Evguy 551 #1 Posted January 20 I wanted to get some feedback before I started this project. I have a single stage snowblower I want to use, Im curious if its better on a 314 14 hp manual transmission or B-100 manual with 10 hp. Is the 10 hp enough? And are the 8 inch or 6 front wheels better? Any Ideas or recommendations appreciated. I currently plow with a 4wd machine but want options. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,931 #2 Posted January 20 I like the 14 HP & 8 inch option. Betting it would move sno with any combo and set up properly tho. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,312 #3 Posted January 20 1 minute ago, WHX?? said: I like the 14 HP & 8 inch option. Betting it would move sno with any combo and set up properly tho. Agreed. But the 14 would have a MUCH easier time keeping the blower spinning. The key will be creating traction with weight. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,931 #4 Posted January 21 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: with weight. My part of the set up properly EB. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 551 #5 Posted January 21 I’m looking for some weights for the rear, I plan on using some atv tires I have. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,312 #6 Posted January 21 Fluid filled tires would be a great addition too 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 551 #7 Posted January 21 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Fluid filled tires would be a great addition too Is adding weight to the rear a bad idea if wheel weights aren’t fitted? I have weight from another tractor I could add. or is this too much for axles etc 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,956 #8 Posted January 21 23 minutes ago, Evguy said: Is adding weight to the rear a bad idea if wheel weights aren’t fitted? I have weight from another tractor I could add. or is this too much for axles etc Not a problem. I had a 6-700 lbs hoe hanging off the back of one. EB has it now. And bigger the HP the better when it comes to blowers 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,312 #9 Posted January 21 37 minutes ago, Evguy said: Is adding weight to the rear a bad idea if wheel weights aren’t fitted? I have weight from another tractor I could add. or is this too much for axles etc 13 minutes ago, wallfish said: Not a problem. I had a 6-700 lbs hoe hanging off the back of one. EB has it now. And bigger the HP the better when it comes to blowers John's on it. The Backhoe he built has hundreds of pounds on it all the time. I've latched on to trailers I'm sure were well over 1000 lbs. Proper hitch of course. The advantage with fluid filled tires is that the weight is very low rolling resistance and in the perfect place. The tractor never feels it. Air pressure isn't even needed. Steel weights in the wheels are a close second. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,956 #10 Posted January 21 51 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: The advantage with fluid filled tires is that the weight is very low rolling resistance and in the perfect place. The tractor never feels it. Air pressure isn't even needed. And it doesn't counter weight the front whereas weight behind the rear tires will lighten the front, which you want in the snow for better turning with the blower down 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,312 #11 Posted January 21 8 hours ago, wallfish said: And it doesn't counter weight the front whereas weight behind the rear tires will lighten the front, which you want in the snow for better turning with the blower down @Evguy Another excellent point. If you're creating a strictly purpose built machine for plowing and maybe pulling heavy loads you could consider filling all 4 tires. On my dedicated snow plow tractor I swapped to larger tires all around. Wider rear. Wider and taller front. I have approximately 25 gallons total Rimguard fluid. That's well over 250 lbs of weight alone. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 7,379 #12 Posted January 21 Agree that added weight - in or on the wheels / tires is a better choice than comparable weight added to the frame / hitch. I use 2 link chains, fluid filled tirea and 95 lbs of cast weights - all as described above. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,005 #13 Posted January 21 Looks like those chains are keeping the tire together! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 7,379 #14 Posted January 21 (edited) 2 hours ago, squonk said: Looks like those chains are keeping the tire together! Only half of the story - the filled tubes exert the force to keep the chains tight with the tire as the meat in middle of the baloney sammich!! Besides- thems is O-riginal Carlisle Turf Savers - still up to the seasonal task... Edited January 21 by ri702bill 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
