Grading Snow removal- Curtis Blade?

[Mark_in_NH]

Attached here is a close up picture of the angled iron bracket. This is how I think I will modify my plow foe next winter.

 

[Mark_in_NH]

Here is a picture of my JD 950 with the plow mounted. It is by no means pretty, but it sure worked out better then I expected. It's improvement and beautification is on my list of warmer weather projects

 

[markcg2000]

Clever, simple and effective. I like those kinds of jobs! Nice work.

<font color=blue>...I do have to get off and manually change the angle...</font color=blue>

Why? I see the cylinders, and the hoses look like they're hooked to something

 

[Thomas]

Nice looking plow attachment.
Do you plan on beefing up under the bucket also behind the angle iron for support?

 

[Mark_in_NH]

I guess it helps if one actually posts the picture. I will try it again

 

[Mark_in_NH]

I apologize for the lack of a picture. I believe it is to large and it is timing out. As soon as I can remember how to reduce the picture I will try posting it again.

Thomas These pictures were taken at MB tractor as you may already know. Unfortunatly it means drilling some holes in your bucket, but I suppose that a person could weld the angle iron in place. I believe that I will drill and bolt mine so that I can transfer it to my future Boomer when the time comes.
MB tractor told me that they would sell me just the bracket for $150 which doesn't sound unreasonable. Although the bracket looks quite simple to make and I have my fathers mig welder here, I haven't a clue how to weld and I don't know if I can have a local welder make it up for anyless then $150. After all is considered, the materials, cutting, welding etc. I know what my time is worth and I wouldn't expect him to work for any less.

 

[Mark_in_NH]

markcg2000, The pictures I posted were not of my tractor, they were of a Kubota that was at my local New Holland dealer last fall. My plow on my JD 950 is still presently a manual angle. I took several pictures for referance because I liked the simple way the systems seem to go together. I would think that there must be alot of old plow blades out there in junkyards etc and that anyone with the inclination to make up such a bracket with or without the hydrolics would have themselves a nice snow plow. It would sure beat looking over your shoulder while trying to use a rear blade I would think. But with the added weight hanging off the front end some rear counter weight would be most necessary.

Thomas, I personally believe that I would like a little reinforcement for the under side of the bucket and will most likely add some to mine for next winter when I improve on my Half A**ed tempory mount. I was not able to get a real good look at the underside of the 2 at MB tractor that I have taken pictures of and I neglected to ask them if the used any. So I don't know if they feel it is necessary or not.

 

[Mark_in_NH]

I believe I have reduced the picture, so I will try posting it Again. Please bare with me.

 

[Mark_in_NH]

Well that was succesful. Here is a close up picture of my plow and bucket. Like I said earlier, it is only held on with a good chain and and chain binder. Not knowing if my turf tires would have the needed traction etc. I jury rigged it for the 1st. winter to see if it would even work for me. Now that I know it works well, tractor had ALL the traction it needed, I will make the mounting system more solid and safe.

 

[Thomas]

Nice setup.
Did you find it much easier useing the plow than the fel for snow removeal even on ice also quicker.

Nice mirrors..knowing me I would have them knock off in no time some how. /w3tcompact/icons/crazy.gif