Hello,
I exploded a drive chain on my L4479 and have another one on order. I considered building my own replacement as the materials to do so appear to be available at tractor supply. When I brought a piece of my broken chain to the store to ensure I was buying the right materials, it looked to me like the original chain was #60. I got confused because the Kubota replacement part says it's a "60X - 60HDx78 links" - that to me made me think it was #60H chain. #60H looks thicker than the original chain to me.
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Any ideas why they call it 60HD if it's #60 chain (and not 60H?)
My only guess as to why the chain exploded was that it may have gotten loose during operation. I'll have to keep a closer eye on the tension and idler sprocket. I do feel like the L4479 does not have very good protection from snow and ice buildup near the auger spocket and chain - the commercial blower looks to have a much better design in that aspect to me.
I exploded a drive chain on my L4479 and have another one on order. I considered building my own replacement as the materials to do so appear to be available at tractor supply. When I brought a piece of my broken chain to the store to ensure I was buying the right materials, it looked to me like the original chain was #60. I got confused because the Kubota replacement part says it's a "60X - 60HDx78 links" - that to me made me think it was #60H chain. #60H looks thicker than the original chain to me.
No code has to be inserted here.
Any ideas why they call it 60HD if it's #60 chain (and not 60H?)
My only guess as to why the chain exploded was that it may have gotten loose during operation. I'll have to keep a closer eye on the tension and idler sprocket. I do feel like the L4479 does not have very good protection from snow and ice buildup near the auger spocket and chain - the commercial blower looks to have a much better design in that aspect to me.