Grading 366 Front Mount Blade - Poly Edge Addition

[Acolar]

Just completed the assembly of a Poly Edge on the 366 Front mount blade.
Required the fab of a metal (stainless steel) clamping edge and cutting the wing extensions. Total cutting width is now 82" (Poly is 1" thick, 6" tall, 82" long) Could not resist adding the plow guide markers with flags.

Anyone know what the valve is called in the pic 85?

I tried looking in the shop/parts CD but could not locate any information on it. It leaks from the hose fittings. It was dealer assembled so I'll need to look at it closer and see if the fittings are loose.

This winter will be the first time pushing snow, so we'll see how the Poly edge works and wears.

 

[JB4310]

I'm pretty sure that's a cross over relief valve to protect the various components of the plow and hydraulic system should you make contact with an immovable object with a corner of the blade, provided the cylinder is not in the closed position on that side (fully angled in).

That's an interesting set up, is that all factory or custom? would like to see more pics of the lift assembly and how it's attached to the front of the tractor. is it easy to swap between loader and front mounted plow?

 

[Acolar]

The front 3 point hitch is all factory John Deere. The arms and blade come off during the summer. The only custom fab stuff is the poly edge, stainless clamp edge, and cut down wing extensions. Blade up/down and left/right controlled by selective control valve lever in cab (joy stick).

 

[kennyd]

As JB said, that is the crossover relief valve, or cushion valve. They are just NPT fittings so just disassemble and add the proper PTFE paste (NOT Teflon Tape!) to fix the leak.

Where did you get the Poly edge and how much was it? I have been wanting one also.

 

[Acolar]

Purchased the Poly from
FallLine Corporation
1-800-325-5463

1"x6"x96" I believe it was about $200

Did not really shop around much, so you maybe able to do better.
Its almost JD Yellow so I bought it.

Not sure how long it will last. Supposedly the commercial plow guys may get 1 or 2 plowing seasons out of an edge. We'll see, I would guess the plowing speed, ground surface composition, and downward force would be some critical factors in life span.

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

Nice setup, I've been interested in the front hitch setup for awhile. My dealer doesn't do many so he hasn't been too helpful. Are they pricey? There good for the snow brooms setup right? So all the hydro controls are off the loader scv's?

Matt

 

[Acolar]

Greatwhitehunter,
Yes the up/down and angling are performed by the dual selective control valve.
I believe the 36 blade and front "A" frame hardware was about $3000
Allows attachment of snow blower, blade, rotary broom.

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

What is the lifting mechanism for the front hitch. The parts pic you posted doesn't show any cylinders. Does the front hitch interfere with the loader at all?

Matt

 

[Acolar]

There is a hyd cilinder on the right front of the frame for lifting/lowering the plow. The two brass looking plates are for the 72" Auto connect MMM. They are removed and the two black arms for the "A" frame are installed when your ready for the blade.

The cylinder stays there all the time and does not interfere with the loader attachment. It is inactive with the loader installed as the two hyd lines to it are disconnected.

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

Does it affect ground clearance? Is there a hyrdo line kit to run? Does the grill guard need to be removed?

Matt

 

[JB4310]

Does that cylinder lift the mower? if so then you couldn't have the mower and loader on at the same time? Are those 2 black arms easy to install or should ask is it any hassle switching back and forth from plow to loader? or once you set up the plow your gonna leave it for the winter?

You got alot of questions to answer now, see you can't just post a picture of something interesting and expect to be left alone

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[Acolar]

The lift cylinder for the Front 3 pt Hitch with "A" frame only lifts the front 3 pt. The MMM has its own lift cylinder.

Yes, in the summer I run the FEL and auto connect MMM at the same time with no issues.

The two lift arms are very easy to install and remove using retaineers and grove pins.

Now shifted to winter operations and the MMM is removed along with the FEL.
(Cannot run the FEL and front 3 pt hitch concurrently)

Had to remove the brush guard as my center link for the front 3 pt was contacting it when fully raised.

Pic of retainer, groove pins and quick lockpin that secure the 3 pt lift arms.

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

I agree, your pics leave alot out. I'm very interested but I still can't really see too much since your pics are all close up. Do you think you could get a few more pics of the entire system? Maybe some with the blade off so we can see the 3pt mechanism?

Matt

 

[Acolar]

Guys:

My original post was focused toward the Poly cutting edge.

For details on the front 3 pt hitch try this link:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/john-deere-buying-pricing/118871-366-frame-mounted-blade-4.html

Nuru did a great job of photos

Tony

 

[JD4ME2]

I was surprised to see you had to remove the brush guard for the 3 point hitch. On the Deere website they show 3000 series tractors with front mounted attachments with the brush guard on.

 

[Acolar]

Yea, I was surprised too. Lifted the blade and the center link adjustment made contact with the brush guard and scratched it up and bent the small diameter rod welded to the center link. So, off with the brush guard. Not much brush on blacktop driveways/roads in the middle of michigan winters.

 

[Nuru]

Guys:

My original post was focused toward the Poly cutting edge.

For details on the front 3 pt hitch try this link:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/john-deere-buying-pricing/118871-366-frame-mounted-blade-4.html

Nuru did a great job of photos

Tony

Thanks Tony. BTW, kept my Brush Guard on and it really isn't an isdsue, as I can raise the blade up to allow very good clearance.

 

[Nuru]

Yea, I was surprised too. Lifted the blade and the center link adjustment made contact with the brush guard and scratched it up and bent the small diameter rod welded to the center link. So, off with the brush guard. Not much brush on blacktop driveways/roads in the middle of michigan winters.

Same here on the usage of the BG, I bought that BG and it really is being used for looks in my area.

I was told by my local dealership that they were cutting/notching the bottom cross bar/strap of the BG as part of their install.

 

[Acolar]

Stumbled across this JD A-Frame Quick Hitch video
Not much detail but one of the few JD pieces on the front A-Frame Hitch
-Notice the lack of a brush guard in the video-

Deere & Company Media Player

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

I've seen the video before but haven't really gotten to see how it works. I could see that being real handy for me. But I use my quad to plow snow and feel it's superior traction is faster for me. I have the deere fel snow plow and
r4's but the traction sucked and I almost wasn't able to get back up my drive.
The front 3pt interest me for the sweeper. My 3320 has mid pto is that what's needed to operate the broom? Alcor do you have any pics of how the hydraulic hoses route?

Matt