A source for blower rims?

Absent Minded Farmer · Nov 1, 2022

Does anyone know if there is a company out there that is rolling out new blower rims for older forage harvesters? I'm having a time of it trying to find a replacement for my Gehl FH84. My other thought was, can they be patched? There's a decent sized hole worn in mine at the end of the rim on the transmission side of the blower housing.

If I get a chance, I'll post a couple pics IF the hole is visible. Almost looks like you have to pull the flywheel to see it.

Mike

Alvin 41 · Nov 1, 2022

You might make a replacement from other blower band material ,like from a 99 blower .

Wisconsin Ron · Nov 1, 2022

They can be patched if there plenty of good material in rest of
the band.

ss55 · Nov 2, 2022

Worst case, if you can't find rims to fit the old hubs, replace the hubs and rims with some matches trailer hubs and rims. You might need to measure your axle and select bearings to fit the hubs to your axle.

caterpillar guy · Nov 3, 2022

Have a strip sheared the width of the band then just curve it as you weld the strip to the old band on the inside of the band then adjust to just clear the fan paddles. That is what those slotted holes along the side of the band are for. Will work good as new. Dad on a Green chopper one time just welded a patch on the inside of a small section of the fan on it .

paul · Nov 3, 2022

I was wondering which way this was going from the subject, wheel rims for a snow blower????

A silage blower band it is!

Paul

RedRoundhead · Nov 4, 2022

Try Kalscheur Implement, Cross Plains WI

I believe they still make bands. Worth a call.

A source for blower rims?

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