Ohiogardener 0 #1 Posted July 15, 2013 I just purchased a Ber-Vac 38" dual stage snowblower, model W0238. The manual says that it fits 300, 400, and 500 series tractors. i own a C series tractor. The previous owner of this snowblower had it on a 500 series tractor. The PTO and everything looks like the hook up would work but Im not sure. One thing I noticed was the other mower had a hydrolic lift deck and the one im trying to put it on doesnt. Im also wondering if i have enough hp. I think the C series tractor I have is a 12 hp kohler. Do you guys think that i can make it work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #2 Posted July 15, 2013 Welcome to RS There has been previous threads on the Ber-Vac/Bercomac blowers. RS members will chime in who have theses attachments. It should whether you have manual lift or hydro lift. just a matter of hooking up the chain or lift rod (depends on your model year) My 77 B-80 has a rod and my 1988 520-H has the chain. see below. any pictures? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #3 Posted July 17, 2013 Welcome to RS! I have a Toro 2 stage blower on a 314h. I also had it mounted on a 312 for testing purposes. You shouldn't have any trouble mounting that to a manual lift machine. It might be a bit heavy to lift. As for HP more is best for the 2 stage blowers. Your 12 hp will spin the blower just fine. However you'll really appreciate a higher HP tractor. Check out "THEHORSEFIXER" on you tube. He's a member here. His original snow chucker was a 12 hp hydro C series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigfkd22 11 #4 Posted August 4, 2013 I have a bervac blower 44 2 stage made for a 520 on my c-160 hydro. It works really well. It does get bogged down in the really deep stuff but it blows snow and easy 50 feet. I have seen pictures of a bervac on a 312 or 314 that had a manual lift and it had 2 lift springs I believe. I know I sure appreciate the hydro lift! The thing is a beast!! I actually am looking for a 520 just so I can hook it up and see how much damage I can do with the onan ! There is a manual floating around if you search this forum I think you can find it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scraper 4 #5 Posted August 4, 2013 I have a 44" two stage blower mounted on a 314-8. The snowblower works great. Last year during the blizzard we had it never clogged, not even once, we had about 28" of snow. What I did find was that the 14 HP motor just is not powerful enough for it. For throwing snow, the more HP the better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hgpsmerk 8 #6 Posted February 1, 2022 Howdy Boys. Has any one found a parts source for these ber vac W-0238 blower or, a parts manual? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sevoy 1 #7 Posted September 26, 2023 Not sure if anyone answered the question but looking for a parts supplier for the Ber-Vac W-0238. Thanks, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
