(Plus a Step-by-Step Install Using a Proven Parts List)
This article has two parts:
- General, brand-agnostic guidance for mounting and plumbing a skid-steer hydraulically driven snow blower to a tractor using a PTO hydraulic power pack.
- A specific, no-guesswork install that plumbs directly to the blower’s valve block using a Good Works Tractors / IronCraft 21 GPM power pack, with a curated, cart-ready parts list from DiscountHydraulicHose.com.
Part 1 — General Guide: What “Good” Looks Like
Mounting & Power
- SSQA required: Your loader should have a skid-steer quick-attach plate. The blower mounts just like it would on a skid steer.
- Hydraulic power: Most tractors lack the flow (GPM) at the remotes. Use a PTO-driven hydraulic power pack sized to the blower’s required GPM.
- Three lines to every hydraulically driven blower:
- Pressure (P) → blower motor
- Return (T) → reservoir
- Case drain (CD) → direct to tank with near-zero backpressure (protects motor shaft seals)
Line Sizing That Works Around ~21 GPM
- Keep the long runs big to keep velocity and heat down:
- ¾″ ID pressure
- 1″ ID return
- 3/8″ ID case drain (low pressure)
- Short ½″ stubs (if present) are usually fine, but the cleanest approach is direct-to-valve-block plumbing in large sizes.
Thread/Seal Cheat Sheet
- Power pack: SAE/ORB (O-ring Boss) — seals on an O-ring.
- Hoses: JIC 37° flare — metal-to-metal cone seal (no tape/paste).
- Blower valve block: DIN 24° metric seats (e.g., M22×1.5 and M14×1.5) — use proper metric-to-JIC adapters that include the metric sealing rings.
- BSPP/G threads: Seal with bonded washers (not used in our final direct-to-block setup).
Case-drain reality: Many PTO packs (including the value-priced IronCraft/GWT 21 GPM) do not include a case-drain return port. Your blower requires a free-flow case drain direct to tank. The fix is a simple tank bulkhead.
FYI: Included Hose Lengths on Our Blower
- Pressure/Return: 63″ / 67″
- Case drain: 63″
(We bypass these in the step-by-step by plumbing directly to the valve block. Your long hose lengths are user-specific.)
Part 2 — Specific Install: Direct-to-Valve-Block, ¾″ Pressure, 1″ Return, Case Drain Direct to Tank
Blower: Victory SS-SB-60HS (18–22 GPM)
https://etractorimplements.com/product/ss-sb-60hs-snow-blower-front-mounted-to-your-skid-steer/
Power pack: Good Works Tractors / IronCraft 21 GPM PTO power pack
https://www.goodworkstractors.com/product/pto-hydraulic-power-pack-for-tractors/
Ports: Pressure #12 ORB, Tank/Return #16 ORB
Important case-drain note: This unit is an excellent value, but does not include a case-drain port. The blower requires a dedicated case-drain line direct to tank. Either DIY a tank bulkhead return on this unit’s reservoir, or source a power pack with a factory case-drain.
Bill of Materials (all from DiscountHydraulicHose.com)
A) Adapters at the blower valve block (DIN-24° metric → JIC)
- Pressure (P) — M22×1.5 → ¾″ JIC male
9068-12-22 — 3/4″ JIC Male × M22×1.5 Metric Male w/ seal
https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/9068-12-22-34-jic-male-x-m22x15-metric-male-w-seal.html - Return (T) — M22×1.5 → ¾″ JIC male, then step to 1″ JIC
9068-12-22 — 3/4″ JIC Male × M22×1.5 Metric Male w/ seal
https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/9068-12-22-34-jic-male-x-m22x15-metric-male-w-seal.html
+ 2406-16-12 — 1″ JIC Female × 3/4″ JIC Male (upsizes the return to 1″ at the block)
https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/2406-16-12.html - Case drain (CD) — M14×1.5 → 3/8″ JIC male
9068-06-14 — 3/8″ JIC Male × M14×1.5 Metric Male w/ seal
https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/9068-06-14-38-jic-male-x-m14x15-metric-male-w-seal.html
Seals: The 9068-xx-xx adapters are “w/ seal” versions and include the metric sealing rings for the DIN seats. No extra washers needed at the block.
B) Custom hose assemblies (you choose lengths)
- Pressure hose (block P → pack): ¾″ ID high-pressure
HT-12-ASB — ends: FJX-12-12 (¾″ JIC female) both ends
https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/HT-12-ASB.html - Return hose (block T → pack): 1″ ID high-flow
HT-16-ASB — ends: FJX-16-16W (1″ JIC female, wide-seat) both ends
https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/HT-16-ASB.html - Case-drain hose (block CD → tank bulkhead): 3/8″ ID
R16-06-ASB — ends: FJX-06-06 (3/8″ JIC female) both ends
https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/R16-06-ASB.html
C) Power-pack connections (build a 90° at the unit)
Dedicated ORB 90° elbows are not available; this combo gives the same clean 90° outlet/inlet and is fully serviceable.
