Snow pusher build

[The Haymaker]

I finally started my 7' snow pusher. I'm also building a 5' at the same time for a friend. I'll keep posting as I move along.

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[The Haymaker]

Todays work:

 

[Johndeere3720]

Very nicely done! It will look great when its done.

 

[Slatecreek]

Looks very strong and well built. Will it mount directly to the loader arms or does it mount to the bucket?

 

[The Haymaker]

Looks very strong and well built. Will it mount directly to the loader arms or does it mount to the bucket?

Goal is to build it like the box blades many of the snow removal outfits use now. I'll add sides, and the plan is to make them removable or fold 180 degrees so they face rearward to facilitate back dragging. There will be fingers that fit over the bucket bottom. Fastening will be done by looping a chain from one side up through my bucket top hook, and back down to the other side of the blade. A chain binder will hopefully take up slack stopping any movement from side to side and eliminate slop.

The reason for not just making the "fingers" so they hit the bucket sides is so my Dad with his slightly smaller bucket can use it during the summer to push wood chips.

 

[Slatecreek]

I like the idea of mounting it onto the bucket, and the sides will allow it to hold a great deal of snow. Great project.

 

[The Haymaker]

Day 3: Last nights pic was just a dry run with nothing welded in place. Made a little progress today, but still have rest of webbing, cutting edge, and a few other things to add. So far, as far as engineering goes, I'm happy. I have about 25lbs of rod that was given to me and am less than happy with the results compared to the 80AC stuff I've been using. It's a solid weld, I just don't like the finish.

Too bad I gotta head for work in the morning. I'll be able to do nothing but think of more things that need to be done until friday!

 

[Bedlam]

I made one of these from an old snow plow that had the whole corner twisted away. Anyways. This is a perfect use for the two bucket hooks on the end if you have. I just use one chain on each end of the plow up to the grab hood on the bucket. Not too much slop to it either. It works better than I thought it would
Great build job.PS I have even seem aone fashioned with wood..

 

[Thomas]

Nice..very nice.
Now you got me to thinking.

 

[jd2305cd]

Great looking setup, looks very strong.. Any reason your not making it quick attach to your loader arms vrs to the bucket?

 

[The Haymaker]

Great looking setup, looks very strong.. Any reason your not making it quick attach to your loader arms vrs to the bucket?

Sorry for the delay, missed this one. Yup, I wanted the extra reach and the versatility of having bucket and blade wherever I'm working at the same time.

Project is now 99% done with just finishing touches like cutting edge and clevises left to add. I started on the five footer before the ADD kicked in full bore.

I did just spend some time in the field rounding off clumps of topsoil and peeling up ice with mine. Definitely needs a cutting edge, but repeatedly brought the tractor to a stop with good traction. No damage, and the three angle setup rolls snow nicely.

Grin!

 

[JB4310]

Did you put any sides on yet?

Any more pics?

JB.

 

[The Haymaker]

Did you put any sides on yet?

Any more pics?

JB.

No sides yet, wanted to make sure it worked first. Not much has changed since last post other than all webbing is welded in.

 

[The Haymaker]

Just went down to restock the woodstove... Just happened to have the camera with me!

 

[Thomas]

I like it..alot!!!

 

[The Haymaker]

This thing done yet? Third weekend. Here's the five footer minus cutting edge. Looks like sides will be added later. All I have left on my 7' is to box in ends with snatch holes and add cutting edge. Again, sides will be added later. I need to source a 4x8 piece of 3/16" or 1/4". My local steel vendor won't split sheets and I can't justify buying a whole one.... Unless someone wants to buy one of these.

Welds are solid, but look like crap. I'm using a lump of FREE 7018. Price was right, but T80AC's make a better weld.

 

[Plow Jockey]

Very Nice job Haymaker!! Probably can't wait for some new either?
OK here's one of those stupid quesition that said I'd ask when I first
signed on, what holds it on the bucket? I see chain holes in the corners,
I'm thinking they go back to some hooks on the bucket with chains?!
Ok How dumb am I ??

 

[Kernopelli]

Very nice job, I'm saving this project to my favorites ( it just so happens I have everything to make one.......the reality is, I'll never find the time to do it). I'd like to barrow your design anyway, can I ask what angle the sheet metal is bent at?

 

[schmism]

i dont think you ment snow blade

i think you ment DOZER blade .... wow that thing is beafy

 

[Thomas]

Talk about doing it right the first time..wow,thumbs up.