My X300 blowing snow (video)

[Syd]

There is not a lot of videos showing X series tractors blowing snow.

I made one today. Here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0ll9yklhys

Syd




keywords: snowblower snowthrower blower

[JDFANATIC]

Syd,

Nice video capture! Thanks for sharing it. Looks like that X300 handles snow thank you very much quite nicely. :thThumbsU

[bontai Joe]

I am truly impressed! Your set up does GREAT at blowing snow, and your technique is perfect, keeping the blower pretty full so it works good.

[Mayor]

Hey that was great. The x300 did a good job in the deep snow. The only question I have is how did you get the wife to stand so still? :sidelaugh

[rogerw]

You make it look to easy with that outfit. I might have to find a snow blower to use instead of a front blade.

[HydroHarold]

Nice vid Syd! I had to put a sweater on to watch it though... I see we share the same taste in "cabs"! :D

[slkpk]

Great video! I always wondered how well that series would do. Looks like you got it setup right using chains and rear weights for traction. slkpk

[munderhill]

Looks like it works well for you.
Nice setup.

MU

[Keweenaw4310]

Nice video - thanks.

Looks like you have up and down chute control on that. Does that come with that blower?

I guess I've watched too many youtube videos, because I kept expecting something really bad to happen like a big road plow come by and take the blower off or something.

[Rodney in VA]

Syd:

Very good video. My neighbor has an X300, I will tell him about this video. Thanks for sharing it with us. :fing32:

[JD-Jeff]

That's a great video. I've never physically seen a snow blower. It does look Irish coffee cold and thats a good thing :)

[Varmint_304]

Attention Mrs. Varmint!

Reasons for buying a snowblower:
1. It's cool.
2. We won't have to pay the landscaper.
3. It's cool.

Thank you, Syd, for providing evidence of points 1 and 3.

[bontai Joe]

I made this a "sticky" thread so it will stay on top for a while because you are right in that we don't get to see these machines work in the real world too often.

[Syd]

Nice video - thanks.

Looks like you have up and down chute control on that. Does that come with that blower?



Yes, it is included with it.
please look at the picture below; you can see the chute left/right direction control (gold color) and the up/down control (silver color). To use the first one, you do circles with the lever. For the up/down control, you turn the lever 1/4 turn counterclockwise to unlock it, then you push or pull it to move the chute. Finally you turn it back 1/4 clockwise to lock it.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj304/panalhuile/DSCF8978.jpg


I guess I've watched too many youtube videos, because I kept expecting something really bad to happen like a big road plow come by and take the blower off or something.
:ROF


Thanks all for your comments about the video. As soon as we get a real load of snow I'll make some more.
Also thanks for making it sticky ! :)

Syd

[Jim_WV]

:congrats: Great video Syd, that machine was defintley up to the task :fing32:

[stonecastle]

That tractor does some nice work for you:thanku: for sharing.

How do you transfer the video from the camera to the computer?

[Team_Green]

Nice vid, my wife would tell me to get bent if i asked her to stand outside to film me plowing snow.. nice work nice color too.. love that green

[Syd]

That tractor does some nice work for you:thanku: for sharing.

How do you transfer the video from the camera to the computer?

The video has been taken with the same camera than my pics. I transfer it with a USB cable to the macbook pro :)

Nice vid, my wife would tell me to get bent if i asked her to stand outside to film me plowing snow.. nice work nice color too.. love that green

mine as well, but a tripod answers rarely ;)

Syd

[Dave Shaver]

Hey it looks like you've done that before. I use my blade more than the thrower on my 345 here in Maryland. When I do need to put the thrower on I always turn myself into the abomiable (sp) snowman. Then I remember, ALWAYS TURN CHUTE DOWNWIND!!!!!!
Have a great day!
Dave

[Keweenaw4310]

Does the up and down chute control seem to work well for you?

If it is a good design, JD should offer it as an add on for the larger units like my 59" blower. It would require a longer cable. Or possibly it could use a hydraulic cylinder.

[Syd]

Does the up and down chute control seem to work well for you?

If it is a good design, JD should offer it as an add on for the larger units like my 59" blower. It would require a longer cable. Or possibly it could use a hydraulic cylinder.

It works very well.
I wouldnt stand having to get off the seat each time I want to adjust the angle of the chute, especially at the price those snowblower are selling.

Can't wait for a big load of snow to fall !! :crybaby:

Syd

[Mark / Ohio]

Great video Syd!

I did not know they had covers available to keep the snow out of the air vents.

[JDFANATIC]

Does the up and down chute control seem to work well for you?

If it is a good design, JD should offer it as an add on for the larger units like my 59" blower. It would require a longer cable. Or possibly it could use a hydraulic cylinder.

Keweenaw,

I've seen this arrangement on a 2210/47 combo, so I'm sure Deere has this option for the 59 -- if not, I don't see any reason you could easily modify the setup.

[jay25rs]

Syd,
Great looking rig you got there! I'm jealous of your snow! You need to send some my way. Forecasted for a couple inches of wintry mix tomorrow afternoon, maybe I'll get some seat time in.

[JDGX335Bill]

The 42" Single Stage my GX335 uses has that same set-up and it does work pretty well for me too. I love my blower-it kicks some serious a@$!

[oldtimer]

Great video ! The rig isn't too bad,either. :ROF
Really, a very nice setup. :congrats:

[dieselman]

Nice video!! Ive got to get my wife to film me on my X740. When i do ill post it.

[AaronandErinandHeath]

:wwp: Yes, it is included with it.
please look at the picture below; you can see the chute left/right direction control (gold color) and the up/down control (silver color). To use the first one, you do circles with the lever. For the up/down control, you turn the lever 1/4 turn counterclockwise to unlock it, then you push or pull it to move the chute. Finally you turn it back 1/4 clockwise to lock it.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj304/panalhuile/DSCF8978.jpg


:ROF


Thanks all for your comments about the video. As soon as we get a real load of snow I'll make some more.
Also thanks for making it sticky ! :)

Syd

I was curious how the lifting mechanism for your blower works and what does it look like?? I have a John Deere La 145 22 hp and was curious about blower lift issues

[Syd]

:wwp:

I was curious how the lifting mechanism for your blower works and what does it look like?? I have a John Deere La 145 22 hp and was curious about blower lift issues

There is a lift spring assist that needs to be purchased with the blower, at least fort the X series. I don't know about LA series.

Lifting the blower is made by using the left foot lever, the same one we use for the deck. The spring allows us to provide quite little effort to lift the blower. It can be adjusted by the front of the tractor. Spring adjustement is different weather you're using the blower or the deck in summer time.

On the picture shown in my previous post you can see the gold horizontal rod just on top of the left front tire, used to lift the blower. This rod is connected to the mechanism controled by the left foot lever.

The blower height can be adjusted the same way as the deck, by the rotary button located between the feet of the operator. So if one wants a couple inches to prevent damage to the ground when blowing the first times, you can adjust the height.

Any other questions, let me know!

Syd

[Ken N Tx]

I made this a "sticky" thread so it will stay on top for a while because you are right in that we don't get to see these machines work in the real world too often.

And I copied this Thread over to the MTF Video Forum. :thanku:

[bblalocksr]

Great video Syd. That white stuff looks cold, and you sure are bundled up.:omg:
If it gets below 50, I don't ride my tractor.:sidelaugh

Just kidding, the blower looks like it was doing a fine job.:congrats:

[Ken N Tx]

I am bumping this cool (cold) video..