Aftermarket Implements

[fried1765]

Thanks everyone! I was thinking the 3pt would be universal but it pays to check sometimes and not just assume! I did see the everything attachements site, and their 64 inch PTO blower looked good and was $600 less than the mahindra one quoted by the dealer, same size.

@RNeumann I have a surepack/gravel parking and driveway areas to take care of, both parking lots hold about 60 cars and I'd say 3-400 feet of driveways besides. Ground stays mostly frozen once it gets hard, but there are thaws here and there. We sort of have room to push everything, but bad winters we don't, and I've had to get it trucked out before when we host larger events and need all the parking. So my plan would be to plow to wood lines and then blow it in there and remove the piles. A few areas would be blown only unless it was too wet and Ijust plow. I was originally drawn to the mahindra due to their v-plow option, but it only goes 60 inches wide and my tractor I'm looking at is 63 inches wide... So I was hoping an aftermarket 7-8 footer would be available.

The good news for you, is that you are well within the Everything Attachments "free shipping" area.
Of course, we all know that "free shipping" is not REALLY free.
The shipping cost is baked into the total selling price.

Be advised there is a caveat in the EA "free shipping" offer.
EA will only ship "free" to a nearby freight terminal, or local business with a loading dock/forklift, and you must pick your item up there.
If you have EA ship to your property, there will be a significant additional shipping charge.

EA does make some very nice equipment.

 

[bridge4]

The good news for you, is that you are well within the Everything Attachments "free shipping" area.
Of course, we all know that "free shipping" is not REALLY free.
The shipping cost is baked into the total selling price.

Be advised there is a caveat in the EA "free shipping" offer.
EA will only ship "free" to a nearby freight terminal, or local business with a loading dock/forklift, and you must pick your item up there.
If you have EA ship to your property, there will be a significant additional shipping charge.

EA does make some very nice equipment.

Good to know thank you! If I got a set of forks for my tractor I think I would then qualify. We are a business and I have had things dropped here like that before. Worst comes to worst I think the local hardware store would take it for me.

 

[bridge4]

When you are posting about your potential MAHINDRA attached the adjective CAB.

Sorry, I am confused by this comment. I feel like some of it is missing?

 

[RNeumann]

I’m afraid the plow isn’t going to do what you want it to do. With freeze thaw and gravel it’s going to dig too much and just frustrate you. I’d start with the blower and some Edge Tamers and then see how you do or what you want. The FEL mounted plows are heavy because of the added weight of the FEL. So the folks with freeze thaw end up making a hinged or chain style plow that takes most of the weight off the ground. Or you would need some monstrous shows/skids on a store bought SSQA plow.

Edge Tamer Full Video - YouTube

I’d be inclined to make piles with the edge tamers and then blow as needed.

 

[jeff9366]

I am confused by this comment.

Cab tractors sometimes differ in how they are optimally optioned.

Rather than describing your potential tractor as a Mahindra, describe it as a cabbed Mahindra, Mahindra with cab or Mahindra/Cab.

For instance, most would not "load" rear tires on a cab tractor because the weight of a cab is about 700 pounds and bears mostly on the rear tires, replicating the function of loaded rear tires.

 

[bridge4]

Cab tractors sometimes differ in how they are optimally optioned.

Rather than describing your potential tractor as a Mahindra, describe it as a cabbed Mahindra, Mahindra with cab or Mahindra/Cab.

For instance, most would not "load" rear tires on a cab tractor because the weight of a cab is about 700 pounds and bears mostly on the rear tires, replicating the function of loaded rear tires.

Ahhh, thank you again for the explanation, this makes sense.

 

[bridge4]

I知 afraid the plow isn稚 going to do what you want it to do. With freeze thaw and gravel it痴 going to dig too much and just frustrate you. I壇 start with the blower and some Edge Tamers and then see how you do or what you want. The FEL mounted plows are heavy because of the added weight of the FEL. So the folks with freeze thaw end up making a hinged or chain style plow that takes most of the weight off the ground. Or you would need some monstrous shows/skids on a store bought SSQA plow.

Edge Tamer Full Video - YouTube

I壇 be inclined to make piles with the edge tamers and then blow as needed.

I like the looks of that product, but I want it on a plow!! There isn't enough directional ability on the bucket for me, I have a handful of twists that I need to do and I want some more maneuverability than a bucket gives, I've used buckets before (without the edge tamer) on frozen ground and it just doesn't do it for me. I've considered snow pushes which would be similar but again, same issues with curves and such, maybe I'm wrong though?

I have seen a handful of plows that come with adjustable shoes, I'm not sure though, I am repricing the tractor without snow implements just the spools and 3rd function (non-oem so can curl bucket while using) so I can take some more time and try to figure out my solution.

 

[bridge4]

Another question that may seem silly, if the front has a SSQA, would plows made for SS work on the tractors? As long as HP/Flow ratings were met? Not even sure if the tractor would have the juice needed, but curious.

 

[jeff9366]

SSQA = Skid Steer Quick Attach = yes terms of mounting.

Tractors have minimal hydraulic flow relative to skid steers = no in terms of powering skid steer specific hydraulic attachments.

 

[bridge4]

SSQA = Skid Steer Quick Attach = yes terms of mounting.

Tractors have minimal hydraulic flow relative to skid steers = no in terms of powering skid steer specific hydraulic attachments.

The hydraulic requirements is what I was worried about. Thank you!