Anybody know how to build a snow pusher box?

[7595brandon]

I was wondering if anybody on here has ever built a snow pusher box for a FEL tractor?

 

[JB4310]

I haven't but I'm sure someone here has.

I toyed with the idea myself but just chose to get the largest light materials bucket made for my loader which for me is 73". It's a huge improvement over the standard hd bucket, cause it's not only wider but taller and deeper.

First thing that comes to mind right now is how about a used 275 gallon oil tank, cut out leaving the basic shape, reinforce as needed. depending on the size of your tractor it might be a good fit. seems like it would make an easy starting point.

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[7595brandon]

Yeah that does sound like a good idea, I am trying to get a dang snowplow for my 3320 FEL right now, but cannot find one for the life of me!!!!!

I need a snow plow cheap, and quick to fit my 3320 FEL!!! so i'm juggling the idea of a snow pusher box!

 

[Bedlam]

I used an old fisher plow and added to the ends two sides and some bed frame angles on top and plywood, Then used some flow cutting edge metal to make two "V' shaped brackets that side over the bucket cutting edge. I use two small chains on the corners back loosely to the top of the bucket.
It works great can really build up a load .If your goal is to push mostly forward its a good idea.Some resistance in turning it when it get packed full.

 

[bigdad]

I was wondering if anybody on here has ever built a snow pusher box for a FEL tractor?

I rigged up a couple of 2X8's bolted to the loader bucket a couple of years ago and it worked fine except I missed the loader for piling the snow.

 

[dillo99]

I built some wings a few years ago that could be clamped to the sides of my loader and extended out about 24 inches. The idea was to prevent the overflow and have more snow capacity when pushing. It worked pretty well but it also slowed me down because I had to be a bit careful with them. I did not make them out of very sturdy steel. Would probably work well if fashioned out of something heavy.

 

[7595brandon]

Thanks for all your replies, if anyone knows of anybody wanting to get rid of a old snow plow, please let me know, i need a plow desperatley! I have looked everywhere!

 

[Mark_in_NH]

Thanks for all your replies, if anyone knows of anybody wanting to get rid of a old snow plow, please let me know, i need a plow desperatley! I have looked everywhere!

List your location in your profile, there may well be a member in or near your area who knows of a plow for sale cheap.
I know that just down the road from me there is what appears to be complete Fisher plow assembly sitting on a snowmobile trailer by the edge of the road for sale.
We can't help you locate one if we don't know where you are.

 

[chopped]

Also maybe check your smaller auto repair garages, They might have had a reck of one and stil ahve the plow itself settin out back.

 

[7595brandon]

I got my info updated now, thanks for your help, I must of missed that part when I signed up for this forum.

Yeah if you know of anyone that wants to sell a plow cheap! let me know, I don't have alot of money to work with but let me know, I could sure use the help.

 

[biggerten]

I know that just down the road from me there is what appears to be complete Fisher plow assembly sitting on a snowmobile trailer by the edge of the road for sale.

I know several folks have adapted these for their tractors, I'd sure like to some day.

 

[skidsteer.ca]

Craigslist, ebay
Ken

 

[bx24]

Thanks for all your replies, if anyone knows of anybody wanting to get rid of a old snow plow, please let me know, i need a plow desperatley! I have looked everywhere!

Two ideas for you:

1- I had an old 6.5' Meyer blade and I needed a new "face" for it. For the steel and to have it rolled was under $60 for brand new steel

2- I was cutting up things to scrap out and I cut up a water heater. Find an old tank and 2 hours of welding and a torch you would have a down and dirty pusher blade (if you can come up with the end plates) for cheap!

Good luck and post pics!

 

[Mark_in_NH]

I know several folks have adapted these for their tractors, I'd sure like to some day.

Thats how I did mine. It wasn't hard or expensive. I think I have around $500 invested in mine That includes buying the used plow, the quick tach plate from Bobcat and paying the welder to put it together.

 

[J_J]

Here is a neat snow pusher. Seems like you could adapt a box blade to push snow. Add some pucks to the back, to set the height, and run it in float mode. The second picture has wings and is a box bld front and back.

Snow, what a bunch of extra work for you guys up north, but I guess you all love it.

 

[Mark_in_NH]

Snow, what a bunch of extra work for you guys up north, but I guess you all love it.

I do enjoy the seat time. It is fun pushing snow around with the front blade even when it's real cold, you just have to dress appropriatly. Although a full cab would be real sweet. A hot cup of coffee and some tunes from the ipod. That would be nice !
But for the most part and to be real honest. Winter Sucks ! Plain & Simple
I would trade my pine trees, coffee and snow for palm trees, pina-coladas and sand anyday. The older I get the stronger my dislike of winter gets.

 

[nh DRAGON]

Thats how I did mine. It wasn't hard or expensive. I think I have around $500 invested in mine That includes buying the used plow, the quick tach plate from Bobcat and paying the welder to put it together.

Wow, looks like you even used the head gear from Fisher! I have never seen that on the end of loader arms before.

 

[Mark_in_NH]

Wow, looks like you even used the head gear from Fisher! I have never seen that on the end of loader arms before.

It took me a few minutes but I found the original thread from 2003 when I had the plow built. There you will find a few pictures showing the plow setup being fabricated by the welder.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/31311-how-sweeeet.html
The old thread was enough to jog my memory and I now remember that I was given the Fisher head gear by the local JD dealer who also was a Fisher dealer. The head gear came off a truck that had been in an accident. The truck got a new plow frame and head gear and I salvaged the old head gear from their scrap pile.
The plow blade was purchased from a local man who had it sitting around for years. The quick tach plate, as I mentioned came from the local Bobcat dealer.
I gave all 3 componants to the welder and he did the rest.

 

[Duffster]

It took me a few minutes but I found the original thread from 2003 when I had the plow built. There you will find a few pictures showing the plow setup being fabricated by the welder.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/31311-how-sweeeet.html
The old thread was enough to jog my memory and I now remember that I was given the Fisher head gear by the local JD dealer who also was a Fisher dealer. The head gear came off a truck that had been in an accident. The truck got a new plow frame and head gear and I salvaged the old head gear from their scrap pile.
The plow blade was purchased from a local man who had it sitting around for years. The quick tach plate, as I mentioned came from the local Bobcat dealer.
I gave all 3 componants to the welder and he did the rest.

Why did you need the head gear for a tractor application?

 

[powerstroke444e]

How much do you have to plow? I live just west of you and I would agree front blade is nice but a rear blade my get you by till you find what you want. I found a blade that went on a front mount mower that I welded a quick attach plate to it and it works very well for back filling trenches. As for snow use to have a trucks with a plows, ATV and ag tractor with rear blade but never smiles so much as when we got rid of snow contracts.
Swing by local lawn & garden shops and keep eye out for old meyer blade as they are cheap and easy to put on a tractor.

I will look behind the barn I might have old plow thats fits your needs.