paulyv56 152 #1 Posted January 8, 2024 (edited) I was a little nervous, but the 312-8 worked great. 9 " heavy snow. The Kohler was strong and that deep growl while diggin was killer. The 2 stage is very heavy for the small frame, under way its a beast traveling raised it has some weight out front. 150# weighted out back. i was a happy operator after 23 hours in a loader. Edited January 8, 2024 by paulyv56 picture add 5 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,203 #2 Posted January 9, 2024 Excellent workout for that beautiful mo-chine. 11 minutes ago, paulyv56 said: The 2 stage is very heavy for the small frame You can make some changes like adding larger front wheels n tires and adding more weight rearward to counterweight the big blower out front. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,613 #3 Posted January 9, 2024 The blower sometimes works better when you take a bigger bite - sometimes... All about engine condition, max RPM, and ground speed. These old workin' girls will tell you when they are happy - and when they are not. All about listenin' & learnin'.... 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulyv56 152 #4 Posted January 9, 2024 54 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Excellent workout for that beautiful mo-chine. You can make some changes like adding larger front wheels n tires and adding more weight rearward to counterweight the big blower out front. I do have the weight box. It was on when I purchased. I took it off due to it not fitting in the shed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulyv56 152 #5 Posted January 9, 2024 19 minutes ago, ri702bill said: The blower sometimes works better when you take a bigger bite I noticed that after a while, it finds a sweet spot for sure. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,931 #6 Posted January 9, 2024 @paulyv56 your most important reply of finding ( a sweet spot ,) thats what most people miss ! oblivious to any effort or response to attachments . also do what you can , as you learn . find what spots need help . rear weight , a more complete tire chain , etc. , also helps , put a knob on that blower end chute lever , threading die nut , hard ware store , screw on knob , Pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,769 #7 Posted January 9, 2024 I’ve always loved watching snow blowing videos when it’s a Wheel Horse involved. I never have seen a 2 stage in a 312 but yours clearly handled it with no problem. Like stated above it’s all about finding the sweet spot. Once you do it’s game on. Thanks for sharing 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,191 #8 Posted January 9, 2024 Nice machine!! No snow here yet. Just dustings. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
