Snow plow adapted to the FEL

[kennyd]

Kennyd

I like the valve set up where do you have your hoses connected to?
I was thinking of disconnecting my curl feature after i put it in the float position.
Then I would connect hoses to plow.
Will that work or do I have to go for a grapple type set up is it called a 3rd valve for $600 sound right?

John, I am not 100% what you are asking-but the "valve" in the picture I posted is just for protection against hitting a solid object. It does not control anything.

The float feature has nothing to do with the curl circuit

You really need another valve to control the plow angle properly...do you have a rear remote?

Maybe you should start a new thread also...

 

[justcountry]

More pics of fabrication

Where did you get that killer joystick handle with the switches in it?

 

[justcountry]

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.

Whats the difference between hitting something with the plow and hitting something with the loader pushing dirt? If nothing, should there be one somewhere in the loader circuit?

 

[4shorts]

Where did you get that killer joystick handle with the switches in it?

That came with the Kubota 3rd function valve set up. The buttons are used for the angling of the snow plow.

 

[kennyd]

Where did you get that killer joystick handle with the switches in it?

You can get one for yourself
Control Grips, Industrial Joysticks, Proportional Controls, Electronics and Accessories
Scorpion Technologies LTD.

 

[kennyd]

Whats the difference between hitting something with the plow and hitting something with the loader pushing dirt? If nothing, should there be one somewhere in the loader circuit?

The bucket on a loader is solid and does not pivot in the middle like a plow blade does. Plowing is also usually done a lot faster than pushing dirt.

 

[4shorts]

Well today I did an update to the plow that I've been putting off for a very long time so I figured today was the day to finally get it done.
Seeing I posted basically everything on the plow build here I thought it would be best to add this update on the same thread.

The only issue I had with this plow was with it's design on how it trips when you hit an object. I've had the plow for over 17 years and it's always been like it. Four Hugh springs and when the blade hit a solid piece of ice or snow the blade would lean right down and then come back with a force that would frighten you.
Now normally that wouldn't be a problem and it seldom was but if you look at the first photo you'll notice the rods on the end of the four springs. well by those rods there are pockets where snow and ice would collect and when the blade would hook into something and then flick back everything that was in those pockets would either come back on top of the hood or even hit the windshield.
That got me thinking that if there was a rock in that snow or really hard large piece of ice and it came back it could beat the windshield out of the tractor No that wouldn't be very good so the task for today was to add a double acting shock to the blade so that when it did hook and flick back it would be slower and more controlled. I used some scrap metal I had around the shop so it cost me a few bolts and a new shock for a Western plow.

This is basically how I did it.

 

[4shorts]

More photo's

Here you'll notice I welded in a wedge to limit the amount of travel the blade could trip. If I didn't do that and the blade tripped it could pull the shock apart.

 

[k0ua]

Paul I am always amazed by your brilliantly conceived and masterfully executed projects. I wonder if some snowplow manufacture right now is eyeing up this project an wondering how much this is going to cost to add to their product line. I always enjoy your posts and projects. Take care up there.

James K0UA

 

[4shorts]

Paul I am always amazed by your brilliantly conceived and masterfully executed projects. I wonder if some snowplow manufacture right now is eyeing up this project an wondering how much this is going to cost to add to their product line. I always enjoy your posts and projects. Take care up there.

James K0UA

Thank you very much James. It's always great to hear from you. I decided to post the update because I know there were others that used my design for there plows and considering how fast mine kicked back it might save someone from getting hurt.
As always I appreciate your kind comments. Stay well down the my friend. Cheers. Paul

 

[DK35vince]

Nice work.
Nice looking welds.
My welds do not look nearly as nice, but they seems to hold up OK.

 

[DK35vince]

Paul I am always amazed by your brilliantly conceived and masterfully executed projects. I wonder if some snowplow manufacture right now is eyeing up this project an wondering how much this is going to cost to add to their product line. I always enjoy your posts and projects. Take care up there.

James K0UA

Some snow blades have that feature.
I mounted a Western truck plow to my tractor and it had the shock absorber feature on it.

 

[4shorts]

Nice work.
Nice looking welds.
My welds do not look nearly as nice, but they seems to hold up OK.

