Snow blower for walk-behind tractors Salute: mounted, attachment, their prices and video

During the cold season, in most regions of our country, the height of the snow cover that falls during the winter reaches two or more meters. Even in the relatively warm Southern Federal District, less than one meter of snow rarely falls during the winter.

In such conditions, timely and effective snow removal becomes of great importance for private households, utility and industrial enterprises, and other organizations.

Large areas and areas of land, spacious streets and even sidewalks in some places can still be cleared of snow using municipal equipment specially designed for this purpose. But how to remove snow from small and cramped areas where large tractors (for example, MTZ) and snow blowers (for example, Honda) simply cannot turn around and pass?

You can, of course, the old fashioned way, armed with a shovel, to scrape off the snow from numerous paths and small areas. But today, fortunately, other, more effective and simpler methods are available to us, one of which is the possibility of mechanizing snow removal using a snow removal attachment for a walk-behind tractor. Read here about how to make a snow blower for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands.

Application area

The snow removal attachment for a walk-behind tractor is perfect for mechanizing the snow removal process. You do not have to buy separate expensive snow removal equipment and worry about its maintenance.

Snow removal attachment

Purchasing a snow blower attachment will cost you much less than purchasing a separate snow blower; it will take up much less space for seasonal storage and will not require additional costs for periodic maintenance.

In general, if your farm already has a walk-behind tractor, which, moreover, simply sits idle in the winter, you can effectively use it for snow removal by purchasing a relatively inexpensive snow removal attachment.

This attachment will give you the opportunity to clear the area of freshly fallen snow. These can be paths, platforms, parking areas and any other areas of land where it is irrational or impossible to use large equipment.

Today we will talk about the snow removal attachment for the domestically produced Salyut walk-behind tractor.

For more information about the operation of the Salute walk-behind tractor, watch the video:

Other attachments for snow removal on the Salute walk-behind tractor

To remove snow with a Salyut walk-behind tractor, it is not necessary to buy a rotary attachment. In many cases, you can get by with a shovel and a blade. To ensure complete cleanliness, the remaining snow is swept away with a utility brush, but at home it is practically not needed. But the blade will be an excellent alternative to an expensive snow blower. The cost of a shovel is within 5 thousand rubles. And such equipment is easy to make yourself.

For the Salut walk-behind tractor, the blade is attached to a bracket on the back of the frame. In principle, the coupling is the same as in the case of a rotary attachment. To operate, the handle of the walk-behind tractor is turned in the other direction, and movement occurs at reverse speed.

In one pass, the shovel covers a strip 1 m wide. You can change the direction of movement by turning the walk-behind tractor. The position of the blade itself is adjustable in the range of +/– 30 o.

The video shows a homemade snow blower for the Salyut walk-behind tractor:

Device

The snow removal attachment is a hinged element attached to the walk-behind tractor and driven by its propulsion system. One of the distinctive features is the screw, which is produced using laser material processing technology.

It is distinguished by excellent production quality and material durability. The snow blower clutch switch is located directly on the steering wheel of the walk-behind tractor itself. It's convenient and safe. The nozzle auger drive chain is structurally separated from the space where snow is captured and is covered with a special separate casing.

This increases the reliability of the drive and makes it easy to replace it if necessary.

Snow blower sleeve

The effective design of the snow ejection sleeve allows you to increase the ejection range and reduce the spread of the ejected snow mass. The ability to independently adjust the alignment between the driving and driven pulleys has been added to the design of the snow removal attachment.

Due to this, the reliability of the nozzle and the service life of the drive belts are significantly increased. The body of the nozzle itself was made lighter through the use of new design solutions, but not due to a deterioration in the strength characteristics of the product itself.

If you want to watch a video of how a snow blower on a Salute walk-behind tractor works effectively, you can easily find it on the Internet.

Mini tractors are multifunctional universal equipment for snow removal.
The most common are Russian-made minitrators.
Belarusian-made minitrators are not inferior to them in popularity.

Snow blower for walk-behind tractor Salute - indispensable in winter

During the cold season, in most regions of our country, the height of the snow cover that falls during the winter reaches two or more meters. Even in the relatively warm Southern Federal District, less than one meter of snow rarely falls during the winter.

In such conditions, timely and effective snow removal becomes of great importance for private households, utility and industrial enterprises, and other organizations.

You can, of course, the old fashioned way, armed with a shovel, to scrape off the snow from numerous paths and small areas. But today, fortunately, other, more effective and simpler methods are available to us, one of which is the possibility of mechanizing snow removal using a snow removal attachment for a walk-behind tractor. Read here about how to make a snow blower for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands.

