Homemade truck snowblower (chevrolet Tracker)

Snow storm in Rimouski, march 2016. Had to take my Tracker out for snow removal.

[@oby-1607]

Slower than a plow but unstoppable. Can't believe the power of this.

[@edspencer7121]

No snow piles to worry about next time.

[@jessecurrie7587]

Love to watch the rear steer. It just makes so much sense with a blower system. But I wanna be able to do 80 down the highway and rear steer just isn't practical for my rig. But for a one town rescue rig like yours its perfect. I'd drive hundreds of miles to check it out in person. Love admiring independent ingenuity.

[@claud120]

Your welcome to have a look anytime Jesse.

[@deedee5205]

Wow! That small setup really works. Wonderful. I keep looking for the big bad truck.

[@hjartland]

Let's see the build! Very cool machine.

[@joelubomski4717]

I made an attachment to hook up my Ariens walk-behind two stage snow thrower to the front of my Chevy Astro 4 wheel drive for 175 foot driveway and it works like a charm I have to go real slow but it works perfect

[@sdrake74]

dude! make a video!!!!

[@SnowingNapalm]

make the vid make the vid make the vid.... share the vid (chants along with the rest of chat) if you link it here i and others probably take a few minutes to watch

[@cgrstng]

Very cool but my only criticism is, show the mechanics of it. Give us some insight on how ya designed it and built it. You got a great idea, share your genius a lil more.

[@DillysADV]

the rear steering was totally messing with my mind! looks cool..

[@kielbasaglen6843]

That was really something. Nice job.

[@thestcroixkid]

cleans up SO well...very cool

[@oldtimer1451]

Very cool. Good job :)

[@danielthompson5785]

Maximum efficiency and effectiveness.. nicely done.

[@danielthompson5785]

And maneuverability

[@davidpayne4315]

This inspires me to grab the toolbox and build something

[@bryanblood7063]

Gotta see it to believe it never would have thought that thing would have done so well

[@Smittyschannel]

That little thing is a beast.

[@jeffreymartinez70]

You need to put a video of how you did it for people to understand more on how it works

[@peterfrench2490]

Very Cool and Innovative!

[@stars1861]

Wow! That was great!

[@Andy-im3kj]

I SERIOUSLY want to do this with my vehicle. You know how much of a lifesaver and time saver having one of these would be? Thanks for your videos!

[@leadnsteel1428]

I was thinking of mounting one on a 2 door jeep since they don't make trackers anymore

[@adrianfranco1028]

That things a beast But I must see how it works

[@fuzzion78]

4 wheel steering also. Nice build. To bad don’t have the plans to it

[@brianbloom1799]

In 1975 I did the same thing on a 1941 jeep, bought the blower from town action, 100.00, it ran off the transfer case, with power takeoff, Great for the farm, dam thing was as big as the jeep, But was unstoppable, would trow snow 40feet with know Problem,They should have been made for pickups years ago.

[@j.danaclark89]

You really need to show us more details on how you built this. otherwise your just being cruel!

[@claud120]

Did you see this vidéo, read the comments, i explain how it work kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqO9noKhnsd7bLM

[@j.danaclark89]

Thanks!

[@JR-kr1lv]

DON'T BELIEVE IT'S real. I think they slapped a body on this unit, called it a Geo tracker now, look at front hubs and lug nuts should be 5 but not, its weird looking plus those long under arms for what ? This is FAKE GEO.

[@claud120]

@The Bushwacker Not easy to explain, did you watch this one : kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXfRdXmChrWEgs0

[@toms641]

That's a beast.

[@erichurst2496]

That really is fantastic.

[@TractorWrangler01]

Nice work.

[@mikelamothesr.8998]

Why was rear wheel steering only chosen over the options as in four-wheel or the old, mundane front only? Mike

[@partisanguerrilla3167]

badass!

[@davidmg1925]

How doyou keep the engine cool? presumably lots of revs to run blower also = lots of heat.

[@zach934]

This is awesome

[@brianatherton4916]

Nice job

[@offroadryanmb]

anyone else notice the rear wheel steering?

[@cbmadcow]

Was wondering what that bar in the back was..and it looks to be rear steer only.

[@claud120]

Yes, it a steering rod for rear steering.

[@cbmadcow]

You may need to add I think it is a four link suspension because there is a lot of movement in that rear end.

[@claud120]

No suspension, only a center pivot point on the back.

[@claud120]

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[@Erik-pr2rf]

1 . How is it powered 2. how does the frame take the huge extra weight on the front 3. how do ya control the movement of the shoot . 4 . does it have a custom frame due to it looking higher

[@robertmathes7169]

Is the blower run by PTO or a second engine?

[@xmrrush8355]

What a beast

[@waynes9275]

yes details please!!!!!! this would work so well with the H1 I own.

[@claud120]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXfRdXmChrWEgs0

[@dalepenner8411]

I hear no engine, is it electric? Nice rig 👍👍

[@SnowingNapalm]

How'd ya hook her up remove the air conditioner pulley and attach belt driven or what?

[@MrShack2011]

I need one of these. Any idea on where I would start?

[@dhillmjex1]

impressive

[@loktom4068]

PAC man on wheels. Munch, munch.

[@Uncookedporkchop]

cool unit

[@bobordewald1367]

what drives the snow blower? Is the tracker independent or a solid front suspension? Did you add lockers to the differentials? Nice looking rig. Thanks for sharing. Bob Staunton Va. usa

[@claud120]

The original tracker engine drive the blower, a second chevy sprint engine drive the body, front axel is a rigid samurai no suspension in the front . i would love to have a locker in the front for more traction. Look at this 2009 video, it shows a little more of the concept. Thanks for looking. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqO9noKhnsd7bLM

[@bobordewald1367]

Claude Ouellet Is it 2 wheel drive powering just the front whels or did you mount a t-case on the rear engine? Either way slick idea.

[@claud120]

4 X 4 with a samurai transfercase

[@vermontjeff2535]

I think the body has body been turned around that’s why it steers in the rear

[@PeterCieply]

Doubles as a forklift☺️

[@gribovod1]

Эх...мне б такой комбайн. ..А привод от чего идет?Свой двс?Самоделка или производственная модель?Алтайский край.

[@user-jx4xv5lt2h]

Крутая штуковина интересно привод от чего

[@heartslessons6243]

How did you make your snow blower to fit & work on your tracker. I'm a woman and I have a Chevy SUV would like to put a snow blower on it.

[@claud120]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXfRdXmChrWEgs0

[@dendrus1949]

The body appears to be an early suzuki vitara which was sold in the US under another name. Like everyone else on here I would love to see how it was made. Must have a serious amount of horse power for that blower, maybe a second engine mounted in the rear?

[@claud120]

Hi Dendrus, Suzuki Sidekick has the same body, the original 1.6 liter engine drive the blower, so many guys have asked for a build vidéo. I will put a vidéo of how i built it soon.

[@matthewking37]

Please do!!! A fantastic machine and I'm also eager to see how it was designed!!

[@danielgoetz7821]

That's cool

[@stefjones418]

rear steer et bien plus....super,

[@nephiplante8972]

at 1:00 the rumbling of the blower kind of sounds like a feline purring.

[@davidmg1925]

you 've been watching too many yts

[@omcdude64]

It leaves a lot of snow on the ground though.

[@macclark4112]

No it doesn’t as you can see the snow moving over the top nothing more.

[@robertknight4672]

👍👍Cool

[@brucerice507]

where can i get one of these built? im sure with less snow you could go a little faster

[@claud120]

In fresh snow i can go a lot faster.

[@Themachinewon]

Great job, Now show all the mechanical hooks, and how you power it, and disconnect.

[@claud120]

I never unhook unless i need to work on it kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXfRdXmChrWEgs0

[@SolarizeYourLife]

So what makes this homemade? You attaching rig to vehicle?

[@claud120]

Your right, that`s what i did !

[@tiger.6509]

Dash cam that’s what you should’ve had on your vehicle so we could’ve seen the front.

[@ronaldbertin9455]

Looks good but no info one 4 wheel steering , and blower drive . Alot of details not show ,, too many questions

[@claud120]

Hi Ronald, look at this video and read the comments, you will have a few answers. I built this rig 11 years ago and didn`t think of making a build vidéo at that time, my english is not top notch also, sorry. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqO9noKhnsd7bLM

[@Slydertek]

Belle machine! Je comprends le défi d'ingénierie, mais n'aurait-il pas été plus simple de monter un moteur indépendant pour rouler la souffleuse et garder la fonction 4x4 du Tracker? Il y aurait eu un défi au niveau du poids à l'avant c'est certain, mais une modification à la suspension aurait peut-être pu être faisable. Je n'ai pas les chiffres du Tracker par coeur en tête, mais je comprends le but de la direction arrière, sur le même principe qu'un chariot élévateur. La direction avant aurait été un cauchemar à opérer, sans compter le stress sur la pompe à servo-direction et autres pièces. Est-il encore légal sur route? Bon travail... on a des bons "patenteux" au Québec; rien à envier à personne!

[@salut438]

il a un moteur independant qui fait fonctionné la souffleuse

[@fattony123082]

How far does it toss a Protester??

[@joewoodchuck3824]

Might want to take samples looking for evidence of Jimmy Hoffa.

[@kiskiller3]

comment tu fait fonctionner la souffleuse ? avec un petit motewur séparé ? bon travail

[@claud120]

+kiskiller3 Pour faire une histoire courte, c`est le moteur d`origine qui souffle et un autre moteur en arriere fait avancer le body, regarde ce vidéo kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqO9noKhnsd7bLM

[@kiskiller3]

+Claude Ouellet wow bien réussi ca doit etre super puissant comme souffleuse ca

[@faronf2006]

Awesome ...so 😎 ...now ...is it for SALE ? lol

[@momdad8771]

4x4 tracker....front drive unit now drives the snow blower instead of the front tires...not really that hard to figure out or understand...