- Pressure outlet (pack): #12 ORB → ¾″ JIC + 90°
6400-12-12 — #12 ORB Male × 3/4″ JIC Male (straight)
https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/6400-12-12-34-jic-male-x-12-saeorb-male.html
+ 6500-12-12 — 3/4″ JIC Female × 3/4″ JIC Male 90° swivel
https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/6500-12-12-34-jic-male-x-34-jic-female-swivel-90.html - Tank/Return inlet (pack): #16 ORB → 1″ JIC + 90°
6400-16-16 — #16 ORB Male × 1″ JIC Male (straight)
https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/6400-16-16.html
+ 6500-16-16 — 1″ JIC Female × 1″ JIC Male 90° swivel
https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/6500-16-16.html
D) Case-drain reservoir connection
- Bulkhead to tank (direct-to-oil):
2700LN-06-06 — 3/8″ JIC Bulkhead Union (includes locknut)
https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/2700LN-06-06.html
Route: Case drain goes direct to tank — no check valves, no filters, no tees.
Step-By-Step Install (print-friendly)
- Mount the blower on SSQA and support hoses to avoid strain.
- Stage the power pack on the 3-pt, fill reservoir per spec (leave headspace for expansion).
- Add the case-drain bulkhead to the reservoir: install 2700LN-06-06 so the inside port opens directly to oil.
- Adapt the blower valve block:
- P (M22×1.5): Install 9068-12-22 → now ¾″ JIC male at the block.
- T (M22×1.5): Install 9068-12-22, then 2406-16-12 → now 1″ JIC female at the block.
- CD (M14×1.5): Install 9068-06-14 → now 3/8″ JIC male.
(Adapters are “w/ seal”; no tape/paste. Tighten to spec.)
- Build 90° exits at the pack:
- Pressure port (#12 ORB): Install 6400-12-12 (straight), then add 6500-12-12 and clock the 90°.
- Tank port (#16 ORB): Install 6400-16-16 (straight), then 6500-16-16 and clock the 90°.
(ORB O-rings come installed; lightly oil O-rings; torque per spec.)
- Hose connections:
- Pressure line: HT-12-ASB (¾″) with FJX-12-12 ends → from block ¾″ JIC to pack ¾″ JIC at the 90°.
- Return line: HT-16-ASB (1″) with FJX-16-16W ends → from block 1″ JIC to pack 1″ JIC at the 90°.
- Case drain: R16-06-ASB (3/8″) with FJX-06-06 ends → from block 3/8″ JIC to 3/8″ JIC bulkhead.
- Route with gentle bends, abrasion sleeve, and cushioned clamps. Leave slack for full loader travel.
- Fill, purge, test:
- Top off reservoir. Crack a high JIC at the blower, bump PTO to purge air, tighten, then idle PTO and cycle the chute.
- Bring to operating RPM; check for leaks; re-torque warm if needed.
- Set relief to the lowest stated limit (e.g., 2,500 psi on the pack).
- Verify oil temp under load (the 1″ return keeps backpressure/heat down).
Why This Setup Is “Best”
- Lowest restriction where it matters: 1″ return for nearly the entire run → lower backpressure, cooler oil, longer component life.
- Fewest conversions: Metric DIN → JIC once at the block; ORB → JIC once at the pack.
- Serviceable & robust: JIC and ORB are field-friendly; DIN adapters include the correct seals.
- Case-drain protected: Dedicated, direct-to-tank path prevents motor seal failures.
One-Page “Copy-to-Cart” Recap
- 9068-12-22 (×2): https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/9068-12-22-34-jic-male-x-m22x15-metric-male-w-seal.html
- 2406-16-12 (×1): https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/2406-16-12.html
- 9068-06-14 (×1): https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/9068-06-14-38-jic-male-x-m14x15-metric-male-w-seal.html
- HT-12-ASB (¾″; ends FJX-12-12 / FJX-12-12): https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/HT-12-ASB.html
- HT-16-ASB (1″; ends FJX-16-16W / FJX-16-16W): https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/HT-16-ASB.html
- R16-06-ASB (3/8″; ends FJX-06-06 / FJX-06-06): https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/R16-06-ASB.html
- 6400-12-12 (×1): https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/6400-12-12-34-jic-male-x-12-saeorb-male.html
- 6500-12-12 (×1): https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/6500-12-12-34-jic-male-x-34-jic-female-swivel-90.html
- 6400-16-16 (×1): https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/6400-16-16.html
- 6500-16-16 (×1): https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/6500-16-16.html
- 2700LN-06-06 (×1): https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/2700LN-06-06.html
Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog post is for informational purposes only. Victory Tractor Implements and its affiliates, authors, and contributors are not responsible for any damages, injuries, or losses that may result from the application of the information provided. It is the reader’s responsibility to ensure that any modifications or installations are done correctly and safely. Always consult with a professional or expert before making any changes to your tractor or equipment.
Victory Tractor Implements is proud to offer a wide range of products including flail mowers, wood chippers, rotary tillers, and backhoes, all designed to be connected directly to your tractor’s PTO for maximum efficiency and performance. In addition, we also offer winter equipment such as snow plows and snow blowers, designed for use with skid steers.
We source all of our equipment directly from the manufacturer and pass the savings on to our customers. As always, the team is standing by to answer any questions to assist with your decision. Victory support can be reached directly at (562) 534-8182 or sales@etractorimplements.com
