Snow Attachments Snow PUMP

[fitterski]

Why wouldn't you do that? It is not like you need to lift it off the ground much being as you are blowing snow, not stacking it.

Aaron Z

I never even used a snow-plow with a truck, not sure if you can steer with it on the ground. Tractors can do so but even they use a 3-point. I had thought of raising/lowering a few inches but could save all the rack weight by just fixing it a couple inches up and controlling the auger height for the degree of finish/ice-destruction desired. At first I had the idea to use an adjustable-height knife behind the auger but can eliminate that with an adjustable auger instead. Them blades are very heavy.

 

[aczlan]

With 1500# of Cummins in the bed and (if needed) another 500-1000# of ballast, you shouldn't have any problem with traction or steering IMO.
I would look for a 1 ton short bed regular cab pickup (unless you need the length of the longbed to fit the Cummins).
I would probbaly however put some kind of wheels that can be hydraulically lifted to set the right clearance from the ground (ie: set it up a little if the ground if soft, let it down if you want to scrape frozen ground)

Aaron Z

 

[JLwoodworks]

With 1500# of Cummins in the bed and (if needed) another 500-1000# of ballast, you shouldn't have any problem with traction or steering IMO.
I would look for a 1 ton short bed regular cab pickup (unless you need the length of the longbed to fit the Cummins).

Aaron Z

You're not going to find anything other than a half ton with a standard cab short box. Unless it's a custom build where someone shortened the frame

 

[Redneck in training]

I'd like to process a minor detail before finally axing the idea of a smaller host vehicle such as a Jeep (strong axles) or my 2003 Jimmy 4x4. It ticks me off to see this car, which I bought new and have babied for 14 years, being unmarketable. I can't even GIVE it away! The problem is not size but weight and the available payload of only 1600 lbs or less, about similar with a Wrangler too. The 12-valve with the lightest gearing will totakl out around 1400 lbs, the blower (using lots of aluminum) probably at least 800.

I could install a larger Dana rear axle and larger tires to keep the rear structural and traction numbers within reason. The front however cannot be made stronger, springs will only affect riding height. Assuming that I can keep the added front load (blower) to about what the heaviest allowable plow would be on a small gmc truck, that would still leave the matter of finding a superior Dana or other locking g80 or manually lockable axle with the same existing 3:42 ratio, or a ratio that I could also change the front to.

As always, suggestions welcome.

Don't lift it. Jack it up by jacks with caster wheels.

 

[fitterski]

Youall got me convinced that the smaller host vehicles would require too much modding to be worthwhile, I'll keep an eye out for a f350 with a short box and a bigger cab (only one seat but room for all the usual junk like oil, fuel, toolbox, hot-dogs & coffee ..not to forget the possible drive-shaft through the passenger recliner). The exact blowwer design will be later, with a host platform like this I would not worry too much about weight.

 

[bigdeano]

I think you have to go under the cab with the driveshaft. I don't think you can put it thru the radiator, so it has to be down lower anyway. But you'll have to look at the truck you get.

 

[aczlan]

I think you have to go under the cab with the driveshaft. I don't think you can put it thru the radiator, so it has to be down lower anyway. But you'll have to look at the truck you get.

If he will be using "plow lights" on the truck, he can go through the headlight area with the PTO shaft.

Aaron Z

 

[KubotainNH]

How about something like an Isuzu flat nose truck if obtainable in your area? I've seen some locally that are 4x4 with a plow on the front. Super visibility and would keep the length down.

 

[dnw64]

Not exactly what you're looking for, but maybe if you connect with the guy you could glean some helpful info. Then again, maybe he's already been commenting on this thread - you never know...

North Country Redneck Snowblower - YouTube

 

[franklin2]

Not exactly what you're looking for, but maybe if you connect with the guy you could glean some helpful info. Then again, maybe he's already been commenting on this thread - you never know...

North Country Redneck Snowblower - YouTube

Why is everyone else using 20-25hp to do the job while the guy in this thread thinks he needs 150hp to do the job? He had his first blower and used a certain horsepower, so I am not doubting he thinks he needs more, but why so much compared to everyone else's setup?