New Snow Plow

[71bronco]

I want show off my new plow that I bought off Craigslist last night. It,s a Meyers 6 1/2 foot with a manual angle(no front remotes yet) on a SSQA plate.I've been looking to build my own but I found this for $600 so I went for it. Hope I didn't do to bad.
Also went to an aution and picked up a boom pole for $12.50 and 2 ratchet binders for $8. I want to adapt the boom pole to the loader.How'd I do?

Jeff

 

[Rustyiron]

Ya did good!

 

[nckennedy]

Yea, looks great.

I would like to chang the subject a bit. What is the difference between a snow plow and a "pusher"?
Seems like they both move snow off your drive way.

 

[Army grunt]

You did good!
(((((((((((((((((((S N O W )))))))))))))) Dam!!!
Ill watch from my bunker here in n/east Ga.
Army Grunt

 

[amigauser]

I want show off my new plow that I bought off Craigslist last night. It,s a Meyers 6 1/2 foot with a manual angle(no front remotes yet) on a SSQA plate.I've been looking to build my own but I found this for $600 so I went for it. Hope I didn't do to bad.
Also went to an aution and picked up a boom pole for $12.50 and 2 ratchet binders for $8. I want to adapt the boom pole to the loader.How'd I do?

Jeff

Good find I have a similar setup. I picked up an old meyers plow last year that had loader mounts that I had to cut off and got a skid steer Q/A plate welded to it this summer. I have about $600 into mine with the plow itself, plate, paint, etc. My only issue is the width, as angled it will not cover the tracks of my L3240. Will be giving mine a lot of use this year instead of the bucket which is what I had been using.

 

[Diamondpilot]

That is a good deal. I bought a $100 rusted up POS off Craigs List. Its a Meyer 7' plow. Time I replace the mole board, sand blasting, paint, new cylinders, QA plate, ect I had right at $600 in it and maybe 50 hours of hard work. Heating, grinding, welding, sanding, ect.

You did good.

I got my replacement cylinders on the net for $100. They are Power Fist brand and a direct generic replacement. I had about $150 in the 1/4" hoses to run from the cylinders to my rear remotes. I think they were 18' each.

Chris

 

[71bronco]

No hydraulics for me yet so I'll just manually angle the blade at least for this year. I used an 8n with a beat up backblade (see picture) for the last 15 yrs or so. So this combo should definatly should be an improvement.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Jeff

 

[LD1]

Not too bad considering its good condition.

I have a meyer 7.5 plow I have been trying to sell for several weeks. It isnt in quite as good of shape, but still good. I wish I could get $600. I am only asking $500 and keep taking calls of people asking if I have the mount or pump:mur: DUH, read the ad. PLOW BLADE ONLY:confused2:

 

[JB4310]

Looks good, you could have that power angle for just a little extra money.

Just need the cylinders some hose and hook it up to your curl circuit QDs, since you don't need the curl cylinders with the chain set up.

JB.

 

[Diamondpilot]

This will give you a idea what I went though rebuilding my plow. You did real good.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/snow-removal/155271-meyer-plow-my-tractor.html

Chris

 

[fuseboxer]

I see that 71Bronco has a chain for added support I am not sure if mine needs one, what do you think? I have a hook near the swivel but believe the rotation would twist the chain. Do you reattach the chain when you manually turn your blade?

 

[JB4310]

I see that 71Bronco has a chain for added support I am not sure if mine needs one, what do you think? I have a hook near the swivel but believe the rotation would twist the chain. Do you reattach the chain when you manually turn your blade?

Your blade is fixed to the adaptor plate. his is pinned so the chain is supporting the front/ weight of the plow.

His plow will float over the contour of the ground with the loader arms stationary.
With yours you will have to engage the float feature of the loader valve to allow the loader arms to move up and down with the plow over uneven terrain.

JB.

 

[71bronco]

Your blade is fixed to the adaptor plate. his is pinned so the chain is supporting the front/ weight of the plow.

His plow will float over the contour of the ground with the loader arms stationary.
With yours you will have to engage the float feature of the loader valve to allow the loader arms to move up and down with the plow over uneven terrain.

JB.

I was trying to just find a plow on CL with the thought of buying an adapter plate and welding it up solid untill I found this one. I never thought of hooking it up like this but I think I'll like it better this way. It does stick out quite a ways though and I think I'm going to need some ballast. I have a 55 gal drum to fill with concrete and add a few goodies like a receiver hitch,Chainsaw scabbard,places for chains and gas and oil. I will also put in some pipe for hand tools. Do you guys think that is enough weight for a 3240? I'll probably fill all but 4 or 5 inches of the barrel. Any other ideas?

Jeff

 

[71bronco]

I also started welding on my boom for the loader. I mounted it to the receiver hitch on top of the bucket and it rests on the lip on the bottom. I'll take some pics if anybody wants to see it.

Jeff

 

[foggy1111]

I'd say you made a great buy!

I just finished building a FEL plow for my tractor. I used an old Meyer ST80" plow starting point and made a JD QA compatible frame to connect it to my JD tractor. I just added new hydraulic cylinders, crossover valve and hoses with QD couplers to attach to my tractor hydraulics.....and added a tube over the blade edge for gravel driveways. Just finished with a sandblast and paint job.

I had hoped to keep my cost under $750.....but ended up spending nearly $1000. complete. So....I'd say you made a great deal. Here's a few pics of mine ready for mounting to the tractor. I'm going to take my blade "up north" to mount on my tractor next week. Hope it all fits right.

 

[milkman636]

You did good on the blade. I've been watching for something like that since last winter and haven't come across a decent used one in my area.

To put your purchase in perspective, I was quoted $2300 for a new 7' quick-attach loader mount blade with swing cylinders by a local dealer.

 

[71bronco]

Foggy, I like how you mounted the frame on the backside of the QA plate so it doesn't stick out so far. Let us know how it works out on the tractor if you could.

Jeff

 

[nckennedy]

Looks like you got it off the show room floor.

 

[fuseboxer]

I'd say you made a great buy!

I just finished building a FEL plow for my tractor. I used an old Meyer ST80" plow starting point and made a JD QA compatible frame to connect it to my JD tractor. I just added new hydraulic cylinders, crossover valve and hoses with QD couplers to attach to my tractor hydraulics.....and added a tube over the blade edge for gravel driveways. Just finished with a sandblast and paint job.

I had hoped to keep my cost under $750.....but ended up spending nearly $1000. complete. So....I'd say you made a great deal. Here's a few pics of mine ready for mounting to the tractor. I'm going to take my blade "up north" to mount on my tractor next week. Hope it all fits right.

I like the skid pipe on the bottom, I have limstone drive, did you make it or is there a way to buy one?

 

[foggy1111]

I had one made by a local welding shop. He uses a plasma torch. He said he could slit a pipe like mine for other folks - the cost would be from $75 to $100 depending on the diameter and length of the pipe. (plus shipping) PM me if you want his contact info.