Specifications and prices

First, a few words about the walk-behind tractor itself. The fireworks are produced in Russia. Depending on the configuration, it weighs from 65 to 78 kg. Dimensions: about 1.5 meters in length, 1.3 in height and 0.6 in width. The walk-behind tractor has 4 forward and 2 reverse speeds.

Maximum travel speed: forward about 7 kilometers per hour, and back about 2.5 kilometers per hour.

The walk-behind tractor, depending on the model, is equipped with engines manufactured by Honda (Japan) with a power of 5.5 horsepower, Lifan (China) with a power of 6.5 horsepower, or B&S (USA) with a power of 6.5 horsepower.

The walk-behind tractor is effectively used in private farms for cultivating soil, cultivating and harvesting crops, mowing grass and transporting small loads.

Mounted snow blower SM 0.6

For those who are planning to purchase a snow blower for a salute walk-behind tractor, the price of which varies depending on the region around 15,000 rubles, of course, it is better to think about it before the start of the winter season. When it comes time to clear snow, in some regions it may be difficult to buy an attachment right away.

Mounted snow blower SM 0.6

The attachment, like all attachments for snow blowers of this type, is produced in Russia. The device has a two-year warranty from the manufacturer.

This attachment for the Salyut walk-behind tractor weighs 50 kilograms. Structurally, the nozzle is single-stage, rotary type. Snow is thrown away due to the rotation of augers, which are driven by the motor unit of the walk-behind tractor. The operating speed when clearing snow is from two to four kilometers per hour.

The snow grip width of this attachment is 66 centimeters, the height of the snow removed is up to 25 centimeters. Snow, with this nozzle, is thrown at a distance of three to five meters. The snow removal attachment is attached to the rear of the walk-behind tractor.

Of course, it will be difficult to immediately cope with virgin snow and compacted snow build-ups using this attachment, but for removing freshly fallen snow, especially in tight areas, paths, paths, etc. she fits great.

Model SM-2 for the Salyut 5 walk-behind tractor

One of the popular snow blowers for the Salyut 5 walk-behind tractor is the SM-2. This attachment is also suitable for other domestic models, for example, Agat. From the characteristics of the snow blower, it is worth noting the working width is 56 cm. The maximum thickness of the snow cover that the SM-2 can handle is 17 cm. The collected snow is thrown out to a maximum distance of 5 m. Although, this indicator depends on the speed of the Salyut 5 walk-behind tractor, as well as visor directions. One person operates the snow blower.

User manual

Detailed information about the operation of the snow removal attachment:

Make sure that the attachment and walk-behind tractor are securely fastened.
You need to make sure that the cutting knives are securely fastened to the rotor and check the smooth running of the rotor itself by turning it manually.
When working, be sure to have a protective cover on the belt drive.
The presence of unnecessary people in the place where the snow blower is working is not allowed within ten meters from the device.
All maintenance and monitoring of the condition of the snow removal attachment mechanisms must be carried out with the walk-behind tractor engine turned off.

The design of the nozzle is prefabricated and welded. The main working part of the nozzle is the gear auger. By rotating the shaft, the masses of collected snow are shifted from the edges to the middle part, where the blades are fed into the nozzle and thrown in the direction desired by the snow blower operator.

Toothed auger

You can change the direction where the snow masses are thrown by turning the nozzle screen. The intensity and range of snow throw depends on the rotation speed of the engine of the walk-behind tractor itself and on the inclination and direction of the canopy.

On the sides of the snow removal attachment there are skids that are used to adjust the height of snow capture relative to the level of the underlying surface.

Before turning on the unit, it is important to check that all connections are securely seated and tight. The main importance is the fastening of the rotor blades. If you notice even the slightest looseness in the knife mount, be sure to tighten the connections.

Once during the operating season, or every fifty hours of operation, you need to check and adjust the chain tension. To do this, use the adjusting screw located on the housing.

The snow removal attachment is supplied by the manufacturer in a partially disassembled state. Before starting operation, it is necessary to install the belt drive protective cover, tensioner and screen that regulates the release of snow mass. You will find detailed instructions for additional assembly of the nozzle in the package.

Application

Before the first start:

It is necessary to unlock the tensioner. To do this, first attach the attachment to the walk-behind tractor by inserting the tow bracket into the walk-behind tractor bracket and fixing it with pins
Next, install the drive belt, making sure that the tensioner lever and tension roller are lowered down.
We perform initial tension on the belt by loosening the connection and moving the parasitic pulley, axle and bushing up the groove.
We install the racks and fasten the belt drive protection cover.
We perform final tension on the belt by moving the tensioner lever to its highest position. Due to this, the nozzle will work without slipping.
We start the walk-behind tractor engine. By engaging reverse gear and squeezing the clutch, we set the unit in motion.

