JB4310
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I started another thread about my snow plow project in the custom forum, that thread emphasized the loader being used to lift the plow.
This thread is about the frame mount and the front lift aspect.
Once I got the frame mount and tried the plow on with the loader lift, I realized the plow fit the tractor nicely and would be great to have an independent lift frame mounted on the front.
Both parts of this project were fairly easy, just took a bit of head scratching to keep it simple but effective.
The sub frame is a compact stubby set up that is made up of the original truck part that the plow pinned to. Just welded it to 2 short 1/2" plates bolted to existing frame holes behind the grill guard brackets, there were spacers there already so that was to easy. The plates are fastened with 4 x1/2" G8 bolts in a 4" square pattern.
Reinforced the outer edges with 3/8 plate. I know it looks to simple, with no rearward braces like most sub-frames would have but I think it should OK, I may put a reinforcement pc across the back between the 2 down plates. The sub-frame can stay on as it doesn't interfere with anything including loader attachment.
I'm not new to snow plowing, I had plowed commercially for 20+ years. So I know the forces involved and how things can break, that's where I got most of my welding experience over the years. But this is a 32HP machine traveling at 5-10 MPH down a driveway not a 300 HP truck going 20-30 mph across a parking lot.
The lift assembly is also so simple I'm questioning it's ability to get the job done myself but appears to very sturdy with almost zero deflection of the components when plow is lifted. plus no tools needed!!! I put 2 holes in the mounting plates thru the weight bracket in case fasteners were needed but this thing doesn't move, even driving fast over rough terrain. of course using the loader valve for all functions.
Parts list; upright frame is a 2"x3"x1/4" tube, the lift arm is a 2x2 thick wall also, a couple of pcs of 3/8 plate, a TSC lift cylinder and a 1/2 bolt.
JB.
This thread is about the frame mount and the front lift aspect.
Once I got the frame mount and tried the plow on with the loader lift, I realized the plow fit the tractor nicely and would be great to have an independent lift frame mounted on the front.
Both parts of this project were fairly easy, just took a bit of head scratching to keep it simple but effective.
The sub frame is a compact stubby set up that is made up of the original truck part that the plow pinned to. Just welded it to 2 short 1/2" plates bolted to existing frame holes behind the grill guard brackets, there were spacers there already so that was to easy. The plates are fastened with 4 x1/2" G8 bolts in a 4" square pattern.
Reinforced the outer edges with 3/8 plate. I know it looks to simple, with no rearward braces like most sub-frames would have but I think it should OK, I may put a reinforcement pc across the back between the 2 down plates. The sub-frame can stay on as it doesn't interfere with anything including loader attachment.
I'm not new to snow plowing, I had plowed commercially for 20+ years. So I know the forces involved and how things can break, that's where I got most of my welding experience over the years. But this is a 32HP machine traveling at 5-10 MPH down a driveway not a 300 HP truck going 20-30 mph across a parking lot.
The lift assembly is also so simple I'm questioning it's ability to get the job done myself but appears to very sturdy with almost zero deflection of the components when plow is lifted. plus no tools needed!!! I put 2 holes in the mounting plates thru the weight bracket in case fasteners were needed but this thing doesn't move, even driving fast over rough terrain. of course using the loader valve for all functions.
Parts list; upright frame is a 2"x3"x1/4" tube, the lift arm is a 2x2 thick wall also, a couple of pcs of 3/8 plate, a TSC lift cylinder and a 1/2 bolt.
JB.
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