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chefwong


Joined: Dec 18, 2004
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EOD & Snowblower engine specs
Original Message   Nov 2, 2010 5:18 pm
So this is a perfect video to best describe it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBh5tCemqjQ&feature=related When dealing with EOD snow, what is the most *optimal machine* for the application. Will 240/280CC's do it. Or 340cc is a must ?
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aa335


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Re: EOD & SS specs
Reply #1   Nov 2, 2010 5:24 pm
280cc, 24-28" bucket with 20 lbs ballast, aggressive serrated auger (saw blade) , scraper mode, and hydrostatic drive. 

HS928TA closely fits the bill, or mostly any high-powered tracked modern snowblower with 3-position adjustable bucket height.  Older Toro Powershift with moveable wheel axle.

The Simplicity Pro in the video is pretty nice too.
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chefwong


Joined: Dec 18, 2004
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Re: EOD & Snowblower engine specs
Reply #2   Nov 2, 2010 6:14 pm
Oh how's it all coming back to me now like flashbacks after catching this video...
I've been on West coast for the past 3 years.

The issue I had with my HS520 back in the days was the fact that it could not eat any of the EOD stuff.
The stuff that's harded, the stuff that would need a manual heave of the shovel to cut and the lift and the chuck.
Chucking chunks of hardpacked EOD snow/overnight ice.

2 Stage is most def. a priority now.....

cough cough aa335. Any tips on importing OPE's from over the northern border...
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aa335


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Re: EOD & Snowblower engine specs
Reply #3   Nov 2, 2010 11:31 pm
I would only go through the trouble or expense to bring a snowblower across our northern neighbor for just the TCD models or the Yamaha.   If and that's a big IF I do want that baby bad enough I'll figure how to get one parked in the garage.  I think there are folks here that's near the border that can offer you advice on how to get one without getting hosed big time.
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