Plow conversion

3238dpw · Dec 20, 2010

I might have a lead on a 60 inch plow from a grasshopper mower. My first question is, should I weld it to an attachment plate solid or hinged and lift it with a chain by curling it back? Also it seems like if I mount it with the chain and use the full length of the frame it would be about 2 and a half feet in front of the plate. This seems to have advantages and disadvantages. The further out front it is the less maneuverable it would be. On the other hand it would stack snow a lot higher. What does everyone think?

SpringHollow · Dec 20, 2010

I rigidly mounted my used truck plow by adding some bracing.

Ken

Craig Clayton · Dec 20, 2010

If you like it, buy it and drag it home. Then the group will figure out how to mount it .
Craig Clayton

washita · Dec 20, 2010

my 2 cents- my brother in law had a rigid mounted truck plow on his kubota, the following season I modified it to pivot and lift with a chain by using the curl function (those hidden objects and instantaneous stops are painful) please bear in mind my brother in law could destroy an anvil with a rubber mallet :laughing:

woodlandfarms · Dec 20, 2010

Your BIL didn't mary my sister in law, did he? I never take anything for repair to my BIL any more. He is fully capable, but not very delicate. It is no wonder he stopped working as a mechanic and became a teacher, the shop could not keep up with all the things he broke.

SpringHollow · Dec 20, 2010

If you have springs on the blade, you do not need the chain setup in my opinion. Where i liked having a chain is that once you got everything adjusted like you want, curl down until the chain is taut and you are always back to a perfect setup

Ken

3238dpw · Dec 22, 2010

Well I got it. Here are some pics.I moved it with the forks and that would closly resemble how it would look at full length on the machine

SpringHollow · Dec 22, 2010

You can actually make a plow frame that then mounts to your tractor by sliding your forks into the frame and then pin them in place. Works pretty well.

Ken

3238dpw · Dec 24, 2010

I have a seperate attachment plate I am going to use. Does it look like it would stick out too far to be practical? Sometimes you are stuck with what you get, but I figure since I have the chance to make it longer or shorter I want to get it just right. What is everyones experience with this?

Kubota Tee · Dec 24, 2010

Scott,

I purchased a plate and then had it rigidly mounted to the A-Frame of an old Meyer 90" plow. Here are some pics. Just finished this project last week:thumbsup:.