Thanks. The looks are only a bonus. If the weld isn't pretty and still holds it's great :thumbsup:

Some snow blades have that feature.
I mounted a Western truck plow to my tractor and it had the shock absorber feature on it.

So true. Second photo shows the box the new shock came in and it's a Western. Arctic plows like this one never had it. It was time mine did.

 

[mjncad]

Cool! And it wasn't a light either. :laughing:

 

[4shorts]

Cool! And it wasn't a light either. :laughing:

Wanted to do something different this time :laughing:

 

[High Compression]

Nice Paul! Let us know how that works. I often wandered about a shock on the trip of a plow, but thought it would slow the trip too much an increase the shock load on the machine and operator. But apparently if you got the shock from a plow company, they must have figured out the valving so that didn't happen. Very curious.
Thanks,
Andy

 

[Builder]

4 Shorts,

If you ever wanted to move to the states, you have a job waiting here for you. First order of business is the forrestry protector for the cab on my M-7040.

Very nice work. I commend you for your design thoughtfullness.

I took the easy way out and bought an Arctic plow for mine.

 

[4shorts]

Nice Paul! Let us know how that works. I often wandered about a shock on the trip of a plow, but thought it would slow the trip too much an increase the shock load on the machine and operator. But apparently if you got the shock from a plow company, they must have figured out the valving so that didn't happen. Very curious.
Thanks,
Andy

Thanks Andy. I had the tractor out snow clearing this morning and it's a Hugh difference. A couple of times coming off the pavement and hitting the gravel the blade tipped ahead as it should and when it retracted it came back with no snap and just a nice slower manner. I'm happy with it now. It was so bad before that if there was snow on the back of the blade it would flick up on the hood and one time hit the front glass. I posted this latest mod because if there was someone out there with this type of set up they would be aware of the dangers of not having the shock on it. The shock is made for Western plows and as far as I can tell its on all of there plows. My cost on the shock was $125. You can get after market one like it but I can't speak for there quality for half that price.

4 Shorts,

If you ever wanted to move to the states, you have a job waiting here for you. First order of business is the forrestry protector for the cab on my M-7040.

Very nice work. I commend you for your design thoughtfullness.

I took the easy way out and bought an Arctic plow for mine.

Thank you my friend. I dont blame you for taking the easy way out. I would have went that way as well but I already had the plow and might not have got much for it if I sold it. It works well and is set up the way I like it and if some breaks I can repair it easy enough.
That a grat looking machine you have there. I bet you like that blade. I like the fact the snow don't stick to it. Does yours ave the skid steer hook up? I was looking at one from Arctic a few years ago for a skid steer but it didn't have a linear movment in it so I backed away.

I'd love to build a protective unit for your unit. That would be such an interesting job. A few weeks ago I was chatting to a implement builder in Quebec. They are a large company and they asked me if I'd be interested in working for them. Although I was humbled that they asked me i would have had to move to Quebec ad that wasn't going to happen. Not while I still had a pulse anyway :laughing:

Here's the blade I was looking at a few years back. Thanks again for your kind comments on my work.



Arctic Snowplows - Heavy Duty Skid Steer Trip Edge Poly [HDSSTE-P]

 

[Martian]

Nice work Paul,

I found one customized like yours (not as professionally of course:thumbsup on an online repo auction near my house. Forgot to go on line the day it was up for auction and it sold for like $600. Now I'm kicking myself because it's exactly what I wanted, for about $2000 less than a brand new one. I'm thinking I'm going to have to pick a truck plow up from this auction and then convert it like you've done.

 

[4shorts]

Nice work Paul,

I found one customized like yours (not as professionally of course:thumbsup on an online repo auction near my house. Forgot to go on line the day it was up for auction and it sold for like $600. Now I'm kicking myself because it's exactly what I wanted, for about $2000 less than a brand new one. I'm thinking I'm going to have to pick a truck plow up from this auction and then convert it like you've done.

Oh man. That's a bummer to miss out on that. I've had similar things happen to me as well. I checked on the Arctic poly skid steer plow last year for a buddy and it was $4200. plus shipping. The Arctic poly plow is a nice product.