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mml4
 
Snow is good,
Deep snow is better!
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Worth a look
Original Message Feb 14, 2005 5:42 pm |
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Check out Ebay#4358052867. Never saw one before but I think I'm in love  ! Must be Valentines day, Marc
This message was modified Feb 14, 2005 by mml4
SnapperV210P,Toro22177,TroyBilt42010Snowthrower,Craftsman Shredder,American Turbo Pressure Washer HondaGX200,Stihl011Saw,EchoPas260Trimmer Edger,EchoPB602Blower,EchoHCR150Hedge Clipper
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snowshoveler
tides in dirts out surfs up
Location: bridgewater nova scotia...aka the swamp
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Re: Worth a look
Reply #9 Feb 14, 2005 7:44 pm |
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looks impressive... i would like to see the gear box in the front end. thats where the new ones have all the trouble...i spend way too much time in the bucket of them. they still make a 4 wheel unit but the wheels are all on same axle. later chris
craftsman 10/28 snowblower with tracks husky 372xpg chainsaw sachs dolmar bc212 bushsaw mondo trimmer monster tractor with trailer cheep wheelbarro and couple shovels and a partridge in a pear tree
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Ben07
The more you know about something, the more you find there is to know.
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Re: Worth a look
Reply #11 Feb 14, 2005 7:48 pm |
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Chris when you looked at it what wheels did what. Reason I am askin is at first I think you would think it would be a bear to turn, unless two differentials. Na Too expensive. two wheels on one side, na wouldn't go straight in high snow an still be hard to turn. I would guess very similar to a 4x4 , one drive wheel on each axil on opposite sides, (like rf an lr). so that when you turned there wouldn't be any two wheels pinned on the same axil, however when you did turn would have to lift up on the drive lever to let everything free wheel. Similar to putting your four wheel drive truck's transfer case in neutral. If that is the case, it would be almost as good as a differential unit, , an almost the capabilities of toro power steer cept no power when you turn. However you might be able to spin that baby around as easy as a shopping cart at the food store. If it is cheaper an almost as good, who knows it may be used again with success. Hurry up get the owner in here to write a review before he sells it!! Ben07 Oh P.S.your question on that 4wd snow blower, don't know how they did it, but apparently that is an example of the full statement, it is 4 wheel drive, all 4 drive and they are in full lock-up with each other, no slippage etc. .the trigger mechanism somehow unlocks one complete side or the other when turning.. Did they do it with belts, they could have but my personal guess if I were a betting man and the way I would do it would be with another gear or a chain system.
This message was modified Feb 20, 2005 by Ben07
Ariens 8524LE, Toro CCR2000, Jacobsen S-B S-blowers, Generac 10hp Gen-convt. to N.G., 5 L-boys(D's F's &Dura( 74,77,80,88,00), Antiq. 1960 AYP 20 in. mag w 3.5 Tech mower. Ryan/Ryobi gas Trim. AYP 205 gas blwr. Mac c-saw,Toro E-blwr, 2 Weed-E e. stg. trims. outboards, boats, util trail, 2 Jeeps
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jogo
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Re: Worth a look
Reply #12 Feb 14, 2005 7:51 pm |
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A review and a link... http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_improvement/home_improvement/1275641.html?page=2&c=y Made in 1995...  few more pics at link..
