Anyone run a rotary broom?

[Builder]

Would like to find out if there's a min HP or min GPM on the tractors pump. Hoping to hook a rotary broom up to a 50-55Hp tractor. Don't know if it's possible. I think an external hyd fluid tank is required, but not sure.

Thanks.

 

[Soundguy]

At work I have a JD 2240 ( 50hp ) running a 8' broom that is front mounted. Has a pto pump, and a small hyd tank up front.. control spools are mounted onthe left side on a bracket offset from the hood.. etc.

Works quite well too... though 8' is the max I feel that tractor would like to run.. etc..

 

[Frostyford]

Might want to check out Sweepster They have some that can run off a rear PTO. They have one for my Kubota BX I could use, so I'm sure they can hook you up. Let me know the price. I'm scared to ask.

Scott

 

[DK35vince]

I use to run a front mounted 6' power broom on a Kubota L-3600 (I think it was around the 39 HP area but can't remember for sure).
Power was no problem. The tractor had a PTO pump and the hydraulic tank was mounted on the front of the tractor.

 

[Builder]

Thanks guys. I have seen the pumps that mount on the PTO and use the 3 pt hitch arms to hold a tank. I was hoping there was some way to keep a landscape rake mounted to the back 3 pt hitch arms while I had the broom mounted on front. I need to investigate further.