Snow plow adapted to the FEL

[4shorts]

Good to hear. I have been trying to get a video of my tractor working this winter but just havent had the time to do it or someone to film it. I have a couple pictures but they are all after the storm so it doesnt look like alot of snow. I will turn all my fans on and see if I can get all the lake effect snow we have been getting to reach all the way up to you

Go for it buddy. Send all the snow you like. Hey I put the wrong youtube video link on the last time. Lets see if I get it right this time.

YouTube - Specialty Repairs 2008 Kubota

 

[rtm038]

Nice set-up! Maybe one day I'll have enough property and a long enough driveway to justify a tractor like that, but until then my JD 2520 will have to do.... BTW, do you have any vids of the tractor actually plowing snow?

Ryan

 

[4shorts]

Nice set-up! Maybe one day I'll have enough property and a long enough driveway to justify a tractor like that, but until then my JD 2520 will have to do.... BTW, do you have any vids of the tractor actually plowing snow?

Ryan

Thanks. No video as of yet but comming just as soon as we get more snow. Been out twice but wasn't enough to justfy a video. Only had the beast for three months and used twice. Only going to be used for snow clearing. Stay tuned. A video is comming soon

 

[4shorts]

For those have followed my post on the snow plow adaptation to the FEL I'm happy to report that I've used it for about six hours up to this point and it's worked perfectly. The way that it's mounted and the mold board it's self is very strong. I know because I've had the blade tip right on over after I came off the pavement and hit the edge of the none frozen gravel.

The only thing I decided to change and it was only a small item was if I had my blade tilted back a little to much the rear cylinder bolts would scrape the ground so rather than have that happening I decided to add two more rear skid pucks. They cost me only $22. each and a few hours to do. Now that won't be an issue.

What I like about this set up is if your on pavement and your blade is level and the skids are keeping the cutting edge up a bit and you decide to use the cutting edge all you have to do is tilt the angle of the blade and the cutting edge kicks in.

As for the tractor it's self. I'm using industrial tires, none filled and with the HST and the blade it's actually faster and easier to move around than my truck. Yes. I'm very happy with it. Happy Holidays everyone!

 

[Jeepnford]

I've just started building mine. About the need to add the pucks,since I haven't welded anything together yet,do you think it would help to weld the A frame a little higher on the plate? For example,cut an open slot at the bottom of the plate so the bottom of the A-frame is flush with the bottom of the plate?

 

[4shorts]

I've just started building mine. About the need to add the pucks,since I haven't welded anything together yet,do you think it would help to weld the A frame a little higher on the plate? For example,cut an open slot at the bottom of the plate so the bottom of the A-frame is flush with the bottom of the plate?

I thought about that when I was doing mine and I think It would work against you putting it higher because that will change the angle of your blade. If you increase the height in the rear of the "A" frame it changes the angle on the blade plus you'll have to make some changes to the way your angle cylinders go through the mold board.

As I said. Mine worked perfectly. I just wanted to make sure the rear cylinder bolts didn't scratch up the pavement.

 

[canyon149]

4Shorts, I built a plow setup very close to yours, only I used a meyers st90 plow instead. I have it mounted on my L4330 and let me say wow I am very impressed. The setup cut my plowing time in half from just using the fel to clear the snow. I will post pictures although mine does not look as nice as yours. I have decided to wait for summer to paint it kubota orange.


Thanks a lot for your ideas

 

[4shorts]

4Shorts, I built a plow setup very close to yours, only I used a meyers st90 plow instead. I have it mounted on my L4330 and let me say wow I am very impressed. The setup cut my plowing time in half from just using the fel to clear the snow. I will post pictures although mine does not look as nice as yours. I have decided to wait for summer to paint it kubota orange.


Thanks a lot for your ideas

Great to hear yours worked out as well. I'm very pleased with mine also. I'll look forward to seeing a few pictures of yours. Your more than welcome for the ideas. That's what it's all about. Happy Holidays!

 

[canyon149]

Here are some pictures of my setup in action! Once again this is a very good setup anyone who builds one will be very impressed provided they put in on a large enough tractor.


Thanks again 4shorts

 

[4shorts]

My friend that's a great looking bit of work you've done there! Your going to have some fun now

Thanks for taking the time to post the photo's. If your not pleased you should be

 

[JDeerekid]

Here are some pictures of my setup in action! Once again this is a very good setup anyone who builds one will be very impressed provided they put in on a large enough tractor.


