Snow plow adapted to the FEL

[kennyd]

Kennyd

I like the valve set up where do you have your hoses connected to?
I was thinking of disconnecting my curl feature after i put it in the float position.
Then I would connect hoses to plow.
Will that work or do I have to go for a grapple type set up is it called a 3rd valve for $600 sound right?

John, I am not 100% what you are asking-but the "valve" in the picture I posted is just for protection against hitting a solid object. It does not control anything.

The float feature has nothing to do with the curl circuit

You really need another valve to control the plow angle properly...do you have a rear remote?

Maybe you should start a new thread also...

 

[justcountry]

More pics of fabrication

Where did you get that killer joystick handle with the switches in it?

 

[justcountry]

A "crossover relief valve", or c"ushion valve" will protect the plow and FEL frame in the event a immobile object is hit by allowing the plow to angle. Meyer's, Western, Curtis and others have them built into the pump unit.

Take a look HERE.

Whats the difference between hitting something with the plow and hitting something with the loader pushing dirt? If nothing, should there be one somewhere in the loader circuit?

 

[4shorts]

Where did you get that killer joystick handle with the switches in it?

That came with the Kubota 3rd function valve set up. The buttons are used for the angling of the snow plow.

 

[kennyd]

Where did you get that killer joystick handle with the switches in it?

You can get one for yourself
Control Grips, Industrial Joysticks, Proportional Controls, Electronics and Accessories
Scorpion Technologies LTD.

 

[kennyd]

Whats the difference between hitting something with the plow and hitting something with the loader pushing dirt? If nothing, should there be one somewhere in the loader circuit?

The bucket on a loader is solid and does not pivot in the middle like a plow blade does. Plowing is also usually done a lot faster than pushing dirt.

 

[4shorts]

Well today I did an update to the plow that I've been putting off for a very long time so I figured today was the day to finally get it done.
Seeing I posted basically everything on the plow build here I thought it would be best to add this update on the same thread.

The only issue I had with this plow was with it's design on how it trips when you hit an object. I've had the plow for over 17 years and it's always been like it. Four Hugh springs and when the blade hit a solid piece of ice or snow the blade would lean right down and then come back with a force that would frighten you.
Now normally that wouldn't be a problem and it seldom was but if you look at the first photo you'll notice the rods on the end of the four springs. well by those rods there are pockets where snow and ice would collect and when the blade would hook into something and then flick back everything that was in those pockets would either come back on top of the hood or even hit the windshield.
That got me thinking that if there was a rock in that snow or really hard large piece of ice and it came back it could beat the windshield out of the tractor No that wouldn't be very good so the task for today was to add a double acting shock to the blade so that when it did hook and flick back it would be slower and more controlled. I used some scrap metal I had around the shop so it cost me a few bolts and a new shock for a Western plow.

This is basically how I did it.

 

[4shorts]

More photo's

Here you'll notice I welded in a wedge to limit the amount of travel the blade could trip. If I didn't do that and the blade tripped it could pull the shock apart.

 

[k0ua]

Paul I am always amazed by your brilliantly conceived and masterfully executed projects. I wonder if some snowplow manufacture right now is eyeing up this project an wondering how much this is going to cost to add to their product line. I always enjoy your posts and projects. Take care up there.

James K0UA

 

[4shorts]

Paul I am always amazed by your brilliantly conceived and masterfully executed projects. I wonder if some snowplow manufacture right now is eyeing up this project an wondering how much this is going to cost to add to their product line. I always enjoy your posts and projects. Take care up there.

James K0UA

Thank you very much James. It's always great to hear from you. I decided to post the update because I know there were others that used my design for there plows and considering how fast mine kicked back it might save someone from getting hurt.
As always I appreciate your kind comments. Stay well down the my friend. Cheers. Paul