MF GC1720 w/ FEL Mounted Hydraulic Snowblade & Diverter Valve

[Clipse3GT]

I know snow season is approaching quickly. So here is a couple of shots of the new rig with a FEL 60" mounted hydraulic snow blade with diverter valve installed.

I have the backhoe on the rear along with the rear tires being loaded for extra weight since there is a bit of extra weight with the snow blade and FEL on the front.



The blade is produced by Mast Farm Service. They have templates for the DL100 and DL95 loaders. Produce multiple blade sizes as well as manual vs. hydraulic.
Mast Farm Service - Millersbug, OH


The blade is way overbuilt and features breakaway hydraulics with reset vs. trip spring. Along with skid shoes. I assume the blade would easily move some loose dirt or mulch.




The diverter valve was installed by Maibach Tractor here in Ohio before I had GC 1720 delivered. Did a pretty good job mounting it along with the custom momentary switch for the diverter valve in the FEL joystick. Works instantly to angle the blade L vs. R.






Quick Connects with Mount to easily add the blade or grapple etc...




Now just have to wait for snow

I will update if I will need to add tire chains to rear or maybe rear / front. But will see first. I have level driveway mostly. So no hilly areas to deal with while plowing.

 

[irvingj]

Sweeeeet! :thumbsup:

 

[mguitas]

Now your ready for the snow.

 

[Ed of all trades]

I was looking for one like that for my GC2400 but I found out that the frame mount was cheaper and does not extend out so far. Looks like yours will do the job well. Ed

 

[ray66v]

I like the electric diverter valve. It eliminates the question of where to mount a valve near the operator.

My GC pushes a 72" plow with no problem. They should have made theirs wider.

 

[Fiziksgeek]

I don't see any springs..does the plow have any sort of trip mechanism? Can you give us an idea of the cost?

 

[Clipse3GT]

I like the electric diverter valve. It eliminates the question of where to mount a valve near the operator.

My GC pushes a 72" plow with no problem. They should have made theirs wider.

I wasn't sure if it would or not. So I figured I would go with less surface area. Plus I have had to worry about storage space if I wanted to keep the rig in the garage. So 60" was about perfect for me and I have some narrow spots I wanted to be able to get to on the property.

They can make the blade in any size you want or need. But for me I though the 60" would be perfect.

 

[Clipse3GT]

I don't see any springs..does the plow have any sort of trip mechanism? Can you give us an idea of the cost?

There is no trip springs on this version. Not sure if they make one with them or not. The setup features over pressure hydraulic on the front. So if you hit something in the ground it will trip the hydraulics and you need to reset them. It is designed to ride on the snow shoes with the front end loader float function. As well as the speed is relatively low when plowing so it is less of a concern.

 

[Clipse3GT]

IIRC

Price:

$1730 w/ hydraulic angulation
$1400-1500 w/ manual angulation
$70 pair of skid shoes

 

[AxleHub]

IIRC

Price:

$1730 w/ hydraulic angulation
$1400-1500 w/ manual angulation
$70 pair of skid shoes

Clipse,

I assume the $1730 price does not include the 3rd function diverter??? Any idea what that component and install ran you?