Snow plow fabrication

[Glrret]

I was wondering if some of you that use your tractors to plow snow if you could give me some guidance. I and fabricating a plow for the front of my 2555 and need to know is it best the build the plow with a pivot point where it connects to the loader adapter plate or should I make it solid to the plate and depend on the float position on the hydraulics?
I have seen it both ways and want to know what is best and why. Side note: the blade will have a trip edge... I know that in some cases the plows that are built with no pivot point can also be used as a dozer blade, is that not a wise idea for tractor loader arms?

Below I have provided the 2 example for clarification. The first is with a pivot hinge point the second is without.

 

[Rustyiron]

I like the pivot type that's on the Deere. If you build it right, any old POS truck plow can be pinned right on. Down pressure can be built into it if you want. Do a search here. There have been quite a few including a few of mine. And welcome to the forum!

 

[Wild Bill the 2nd]

In my opinion if you only plow pavement then the solid mount is the way to go.

If you are also plowing unpaved driveways or roads you will want to be able to have as little down pressure as possible for when things are not frozen.

As it was mentioned above, you can rig a suspended plow so that you can also have down pressure if needed.

 

[Tomtint]

I have mine welded solid. It's on my skidsteer and I like being able to get down pressure to scrape up packed snow/ice when needed. Otherwise it can just be used in float mode.

 

[LD1]

Make it pivot. Like on the deere. There are otherways to get down pressure if needed without having it welded solid.

 

[ray66v]

I tried it both ways. Make it pivot.

I found the chain unnecessary. If it doesn't weigh 5000 lbs., you can just put stops on the bottom of the hinges. Once it drops a certain amount, it hits the stops.

It also helps a lot, to have some slop in the rotation point, so the plow can rotate a few degrees, to follow the grade better.

 

[ovrszd]

I built one solid. If doing it again, I'd build it to pivot and hang on chains. That is if the principle use is snow.

There was a thread on here just awhile back and a guy posted pics of a setup that pivoted and used a coil spring mechanism to create down pressure if needed. Maybe he'll chime in.

 

[GPintheMitten]

Mine is held with a chain in the middle. But I can get down pressure if I want by adjusting the curl.

 

[nybirdman]

I would recommend the solid unit "only if plowing asphalt or concrete",mine floats on a chain and works very well for my purposes.

 

[Oldpath05]

After one look see at the Deere, To be or not to be isn't the biggest issue I noticed, first thing I'd do is move that plow back 2 ft. so it's not sticking out there a mile, then if down pressure is needed swap the chain out for a piece of round/square stock. Then there shouldn't be any worry's of scratching the car, banging into the house, hitting the garage door, knocking down the clothes line, and tipping over the dog house.

 

[BoylermanCT]

I went with a pivot and chain. Allows for uneven terrain and some give if you hit something unplanned.

 

[Glrret]

Hello again, Well my new 2555 Cab, Shuttle, W/Backhoe arrived today.

Now comes the question: I have 1 rear remote and I want to know if I can use it to run the left and right cylinders on my plow. I don't have a 3rd function kit yet and it may be a while before that is an option. Will the rear remote work that way? If I can use the valve that way how do I make it work?

 

[GPintheMitten]

What I have heard is for single acting cylinders, you plumb one line to one cylinder and the other line to the other cylinder then the two act like one double acting cylinder.

 

[ovrszd]

What I have heard is for single acting cylinders, you plumb one line to one cylinder and the other line to the other cylinder then the two act like one double acting cylinder.

Yep, that's how I run mine. Not the perfect setup but it works for me.

 

[LD1]

How is that not the perfect setup?

I much prefer a pair of sa cylinders as opposed to one da.

Equal forces, equal speeds, and equal volumes of fluid means you can use a simple crossover relief for protection

 

[LD1]

How is that not the perfect setup?

I much prefer a pair of sa cylinders as opposed to one da.

Equal forces, equal speeds, and equal volumes of fluid means you can use a simple crossover relief for protection

 

[Glrret]

I'm new to owning any kind of tractor larger that a garden tractor, so I'm loaded with questions. I'm going to move forward with my project based on the information received. With that I need to get some male hydraulic fitting to connect to the rear remote. from the part manual on my backhoe the fitting is a ATI15512. Question: is that a standard fitting to most tractors or is Mahindra an odd ball?

 

[GPintheMitten]

I'm new to owning any kind of tractor larger that a garden tractor, so I'm loaded with questions. I'm going to move forward with my project based on the information received. With that I need to get some male hydraulic fitting to connect to the rear remote. from the part manual on my backhoe the fitting is a ATI15512. Question: is that a standard fitting to most tractors or is Mahindra an odd ball?

There is a chart on this page that should help you identify what you have.
Quick Disconnects > Discount Hydraulic Hose.com

 

[GPintheMitten]

I'm new to owning any kind of tractor larger that a garden tractor, so I'm loaded with questions. I'm going to move forward with my project based on the information received. With that I need to get some male hydraulic fitting to connect to the rear remote. from the part manual on my backhoe the fitting is a ATI15512. Question: is that a standard fitting to most tractors or is Mahindra an odd ball?

There is a chart on this page that should help you identify what you have.
Quick Disconnects > Discount Hydraulic Hose.com

 

[Glrret]

GPintheMitten the link you provided was great, I printedr out the sizing chart and it turns out that the 2555 uses the ISO 7241-1 Series A 1/2" quick disconnect coupler. I'll order some today... Thank you for the help.