[@jamesbond9873]

The vehicle needs a big key in the back

[@daboonies8603]

Big things come in small packages lol

[@volensaeros]

Can someone make me one of these??

[@patricelebrasseur5649]

y'existe tu encore ? j'aimerais ca voir ca en personne

[@claud120]

Certainement, je l`utilise tous les hivers.

[@alexandrevaliquette1941]

@@claud120 Nice!!!

[@schimor]

@@claud120 Belle machine ! Félicitations

[@timyoung6148]

Would the car squash me if it drove over my stomach

[@timyoung6148]

I'm just asking would that car squash me if it drove over my stomach

[@leebrowwski]

I would buy that! I'm sick of the snow removal mafia icitte a MTL

[@rowdytillwedie]

Ou est til en ce moment ? A vendre ?

[@claud120]

Rimouski, pas a vendre, je l'utilise tout les hivers.

[@Ratridez]

31 haters using a shovel 🤣

[@sdrake74]

🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@rcarlisi63]

if you googled badass snowblower..................

[@Blktpcrzrs]

Do you have more information?

[@claud120]

Constrution vidéo below

[@Blktpcrzrs]

@@claud120 I do not see it.

[@claud120]

@@Blktpcrzrs Here kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXfRdXmChrWEgs0

[@alexandrevaliquette1941]

Je suis curieux de savoir si c'est un projet rentable si l'on considère le coût de la main d'oeuvre spécialisée pour la construction? 3000$ Tracker ou petit 4x4, de 10 ans 2000$ Souffleuse usagé 3000$ Pour deuxième moteur et pièces d'ajustement 2500$ + environ 30% de contingent 6000$ Pour 150 heures de Main d'oeuvre à 40$/h (design et construction) TOTAL = 16 500$ (Environ 10 000$ si on est chanceux/efficace et que l'on compte pas son temps) Si mes chiffres sont acceptables, y'a pas grand chose d'équivalent sur Kijiji à ce prix là! Ceci dit, Monsieur Ouellette, je crois que votre talent vaux plus que 40$/h....

[@claud120]

J`ai pas fait ça pour la rentabilité, plutôt pour le plaisir d`avoir une machine unique. J`aime bien construire pour le fun et le challenge. Ça ma pas couté seulement $2000 pour le projet complet. Faut magasiner les bon deals.

[@alexandrevaliquette1941]

@@claud120 Est ce qu'il y a des pièces qui ont brisées ou des amélioration qui ont du être apportées? C'est du très très bon travail en tout cas!!! Merci énormément de nous partager votre expérience et votre passion.

[@claud120]

Pas vraiment , joint de drive shaft qui va a la souffleuse cassé, ordinateur du moteur du tracker ( 2 condensateurs à changer) et problème avec le fillage(switch de la winch qui tourne le cornet remplacé par 4 relais 12v)

[@kennethwise7108]

Haaa cool

[@jameschang8122]

my name is jim and do you have a email that i can contact you at about this machine thank you jim

[@claud120]

[e-mail]

[@BrianR-ML]

Malade mon Claude. Va falloir tu commercialises ça... 😋

[@claud120]

+Brian R Merci Brian, j`ai eu des demande mais j`ai trop de projets en marche.

[@BrianR-ML]

+Claude Ouellet Hehe, un vrai inventeur! Pas de piton pause, ni de bouton arrêt... Continue mon Claude!

[@johnnyjimj]

C'est ça le vraie génie populaire :-)

[@hypercube33]

I'll take two please

[@rubert134]

They're using a Tracker. Lol.

[@tedbryer2512]

94 haters- they must be still asleep!

[@jdsolberg7613]

That's, DAMN!

[@roykrell2134]

Pointless without showing how blower is driven

[@claud120]

front drive shaft drive the blower kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqO9noKhnsd7bLM

[@macclark4112]

Claude Ouellet

[@anthonythorp7291]

Need an old international pickup. They had a front PTO. Corn binders they were called. Too slow to drive, too fast to farm with.

[@robertisaac4357]

Got to be a trade secret......Otherwise he would have shown us how he did it by now...........

[@claud120]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXfRdXmChrWEgs0

[@justfun7322]

1:10

[@Rzero11231]

IT must not be homemade if your not willing to share the build? WTF

[@claud120]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXfRdXmChrWEgs0

[@claud120]

Construction here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXfRdXmChrWEgs0

[@joescheller6680]

No way that will run a snowblower that size. Something is wrong in this presentation

[@danj6289]

Why not just plow it???????

[@687805]

Dan J - Umm, it's a fenced in parking area. Where would you plow to, that wouldn't reduce usable space?

[@rolandbajko1471]

Suzuki is 👎👎👎👎

[@oldtimer1451]

Very cool. Good job :)