FEL Snowplow

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The following are pics of the Snowplow that I am building. It is a follow-up project the the remote I added to the FEL in this THREAD

I started with a Meyer's 6.5' Poly Plow that I bought used from a member on this board (Thanks Scaper).
The A-Frame was shortened as much as posibble to get the plow closer to the tractor, then welded to a heavy piece of angle.

Time for a liitle snack before I start welding!

 

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The Frame is now done. The mouldboard was cut down from 6.5' to 5' and welded back together. This was done for 3 major reasons:
-To reduce lateral loads on the FEL arms
-To make storage easier
-And to reduce weight

Time for a test fit!

 

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Side view of frame and mouldboard.

 

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Front view, plow full RIGHT

 

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Rear view, Plow full RIGHT.

As you can see, 5' is plenty to cover tracks, the JD plow that is sold for this tractor is only 54", it barly is as wide as the tractor when fully angled.

 

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The cylinder's are attached and tested.

 

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This plow had no skid shoes on it, there were not even mounts for them. We felt it important to have them, so we made them.

 

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Here are the shoes...

 

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Do you have a 3rd SCV to angle the plow?

 

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Still left to do:
-Go to TSC for all new bolts (most of the originals had to be cut off)
-Attach poly moldboard.
-Attach the wear edge.
-Attach and adjust trip spings.
-Get all parts sandblasted and paint it. I will wait till spring for this, it is to cold to paint right now, plus I'll see how it does this winter first before investing the time and money.

Now I just need some SNOW! Forcasting 50's and rain!

A special thanks to WayneH for all his help and letting me dirty up his garage and use his welding equipment (better than he can I might ad!)

Will post more pics when it snows!