What is this hydraulic blower from?

[CharlieNH]

I bought this blower at a yard sale, thinking to put it on the end of my bobcat forks to clean the driveway and maybe move leaves. Not sure how powerful it is. Can anyone help me figure out what it's from so I can estimate its potential? That might also help me decide whether to mount the long output slot vertical or horizontal. Thanks.

 

[Bob Rooks]

You would want the discharge port of the volute to be horizontal to be most effective.

 

[ctlguy]

I wonder if it isnt a blower for something like an air drill???

 

[CharlieNH]

To answer my original question, I've figured out that it's the vacuum fan from a sweeper, such as the Tennant 285.

 

[Bob Rooks]

That should move a few leaves. :laughing: