Explain how you're going to do it. I assume it would have to be a single stage instead of a dual stage, and would you block up the exit/discharge shoot and just have the broom brush forward?

I am sure it can be done, but sounds like a lot of work for a less than perfect machine when you're done. What kind of stuff are you brooming/pushing around?

 

Exactly. This fab up on the video looks to be problematic at best in regards to reliability. I say look around for a used power broom they go cheap.

 

Only power brooms that are reasonable are hand held style Echo, Redmax, Stihl or a walk behind like a BCS (not really cheap).

 

That thing look like a abortion, you;ll have more time and money trying to make it work than if you bought a new one. Find a used power broom and put it on your tractor.

 

Toro makes a nice walk behind broom and Stihl has a nice hand held Power broom. How often do you need to use it? Do you need a tractor style broom?

 

No I don't really need the tractor size broom, but people say they are great on the driveway after you snow blow. No need for salt with the broom. I have a long concrete drive.

 

Well if your going to make one why not start with an Aerator it will give you a better base to start with unlike the Snow blower.

 

No, pull behind is not a good idea. You get covered in dirt, rocks, or what-ever.

No details on this, but you can see front mounting is a good idea.

I believe this was a SB originally.

 

I work for a city and operate a street sweeper, I have about 21 used centre brooms that always get thrown away every so often.
Go to your city roads dept, they might have something for you.

Dave...

Anyone done this?

The closest thing I've found is this:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=23SfSNA9pcY


He has several more videos, but a 3 point hitch is not how I would do it. I have a extra lawntractor and snow blower. Finding an inexpensive broom could be difficult.

 

Good thinking. A worn out bobcat broom bristle would still have plenty of bristle for a home made cobbled together homeowner setup.

 

Anyone done this?

The closest thing I've found is this:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=23SfSNA9pcY


He has several more videos, but a 3 point hitch is not how I would do it. I have a extra lawntractor and snow blower. Finding an inexpensive broom could be difficult.

If you look real good you can see 1Gary welded that thing together!

 

https://www.deere.com/en_INT/produc..._removal/52_inch_quick_hitch_rotary_broom/52_inch_quick_hitch_rotary_broom.page

 

Over $2000, and my tractor isn't a JD. Maybe you're suggesting I copy it, don't know. It does look like the second home made broom video I posted. Thanks I'll have to get the manual for that.

I'm still thinking converting the old snow blower will be easier than from scratch. Maybe not, I'll post up the result some day when it is done.



http://www.imdl.gatech.edu/jfrankel/docs/Backhoe_Manuals/tm1763.pdf

 

That link is the JD attachment manual with lots of detailed photos and drawings.

Thanks, that will help.

 

I was mainly giving it as an example for the folks who didn't understand what you were thinking.

The important thing with brooms is the contact pattern. You want to have the broom bristles "flick" the dirt, not drag it. That generally means a contact pattern 1-2" wide. Cater wheels with adjustment washers work very well. If you're going to do power angle, the pivot needs to be vertical, and the cylinder parallel to the ground

 

Good info, thanks again!

 

He's gonna be disappointed in that one he built when he gets it running. Usually the individual brushes are "wavy" not flat like the ones he installed on the homemade piece. Its gonna leave un swept areas in between each brush. I'd look for a good used commercial grade sweeper. and quit wasting time and money trying to build something like that one in the video. We have several we use at work they all seem to work well but require regular maintenance. and one guy not knowing how to use one can fuck one up in a hurry.

 

Yeah, that first video is painful to watch.

 

Why couldn't you take a 2 stage SB remove the augurs and mount something like this to the shaft- http://www.mcmaster.com/#conveyor-brushes/=14psani

Those only show to 10" dia. and Idk how course they are but I bet you can find something like it

Edit....link didn't go to exact page, but the cylindrical brushes I was referring to

 

You need to reverse the rotation. Maybe an intermediate gear drive to change rotation first would work.

Thanks for the link on the brushes.

 

Live where it doesn't snow........a lot easier

 

I was just curious how much snow they get in Central Florida.