muz123 1,191 #1 Posted April 27, 2016 I recently picked up a dual stage last year and used it on my 520H. I love it. This year i was planning to plow with my 520 and put the dual stage on my 312H. Do you guys think the 12hp Kohler could handle the dual stage? Thanks! Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #2 Posted April 27, 2016 hey Dave. good question. In my humble opinion I think it will be a bit weak in power. mostly in the deeper heavier snows. This will be interesting to follow. I myself slways wanted that monster 2 stage. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,021 #3 Posted April 27, 2016 The limiting factor for plowing is traction and the 312H with the correct tires, chains and weight can be as effective as the 520. The blower limit will be HP so the 520H is definitely better for blowing. Why would you want to swap them? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,578 #4 Posted April 27, 2016 i think wheel horse recommends 14 hp or more, although i think i have heard of guys using them. the 520 with a 2 stage is almost unstoppable. eric j 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,762 #5 Posted April 27, 2016 Good points Ed& Eric.... i think it would be ok for the light stuff.... heavy wet .... Take small cuts.... .are we talkin a 44" 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,331 #6 Posted April 27, 2016 Too much for a 12, yes it can be used but it will task that motor to its fullest thus putting more wear and tear on the motor. Because it's a hydro you are gonna loose some hp from the get go. In my opinion I would not put it on a 12. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,762 #7 Posted April 27, 2016 Mal has a good point as well Muz...if you wanna go thru yer 12 hp I would bet we can find some extra ponys in there......port & polish, relief the valves... some other mods.... maybe do a little pulling on the side??? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,983 #8 Posted April 27, 2016 I'm with Ed. Why? You certainly don't need 20hp to plow snow but it sure is nice to have for the 2 stage 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #9 Posted April 27, 2016 Good comments fellas, throw the plow on the 12, keep the blower on the 520. Glenn 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,762 #10 Posted April 27, 2016 Better git a snow cab then... wadda know about that Glenn??? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #11 Posted April 27, 2016 46 minutes ago, WHX61/3 said: Better git a snow cab then... wadda know about that Glenn??? About what? A snow cab, here's what I know about a snow cab. I don't have one, and when I get wet and cold I wish I had one, lol. Glenn Any comment? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,191 #12 Posted April 27, 2016 7 hours ago, JERSEYHAWG / Glenn said: Good comments fellas, throw the plow on the 12, keep the blower on the 520. Glenn Sounds like a plan! Just blow with the 520 and plow with the 312. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,762 #13 Posted April 27, 2016 8 hours ago, JERSEYHAWG / Glenn said: About what? A snow cab, here's what I know about a snow cab. I don't have one, and when I get wet and cold I wish I had one, lol. Glenn Any comment? Make mine heated! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesegrader 433 #14 Posted April 28, 2016 By the time you put the weight on the back end that you need to balance the weight of the 2-stage hanging off the front, you are going to be frustrated and unhappy with the perfomance of a 312. I think you will get a bunch of rear wheel spinning, and not a whole lot of snow throwing. That thrower really belongs on a 416 -520 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #15 Posted April 28, 2016 I have a 312-h and I would not do it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #16 Posted April 28, 2016 14 hours ago, WHX61/3 said: Make mine heated! GREAT POST! Funny and true. A+ Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ERBSHORSE62 10 #17 Posted April 28, 2016 Muz 123, I purchased a 1990 312 H with a 44 in 2 stage mounted on it back in 2012. I am the second owner. It worked just OK that first winter . Then I had a chance to purchase a nice 1994 520H from another Red Square member. The next winter was much better with the 520. As you guys know the 520H is a real beast. I agree a snow cab would be nice. I run with rear ag tires and weights, No chains as I have a concrete drive. Hope this helps. Herb 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
