Snow plow cylinder diagram? Cushion Valve?

[polemidis]

Similar. But, lets see if I can find a used one to adapt to the ssqa.

 

[Peter 315]

Where are you winthrop ...........

 

[Rustyiron]

Similar. But, lets see if I can find a used one to adapt to the ssqa.
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I'm in Maine also and I bought 2 a few years ago from the next town over. A nice 9'6'' Diamond for $200, in the above pic about the valve, (very good shape but needed both cyls) and a Fisher EZ - Vee 9'6'' for $450, missing one cyl. This is not the best time of the year to buy a plow, but ya never know.

 

[LD1]

Yes, do your research. Used plows.are quite affordable most places. Even if needing a little work....will still be money ahead if you know what you are doing.

View attachment 535230 If you make it like this you don't need lift chains

Not fond of the design because lack of float other than via the loader arms. And the loader arms add ALOT of weight when trying to actually float....and most times don't work well as the tractor tried to drive up over the plow. Ever try to float your loader bucket going forward....same scenario.

So unless you are plowing a flat lot.....or like adjusting the loader constantly.....design it with a chain lift like a truck

 

[polemidis]

Winthrop Maine, Peter.

Yes, do your research. Used plows.are quite affordable most places. Even if needing a little work....will still be money ahead if you know what you are doing.
Not fond of the design because lack of float other than via the loader arms. And the loader arms add ALOT of weight when trying to actually float....and most times don't work well as the tractor tried to drive up over the plow. Ever try to float your loader bucket going forward....same scenario.

So unless you are plowing a flat lot.....or like adjusting the loader constantly.....design it with a chain lift like a truck

LD1 I really appreciate your input! I had not idea what was the chain lift. I watched some videos, I think I can easy make it. Thanks!!!!

About a used one, I cannot find anything less than $600. I do not know if it worth it since I still have to make the ssqa plate, and some push plates to attach it. It will save me labor, and I will have a better product but....
For the mold board I have not access to a roller or a brake. I was thinking of making it 3 angle (the cutting edge, a flat surface, and a top lip). I mean its not ideal, but the tractor has enough friction to push that anyway.

Right now I am plowing with the bucket in float position. Anything better than that will make me happy.

 

[Peter 315]

Email this guy on CL

Skid steer mount power angle fisher plow - $550 (Kensington NH

 

[LD1]

Not ideal time to buy a plow, but still hard to fathom none locally under $600.

Gotta look for plow only. No pump or wiring.

Around here, about any week of the year you can find 4 or ,5 in the $200 range

 

[polemidis]

Yeahh!!! $200 for the plow. So now I have to make some mounts and the ssqa plate. How about the cylinders, can I flush them to clear any contamination? I dont want to risk any damage to the tractor.

 

[George2615]

You can buy a ready made QA plate that has adjustable slides to fit the plow pins.

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Once you get the cylinders off collapse the piston shaft to remove remaining fluid to check. Its probably going to be clean.

 

[LD1]

Yes it's a good idea to purge/flush cylinders.

Collapsing them won't purge it all, but will get most of it