Mareik 3 #1 Posted November 21 Hello from Norway. Do you guys know or think it’s possible to use this on my C-161? Is the Kohler k341 strong enough? I can’t find a sweeper to my wheel horse here in Norway so therefore I’m thinking of modifying one to fit. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,766 #2 Posted November 21 2 hours ago, Mareik said: Hello from Norway. 2 hours ago, Mareik said: Do you guys know or think it’s possible to use this on my C-161? Anything is possible with the right skill level and tools. 2 hours ago, Mareik said: Is the Kohler k341 strong enough? The Kohler K341 is an absolute torque monster for the size that it is. Is there any available specifications for the required torque to operate that sweeper? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,743 #3 Posted November 21 Power should not be an issue. i run my sweepster on a C-175 with tired KT17 that has over 2000 hours on it. (came from a JD 317) That the Husqvarna is also run by a horizontal shaft engine should make adaptation some what simpler. You just need to design a frame that would use the front and mid tachmatic. One thing mounting an de-mounting my unit is a bear. I never take it off. Tractor sits most the year. maybe an hour or two use per year so even tired old KT should outlast me. If you want I can take some better pictures of the mounting frame as hooked up....I am not taking it off to take pics.. I am too old to wrestle with it again.. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,034 #4 Posted November 21 to the forum. Lots of knowledge and good folks here, that are willing to share ideas and are fascinated by interesting projects. Yes, and yes to answer both of your questions. As @pfrederi states, you will need to modify or build a frame that will attach to the front and mid tachmatic points on your Wheel Horse. Glancing at your pictures, it looks like the drive pulley for the brush might need to be moved to the right a bit to line up with the pto -shaft and bearing sort of work. You will need to plan for an idler pulley to maintain belt tension too. Good luck and have fun. It would be great if you posted more about this as you progress with the project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mareik 3 #5 Posted November 21 I haven’t bought the broom yet, just trying to find out what my options are. Was it toro that made the original? another option is the sweeper from stiga but I think that would be harder to fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,737 #6 Posted November 21 They are made by Sweepster, model C-48. I’m not sure if they are still in business? Mine is mounted to a C-141 8-Speed. The 14 hp Kohler seems to handle it with ease. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,766 #7 Posted November 21 55 minutes ago, c-series don said: made by Sweepster, model C-48. I’m not sure if they are still in business? Mine is mounted to a C-141 8-Speed Ya wife let you sweep in the house with that? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,743 #8 Posted November 22 2 hours ago, c-series don said: They are made by Sweepster, model C-48. I’m not sure if they are still in business? Mine is mounted to a C-141 8-Speed. The 14 hp Kohler seems to handle it with ease. I could finish my sweeping a lot faster if I had a cab. I have to wait for favorable wind conditions.. Can do one side of the driveway and than have to wait for a wind shift to do the other... It is one thing to eat a little snow form the blower, the pebbles dirt and stuff from the sweepster a lot less pleasant. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,737 #9 Posted November 22 @pfrederi The cab was more effective before the isinglass windows deteriorated, cracked and fell apart. One windy day I parked it outside and came back to the windows literally falling out in pieces. Funny thing was that it didn’t happen to windshield? One of these days I’ll take it to a local marina and have them replaced. Although I rarely use it, every time I do I’m impressed how well it works. On the rare occasion when we get dry snow I use it just for fun and it works great! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,174 #10 Posted November 22 18 hours ago, Mareik said: Is the Kohler k341 strong enough? Ah-heck yeah. And yes, that can easily be converted to run off the PTO on a Wheel Horse. A little fabrication where it connects to the front hitch, and figure out how long your drive belt needs to be. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mareik 3 #11 Posted Monday at 08:30 PM This looks original what is the brand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,682 #12 Posted yesterday at 02:35 AM Looks to be built for a Wheel Horse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mareik 3 #13 Posted yesterday at 04:51 AM 2 hours ago, Lee1977 said: Looks to be built for a Wheel Horse. Yes, but if I need a new broom where do I get it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
