Lift assist

[Coadster32 793]

Hey all,

Working on a 856 with a snowthrower, (pics to come soon)  I recall seeing a thread a few years back on lift assist ideas, as the thrower has a bit of weight to it. Some guys added springs, and some mounted up small electric winches. Just looking for ideas, pics, and possibly the old thread link.

[CasualObserver 3,411]

You need a lift flag with the extra tab for the spring attach point.  There's a good pic in this thread.

 

[Ed Kennell 42,065]

 

Here is a pic of two spring lift assists I made from old garage door springs.  I found two of the springs nearly balance the blower  weight.  I anchor the springs to the mid Tach-a-matic and  tension the springs with a small come-a-long  under the tractor that is anchored to the rear hitch.

 

 

 

[GlenPettit 1,717]

Here are some OEM Lift Assist Springs still available:

And this is the way it actually mounts under your tractor:

(picture from 7/12/11 mdntspec)

Edited October 16, 2013 by GlenPettit

[wallfish 18,154]

You can send me your lift flag and I'll weld a tab on it for ya.

[Coadster32 793]

I swear...this place is like one stop shopping and think tank all in one!! Thanks for all the links, and places to get stuff.  I'm hoping to get back under the tractor this weekend and spy things out a bit better. This certainly puts me looking at the right direction. (I was looking initially looking at the front of the tractor)   . I'll keep you posted, and get pics as well. 

[persof 14]

I was at Tractor Supply today and It appears to be the same as a WH lift assist spring except that is is a bit larger in diameter.

 

Thanks

Francis