Snow Equipment Owning/Operating Snow plow damaging tractor?

[Duffster]

Really?

Sorry, I probably should have worded it different for you.

The forces applied to a FEL is different than the forces applied to the skidloaders boom.

 

[4shorts]

I think the thing that makes some pause when wanting to start a thread or contribute to a thread with a new idea or just a better version of an existing idea is the "negative factor". That is, when someone posts up an idea, concept, picture, etc., they'll get negative feedback. I can take it, but I admit, I'm more reluctant to share ideas, photos, etc. than I used to be.

I think the FEL snowplow has its' place or they wouldn't be mounted to skid steer loader arms for fear of damage, either. Put the loader in float and equipped with trip springs, it works fine. I wouldn't go real fast through snow on a driveway you never plowed in before, but even with a truck mounted plow, you need to be careful.

For me, the hassle of removing the loader outweighed the risk of hitting something with the blade hard enough to damage the loader. Best thing I like removing is quickly the plow blade and attaching the loader bucket quickly so I can go back out and stack snow with the bucket.

Man I know what your saying and the sad part is your right. The negative factor is alive and well on all these sites. I don't post much of my work any more because of it although I have to say that I haven't had many if any contradict my work but I've seen other being ripped apart for a new idea they had and that's just not right.

For me if I had to use a frame mounted blade I wouldn't have purchased a tractor. I would have gone with another truck mounted blade. I need the set up I have with the blower in the rear and the FEL with the quick change set up. I've seen days where I needed the bucket and the blade two or three times a day plus with the FEL mounted blade I can push the snow up higher than a frame mounted blade plus I can carry the snow and put it where I want it.

As for doing damage. Well I have clocked over 20.000 hours on big Cat equipment and I've had loader booms crack because of buckets and that was on a Cat 966D loader so no matter what you use it can break.

 

[DK35vince]

I've been plowing snow using a FEL mounted blade for the last 5 or 6 years.
Works good. No problems.

 

[4shorts]

I've been plowing snow using a FEL mounted blade for the last 5 or 6 years.
Works good. No problems.

Nice looking machine there sir!

I really think if I were looking for strength I would have to agree with Duffster and use a frame mounted blade. It has to be stronger because it becomes part of the machine. It just wouldn't work for my needs considering where I have to plow snow.

 

[Builder]

Man I know what your saying and the sad part is your right. The negative factor is alive and well on all these sites. I don't post much of my work any more because of it although I have to say that I haven't had many if any contradict my work but I've seen other being ripped apart for a new idea they had and that's just not right.

Thanks, you explained it better than me. I see so many people insulted and their ideas marginalized on the internet that I don't blame them if the next time they have a great idea, they don't share it. ANY idea can be improved on, but originality is the way it all gets started.

For me if I had to use a frame mounted blade I wouldn't have purchased a tractor. I would have gone with another truck mounted blade. I need the set up I have with the blower in the rear and the FEL with the quick change set up. I've seen days where I needed the bucket and the blade two or three times a day plus with the FEL mounted blade I can push the snow up higher than a frame mounted blade plus I can carry the snow and put it where I want it.

As for doing damage. Well I have clocked over 20.000 hours on big Cat equipment and I've had loader booms crack because of buckets and that was on a Cat 966D loader so no matter what you use it can break.

That's right. I don't have time to worry about what might happen too much, either. I know deep down inside if I don't beat my equipment, it will be fine.

 

[Bedlam]

I agree on the negative factor. Ive seen it and been a part of it.I was critized once even when giving a christmas greeting.
And then a few of my projects were ripped, So I pass by on alot of them.
Its about sharing ideas and projects.
The unfortunate thing is thats what the site is about Or at least I think it is.
Slightly ironic that this post here from me is negative. LOL
I still love and enjoy TBN even when I get frustrated with some of the postings. But dont judge them all by one or two.

 

[Charlesaf3]

I gotta say, I think the cushion valve is a good idea, and plan to put one one. Never would have occurred to me on my own

 

[Jim1764]

Hi Paul, where did you get the 1/4" poly for your plow? I have a old Myers plow and the moldboard is getting pretty rotted. I'd like to cut it off and replace it with the 1/4" poly and not have to worry about it again. All I've been able to find if the 1/16" stuff you put over the metal. Thanks,

Jim

 

[4shorts]

Hi Paul, where did you get the 1/4" poly for your plow? I have a old Myers plow and the moldboard is getting pretty rotted. I'd like to cut it off and replace it with the 1/4" poly and not have to worry about it again. All I've been able to find if the 1/16" stuff you put over the metal. Thanks,

Jim

Hello Jim. That would be a good move. That poly skin has been on my blade for 14 years and It don't need painting and wet snow don't stick to it. I know you can purchase a replacment skin but I never had to so I don't know the cost. I attached a link to a site that may be able to help you out with your search. If you use it you'll be glad that you did. Good luck. Paul

Arctic Snowplows | Chasse Neige

 

[harpoonalt]

My neighbor has a FEL mounted snowplow and it works really well. You do have to be careful with anything that far out front because of the forces exerted on your loader arms. There are a lot of good points here but some of the negativity is perceived but not intended. Two guys talking can say stuff and be fine, but put it on the internet without the body language, tone of voice, or just knowing someone, causes a lot of misunderstanding. I see people get hammered when they only meant to be helpful and suggest changes and peoples projects get torn apart just because. For the most part it's one of the best forums I've been on. Tractor people tend to just be nice folks, I guess. Let's not ruin our reputation.