Meyer Plow for my tractor

[radioman]

Very nice! looks like a brand new plow! Looks like its ready to be used either oin truck or tractor, a awesome combination. I love to plow snow when its nice and sunny with my tractor. But when its dark, windy, below 0, no cab, need the driveway cleared for wife and kids- thats when a heated cab or toasty truck is nice. nice job so far. How are the hydralics hooked on the tractor ?

 

[Diamondpilot]

Very nice! looks like a brand new plow! Looks like its ready to be used either oin truck or tractor, a awesome combination. I love to plow snow when its nice and sunny with my tractor. But when its dark, windy, below 0, no cab, need the driveway cleared for wife and kids- thats when a heated cab or toasty truck is nice. nice job so far. How are the hydralics hooked on the tractor ?

I used my rear remotes for the angle cyldiners. I have custom 1/4" hydraulic hoses made up with 1/2"npt ends for the remote ends so I could install quick connects and had 90 deg 1/4"npt ends put on for the cylinder ends.

Chris

 

[jjcc246]

I gotta tell ya. I've been meaning to do this with my 7' sno-way plow that I use on my truck, it's electric over hydraulic, and you have sealed the deal for me. I wasn't sure how I was going to connect to the tractor, but now I know I'm going to make the same frame you did to hook to the loader arms and weld a couple of tabs on there to accept the plow. Mine works on electrical so I just need to run the harmess and the plow does the rest. Thankyou for clearing this up for me. When I start the project I will post pictures. Thanks again for the idea.

 

[Diamondpilot]

I gotta tell ya. I've been meaning to do this with my 7' sno-way plow that I use on my truck, it's electric over hydraulic, and you have sealed the deal for me. I wasn't sure how I was going to connect to the tractor, but now I know I'm going to make the same frame you did to hook to the loader arms and weld a couple of tabs on there to accept the plow. Mine works on electrical so I just need to run the harmess and the plow does the rest. Thankyou for clearing this up for me. When I start the project I will post pictures. Thanks again for the idea.

No problem.

I am worried though that your tractor may need a alternator upgrade to handle a electric plow. Most tractors only have 25 to 40 amp alternators. A good replacement is the GM 1 wire alternators. You can get a 100 amp unit or so for about $50.

Chris

 

[TTTTTT]

Very nice Chris!. It turned out great. I am looking forward to cleaning mine up next year. Those cylinders are "Powerfist" brand. That is the brand name that is on everything that Princess Auto here in Canada uses. Thats where I mentioned they had the great clearout deals on cylinders and other things. It all Chineese made stuff but the quality seems not bad. Then again our tractors are anyway.

Bring on the snow!

Dave

Princess Auto | Quality Selection Service & Value

 

[Diamondpilot]

Well, got the decals today. I put them all on except for the ones on the hydro cylinders. May do that later but I need to remove the stickers that are on there now. Still waiting on the snow deflector. Maybe this weekend.


Chris

 

[Diamondpilot]

Very nice Chris!. It turned out great. I am looking forward to cleaning mine up next year. Those cylinders are "Powerfist" brand. That is the brand name that is on everything that Princess Auto here in Canada uses.

Bring on the snow!

Dave

You are right Dave, they are PowerFist Cylinders. They were 1/2 the price of the Meyers Cylinders and were a perfect fit. Seem to be good quality.

 

[GPintheMitten]

Wow! Very nice job on the whole project. Thanks for the post and pictures.

 

[Ford850]

Very nice job! I think you'll want to add the shoes to the frame too, before you drop the loader too far and scrape your nice paint job the first time. I don't float my FEL but keep it slightly rasied leaving the blade itself float. Even then, I drop it too far sometimes and I'm glad I have some skids on the frame.
I'm sure you are hoping for snow now. Have fun!

 

[Diamondpilot]

Very nice job! I think you'll want to add the shoes to the frame too, before you drop the loader too far and scrape your nice paint job the first time. I don't float my FEL but keep it slightly rasied leaving the blade itself float. Even then, I drop it too far sometimes and I'm glad I have some skids on the frame.
I'm sure you are hoping for snow now. Have fun!

I had thought about this. When I made the frame I put sleeves to accept shoes but have not got the actual shoes yet. You can see them in this picture on the back side.

Chris

 

[Builder]

I got the hydraulic hoses and cylinders last night so I mounted up the plow for the first time. I also go the shoes on Tuesday. It worked great. I am just now waiting on the decal kit which may be here today.

Chris

Why do you needs decals?

Don't forget the hydraulic cushion valve, some say there's no relief in the hydraulic system.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Why do you needs decals?

Don't forget the hydraulic cushion valve, some say there's no relief in the hydraulic system.

I put decals on it because I pay attention to detail and take pride in my work. No matter how small the detail is.

As for the x-over I am not worried.

Thanks for taking note Builder....

Chris

 

[Builder]

Yeah....different strokes I guess. I don't need to pay for decals to advertise for anyone.

 

[beenthere]

Diamondpilot
You do very nice work, and I know you will enjoy the front mount plow when there is a lot of snow to move quickly.

I also mounted a plow on the front. Works like a dream. Now for a wing plow.

 

[Builder]

Beenthere,

Thats the best looking set up I've seen. Looks clean & simple.

Custom by you or a kit?

Seems like a lot of these plow companies (Meyer, Western, etc.) could make some profit selling plow frames for tractors as well as trucks.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Yeah....different strokes I guess. I don't need to pay for decals to advertise for anyone.

Well you know how I feel about you so enough said.

Chris

 

[Diamondpilot]

Diamondpilot
You do very nice work, and I know you will enjoy the front mount plow when there is a lot of snow to move quickly.

I also mounted a plow on the front. Works like a dream. Now for a wing plow.

Very nice. Do you have a FEL that you take on and off?

Chris

 

[Gizmo2]

Diamondpilot
I also mounted a plow on the front. Works like a dream. Now for a wing plow.

Nice, Looks like mine.

 

[beenthere]

Very nice. Do you have a FEL that you take on and off?

Chris

Yes, I switch back and forth, tho mostly do not need the FEL during the winter.
And the Deere FEL is a 2-3 minute job to drop off. Faster if there was a way to jettison the four hyd. hoses. (grin smiley here).

I built a quick attach for the Western plow that engages the slots in the belly mower mounting plates and then tilts up to bolt to the front weight bar. So mounting is about a 10 minute task at most.

Here is a pic of the fabrication stage (before final paint) of the attaching framework.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Yes, I switch back and forth, tho mostly do not need the FEL during the winter.
And the Deere FEL is a 2-3 minute job to drop off. Faster if there was a way to jettison the four hyd. hoses. (grin smiley here).

I built a quick attach for the Western plow that engages the slots in the belly mower mounting plates and then tilts up to bolt to the front weight bar. So mounting is about a 10 minute task at most.

Here is a pic of the fabrication stage (before final paint) of the attaching framework.

Nice work!

Chris