Bercomac SSQA snowblower experiences

[leonz]

I neglected to add this to my comment yesterday;

As you have a small horsepower open station tractor and you are worried about
snow dust causing visibility issues you should ask whether the manufacturer of
the snow blower you are examining for eventual purchase has a chute extension
option that you can add to your sales order before you invest in it.

I want to mention to you that installing slick sheet liner material in the impeller housing
and the chute will also aid in doubling or tripling your casting distance.

 

[oakhilltop]

Thanks for your detailed replies.

I don't understand the steering issue. I thought that it would be like driving in reverse normally. Is it because the blower is on the ground that changes the steering.

I have always had 2 stage snowblowers. I am looking at the MK Meteor 2 stage, but am in no way committed to MK Martin. It was just one of the first ones that I saw. I'd like to buy one from a dealer that is somewhat local if possible.

I have been using, with some success, white lithium grease on the impellers and chute. It seems to last a few storms.

I have also tried backing down my driveway using magnetic mirrors that I put on the loader arms this year. I tried to keep the rear tires within a few inches of the driveway edge the whole way. It wasn't too bad, but then again, it wasn't snowing or snow blowing out of a chute and no blower on the back. I am still on the fence of a rear facing blower or investing in a front mount. I like the idea of a rear facing for all of the usual reasons. I did some searching for rear cameras and did find some with waterproof monitors. Maybe a split screen with 2 cameras, one on each side of the rops to view one side of the blower's edge. I am kinda at the point of "there's only one way to find out". A 3pt blower is much less cost and if it doesn't work out, would be easier to sell since it is not tied to one model of tractor.

 

[leonz]

Thanks for your detailed replies.

I don't understand the steering issue. I thought that it would be like driving in reverse normally. Is it because the blower is on the ground that changes the steering.

No, if you are sitting side saddle while clearing and your turning right the front wheels are pointing to the left

I have always had 2 stage snowblowers. I am looking at the MK Meteor 2 stage, but am in no way committed to MK Martin. It was just one of the first ones that I saw. I'd like to buy one from a dealer that is somewhat local if possible.

A RAMMY 155 commercial snow thrower could be attached to the loader if you have an ssqa.

I have been using, with some success, white lithium grease on the impellers and chute. It seems to last a few storms.

WD-40 or Fluid Film applied in layers and allowed to dry between coats


I have also tried backing down my driveway using magnetic mirrors that I put on the loader arms this year. I tried to keep the rear tires within a few inches of the driveway edge the whole way. It wasn't too bad, but then again, it wasn't snowing or snow blowing out of a chute and no blower on the back. I am still on the fence of a rear facing blower or investing in a front mount. I like the idea of a rear facing for all of the usual reasons. I did some searching for rear cameras and did find some with waterproof monitors. Maybe a split screen with 2 cameras, one on each side of the rops to view one side of the blower's edge. I am kinda at the point of "there's only one way to find out". A 3pt blower is much less cost and if it doesn't work out, would be easier to sell since it is not tied to one model of tractor.

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Find your local RAMMY dealer and go talk to them and ask about the B+S commercial snow engine used in the 155 model and the drive system.