New Toy at work.
Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:57 pm
Got a new toy at work yesterday. Took some pics for a friend today and thought I would post them here as well.
Nice machine,I wish I had that in my driveway.
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Re: New Toy at work.
Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 3:35 pm
Thats a little more than just a toy.
Nice machine,I wish I had that in my driveway.
Nice machine,I wish I had that in my driveway.
Re: New Toy at work.
Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:24 pm
i wish i had a driveway i could park that in
looks like it'll be fun in the winter
looks like it'll be fun in the winter
Re: New Toy at work.
Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 7:37 pm
Very nice...........but anything that can knock your house down is a little more than a toy. 
Re: New Toy at work.
Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 6:17 pm
I noticed the Bobcat loader off to the side. I have an old Bobcat snowthrower that isn't working. It is a beast. I believe that it has an 8HP B&S engine with a 6:1 gear reducer that throws the snow. I will try to attach a photo of a reconditioned Bobcat snowthrower, note mine is in very poor condition.
Re: New Toy at work.
Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 6:44 pm
That is a beastly old snowblower I love those old 2 stage blowers, We use the small single stage ones at work. They aren't my favourite but one guy can lift em and they are simple as hell so less break downs.
The Bobcat is our S300, I love it! It's got the selectable control patterns ( ISO or H ), power bobtach system plus variable rate pumps making it extremely smooth to operate. I can pick up and transport a coffee with out spilling a drop it's so smooth.
We also have 6 Tractors this year. Actually we expanded quite a bit for this winter. Last year we had 2 plow trucks, 2 Salt trucks, 1 Sidewalk truck and 5 tractors. This year we have 5 plow trucks, 3 Salt Trucks ( bigger ones aswell), 3 Sidewalk Trucks, 6 Tractors, a Loader , a skidsteer and a backhoe.
Also went from 2 snowblowers to 9 snowblowers.
I've got my work cut out for me this year that's for sure.
The Bobcat is our S300, I love it! It's got the selectable control patterns ( ISO or H ), power bobtach system plus variable rate pumps making it extremely smooth to operate. I can pick up and transport a coffee with out spilling a drop it's so smooth.
We also have 6 Tractors this year. Actually we expanded quite a bit for this winter. Last year we had 2 plow trucks, 2 Salt trucks, 1 Sidewalk truck and 5 tractors. This year we have 5 plow trucks, 3 Salt Trucks ( bigger ones aswell), 3 Sidewalk Trucks, 6 Tractors, a Loader , a skidsteer and a backhoe.
Also went from 2 snowblowers to 9 snowblowers.
I've got my work cut out for me this year that's for sure.
Re: New Toy at work.
Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 7:36 pm
This is my favorite snowblower: http://www.ariens.eu/eu/snothros/st824e.html
I purchased it new last year when my 15+ year old Ariens gear case broke trying to move wet snow. I didn't put enough force for the sheer bolts to break but the worm gear wore down. The Ariens is made in the USA and I was still able to purchase parts for my older model before I replaced it. The design of my new snowblower is not much different the my old one.
I know what you mean about trying to lift a 2 stage snowblower. Last year a seal went out leaking the gear oil out. Since it was under warranty I used some heavy wooden boards fired up the engine and drove it up into the side door of my Astro to bring it in for repair.
I purchased it new last year when my 15+ year old Ariens gear case broke trying to move wet snow. I didn't put enough force for the sheer bolts to break but the worm gear wore down. The Ariens is made in the USA and I was still able to purchase parts for my older model before I replaced it. The design of my new snowblower is not much different the my old one.
I know what you mean about trying to lift a 2 stage snowblower. Last year a seal went out leaking the gear oil out. Since it was under warranty I used some heavy wooden boards fired up the engine and drove it up into the side door of my Astro to bring it in for repair.
Re: New Toy at work.
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 4:16 am
Nice Potskie,
Have you had a chance to run a new 524k. It has the new four stage adjustable clutch, and a programable loading sequence which I thought would be a bunch of useless bling but it actually works quite well. Speeds up your loading times by quite a bit, especially on rough ground.
Peter
Have you had a chance to run a new 524k. It has the new four stage adjustable clutch, and a programable loading sequence which I thought would be a bunch of useless bling but it actually works quite well. Speeds up your loading times by quite a bit, especially on rough ground.
Peter
Re: New Toy at work.
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 8:36 am
Kabey's Van wrote:Nice Potskie,
Have you had a chance to run a new 524k. It has the new four stage adjustable clutch, and a programable loading sequence which I thought would be a bunch of useless bling but it actually works quite well. Speeds up your loading times by quite a bit, especially on rough ground.
Peter
Yup, Thats how we got that 444K... Our other location purchased a 524K and gave us their old 444K. I havn't played with too too much but I do like 524 as well.