Snow Snow Plow Loader Modification

[ray66v]

Good comment. It will be a little uneven but not a lot. I am hoping angling left or right will also help. Do you think adding a heavy spring to each of the skid shoe posts holding them down but then allowing them to keep contact when one end leave the ground would work? Kind of like an independant floating point (independant suspension) for each of the front shoes. I would think the weight of the plow would keep them compressed when down but as they lift keep contact with the ground. just a thought if this way doesn't work as planned. Also a few finished pics. Had lots of grey rust paint around hence the colour.

Dave

I am not sure if what your suggesting, with the springs, will help or not. I can tell you the angling the plow will raise one side and lower the other, this can actually aggravate the situation. But, depending on how you attach it you may be able to use the tilt cylinders to even it out.

My plow does not "Float". I have 2 swivel casters that it partially rides on. These replaced the feet, and keep it above the my gravel drive, (3").
If I try to let it float, the loader arms come down behind the plow, (into the gravel), and the plow ends up point upward.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Something as simple as some chains in a X fashion back to the tractor could really stiffen up the blade.

Chirs

 

[TTTTTT]

Hi Chris,

Great idea, instead of making up a frame mount. Will do some thinking on it....

Thanks Dave

 

[mffarmall]

A little off topic for this thread don't you think?

No, this topic is about snow removal. My question was based on seeing a modification and wondering if that would be a good idea or just getting a snow blower for the front. If I build it will I use it. Or is it just better to buy a tool and keep it for years and years.

Now if I said "Is anyone going to Vegas for vacation, or how do I make a strong weld" that would be off topic. Plus these tractors are an enigma on their own so there are some topics that can only be answered by other Chinese tractor owners. We're like a family of owners. And yes I'm probably the strange uncle that says weird things. Okay really weird things.

 

[kennyd]

No, this topic is about snow removal.

HHMMM, The title reads "Snow Plow Loader Modification", not snow removal in general, seems pretty specific to me Your question asked where to but a snowblower cheap:

I was thinking about buying a snow blower for the front. Anyone know where to get one cheap?

Plus these tractors are an enigma on their own so there are some topics that can only be answered by other Chinese tractor owners. We're like a family of owners.

So you think I shouldn't post in this forum?

 

[mffarmall]

Have you tried it in the snow? What are you using to keep the back balanced?

 

[mffarmall]

There is another thread about the steering bending that might be good to look at. The guy was removing snow.

 

[kennyd]

Dave,

How did the plow turn out? Did you get a chance to use it?

 

[TTTTTT]

HI Kenny,
It actually worked great.I forgot to post the update here. Too many forums and not enough brain cells. Below is the update from another site.What I forgot to mention was the quick attach. I can take on/off the plow (one pin) to use the new adapter for other uses and then the adapter comes off easily to put the bucket back on.


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

Old

OLDNEW

NEW



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

 

[Bedlam]

We forgive your not updateing quickly, as you gave us a video LOL
Amazing how much lighter it must feel closer to the tractor.