=== BLADE HOOKS ===

[J_J]

You can put hooks where ever you want, but you will need to lock down the top of the blade to keep it from tilting.

 

[Builder]

How would the blade tilt if the hooks are on the bottom?

 

[J_J]

How would the blade tilt if the hooks are on the bottom?

Well, of course not, but it is an unusual place for installing hooks, and I would also recommend backing up the weld area with some larger plate.

 

[Builder]

Well, of course not, but it is an unusual place for installing hooks, and I would also recommend backing up the weld area with some larger plate.

Yes, you're right, it is an unusual spot, but I'm trying to help him, even if it's an "out of the box" type upgrade.

I like your idea of a backing plate. Moldboard skin is pretty thin.

 

[pat32rf]

I would install a couple of hooks so you can pass a cable under the blade and hook to. This way the blade is lifted by the cable when you are pulling out the stuck tractor, or when you are backing up to pull something else out. Just remember that the plow is only designed to raise so much before something bends...

 

[4shorts]

I put a couple of hooks on my blade SS mount last year when I addapted it to the tractor. I went with the bolt on method. I didn't put them right on the blade due to the trip springs. They came in very handy during the winter to pluck vehicles that were stuck in the snow.

 

[Builder]

I put a couple of hooks on my blade SS mount last year when I addapted it to the tractor. I went with the bolt on method. I didn't put them right on the blade due to the trip springs. They came in very handy during the winter to pluck vehicles that were stuck in the snow.

That's where I have mine, on the SS plate. I think the OP might have a frame mount plow.

 

[LBrown59]

I put a couple of hooks on my blade SS mount last year when I addapted it to the tractor. I went with the bolt on method. I didn't put them right on the blade due to the trip springs. They came in very handy during the winter to pluck vehicles that were stuck in the snow.

I knew I didn't invent blade hooks.

 

[4shorts]

I knew I didn't invent blade hooks.

I can't credit for them either

 

[LBrown59]

That's where I have mine, on the SS plate. I think the OP might have a frame mount plow.

Here is another photo of the blade inquestion.

 

[Builder]

That's a really nice little plow set up. Looks sturdy. Makes me want to do a mount like that on mine. I wonder if you can do a plow mount and not iterfere with loader arms?

 

[4shorts]

Here is another photo of the blade inquestion.

I know it may sound odd but you could mount a couple of hooks to the cutting edge. If your only plowing snow it wouldn't matter. I'd rather have the hooks than not.

 

[radioman]

first of all- how high does the plow go up exactly ?

 

[Builder]

I know it may sound odd but you could mount a couple of hooks to the cutting edge. If your only plowing snow it wouldn't matter. I'd rather have the hooks than not.

Hey.....that was my suggestion. No fair.

 

[Zick]

first of all- how high does the plow go up exactly ?

Not very high but he's not looking to lift with it.
Wish I had a loader mounted blade to push the snow up and over big piles.

 

[LBrown59]

first of all- how high does the plow go up exactly ?

Guessing about 10 to 12 inches.
Not really to concerned with lifting so much as pulling or draging however.

 

[4shorts]

Hey.....that was my suggestion. No fair.

Sorry my friend. I didn't read the full thread so I guess I missed it You had a great idea though

 

[beckmurph]

Mr LBrown59
Isn't your blade spring loaded? I believe your blade would tilt if you put any pressure on the top of the blade to lift or pull.

 

[LBrown59]

Mr LBrown59
Isn't your blade spring loaded? I believe your blade would tilt if you put any pressure on the top of the blade to lift or pull.

Quote:
Originally Posted by some zilch
as soon as you started to pull back with the blade, wouldnt it want to "spring over" just s if you hit something hard going forward while plowing?

I will have to put a chain on the blade and hook the other end to something and see what happens.
LB59__________________

 

[radioman]

Guessing about 10 to 12 inches.
Not really to concerned with lifting so much as pulling or draging however.

Ok - looks like I misunderstood your intentions. I can understand trying to lift something with plow if needed, or having a loop or hook to for lack of better way to explain it- to tow when stuck. I am just kinda bit horrified that towing would be done against the fast attach holding points. However- if the BX is stuck and front blade is on, and unable to tow from behind then I would say a hook perfectly centered low as possible would be ideal. Other then the brush gaurd, there is really no good place to place a emergency tow strap.