Spark ignition engines that ran on kerosene or "tractor fuel" typically had a lower compression ratio head than the same engine designed for gasoline only. Many also had adjustable shutters on the radiator so that the tractor would warm up faster and allow the operator to adjust as necessary to...
It’s certainly possible to build a setup that is smaller and lighter than what I built. Keeping the unit as close to the loader lift arms as possible will certainly help. I eliminated some unnecessary weight by using the loader’s battery to start the Wisconsin and run the ignition system rather...
I don’t know exactly. I’m sure it’s pretty heavy. According to the specs I have found, the Wisconsin weighs about 530 pounds. The blower is probably in the 1200 to 1500 pound range without the engine. The wheel loader picks it up without complaining. ;)
I used a 2:1 ratio belt drive speed reduction to a jackshaft that then runs a 1.5:1 ratio chain drive down to the input gear box for the blower. That gives an overall 3:1 speed reduction from the engine to the blower input shaft. I usually run the engine speed to get around 700 RPM or so on...
Been there, done that. I added a Wisconsin V465 air cooled to a 7' Loftness dual auger blower and mounted to my CAT 910 wheel loader. Fun project. Here is a picture taken back when the weather was a bit nicer. You'll want around 3 to 4 horsepower minimum per foot of blower width. The...