Thanks again 4shorts

Thats a nice setup also. Looks like you and 4shorts are copying each other or are you guys brothers with your awesome fabrication skills

 

[DavidVT]

Anyone try this with a Fisher A frame?
(i.e. bring the A frame back so the pistons start behind the QA plate)

I currently have my Fisher attached in front of the QA plate but I really like this idea of making the blade much closer to the FEL.

I have two A frames and am considering buying another QA plate so I can experiment with the shorter configuration. I may need to complicate things a bit to allow for some kind of side to side roll. My drives are not level (side to side), which (I think) puts quite a bit of stress on the FEL arms

4shorts, great stuff!! Keep the good ideas coming.

 

[4shorts]

4shorts, great stuff!! Keep the good ideas coming.

I sure will Sir I'm very pleased with my set up as it is. I did a lot of snow removable with it and enjoyed having it. Mine has enough side by side roll as it is because of the little slop in the pivoting center bolt so that was a bonus. Looking forward to the winter to get to play again in the snow.

 

[the hunter]

nice job man but I have a question for you does the front wheel fender are from kubota???

 

[4shorts]

nice job man but I have a question for you does the front wheel fender are from kubota???

Thanks hunter. Yes the fenders came with the tractor when I bought it new last year. They are standard equipment on most of the Grand L's in Canada.

 

[Builder]

Here's mine. Not as nice as 4shorts, but I also don't get nearly as much snow :

 

[TTTTTT]

Here is my version I did last fall. Not near as nice and finished as 4shorts or Builder but does the job. I will add angle hydraulics soon for this winter and maybe a better paint job. My FEL adapter bracket I made gives me multiple uses when the plow is not on, 2" reciever for many things such as a boom pole. I also attach extra support for the plow with a chain to it. I made it QA same as my bucket and forks.


Dave

Its been awhile but after a few changes, I finally got to test my plow mod with some great advise from many. I adjusted my loader adapter

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You can see I moved the part where the plow bracket attaches back about 1.5' to improve the balance. I also beefed up where that bracket attaches. Something I wanted on this adapter was to be able to have multiple uses, so added a 2" receiver on top for any other 2" hitch attachements. With this ,it also gave me a spot to hook the chain for the plow to further support and balance the weight. (this is an older 8' steel plow-very heavy duty). The welding is not great as I was doing it in not the best conditions but wanted to get it done.

I was very happy with the results



With Plow Attached



I adjusted the skid shoes so the plow edge was at max height until a good base on the road was set and then I could lower to a better height. Soon I will get the hydraulics for the angle set and get a better paint job and then it will be all set. I was by myelf so I couldn't get any action videos. Maybe next time.

Almost forgot one more video

Dave

 

[Duffster]

I sure will Sir I'm very pleased with my set up as it is. I did a lot of snow removable with it and enjoyed having it. Mine has enough side by side roll as it is because of the little slop in the pivoting center bolt so that was a bonus. Looking forward to the winter to get to play again in the snow.

Here's mine. Not as nice as 4shorts, but I also don't get nearly as much snow :

Here is my version I did last fall. Not near as nice and finished as 4shorts or Builder but does the job. I will add angle hydraulics soon for this winter and maybe a better paint job. My FEL adapter bracket I made gives me multiple uses when the plow is not on, 2" reciever for many things such as a boom pole. I also attach extra support for the plow with a chain to it. I made it QA same as my bucket and forks.


Dave

Dave

Any of you ever consider installing a cross over relief valve on your plows?

I highly recommend it.

 

[4shorts]

Any of you ever consider installing a cross over relief valve on your plows?

I highly recommend it.

No doubt there are some great ways to adapt a snow plow to an FEL with a few great examples shown above. For me I didn't use the chain because I wanted to have down pressure so I could back blade at times which worked out great for me last winter.

Duffster. As for the cross over valve, what would be the purpose of it? Not sure what it is or what it's used for but would like to hear about it.

 

[kennyd]

Duffster. As for the cross over valve, what would be the purpose of it? Not sure what it is or what it's used for but would like to hear about it.

A "crossover relief valve", or c"ushion valve" will protect the plow and FEL frame in the event a immobile object is hit by allowing the plow to angle. Meyer's, Western, Curtis and others have them built into the pump unit.

Take a look HERE.