Zeek 2,286 #1 Posted October 6, 2011 Anyone know if a snowblower from a 1969 B80 will fit a 1972 Raider 12? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,183 #2 Posted October 6, 2011 I haven't heard of a 1969 B80, I thought the ABCD's came out in '74. In any event if the B80 machine blower attaches with a tach-a-matic on the front it should fit the '72 Raider 12, since that *should* have the front tach-a-matic as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,309 #3 Posted October 6, 2011 If the B-80 in question is the one I think you are looking at, it's a 74 or 75. The blower appears to be a newer 42ST01, which is a Tach-A-Matic accessory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,286 #4 Posted October 7, 2011 The seller says the tractor is a 69. Here are the pics of the tractor and blower: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,309 #5 Posted October 7, 2011 B-80's began production in 1974. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,407 #6 Posted October 7, 2011 The seller says the tractor is a 69. The "seller" is wrong. Bob is correct. Take a glance through the gallery at what 1969 tractors look like and see for yourself. ----> http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showforum=32 Oh, and you'll need one of these front hitch adapters to make a later snow thrower fit an earlier tractor. If you can't find one (they're kind of hard to come by) you can make your own like this. ---> http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=2819 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,286 #7 Posted October 7, 2011 Oh, and you'll need one of these front hitch adapters to make a later snow thrower fit an earlier tractor. So are you saying that blower will not fit a 1972 Raider 12 without the adapter? I was thinking about buying just the blower in the pictures to fit my Raider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,309 #8 Posted October 7, 2011 The problem here is that the owner thinks that he has 1969 stuff, and you have a 1972 Raider. To solve this mystery, you need to get the model number of the blower to determine if it will fit your Raider, and then look and see if your Raider is equipped with tach-a-matic hitches. If the blower was working on the B-80 without modification, then it is a tach-a-matic blower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,286 #9 Posted October 7, 2011 Got ya Bob, thanks for explaining that :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdntspec 8 #10 Posted October 8, 2011 not all blowers need the front attachment....my 68 Charger has a hole in the frame that a 3/8 rod and bushings on the blower uses to mount the unit. I modified it to also fit my 2000 314-8 by making a shaft to replace the bushing/rod assembly...when you remove the bushings, the hole is the proper size for a shaft to use the front attachment point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites