Power broom

[Cyclonic]

I've used the search function on this, but without much specific answer.

I have a JD 770 that I would like to have a front mount power sweeper on, mid-pto driven. But I don't have hydraulics. Any tips on this? Model to look for or alter? Can they be raised/lowered with 3-pt like the belly mount mower? Thanks!

 

[PILOON]

Funny, have had same ideas fermenting over time.

What I came up with is;
Front mounted snow blower that has the auger replaced by a rotary broom!
RPMs are about right and adaption-modification should be feasable for a mechanically handy guy.
Broom heads are however rather pricy.
Also water spray would be necessary as the dust is a big issue.

 

[kennyd]

How are you going to lift/angle the broom without hydraulics?

 

[Builder]

I've used the search function on this, but without much specific answer.

I have a JD 770 that I would like to have a front mount power sweeper on, mid-pto driven. But I don't have hydraulics. Any tips on this? Model to look for or alter? Can they be raised/lowered with 3-pt like the belly mount mower? Thanks!

I'd like to have one for cleaning up my Customer's paved areas, too. I came to the conclusion that a rear mounted 3 pt model is less than 1/2 the cost and for the small amount of time it will be used, is worth the neck strain. Plus I can use it for light snow removal.

If you need to use it a lot, I can see where front mount might be preferrable.

 

[Deadman]

I have a 5 foot JD Rotary broom on my X475 Garden Tractor (23 HP).
The broom is awesome and really fun to operate, because you can just fly with it. I would NEVER ever consider putting it on the back, because you need to watch where you are going, angle it, adjust its height constantly, steer, and swerve around obstacles.
I love it for clearing off snow, it handles up to 4 inches nicely, but don't plan on moving the snow twice, because it packs and gets heavier and harder to sweep. Mine throws the snow close to 20 Feet, and angling is the ONLY way to make any progress. If you don't angle, you end up moving the dirt/snow 100 times, and some of it gets left behind, or you need to go turtle pace, and then go over it all a second time. Trust me, the angle is necessary, and power is the only way, because when you turn around you need to angle it back the opposite direction.

Its a great attachment, and I have the JD quick hitch, so the broom and snowblower swap onto that in a matter of 30 seconds!