Tn90F Front blade with supersteer ??

[Charles]

I am going to build a bracket for a snowplow for my tn90F. I was wondering if anyone has any pictures of a tn65 75 90F with a front blade. I dont really know where to bolt my "lateral supports" with that super steer axle in the way. I am thinking of using the bolt holes on the nose of the tractor right under the grill. I have seen pics of a 3pt hitch bolted to the super steer axle but Id rather not have to think about all that movement when making my brackets. Not to mention that I dont know how much force that axle will take.

any suggestions would be welcome. If this has been talked about, I am sorry I did use the search tool but nothing jumped out at me

Charles

 

[RickB]

Supporting a snowplow from the tapped holes in the front of the bolster is a recipe for problems.
1. The front wheels cross the front of the bolster when at full lock.
2. The tapped holes are small, 10mm? You aren't going to hang a plow from them without shearing bolts or breaking cast. There are no flat bosses surrounding the tapped holes IIRC.
3. If you could keep that weight bolted securely to the bolster, that weight stresses the SuperSteer pivots more than if it were bolted to the axle. There's a reason NH and aftermarket suppliers bolt heavy front mounted equipment to the axle, not the bolster. It is stronger.

We have one customer with a plow mounted to the axle of a TN95FA. It works, but it isn't pretty. Steering is limited as the tires get into the unmodified A-frame.

 

[Charles]

Hmm. I was going to try to use the hitch in the rear for the pushing. I was thinking I would use a brace running under the tractor to support the weight. but use the nose for the "side to side" stress. Mine has bolts around the nose 3 on each side and 2 in the front. U are saying its not strong enough huh. ok.

Perhaps I can use the mounting points the use for FEL on these then to make some sort of arms/bracket. almost a FEL with no movement maybe? I have looked at pictures but dont really know how they put a FEL on one of these tractors. I am thinking if it can support an FEL then it should be able to push snow. THe brackets for the FEL are made so the wheels clear when you turn.

or maybe ill look more for a pull type blower..