All,
We're working through the set up of a compact utility tractor. No matter what way we go, it would have a loader and 3ord function hydraulics - specifically for this application and a few others.
We've looked at some purpose-built snow blade loader attachments and as nice as they would be, cost-wise we're just going to make do with what we already have - that is a 7' 3pt rear blade. It will do the job fine.
That said, I need to fabricate the cylinder mounts. I am not sure what that geometry should be or the dimensions therein.
The other big question is - what is a suitable cylinder for the task? Maybe I need to start there then base the mounts/fabrication/design off the cylinder dimensions. Additionally, if we use the blade beyond snow for grading and spreading gravel - is what ever cylinder we pick going to be up to the task? Or is that going to be asking too much of said 3ord function and cylinder?
See attached pictures for the blade we have.
The top view of the blade shows the swivel and pin holes for the angling. Note that this was as we got it - all bent up out of shape. I cut it apart last winter, straightened some pieces, and welded it back together. It isn't perfect, but it works very well now.
We're working through the set up of a compact utility tractor. No matter what way we go, it would have a loader and 3ord function hydraulics - specifically for this application and a few others.
We've looked at some purpose-built snow blade loader attachments and as nice as they would be, cost-wise we're just going to make do with what we already have - that is a 7' 3pt rear blade. It will do the job fine.
That said, I need to fabricate the cylinder mounts. I am not sure what that geometry should be or the dimensions therein.
The other big question is - what is a suitable cylinder for the task? Maybe I need to start there then base the mounts/fabrication/design off the cylinder dimensions. Additionally, if we use the blade beyond snow for grading and spreading gravel - is what ever cylinder we pick going to be up to the task? Or is that going to be asking too much of said 3ord function and cylinder?
See attached pictures for the blade we have.
The top view of the blade shows the swivel and pin holes for the angling. Note that this was as we got it - all bent up out of shape. I cut it apart last winter, straightened some pieces, and welded it back together. It isn't perfect, but it works very well now.
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