HorseFixer 2,013 #1 Posted December 28, 2013 Well not much snow shown in this Video, just a couple Inches, but with this video you will be able to see the fluid operation of the tractor and chute operation. There are a few things that make this possible and that speeds up the Snow Chucking task over the C-120. 1. Motorized chute controls (allows to quickly direct the snow where I want to put it). 2. Matt's Pedal (frees up right hand to operate chute instead of motion lever). 3. Tri ribbed front tires (increases traction resulting in tighter steering). 4. 75 lb Poured lead weights under hub cap of each front rim (increases traction resulting in tighter steering). 5. Gear Reduction Steering of the 520 (tighter steering radius). 6. Twin Cylinder 20 hp. Onan (8 more HP and gobs more torque (Increased power allows for faster operation). When the blower was on the C-120 I used to have to stop movement because my right hand was operating the motion control lever, When I added Matts pedal setup that freed up my right hand to operate the chute, It used to take about 25 to 30 minutes to do my driveway, Now it takes 15 to 20 minutes because of not having to stop to move chute. on top of that the added horse power of the machine, allows it to move faster in deeper snow without having to slow down and wait for the engine to come back up to speed from bogging down. With the increased horse power I haven't noticed that it blows the snow any farther, it just handles the load and doesn't bog down nearly as bad. I will make a video soon going through the many modifications that I have done on this machine to get it where it is today. Give me your thoughts on the Video I APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK because this machine is a work in progress. ~Duke 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #2 Posted December 28, 2013 That is a fine piece of snow-removal equipment! Thanks for the video. I can't believe you don't have a back-up camera in there! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #3 Posted December 28, 2013 Give him a chance. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrblanke 918 #4 Posted December 28, 2013 It doesnt look like you even had to put your jacket on. You need a garage door opener mounted inside the cab. Cool video...it makes me want snow....kind of. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misonido 5 #5 Posted December 28, 2013 Great video Duke! Now I know I am not the only one taking the two stage out in the small snow storms... I now want to add to my snow cab the following mods: Air horn Windshield/wiper/washer (heated?) system May sound crazy but my only suggestion would be to somehow incorporate the lift lever and chute control, excavator joystick maybe? Then you could put your horn button on it... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,281 #6 Posted December 28, 2013 Great video Bob...that horse is SWEET. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,499 #7 Posted December 28, 2013 What a GREAT VIDEO. You have me wishing for snow and rain is coming. Lol keep up the good work. Fellas. A question. I can't find the answer. How much torque does the Onan put out vs the Kohler? I could not find that anywhere. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,013 #8 Posted December 28, 2013 What a GREAT VIDEO. You have me wishing for snow and rain is coming. Lol keep up the good work. Fellas. A question. I can't find the answer. How much torque does the Onan put out vs the Kohler? I could not find that anywhere. Glenn Thanks Glenn, Well I have both and don't get me wrong I love my Kohler's But Like a lot of our members state in this link below Onan's Are A BEAST and are when they are running and serviced properly. Onan's have received a bad rap over the years because of rear cylinder dropping a valve seat. This is done by pure negligence of the owner in my opinion. My Onan was a little tired and has been completely rebuilt, and I have done many things to prevent this valve thing from ever happening. Moving Exhaust Fwd, Remote Oil Filter. plus running only in the winter. I have talked to several Small Engine Mechanics and machine rebuild shops and they tell me that Onan's have more Torque? I guess this will be an argument until the end of time. Good Question tho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve k 82 #9 Posted December 29, 2013 Just curious, was that headphones and an XM radio on the left?????? You've got more electronic S&#T in there than the space shuttle!! I love it!! Nice! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #10 Posted December 29, 2013 nice vid thanks for sharing 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #11 Posted December 29, 2013 great snow chucker duke,just one thing,i thought we wanted to increase seat time not reduce it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
