QA plate on 7.5' snowplow for FEL, let it snow

chuck1975 · Nov 8, 2005

Re: QA plate on 7.5\' snowplow for FEL, let it snow

Mike i've got the same project in mind for my 40. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Now for some questions:
Why did you make the framing so tall? Why not stop at the top of the QA brackets (for height & then go over horizontally from there, was there a reason to the height?

Next did you ever consider a V plow? /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
if so will your set up work as it is now, /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
or will it require another RR? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

I believe it needs another RR but I'm not sure if so how would you set it up? Would you still go thru the joystick if needing 2 buttons?
thanks
chuck
ps already have a western 7.5 trying to find / buy / trade for a "V". Then I'll start the project. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

PineRidge · Nov 8, 2005

Re: QA plate on 7.5\' snowplow for FEL, let it snow

<font color="blue"> Now for some questions:
Why did you make the framing so tall? Why not stop at the top of the QA brackets (for height & then go over horizontally from there, was there a reason to the height?

Next did you ever consider a V plow?
if so will your set up work as it is now,
or will it require another RR?

I believe it needs another RR but I'm not sure if so how would you set it up? Would you still go thru the joystick if needing 2 buttons?
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Chuck the framing was sized so that I could get a decent angle on the plow lift chain, The steeper angle gives you more control over the lift and curl of the moldboard. You have no lift with a horizontal piece of chain.

It would be extremely hard to find a V plow at a decent price. The Meyers 7.5' that we used only set us back $100. for the plow itself. Plus we will need to angle the plow to push all the snow to one side of the drive since we have yellow markers in place on the other side to let us know where the grass ends and the drive begins. Ours is not a straight drive and it's 650' long. The drive tends to get lost once it snows. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif And if it's not plowed UPS has tried to drive through the grass on more than one occasion.

And yes you would require a way to tie in the V hydraulics in addition to the angling cylinders. I don't think a second button would fit within the 40D joystick as one is cramped.

Lastly when we put a project together we remind ourself to practice the KISS principle. KISS= keep it simple stupid (otherwise we do have a tendency to go overboard)

Deerlope · Nov 8, 2005

Re: QA plate on 7.5\' snowplow for FEL, let it snow

Only 650' of driveway!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe you should just shovel it, would help to use up some of your free time plus keep you out of trouble. Try 2500' plus uphill with a few curves like I have to contend with. But it was my own doing because I wanted to be away from the highway when we built the new house 10 years ago. I started with a JD 2010 with the 71/2' fisher on the rear, then I rigged it up solid on the FEL. The Fel was to heavy to use in the float position because it would cut into the gravel drive. Then went to a snowblower and thought that was great until I put a piece of 2x4 thru it and the pins did not shear, that did a real number on the auger. Kubota would not warrenty it so it is gone. I came to the conclusion that a SB it only for someone that does not have much room to push the snow.

DavidVT · Nov 9, 2005

Re: QA plate on 7.5\' snowplow for FEL, let it snow

Regarding 'chain vs float' for plowing with a snow board.... I made my QA snowplow mount to utilize the chain (fixed FEL position).
QA plate to mount my 7.5' plow on FEL

Several years of plowing with near dead un-inspectable plow trucks taught me that the snow boards will indeed dig down and move snow until there is simply too much for the truck's traction to move. This with the snowboard's only down force being the weight of the snow board.

My first and only experience pushing a QA mounted snow board with a tractor was a few weeks ago. We had maybe 4-6 inches of fresh snow on warm ground... The snow was no challenge to the snow board but the yard I peeled up was impressive indeed...

I think the chain vs float method will work well but will report back if I am proved wrong... Yes the plow seems far far forward of the steering wheels on the tractor. For that reason I am hopeful that keeping the FEL's weight on the front axle will help the control issues.

TCowner · Nov 9, 2005

Re: QA plate on 7.5\' snowplow for FEL, let it snow

Mike, Nice project.

Any chance your good friend Andy Tatro would be willing to make a set of the quick attach brackets like you used for a fellow TBN member? They look well made and would work nicely for a project I am planning. If I could get the brackets made it would save me a lot of time. Thanks.

Terry,

PineRidge · Nov 9, 2005

Re: QA plate on 7.5\' snowplow for FEL, let it snow

Terry I'm sure Andy would jump at the chance to help you with your project. If you need his phone number please send me a PM and I'll fire it back, And don't forget to take pictures of your project as you proceed. We like to see all kinds of projects. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

VT_Kioti · Nov 9, 2005

Re: QA plate on 7.5\' snowplow for FEL, let it snow

Mike
Once again, a great project. I too am using a snowblower. I have the same problems as everyone else. It is amazing how many stones (rocks) can find their way into the blower even after carefully going over the drive before the season picking them up. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
And of course this gives me food for thought. I would have to find a QA for my tractor to start.
Always look forward to your next project.
/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Al

chuck1975 · Nov 9, 2005

Re: QA plate on 7.5\' snowplow for FEL, let it snow

Mike my mistake after lookin at many of these plow posts I confused yours with a rigid / frame mount and the typical hydralic lift piston. Sorry for the confusion. Next how long did it take to put together welding etc.? Please post or PM Est of total cost of project hydralic components, hoses etc. ? I'm trying to decide to go for a "twin of yours" or sub it out. Sometimes I just get into to many projects. A few years ago I took an old truck to the junk yark with a plow attached just to get rid of it. Later i found out that the yard put the plow back into use within 2 weeks and that was installation onto a new truck. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif Good for them, they always help me when I get into "real" trouble!
Also as many have said the plow looks great.
chuck