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Wild_Bill Wild_Bill is offline
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Default NorCal vibraplow

Yep, you're probably right about the tiller modifications.. my first image
of a HSM version was to use an old walk-behind Gravely, but the availability
of those may be getting thin.. and they used to have small HP motors.

Maybe this is an indication that I need to update my memories' images by
about 40 years.

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WB
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"Steve W." wrote in message
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Wild_Bill wrote:
This machine presents an interesting project possibility.
All Ya Gotta Do Is..

Self-powered snow blower repurposed for summer use,
Disconnect the blower drive components,
Add on a hydraulic pump in it's place,
Add a cylinder, reservoir, pulsing valve and hoses,
Fabricate and add tapered edged plow-type blade,
Feed cable or flex pipe into kerf sliced in the soil/turf.

How hard could it be?
Your neighbors will suddenly find you (interesting and) projects for your
machine.


Easier to do with a rear tine tiller. Use the drive for the tines to
vibrate the plow. Front mounted engine balances out the added rear
components.

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Steve W.