Red144runner 657 #1 Posted July 26, 2016 I recent squired a very nice 312 tractor. It came with a 36" deck which seems small and a 44" blower. How will the 12hp engine handle it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 4,936 #2 Posted July 26, 2016 My 520 works to drive one of those beasts. I guess if you have light fluffy snow you will be OK. Any kind of heavy snow and that poor 12 HP engine will have it's hands full. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesegrader 433 #3 Posted July 26, 2016 It is a huge beast. 300+ pounds. Most people use at least 16 HP to run it. Balance and traction are tricky. You need a fair amount of weight on the rear to keep the wheels from spinning. It also causes problems steering. Be sure to use the lift assist spring to give yourself some "float", or you will have no hope of steering in heavy snow. I run mine on a 520 with a 400lb steel cab, 2-link v-bar rear chains, and tri-rib fronts. Magic when moving snows of 18" or less, but even that setup can be beaten by tall drifts or ice sheds off the barn roof. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #5 Posted July 26, 2016 Now you have a reason to buy another A 520H and a snow cab and LED roof mounted lights and LED amber flashing beacon. I'm sure your wife will agree and the snow thrower with thank you....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #6 Posted July 27, 2016 The Original Snow Chucker was a 12hp hydro C series. It'll do the job. Just depends on how much time you have. Slow and steady wins the race w that combo. I run one on a 314h. I have a guy that plows our vacation home. I have to do the walks and clear a few areas. The key is patience, tire chains and 300lbs hanging off the rear. They hydro trans and lift are game hangers. They will toss snow 30-40'!!! Heres a a throwback video from our friend Duke.He got a few good years out of the C120. He later rebuilt a 520h from ground up for a new Snow Chucker. Get some popcorn and enjoy the show 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red144runner 657 #7 Posted August 2, 2016 That's what I figured. It has the wheel weights and chains. I bought from the original owner who said it worked well in the snow. Here in central mass we have plenty. 300lbs sounds right. I have an 11/32 toro snow blower, uses same bucket but without extensions and it is heavy. I'll just go slow I guess Great vid too. I'd like to find a cab like that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #8 Posted August 2, 2016 Here's the ballast box 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
