Snow Attachments Quick Attach Snow Plow

[srs]

Nice find! I'd just use it first, maybe you don't need to modify it..

I agree with Jake. Before you do any modification see if this works ok for you. I have a similar set up which I bought and have absolutely no complaints. There will always be arguments about the blade being out so far but before you go messing around with this "just try it, you may like it".

 

[nybirdman]

I have a very similar set-up with power angle,after useing for two years I don't think it is worth the expense of adding power angle to yours.Just use with manual angle.Add some rear weight and float your FEL.

 

[JohninCT]

A lot of the tractor plow conversions I've seen hang the "A Frame" under the quick attach plate. Looking at your first pic you could cut off the angle braces and the round bar handles. Then weld a "U" bracket to the flat cross brace and the mating bracket with pivot pin to the bottom of the quick attach plate. Then attach a chain between the front of the "A" frame to a chain hook welded to the top of the quick attach plate to support the plow weight when you lift it.

For the hyd angle as others have said just try to find plow cylinders that fit that model plow and plug them in to your tractors aux hydraulic ports.

 

[jmusser15]

I do have rear hydraulics on the tractor to run the lines from to the FEL. I am not sure of the flow rate, I will need to check the specs on that before upgrading to hydraulic cylinders. I am going to try the plow before I modify the connection to the quick attach plate to see how it handles but I know reducing the distance from the quick attach connection will reduce the torque on the loader arms/frame. Adding the hydraulic cylinders is definitely a want and not a need in my case. Probably better off saving the money for another attachment.

 

[beenthere]

For me, I'd never go back to manual angle.
Too many times where changing the angle makes plowing faster and in some cases necessary to keep the front end from sliding to the side. I'm making angle changes constantly when clearing snow.

Too much flow can be handled by putting in some restrictors. Shouldn't be a problem for you.

 

[SHORT KID]

I have a similiar Meyers setup with power angle and I love it. i built mine during a snow storm and had to use my neighbors drive as a proving ground. During a real big snowfall I piled snow as high as my lamposts along my driveway. I can actually walk under my cutting edge when it is raised. Just use it for a while and I am sure you will like the way it works, it looks like it was well built. :thumbsup:

 

[PILOON]

On my set up, I attached the Aframe pivots to a plate that I dropped down from my loader subframe. That kept the blade tucked in real close to the tractor.

For good control you really want that blade as close as possible to the tractor otherwise when angled you will find the snow load pushing your front off to the opposite side of the angle.

For simple lift, I use a suitable length of chain that attaches to the front area of the Aframe and the bottom center of the loader frame cross support.
Raising and lowering the loader controls plow up/down and the bucker tilt plumbing is then available for the angle circuit.

Those Meyer plows use 16" single action cylinders, cheap and commonly available.

 

[Red Horse]

JM,
Nice set up. I cast my vote with those who say-"don't worry about the length of the arms". I have a similar Meyers set up on my JD 3320. I also say go for the hydraulics if your budget allows. I rigged up an old blade on my 755 and what a difference having the ability to angle makes on the 3320.

Like you I'm plowing on gravel. Bit of a pain until you get a lot of frost in the ground- I really should get or make some shoes.

And you will need the the cross cushion valve. I ordered mine from the Surplus Center in Lincoln NE (item no 9-6016) and it cost me $61.20 inc. UPS in Nov of 05

Pix attached -also pix of nmy wt block- comes in handy-figure its about 500 pds, plus chains plus 64 gallons of Balastar in the tires

PS my 3320 had the third valve so I just bought the third function hose kit to run it to the front of the loader.

 

[lhfarm]

JM,
Like you I'm plowing on gravel. Bit of a pain until you get a lot of frost in the ground- I really should get or make some shoes.

My plow came with shoes and they just dug in on the gravel before it had frozen. So I couldn't use them on the first snow. However, once the ground was frozen, the shoes are great.

 

[ray66v]

Here are the best shoes for gravel: