tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post1831137913056878746..comments2024-02-29T00:37:31.718-07:00Comments on Me, CherkyB: Bercomac Snow BlowerCherkyBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11541573745834007922noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-12917728902223133382015-02-18T15:40:44.776-07:002015-02-18T15:40:44.776-07:00I purchased a Berco 40" compact with electric...I purchased a Berco 40" compact with electric lift (winch and all electrical accessories included). I bought it locally so as to guarantee good service-both during and after the sale. I can tell you that this thing is amazing. I would strongly recommend the chute deflector kit. I dont have one (yet), and it really is a pain. I have tried to make one, and it does work but I need the force of moving snow to raise it. I can lower it with a cable that I attached. Other than that, I would recommend this blower to anyone. Tractor is a 22HP Poulan Pro. Carries it easily, no trouble pushing it through even 2 feet pof snow. Heck...it even sounds cool!!Larry in CBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-31656500320409892192012-05-01T21:29:06.712-06:002012-05-01T21:29:06.712-06:00cherkyb...your blog has been a BIG help in underst...cherkyb...your blog has been a BIG help in understanding the install process. I was able to find a near-mint 40" compact locally for $250!! Thats in the process of being installed on my Husky24F42 as I write this. Your pic's will definately help sommth out some of the snags found in the install papers. Thanks again...BigRigAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-3553786063954659062012-01-20T10:39:28.389-07:002012-01-20T10:39:28.389-07:00Has anyone had a problem with their augers not tur...Has anyone had a problem with their augers not turning on very cold mornings? Mine was frozen first thing in the morning, and then again after the tractor being turned off for about15 minutes. The dealer tells me the auger assembly has some liquid that can freeze, and the belt can't turn it until it warms up. Any similar experience or it mine an anomaly?Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03391751981958246868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-26801141241764666402011-09-25T13:47:06.826-06:002011-09-25T13:47:06.826-06:00Bless your heart for posting this info..found it m...Bless your heart for posting this info..found it most helpful. Installed counterweights being extra careful to ensure everything lined up prior to drilling the holes. Worked great until we added the weights and then the rod no longer threaded through bracket plate-weights-opposite bracket plate. Found that one could lift whole suitcase of weights slightly and tip back away from mower seat and with other hand push the rod through. No grease, no sledge hammer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-46766565864989692011-06-22T21:38:41.268-06:002011-06-22T21:38:41.268-06:00Wondering, after all installed and running. How hi...Wondering, after all installed and running. How high will the blower lift off the ground. I imagine that it may depend on the tractor, but approx, anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-59456572568763552692011-02-24T03:46:33.272-07:002011-02-24T03:46:33.272-07:00Snow blowers are the most effective way to remove ...Snow blowers are the most effective way to remove snow. They quickly and efficiently suck up snow and ice and blow it out in a way that you can point in a desired direction. Snow blower parts at major retail stores such as Sears, Ace Hardware, Lowe's, or Home Depot, depending on where you live.industrial blowershttp://www.kayblowers.com/trilobe-3hvpseries.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-2869536549544373422011-01-22T12:07:09.187-07:002011-01-22T12:07:09.187-07:00Thanks for a GREAT walk through on the installatio...Thanks for a GREAT walk through on the installation. I have a 48" electric lift on order, waiting for it to show up. Have read the manual on line, left a bit to be desired. My main concern was not being able to see how the belt system hooked up. Looked a though my front axle would be in the way. With your photos added to the commentary I now see how the drive belt system works. Had me worried, was not sure how it was going to work. Am replacing a 1970 Case Yard King with a single stage blower. It is on its last legs. Thanks again, I am no longer in a bit of a panic.Samnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-71825419679499029342010-12-23T10:18:39.219-07:002010-12-23T10:18:39.219-07:00Thanks for the post, great info. Will help me buy...Thanks for the post, great info. Will help me buying the right snowblower for my Tractor. Wish to install the 40 inches in the front and having a blade in the rear to do more precise cleaning around obstacles. Maybe this rear blade (wich I had never found as of now) would be heavy enough to prevent attaching rear weights.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-31207733389637600262010-11-19T18:07:55.570-07:002010-11-19T18:07:55.570-07:00We got our first real snow today, and got the snow...We got our first real snow today, and got the snowblower attached to our new Craftsman tractor no problem, and that was a relief but we fought for hours with the rear mount weights and still couldn't get them to match any holes. The instructions were so vague and no pictures and made it seem like we "HAD" to use all 10 bolts. Well, I just found your pictures and you are only using 2 per side. I guess we all get hung up on having extra pieces left over. Tomorrow we attack it again and now with your pictures, we have a head start. Thank you <br />from the Frustrated Canadiansg and rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00042259358659876453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-50236447984859139792010-04-29T11:50:42.743-06:002010-04-29T11:50:42.743-06:00DUDE!
Thankx so much for the pics.
I'm upgrad...DUDE!<br /><br />Thankx so much for the pics.<br />I'm upgrading my Blower...and that chute deflector kit is exactly what I've been looking for!!<br /><br />Thankx much!Patnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-81128765644262430062009-12-19T10:30:41.962-07:002009-12-19T10:30:41.962-07:00Everyone says these are the best unit on the marke...Everyone says these are the best unit on the market. I bought one and have had nothing but issues. I realize that a lemon could be produced, so do NOT buy one unless it is local. I bought one from Jim's Tractor in Hastings Minnesota(I live in Washington State)and he has not been any help!!<br />Buy local so you can return or get it repaired.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-54621340249295299912009-12-15T22:38:04.147-07:002009-12-15T22:38:04.147-07:00Hi! All ....
Tire chains improve traction on ice...Hi! All .... <br /><br />Tire chains improve traction on ice & snow.<br />if installed properly...jacktirehttp://tirechaindealer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-84286442702922626922009-01-28T21:44:00.000-07:002009-01-28T21:44:00.000-07:00How or where do you order parts for bercoJohnnyHow or where do you order parts for berco<BR/>JohnnyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-28886574455654408882009-01-12T14:03:00.000-07:002009-01-12T14:03:00.000-07:00I have the Northeast 48 in blower and am having dr...I have the Northeast 48 in blower and am having drive belt problems. The main 118" belt has lasted 34 hours (OEM), 57 hours(Hy-Power),17(Bando) hours. Have you had any better luck with any other brands?<BR/><BR/>I also purchased a 15 year old John Deere cab and rebuilt it to fit my Husqvarna GTH2548 tractor.<BR/><BR/>I can work my snow blower comfortably for hours and keep warm and dry.<BR/><BR/>I also removed the skids. This improves the tendency of the blower riding up on an old snow bank.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-41762838107396207082008-11-05T20:22:00.000-07:002008-11-05T20:22:00.000-07:00Installed a Berco blower on a JD 125. Everything ...Installed a Berco blower on a JD 125. Everything went well with few parts left over. Just one case of "I wish they had mentioned that earlier".<BR/><BR/>For weights - I filled a 4 gal bucket with scrap metal and concrete, weighed 106 lbs. Then built a simple bracket out of 1 1/2" angle and 2" x 3/8" bar to support it. $20 later, saved about $130.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-77786462817892007272008-11-02T17:01:00.000-07:002008-11-02T17:01:00.000-07:00I can't thank you enough for this web page. I use...I can't thank you enough for this web page. I used your advice when I was looking for a blower and when I found a used one at a good price I used your excellent descriptions and images to adapt a 2005 berco blower to my 2008 Craftsman Professional tractor. And you are absolutely right about the electric clutch, it is so much easier to change attachments between seasons. Thanks again, this is what the Internet is for.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15980588998634448218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-86426844612487216662008-10-29T19:27:00.000-06:002008-10-29T19:27:00.000-06:00How much is a little used Berco snow blower model ...How much is a little used Berco snow blower model 700210-1 with manual chute control worth?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-90698732619937426112008-10-04T17:26:00.000-06:002008-10-04T17:26:00.000-06:00Nope. Nothing rubs anywhere.Nope. Nothing rubs anywhere.CherkyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541573745834007922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-2620501101060821322008-10-03T19:57:00.000-06:002008-10-03T19:57:00.000-06:00Interesting. Well, I mounted the '05 subframe on ...Interesting. Well, I mounted the '05 subframe on the '07 tractor and I have a couple rubs. The break just scrapes the auger crank holding arm but it still engages. The "gas" pedal contacts the lift arm but I think it's pretty much at fulll throttle. Do you have that problem on the right side of your tractor?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15980588998634448218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-29843114124049933202008-09-29T21:30:00.000-06:002008-09-29T21:30:00.000-06:00On mine, the front peg is within about 1/2" of the...On mine, the front peg is within about 1/2" of the brake pedal's lever when the brake is fully depressed. The lower one that curves up to hold the auger crank doesn't really come anywhere near the brake, though I did learn that if you scrape it along a fence rail at just the right height, it'll bend inwards and block the pedal.CherkyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541573745834007922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-52409442725387272212008-09-29T18:23:00.000-06:002008-09-29T18:23:00.000-06:00Thank you for the post, it is helping me as I try ...Thank you for the post, it is helping me as I try to install a used Berco 44" Northeast blower on my 07 Craftsman.<BR/><BR/>My one concern is that when I line up the Left subframe rail it appears that the pegs that stick out will interfere with the brake pedal. It looks close in your pictures but you don't mention a problem. Is it really close on yours?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15980588998634448218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-64067287478468553612008-03-02T07:24:00.000-07:002008-03-02T07:24:00.000-07:00Thanks for you Site, It really helped decide which...Thanks for you Site, It really helped decide which blower to buy.<BR/>John Deeres or Berco. Thanks to you<BR/>I went with the 40"deluxe Berco.We<BR/>Are having record Snow Fall here in<BR/>Vermont this winter.It was good timing.I've read comments about the chute control.I bought it with the blower and made an extension for it. I use it a lot, I'm considering the Motor drive assembly. Has anyone used this and if so please comment. Thanks again<BR/>for being there.<BR/><BR/>RA IN VERMONTUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03714825590449455998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-59070908105631806682008-01-07T16:15:00.000-07:002008-01-07T16:15:00.000-07:00Cherky...I must say that your post is very informa...Cherky...<BR/><BR/>I must say that your post is very informative...Thank you for the effort.<BR/><BR/>I'm looking myself at making one from a Berco 48" and making it fit to my atv (suzuki 4x4). Lot of work probably ahead, I'm now looking around for a 20-23 HP engine.<BR/><BR/>MichelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-19273629529122910322007-10-10T23:35:00.000-06:002007-10-10T23:35:00.000-06:00I think as far as the chute deflector goes, it'll ...I think as far as the chute deflector goes, it'll depend on the configuration of your property. I find that I like to adjust the height differently as I go past the koi pond and get out into the street when turning around. But I could probably do a set it and forget it if I needed to. It's a trivial thing to add this kit later if you want it, so you could hold off buying it until you use the thing a few times.<BR/><BR/>Same for the skid shoes. The ones it comes with will almost definitely make it through a season, and if they get beat up too quickly, when they wear out you can get the heavy-duty ones.<BR/><BR/>I'm really starting to wonder if I got ripped off by having to pay extra for the subframe and drive mechanism. It's one of those things I'm not going to look in to because there's no way I'll end up happy afterwards. I'm happy for you that they are now included (though maybe they raised the price to cover it?).CherkyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541573745834007922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24442373.post-6219215406311741542007-10-10T12:02:00.000-06:002007-10-10T12:02:00.000-06:00Another note...I was thinking about buying the hea...Another note...<BR/><BR/>I was thinking about buying the heavy duty skid shoes as I have a gravel lane way, but my dealer convinced me not to bother. Seemed to think I shouldn't have a problem and that it would be a waste of money. I don't quite understand, as why else would they make them? Do you have any opinion on this at all?<BR/><BR/>Thanks again,<BR/><BR/>EricAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com