Rules for working with a rotary nozzle

The design of a rotary snow blower is simple. To deal with it, you need to take into account several important rules:

Before using the rotary attachment, it is important to check all elements for secure fixation. This is especially necessary for a new snow blower. First of all, the knives are checked for looseness. To diagnose the mechanism, turn the rotor by hand an arbitrary number of times and look at the auger. It should rotate smoothly without snagging on the nozzle body. If loose parts are identified, the bolts are tightened.
After tensioning the belts, the drive casing is securely fastened to the racks. There should not be the slightest chance of the ends of clothing or the operator’s hand getting caught in the working mechanism.
Before you start cleaning, you need to make sure that there are no strangers within a radius of 10 m near the working walk-behind tractor. Along with the thrown snow, pieces of ice and other solid objects may fly, which can cause injury.
The main working mechanism is a gear auger. During rotation, it rakes up snow with knives, moves it to the nozzle located in the center of the body, where it is pushed out by blades. The operator chooses the optimal place for throwing snow, and turns the sleeve visor in this direction. If there are obstacles or a very thick layer of snow on the way, you can use the side skids on the snow blower body to adjust the gripping height.
Inside the snow blower body there is a chain drive for the rotor. Its tension is checked after 50 hours of operation.

Almost every snow blower model is sold partially disassembled. The assembly procedure is specified in the instructions. This usually includes installing a protective drive housing, a tensioner and a snow removal hose.

Helpful Tips and Warnings

If you have to work with deep or heavy and wet snow, to increase the service life of the snow removal attachment, it is best to use a reduced working width of the receiving chute.

If the drive belt slips, if foreign objects or large masses of snow accidentally enter the auger area, as well as when the drive belt begins to slip due to wear or weak tension, you must immediately turn off the walk-behind tractor by turning off its engine.

Before the start of seasonal storage of the snow removal attachment, it must be cleaned of dirt and salt deposits, all threaded connections and unpainted structural elements must be coated with PVC preservative lubricant. Lubricate the drive chain with grease or lithol.

On painted surfaces damaged during use, it is necessary to restore the paint layer.

When cleaning, do not overload the walk-behind tractor

When operating attachments, try not to overload the walk-behind tractor. Loads not provided for by the design significantly reduce the remaining service life of the device and can lead to its premature failure.

When clearing snow, you don’t need to immediately rush to clean up everything that has fallen. Carefully test how the snow blower copes with the volume and height of snow cover that you are going to remove.

Only after making sure that the process is going smoothly and without any “strain”, calmly continue working. Remember that any equipment is designed for certain loads and work in certain conditions!

It should be noted that three different attachments can be used to clear snow on the Salut walk-behind tractor.

This is the classic snow blower itself, which we wrote about above, a blade shovel, and a utility brush. Let's learn a little more about the blade and brush.

Shovel blade

The price of the product is about 5,000 rubles.

A shovel blade is used to clear an area of snow by moving it. With its help, you can clean a one-meter wide path in one pass.

The position of the shovel can be adjusted within plus - minus thirty degrees and shovel snow, with varying degrees of intensity, to the right or left, from the direction of movement of the walk-behind tractor. The shovel blade is attached using the included towbar to the rear of the walk-behind tractor.

To work with it, you need to turn the steering wheel. In this case, the walk-behind tractor will move in reverse gear.

In addition to snow removal, a blade shovel can be used for garbage collection, raking earth, sand, or any loose fractions.

To increase the efficiency of working with a shovel and a blade, it is advisable to use lugs (metal wheels) on the walk-behind tractor.

The shovel blade is manufactured in Russia and has a two-year warranty.

Communal brush

The price of a utility brush is about 22,000 rubles.

Communal brush

Of course, this brush is intended mainly for removing debris, fallen leaves, etc. things, but it can also be used for cleaning and sweeping away relatively small volumes of freshly fallen snow.

The brush is mounted on the rear bracket of the walk-behind tractor, the steering wheel of the unit will have to be turned, and you will have to work with the walk-behind tractor in reverse gear. The operating speed with the brush is 2.5 kilometers per hour.

You can install the utility brush with a deviation of twenty degrees in the direction you need, relative to the direction of movement of the walk-behind tractor.

The brush weighs forty-five kilograms, the width of the surface being treated is ninety centimeters. The diameter of the brush disks is forty centimeters.

The utility brush is manufactured in Russia and has a two-year manufacturer's warranty.

Mounted model SM-0.6 for the Salute walk-behind tractor

The CM-0.6 snow blower is also a universal model. It can be used with the Salyut, Luch, Neva walk-behind tractor and other models. The price of the nozzle varies in different regions, but the approximate cost is 15 thousand rubles. The weight of the rotary nozzle does not exceed 50 kg. The single-stage model collects snow with a rotating auger, while the walk-behind tractor must move at a speed of 2–4 km/h. The snow blower is driven by a belt drive, and the rotor itself with blades rotates from a chain drive.

