Converting snowblower to 52" snowplow

[Waldon52]

My name is Don Campbell and I live in Northern Michigan . I have visited this sight many times and enjoyed it very much. I decided today to register and show some of my garden tractor projects and workshop welding projects. 2 weeks ago I took my non working snowblower, cut off the front and welded plow brackets on the front. I built a light duty 18 ga. blade and it pivots by pulling a pin. I have used it four times in wet and fluffy snow and it works great.

 

[Waldon52]

Here are a couple more pics of my walk behind 52" snowplow.

 

[Waldon52]

 

[GPintheMitten]

Nice job, Don.

 

[Mike476]

Cool project, good work.

 

[Waldon52]

Thanks , it is perfect for pushing the snow in a windrow and not have to run the snowblower for just 2 inches of snow. I never liked running a snowblower for long periods of time with little or no snow in it. That is a lot of moving parts wearing out for nothing. What a easy project and I can't get over how well it works.

 

[600rider]

First I want to say WELCOME to TBN! You sure have and eye for detail and are very crafty. The three projects are very impressive. I also think you need to get some help for the addiction to green paint!! LOL

 

[GolfAddict]

Welcome, and that great job on that!

 

[radioman]

very cool ! Iwondeer though -- why did you end up doing this? were you frustrated with alot of wet snow in your area ?

 

[CobyRupert]

Thanks , it is perfect for pushing the snow in a windrow and not have to run the snowblower for just 2 inches of snow.

Will you then snowblower the windrow? Or is the plow heavy enough to push it? Will you have to add weight for the bigger storms?