" With its four-wheel configuration, this Tecumseh-powered 8.5-hp machine fits the niche between track-drive units and smaller dual-wheel throwers. However, the four wheels are far from the whole story. For maximum traction, two-wheel snowthrowers have both wheels locked to the axle. Manually freeing one wheel before you start out makes for easier steering, but you lose that wheel for traction. Cub Cadet's steerable 826 has an on-the-fly drive-disengagement mechanism. Here, a small lever under each handle frees the wheels on that side so turning in that direction is easier. In the straight-ahead position, there's power to both sides. The system really works, and with a little practice, you can spin this heavy machine on a dime. You'll still wrestle with it a bit on tight turns, but slow curves are effortless. The Model 826 has a descriptive control panel with a lever for six forward and two reverse speeds (Photo 1). A second lever controls chute tilt, and an electric motor adjusts chute rotation (Photo 2). The handle-mounted auger and drive levers feature an auger-lock system so you can keep moving with one hand (Photo 3), and there are even electric heaters in the grips (Photo 4). We found that the 20-in.-high x 26-in.-wide chute gobbled up everything in its path. Only when deep snow reached the top of the chute did our overloaded 826 lose forward motion due to slippage in the internal drive clutch. Complete with electric start, the Cub Cadet 826 costs about $1300 at Cub Cadet dealers. Contact Cub Cadet, P.O. Box 368023, Cleveland, OH 44136; www.cubcadet.com."
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Red Max EB78001 blower
Echo PB1000 blower
Sears ? blower
Sears 16" chainsaw
John Deere STX38
Murray 21" push mower
Echo SRM1501 weed wacker
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Ariens 11528
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Ben07
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Re: Worth a look
Reply #13 Feb 14, 2005 7:55 pm |
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Ok thanks, so it is similar to the toro power steer cept four wheels Thank you Ben07
Ariens 8524LE, Toro CCR2000, Jacobsen S-B S-blowers, Generac 10hp Gen-convt. to N.G., 5 L-boys(D's F's &Dura( 74,77,80,88,00), Antiq. 1960 AYP 20 in. mag w 3.5 Tech mower. Ryan/Ryobi gas Trim. AYP 205 gas blwr. Mac c-saw,Toro E-blwr, 2 Weed-E e. stg. trims. outboards, boats, util trail, 2 Jeeps
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nibbler
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Re: Worth a look
Reply #16 Feb 19, 2005 9:34 am |
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I would guess very similar to a 4x4 , one drive wheel on each axil on opposite sides, (like rf an lr). so that when you turned there wouldn't be any two wheels pinned on the same axil, however when you did turn would have to lift up on the drive lever to let everything free wheel. Similar to putting your four wheel drive truck's transfer case in neutral. If that is the case, it would be almost as good as a differential unit, , an almost the capabilities of toro power steer cept no power when you turn. However you might be able to spin that baby around as easy as a shopping cart at the food store. Perhaps I'm confused but this doesn't describe a 4x4. A 4x4 has 4 wheels and 4 driven wheels. What is being described is a 2x4 with a funky drive train. It looks like it would be more expensive to build than 4 driven wheels on two differentials which is what I believe a true 4x4 uses. The transfer case either switches the drive train between high and low range(s) and/or between 4 and 2 wheel drive. I.E. 2 wheel high and low, 4 wheel high and low. Then you have the whole wheel lock thing. I remember a power wagon where once the wheel locks were engaged you were supposed to back up about 30m ( 100ft) before going forward. I've heard of some vehicles that claim to send power to each wheel "as needed" but I suspect what they actually have is two differentials and some sort of brake that allows them to control how much doesn't go to a wheel. Does anyone have a better expalantion, I'm sort of guessing on this one? The only other way I can think of would be a hydrostatic transmission with a What I'd like to see is something like this: 1. 4 wheels 2. Each wheel is steearable; and 3. Each pair can be set to either move opposite or the same as the other pair. That way you can either turn on a dime or move sideways. Great for parking.
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18Degrees
Joined: Jan 19, 2005
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Re: Worth a look
Reply #17 Feb 19, 2005 3:10 pm |
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What I'd like to see is something like this:
1. 4 wheels
2. Each wheel is steearable; and
3. Each pair can be set to either move opposite or the same as the other pair.
That way you can either turn on a dime or move sideways. Great for parking. It is called a Bobcat ( skidsteer )  18 degrees
18 Degree driveway - 928 Honda track drive - Fertilizer spreader for dispensing salt
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