When passing one lane, a section of snow 66 cm wide is captured, and the maximum height of the cover is 25 cm. The release through the sleeve occurs at a distance of 3 to 5 m, which also depends on the speed of the walk-behind tractor.

Snow removal attachments

A snow removal attachment is a mounted device that is attached to a walk-behind tractor and driven by its engine. Snow removal equipment looks like a prefabricated welded structure.

Its main element is a screw auger, which is responsible for the operation of the unit. Its knives work on the same principle as a meat grinder. When the device operates, the auger continuously rotates, moving the collected snow from the edges closer to the center, to where the small blades are located. Their task is to throw snow into the solo hull. The direction of the thrown snow and its height are easily adjustable, so it is very convenient to work with the unit. The attractive and ergonomic ejection sleeve reduces the scattering of snow during operation.

The purifier is activated through the clutch. For greater convenience, this lever is located on the walk-behind tractor control handle. The auger rotates by hand.

One of the best options for snow removal equipment for Salyut walk-behind tractors is the SM-2 model. It should be noted that this attachment goes well with other Russian-made walk-behind tractors. For example, with people like Agate.

Technical characteristics:

The maximum snow height that the cleaner can handle without problems is 17cm.
The working width at one time is 560 mm.
When thrown, the snow flies up to 5 m.

Megalodon SM-0.6

Another good option for Salyut and Agat is the Megalodon SM-0.6 snow blower. This snow blower model is universal, so it is well suited for domestic Neva and Luch walk-behind tractors. In recent 2013, the SM-0.6 underwent a major modernization.

Features of modernization of the SM-6 snow blower:

the auger in the snow blower is made of high-quality durable steel, which undergoes laser processing, thanks to which it is not afraid of debris, frozen ground, ice and can withstand heavy loads;
the design of the unit changed, as a result, the height of snow ejection began to reach 10 meters;
in the previous modification SM-0.6, the chain was the weakest point of the model. Previously, it was located in the work area, but at the moment it has been taken to the end part and placed in a steel casing.
when passing one lane, the snowplow covers an area of 660 mm;
The maximum height of snow that the device can handle is 25 cm.

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Blade shovel

To remove snow using the Salute walk-behind tractor, it is not necessary to purchase a large rotary attachment. Sometimes, when there is not too much snow, you can easily get by with a shovel. This attachment is widely used for clearing snow from sidewalks. Such a canopy will allow you to clear a path up to a meter wide. A plow can be an excellent alternative to a snow blower, because it costs much less.

The shovel blade is a universal canopy. It is used not only for snow removal, but also for raking up debris, earth, sand, etc.

Features of working with a shovel blade:

The position of the shovel is easily adjustable within 30°, so you can rake the fallen snow with different intensity.
To the Salyut 5 walk-behind tractor, the blade-shovel is attached at the back to a bracket, which is located on the frame. For procedures with a blade, the handle of the walk-behind tractor is deployed, and cleaning work is done at reverse speed.
When operating a walk-behind tractor with a shovel on loose snow, lugs are installed instead of standard wheels.

Communal brush

A utility broom can also help remove small amounts of snow. Of course, it was designed to get rid of debris, grass clippings, leaves, etc. but it can also be used to clear fresh snow.

Features of working with a utility brush:

the brush is easily attached to the back of the walk-behind tractor;
when working, the steering wheel must be turned and operated at reverse speed;
the brush is adjustable within 20°;
The width of the surface that can be processed at a time is 90 cm.

To install the SM-2 snow removal equipment on the Salyut walk-behind tractor, you must:

Remove the footrest from the frame. The cotter pin, as well as the fastening axis of the detachable footrest, should be removed, taking into account the recommendations described in the operating instructions.
Place the equipment on a flat surface and insert the hitch into the Salyut frame. This must be done so that the bolt with the spacer fits into the corresponding groove of the coupling.
Attach the hitch to the snowblower body using two bolts, but do not tighten them.
Remove the protective cover from the walk-behind tractor and put on the V-belt of the snow blower that is included with it. The hitch must be slowly moved along the body beam, this will allow you to find a suitable location for the walk-behind tractor and the snow blower. This action is necessary for the correct installation of the handle of the drive pulley of the walk-behind tractor, as well as the driven pulley and the belt tension roller. The listed elements must be in the same plane, and the belt must be engaged evenly, without jumps or distortions.
After this, tighten the two hitch bolts. While moving the hitch inside the walk-behind tractor frame, slightly tighten the V-belt and tighten all the bolts well.
Reinstall the protective cover.