[Diesel Powered]

The 51 brooms have been good, but it was time for an upgrade. This 60hd is huge compared to the old unit (much larger diameter). Can't wait to try it out. More pics/vids to come when it stops raining!

 

[8086bruce]

Congrats! Can't wait to see it in action!

 

[XSKIER]

Looks nice! Can't wait to see the vids!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-188_IMeUk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[mbrun]

The 51 brooms have been good, but it was time for an upgrade. This 60hd is huge compared to the old unit (much larger diameter). Can't wait to try it out. More pics/vids to come when it stops raining!

Are you using the broom for snow?

 

[Diesel Powered]

Thanks!

Nice vid, XSKIER.

mbrun- mainly for sweeping rocks out of the grass and occasionally sweeping concrete driveways/sidewalks. They're fun to use on light snows, but hard to justify the wear and tear when there's a blade and blower sitting here also.

 

[10ford]

What tractor are you running it on? Deere doesn't recommend the 60 on the 425-455 series. I'm not sure why? I know it's a beast on my X585, I had to install 2 additional 50 pound wheel weights in addition to the starter weights to keep the rear tires on the ground.

 

[Diesel Powered]

What tractor are you running it on? Deere doesn't recommend the 60 on the 425-455 series. I'm not sure why? I know it's a beast on my X585, I had to install 2 additional 50 pound wheel weights in addition to the starter weights to keep the rear tires on the ground.

It'll be going on the x748. I doubt the 455 would have any issues with it having loaded rear tires and 6 suitcase weights, but the full time 4x4 will be a little more "in charge" of the situation. :fing32:

 

[mbrun]

...mbrun- mainly for sweeping rocks out of the grass and occasionally sweeping concrete driveways/sidewalks....

Gravel that has been pushed into the grass from blading?

 

[Diesel Powered]

Gravel that has been pushed into the grass from blading?

Yep, there's usually quite a bit even if you're careful (especially with the pickup plow). Although, we didn't get squat for snow this year. It's amazing how much rock you can put back on the driveway in short order (what used to be hours with a rake is minutes with the broom). Hopefully I can get some video this weekend.

 

[Diesel Powered]

Took advantage of the nice weather today and broke it out of the crate. Some minor assembly was required.

Drive shaft on...

Hitch adapter on...

Mounted for the first time. Is there a tractor back there? :biglaugh:

On the trailer, but barely. Normally I don't complain about tight, but.. :biglaugh:

 

[Catmancoop]

That thing is a beast!!! I like it.

 

[Hans-X585]

Wow that thing is huge!! I want one!! Looks great! Thanks for sharing!

 

[slkpk]

That looks good but huge on the X748. slkpk

 

[PA318Guy]

Do you have enough lift on the hydraulics to get it off the ground? :ROF

Very nice and should really let you knock out the cleaning in a big hurry!

 

[10ford]

Looks great!

 

[rabbitking61]

Looks Great! It ought to brush a lot of stones out of a yard plus a number of other jobs.

 

[jeeperv6]

And the best thing about the 60 brooms is that they use 8x26 wafers which are a very common size compared to the 4.5x18 that the 51's use.

So the consumer has multiple choices when it's time to change wafers.

 

[Diesel Powered]

And the best thing about the 60 brooms is that they use 8x26 wafers which are a very common size compared to the 4.5x18 that the 51's use.

So the consumer has multiple choices when it's time to change wafers.

I hadn't gotten that far to figure that out, but that's definitely good to know.

The wind finally calmed down enough to try it out. That larger diameter makes a huge difference in taking rocks out of the grass! The 51 did a good job, but this thing will move a lot more quantity and fling it farther (if you want it to). :drunkie: