than the other by as much as an inch or 2. It took me about a month last year to figure that out, the whole time incorrectly blaming defective design of the blower. To check, get it on a level surface and raise the unit so that is just off the ground. If it is skewed, play with the relative air pressure in the rear tires and you will see the skew get corrected.

This summer I added a 4" stroke 12volt actuator to control exit chute angle. Seems to work great. Bercomac sells this kit for something like $340, I was able to build mine for about $130. Simple install actually.

I'm happy with the Bercomac, but I have never seen the SB52. Cost to me was about $4000 + tax and they did initial install.

 

[Flounder11]

SMP999,

Thanks for all the snowblower tips. I'm gonna hook it up this weekend.

Flounder