Lynx snowblower anyone else own one?
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Here is a 2013 thread that discusses that speed accelerator.
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/snow-removal/268294-speed-my-snowblower-increased.html
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/snow-removal/268294-speed-my-snowblower-increased.html
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BBC396, can you post a video of your blower in action?
If you look up Lynx Snowblower on youtube, there are a handful of videos. This one seems to show the blower throwing snow a good bit at the 1 minute mark.
CK251 Kioti Walkthru with Lynx 52" Rear 3pt Hitch Snowblower - YouTube
Obviously blowers work better with more snow than less. I just blew 7" with my Puma, and I was throwing 20-25'. When we had 3-4" the previous storm, it would throw 15' or so.
If you look up Lynx Snowblower on youtube, there are a handful of videos. This one seems to show the blower throwing snow a good bit at the 1 minute mark.
CK251 Kioti Walkthru with Lynx 52" Rear 3pt Hitch Snowblower - YouTube
Obviously blowers work better with more snow than less. I just blew 7" with my Puma, and I was throwing 20-25'. When we had 3-4" the previous storm, it would throw 15' or so.
Wish mine would have thrown like that.... I went to see the local John deer deal and Thay had a sb117 that was used Thay let me try it on my tractor and I was sold with in 10 ft. It blows unbelievable well compared to the lynx and it only cost me 500 with the trade in of my lynx. Thanks to everyone who replied.
sb117 ?
If it's the sb1174, it's got a larger diameter fan than the Lynx you had, and that should help with snow throwing distance.
I saw a big difference going from my 64" wide Puma with it's 22" fan, to my sb1164 with it's 24" fan.
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Bbc396, you made the right decision. It seemed there was no way you were going to be happy when every time you went out to blow snow you were reminded of the lack of performance of your blower by looking up the road. Now you can gaze up the road and smile. That Frontier sb1174 has a 24 impeller and will give you results you were looking for. Good luck with your new blower. Let’s see some pics of it.
Yota_85
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I realize this thread is older, and that the OP already replaced his Lynx. Just thought I'd add my thoughts.
I have a Lynx 70"
It stinks. Works, but I need to go slow otherwise I'll just be pushing a pile of snow behind the blower.
I've got plenty of PTO HP (28.5) and it doesn't bog down. The blower just can't throw the snow any faster.
It comes down to 2 things when determining how much, and how quickly a blower can clear snow.
1. Fan diameter & Depth
2. Auger diameter.
(and #3 is the obvious one. 3. Enough HP to effectively run both)
The Lynx's fan and auger are too small. ( even on the 52" model)
What makes this worst is that it keeps the same size for the 64" and 70" models.
Compare a Lynx 52 to a Radtech Blizzard & Puma P-540:
Lynx 52 21"x 6" deep fan, 14" auger.
Puma P540 22 x 9" fan, 16" auger
Blizzard 54 24" x 7" deep fan, 15" auger
A little math for fan volume (V=pi x r2 x h)
Lynx = 2,077 cubic inches
Puma = 3,419.46 cubic inches
Blizzard = 3,165.12 cubic inches
Basically, both the Puma & Blizzard can throw over 50% more snow than the Lynx. Almost 70% more in the Puma's case!
The larger auger gets more snow to fan quicker as well.
And, as others have stated a 24" will throw snow a whole lot further than a 20" fan.
So, yeah. I'm getting rid of my Lynx 70" in favor of a Puma P-680 (24x10.5" fan, 19" auger. Over 2.25X more snow capability than the Lynx 70. I'll lose 2" of width, but I think I'll live)
Yes, the Puma 680 is a lot more money than the Lynx 70. When it's 5 degrees outside after a 20" snowstorm, I won't care.
I have a Lynx 70"
It stinks. Works, but I need to go slow otherwise I'll just be pushing a pile of snow behind the blower.
I've got plenty of PTO HP (28.5) and it doesn't bog down. The blower just can't throw the snow any faster.
It comes down to 2 things when determining how much, and how quickly a blower can clear snow.
1. Fan diameter & Depth
2. Auger diameter.
(and #3 is the obvious one. 3. Enough HP to effectively run both)
The Lynx's fan and auger are too small. ( even on the 52" model)
What makes this worst is that it keeps the same size for the 64" and 70" models.
Compare a Lynx 52 to a Radtech Blizzard & Puma P-540:
Lynx 52 21"x 6" deep fan, 14" auger.
Puma P540 22 x 9" fan, 16" auger
Blizzard 54 24" x 7" deep fan, 15" auger
A little math for fan volume (V=pi x r2 x h)
Lynx = 2,077 cubic inches
Puma = 3,419.46 cubic inches
Blizzard = 3,165.12 cubic inches
Basically, both the Puma & Blizzard can throw over 50% more snow than the Lynx. Almost 70% more in the Puma's case!
The larger auger gets more snow to fan quicker as well.
And, as others have stated a 24" will throw snow a whole lot further than a 20" fan.
So, yeah. I'm getting rid of my Lynx 70" in favor of a Puma P-680 (24x10.5" fan, 19" auger. Over 2.25X more snow capability than the Lynx 70. I'll lose 2" of width, but I think I'll live)
Yes, the Puma 680 is a lot more money than the Lynx 70. When it's 5 degrees outside after a 20" snowstorm, I won't care.
radios1
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if you really need to blow deep snow far, this is for you!.
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B4 you get rid of it I would call Pronovost in Quebec and see if they will sell you a speed increaser for it.
I bet a speed increaser and fluid film in the gallon can for coating everything that contacts snow will make a huge difference in how well it cast snow and it will make a world of difference in the operation it.
I bet a speed increaser and fluid film in the gallon can for coating everything that contacts snow will make a huge difference in how well it cast snow and it will make a world of difference in the operation it.