We used to have one on the 4020 back in the 80’s. It was a 540 RPM and ran it wide open. I don’t remember any issues with it but after the first pass you could always take less of a cut if required. I would not try to run it at half throttle using the 1000rpm, I understand what you’re saying but you would end up with a power problem or a broken snowblower IMOP.
Snowblower on a 4020
I just picked up 1964 4020 with a syncro transmission. I am looking to use it this winter with a 3 pt snow blower. From what others have said first reverse is a little too fast on the syncros to run the engine at pto speed. My question is, will a 540 or 1000 pto rated snow blower still do a decent job if run it at half throttle? Would I be better off using a 540 to 1000 adapter then install the 1000 pto rpm on the tractor and run it at half throttle that way the snow blower is still getting 540 pto rpm?
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Have you tried backing it in first reverse at full throttle? Perhaps you can judge if it is too fast.
We use one on the 4010 sometimes and depending on type of snow all reverse gears are a little fast if I remember correctly. We ran it at 540 and about half throttle I think. Been a few years since we needed it.
I'm trying to figure out the same problem .
I am planning on using throttling the engine down somewhere around 1200+
I am going to change the pto shaft on the snow blower to 1000RPM and use the 1000RPM stub shaft.
I have heard from Tx Jim, and I thank him for his input.
It sounds like he doesn't think it will be a good idea because he stated the JD does not recommend running the engine below 1500 with a load.
I just don't know what they consider a load. Just moving the tractor is a load, but to what degree I don't know, however. I have no intention of putting the tractor through the wringer, if it doesn't work, I'll just continue using my garden tractor blower, I don't have that much driveway anyway, so it will never be a continuous operation.
A few years ago I ran a buzz saw with my 112 JD garden tractor. A lot of my friends said that wouldn't work either, but I needed the wood to heat the house. I cut many many cord with that rig and it didn't even open the throttle cutting a log.
If I get it done, which my wife thinks is not a sure thing, I'll report the findings.
See my discussion here: 3010-with-a-rear-mounted-snow-blower.213665/#post-3744980
Tony/Sarge
I am planning on using throttling the engine down somewhere around 1200+
I am going to change the pto shaft on the snow blower to 1000RPM and use the 1000RPM stub shaft.
I have heard from Tx Jim, and I thank him for his input.
It sounds like he doesn't think it will be a good idea because he stated the JD does not recommend running the engine below 1500 with a load.
I just don't know what they consider a load. Just moving the tractor is a load, but to what degree I don't know, however. I have no intention of putting the tractor through the wringer, if it doesn't work, I'll just continue using my garden tractor blower, I don't have that much driveway anyway, so it will never be a continuous operation.
A few years ago I ran a buzz saw with my 112 JD garden tractor. A lot of my friends said that wouldn't work either, but I needed the wood to heat the house. I cut many many cord with that rig and it didn't even open the throttle cutting a log.
If I get it done, which my wife thinks is not a sure thing, I'll report the findings.
See my discussion here: 3010-with-a-rear-mounted-snow-blower.213665/#post-3744980
Tony/Sarge
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