Where do you get little pucks or skis to keep snow blade from biting gravel drive?

[SmallChange]

I'm looking for some kind of guides for the bottom of a smallish loader bucket blade to keep it from digging into the gravel of my driveway when removing snow. I haven't tried the new loader yet for this -- it hasn't snowed yet. Any suggested sources? or other suggestions?


Thank you!

 

[LittleBill21]

this?

https://www.amazon.com/Western-Fish...51aa397e98926629e4df5d9c85ec7e&language=en_US

 

[s219]

Edge tamers?

 

[fried1765]

I'm looking for some kind of guides for the bottom of a smallish loader bucket blade to keep it from digging into the gravel of my driveway when removing snow. I haven't tried the new loader yet for this -- it hasn't snowed yet. Any suggested sources? or other suggestions?


Thank you!

R2 Manufacturing - Home Of The Edge Tamer

 

[ruffdog]

Replacement weld-on brackets and shoes:

Replacement Shoe Tube Holder for Fisher Snowplow SAM Snow Plow Parts 33713

 

[cooksmtn]

I had made some skids for my plow, but they tended to ice up and twist to a bad position. I decided I wanted the disc type found on some plows.
Found the best price on EBay, direct replacement for a name brand plow.
I did have to make the bracket to receive them (actually, just modify the one I had already made)
Work great and the price was right even for a cheapskate like me

 

[ruffdog]

I made these for my rear blade.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I got some at Princess Auto. Weird things. How the heck could you even make your own?

 

[Tractor Seabee]

My dealer got them from Land Pride for my Land Pride rear blade. Kubota now owns them so probably easier at a K dealer. Get the LP Blade manual (its free on line) and you may be able to adapt to another brand easily, don't remember the price. I have never installed them (no snow)

Ron

 

[SmallChange]

Edge tamers?

R2 Manufacturing - Home Of The Edge Tamer

Thank you! Yes, I think this is what I need. No way I would have guessed the name, so I think you fixed me up!

 

[SmallChange]

Thought of a question. I guess I will probably find out for myself, but, do these work well if I try to float my FEL, or am I going to want to hold it steady and keep adjusting the height? My driveway is gravel and there is both a significant amount of vertical curvature because of the shape of the land, as well as rough variation just because the driveway's not that nice.

 

[RandyT]

You may need a third one in the middle to help prevent scalping the center

 

[SmallChange]

You may need a third one in the middle to help prevent scalping the center

I'm already on it. Their web site suggests three for my size equipment, and I already ordered them. In stock not far away, so they should be here soon.

Thanks!

 

[the old grind]

Yes, float that bucket. You'll find that your bucket level indicator gives some 'wiggle room' you didn't have before.

Your outer two don't need to be at bucket corners, either. I switch my 3 ETs between three CUT FELS 60-64" wide, always attaching the 'outers' 8" or so in from the edges.

 

[Imold]

I float my bucket/FEL when I use mine most the time but there are a few times when having it out of float is needed for better control.

 

[Ricn]

I too could use the six inch size; to bad shipping is so costly.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

I too could use the six inch size; to bad shipping is so costly.

Where in WA are you? There are several Kubota/Land Pride dealers in the Puget Sound area. I am sure they wold be adaptable to your blade. Dealer in Chalis along I-5. I bought a set with my blade and never installed them, No snow up here.

Ron

 

[Ricn]

Several dealers here. I was thinking those edge products would be better for my place than the pucks.
Ricn

 

[Tractor Seabee]

Several dealers here. I was thinking those edge products would be better for my place than the pucks.
Ricn

You probably need both them. My thought is why get that close to sideline obstructions. I had a county truck take out my mail box and it was 2' from the edge of the paving. Why was he way over there in the first place? Negligence. The PW department was out the same day and replaced post and box. Depending on type of blade speed is a factor. Rear blade casting off one way speed should be pretty low. Just rambling thoughts as I contemplate how I would approach the job if I had to do it. I am probably way out to lunch.

Ron

 

[Ricn]

The Edge Tamers is my interest, those for the bucket when pushing snow. The rounds ones would be good for the rear blade though. If ever I get a rear blade it should have something like those rounds pedestals to keep the blade up in snow.