formariz 11,865 #1 Posted October 26, 2014 Has anyone mounted a high power blower on the front of a tractor? If so pictures and details would be apreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #2 Posted October 26, 2014 Did this yesterday. Gonna do some mods but should blow a Prius off the highway when done. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #3 Posted October 26, 2014 So far $20 invested... cost of the squirrel cage. Everything else ( mounting hardware, belt etc.) was just laying around the shop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #4 Posted October 27, 2014 I hope it doesn't blow the tractor away! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinW.73 224 #5 Posted October 27, 2014 Put in on the back and you will have the worlds first jet powered WH 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #6 Posted October 27, 2014 I gotta try that! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinW.73 224 #7 Posted October 27, 2014 lol. nice winter project! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gracie's Dad 155 #8 Posted October 27, 2014 I STOPPED AND TALKED TO A GUY WITH A SIMILAR SET UP LAST WEEK. IT WAS MOUNTED ON THE FRONT OF A AN OLD 416 WITH A KOHLER ENGINE. HE HAD REMOVED THE HOOD TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE SQUIRREL CAGE, AND SET IT UP TO RUN LIKE A GENERATOR ATTACHMENT. HE SAID THAT HE HAD BEEN USING IT FOR EIGHT YEARS. CITY PICKS UP THE LEAVES WHEN THEY ARE PUSHED TO THE ROAD, SO HE JUST HAS TO GET THEM TO THE CURB. I TOOK A COUPLE OF PICS BUT CAN'T UPLOAD THEM. IT WAS A GRIN : ) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #9 Posted October 27, 2014 Old red: You should definitely put a vectoring chute on the front of that thing! Have a joystick at your seat to control the flow of air from either side or straight ahead... AHA- put a gas fired heat exchanger on it to blow superheated air to the ground for snow melting.... THAT is where its AT! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #10 Posted October 27, 2014 The vectoring chute has been designed...waiting for parts. The hot air intake has been discussed as well, not only for ice melting but as a jet dryer as well. Don't know if we will go with the heat right now, but you know how it goes: "necessity is the mother of invention". If the winter gets wicked...its ON! Credit has to go to fourwheels0 for the insanity. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #11 Posted October 28, 2014 Loving it... I look forward to the updates! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chipwitch 73 #12 Posted October 28, 2014 If your transmission ever goes out, looks like you may have an alternate method of getting her back to the shed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #14 Posted October 29, 2014 Yes! That is great! Instead of mulching, I could just blow all the leaves into my neighbors yard! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #15 Posted October 29, 2014 Please video that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #16 Posted October 29, 2014 During the initial testing of the "Whirled of Hurt", yes it will move leaves WELL into the neighbors yard! No video was made because of that "self-incriminating evidence" thing. Now I'm beginning to understand that "Good fences make good neighbors" stuff. Because of the season and Halloween and all, we found that is does throw mini marshmallows pretty well. The kids might be able get their treats delivered to them on the street! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #17 Posted October 29, 2014 The good ones can get the treats, the bad ones get pieces of coal chucked into the blower. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #18 Posted October 29, 2014 The good ones can get the treats, the bad ones get pieces of coal chucked into the blower. Naw that would be mean... The good ones get ambient temperature marshmallows, the bad ones get freshly 'toasted' marshmallows... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #19 Posted October 30, 2014 Did this yesterday. Gonna do some mods but should blow a Prius off the highway when done. OH!!! That looks like a combination for disaster!!! Let's see, mount the blower so the force of the blower is directly proportional to the force the drive tires are exerting, and WHA - LA, instant recipe for a tire smoke fest!!! COOL IDEA!! LOVE IT! ACTUALLY, should do a really great job with fall clean up. Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #20 Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) well guys the parts are going to be on the way shortly for a adjustable chute. pics will be coming. i'd like to find a wind meter to check the speed of the air now and when the chute is done lol. oh and as far as taking credit for the insanity.........ok i guess i can lol. it's not good to leave me alone,bored in the barn haha. Edited November 2, 2014 by fourwheels0 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #21 Posted November 3, 2014 it's not good to leave me alone,bored in the barn haha. Sure it is! Can't wait to see it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chipwitch 73 #22 Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) Wonder how many of those you could sell as a Tornado Deterrent Device, TDD for short. Try the Cub Cadet Bulletin Board... Sorry... j/k Edited November 7, 2014 by chipwitch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #23 Posted November 8, 2014 a better use is to keep john deere owners out of the yard......a jddd lol. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #24 Posted November 17, 2014 update on the blower. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=819118448130130&l=4428365878035793238 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,865 #25 Posted November 17, 2014 Absolutely awesome . Finally, a way to blowing leaves while seating . Can you post a few detailed photos of your setup? Great job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
