Linear actuator

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rd_macgregor

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Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Kioti DK45SC, Kubota B2650
I have hydraulic chute rotation, but would like to be able to adjust the deflector on the fly, too. Would a linear actuator work reliably as a chute deflector adjustment mechanism?
 
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For something like a chute deflector, I see no reason it wouldn't.
 
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+1 on it should work. Some of those and get pretty pricey though. Plus, you need to run the wire so it doesn't get tangled or chaffed.
 
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I put a linear actuator on my 52 in snowblower 5 or 6 years ago. Works great. I used a 4 pin trailer plug male and female, because it was weathertight rubber and easy to take apart in spring to take snowblower off tractor. I ran the wiring thru a rubber garden hose from tractor to actuator on chute. So it was stiff and easy to weave where I wanted but not too stiff to give with up down motions. I think it can be seen in the attached old pic.
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I used a linear actuator on the deflector and a small motor for rotation. Sold the blower. It was no good for parking lots and the plow is much faster.
 

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A linear actuator will work reliably well as a chute deflector.
I have one on my 3039R but they can get pricey.
 
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I installed one on my 72" blower. It works well but I wish it was a bit faster.
 
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Works fine!

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