fourwheelhorseman 279 #1 Posted September 21 I just drove 3-1/2 hours for these two items, snow blower and tiller.. the only thing I REALLY wanted was the tiller, it’s complete minus the bracket for the axle… the price was for sure worth it! I’ll be needing an idler pulley and maybe a longer cable for the lift. All in all I’m pretty satisfied. The snowblower is going to need some work so I might part it out or sell it as a project, it has rod and flag. The tiller has a little fluid in it, but not a whole lot.. I’ll not use it alot so if it leaks a little it’s ok. 9 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,510 #2 Posted September 21 3 hours ago, fourwheelhorseman said: complete minus the bracket for the axle @JCM @Ed Kennell Any others... Is that the same as a snow dozer plow bracket? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #3 Posted September 22 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Is that the same as a snow dozer plow bracket? Yep... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,178 #4 Posted September 22 30 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Yep... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,510 #5 Posted September 22 8 hours ago, WHX?? said: Yep... 8 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Thanks guys. I thought so but wasn't positive. @fourwheelhorseman and I will be both setting up a tiller for the first time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #6 Posted September 22 16 hours ago, fourwheelhorseman said: minus the bracket for the axle… I'm axle bracket heavy if you need one. Most are off round hoods tho not sure if the same for use on bigger tractors. The 856 I just took in has one that will come off and not get used. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,629 #7 Posted September 22 @fourwheelhorseman referring to that single stage blower , notice the 2 pulley idler set up ? that frame is steel on steel , rarely lubricated , so it does not easily follow belt drag , also those 2 pulleys are rarely if ever re lubricated , so they spin easily , combine that with a chain / cable lubricant for the auger drive chain , and it moves much easier . often refer to detail functioning on horses , the difference is amazing ! blower I sold to a guy moved by hand , emphasized how it worked , probably been sitting outside in tall grass , forgotten , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheelhorseman 279 #8 Posted September 22 54 minutes ago, WHX?? said: I'm axle bracket heavy if you need one. Most are off round hoods tho not sure if the same for use on bigger tractors. The 856 I just took in has one that will come off and not get used. I’m not sure either, maybe someone can answer that one . This site is wealth of information and is very much appreciated! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,510 #9 Posted September 22 1 hour ago, WHX?? said: I'm axle bracket heavy if you need one. Most are off round hoods tho not sure if the same for use on bigger tractors. The 856 I just took in has one that will come off and not get used. 11 minutes ago, fourwheelhorseman said: I’m not sure either, maybe someone can answer that one . This site is wealth of information and is very much appreciated! @fourwheelhorseman What tractor are you installing the tiller on? @Handy Don and I were typing back and forth about this recently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,178 #10 Posted September 22 3 hours ago, WHX?? said: I'm axle bracket heavy if you need one. Most are off round hoods tho not sure if the same for use on bigger tractors. The 856 I just took in has one that will come off and not get used. Those early axle brackets have the rod notches in the front of the axle. The later ones have the notch below the axle. I'm not sure, but I doubt if a tiller would work with the early brackets. Seems the axle would interfere with the tiller mounting frame. If it did fit, it would move the tiller about 3 inches forward. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheelhorseman 279 #11 Posted September 22 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: @fourwheelhorseman What tractor are you installing the tiller on? @Handy Don and I were typing back and forth about this recently. It’s going on a 1974 c160 8 speed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,892 #12 Posted September 22 I beg to differ, in bracket usability. I recently set up my old tiller for my brother in law on an old @roadapples Raider, and also purchased and delivered another tiller setup to Grey and Katherine, @Wheel Horse 3D. Both those brackets were different than all my other plow brackets. What is correct? I am not positive. Also, @fourwheelhorseman, while we traveled south we stayed at the very high quality Red Roof Inn in Wapokaneta! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,178 #13 Posted September 22 (edited) 1 hour ago, Pullstart said: I beg to differ, in bracket usability. I recently set up my old tiller for my brother in law on an old @roadapples Raider, and also purchased and delivered another tiller setup to Grey and Katherine, @Wheel Horse 3D. Both those brackets were different than all my other plow brackets. What is correct? I am not positive. Got any pics Kev? Here is a newer bracket on my 312 where the notches are below the axle. And the older design where the notches were in front of the axle. Seems the tiller bars would interfere with the axle and/or the axle bracket spacer bar. BTW, I believe Jay's old Raider lived in my barn before I dropped it off at Jays barn. Edited September 22 by Ed Kennell 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheelhorseman 279 #14 Posted September 22 3 hours ago, Pullstart said: I beg to differ, in bracket usability. I recently set up my old tiller for my brother in law on an old @roadapples Raider, and also purchased and delivered another tiller setup to Grey and Katherine, @Wheel Horse 3D. Both those brackets were different than all my other plow brackets. What is correct? I am not positive. Also, @fourwheelhorseman, while we traveled south we stayed at the very high quality Red Roof Inn in Wapokaneta! I’m not far from wapakoneta, but I’ve never seen the red roof in, I’ll have to look the next time I go through there. You were within 20 miles of me though! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheelhorseman 279 #15 Posted September 23 So I take it need a newer bracket then for my tiller set up? 😉 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,510 #16 Posted September 23 8 minutes ago, fourwheelhorseman said: So I take it need a newer bracket then for my tiller set up? 😉 Yep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheelhorseman 279 #17 Posted September 23 20 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Yep Awsome! Well then the search is on, thanks all! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,510 #18 Posted September 23 7 minutes ago, fourwheelhorseman said: Awsome! Well then the search is on, thanks all! @WHX?? Jim ya got any of the down facing type? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #19 Posted September 23 39 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: @WHX?? Jim ya got any of the down facing type? Havta look when I'm out horsin around tomorrow . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheelhorseman 279 #20 Posted September 23 39 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Havta look when I'm out horsin around tomorrow . Let me know Sir! Thanks again! Hey while I have you guys attention, where can I get that idler pulley that is show in the earlier pics, the one that is all mangled will need to be replaced… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,892 #21 Posted September 23 There we go. I agree Ed! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #22 Posted September 23 12 minutes ago, fourwheelhorseman said: I get that idler pulley Check with parts n more... otherwise the jungle or flea bay. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #23 Posted September 24 On 9/22/2024 at 7:37 PM, ebinmaine said: @WHX?? Jim ya got any of the down facing type? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
