Grading 702C Front Blade on a TC30 ? Help with pics !

[Mrwurm]

Folks, various info on the TC30 says that a 702C front blade is compatible with my machine as well as others. The only pics I can find is of the blade mounted to a TC33. It seems it would mount differently to a TC30. The used one I found has brackets, but they may be specific for a certain model. The seller does not know anything about this item or what machine it came off of. I am willing to make my own brackets, but some pics of any applications would help. Does anyone have any pics or advice in this area ?

 

[thcri]

Jerry,

I think it is the same with the mowers and the loaders. The mowers and loaders are the same for the different tractors but the mounting brackets are different. I know when I got my TC29D with the 7308 Loader they ordered three diffferent sets of mounting brackets before they had the right ones. I wished I had pictures of the blade but I don't.

murph

 

[Mrwurm]

Here is the update on the 702C installation on my TC30. See my thread here for the complete story on the deal.

To install the blade, I needed to remove the front bracket for my 7308 loader. See pic. I plan to fabricate an alternate attachment scheme this summer so I don't have to remove this part next year.

 

[Mrwurm]

I'm not sure which tractor this blade was set up for, but it bolted right in place with no modification. I can't believe I got this lucky. The hardest part of the whole project was finding the 14mm fine thread bolts that I needed for the rear mounting points. See pic.

 

[Mrwurm]

The shaft for the lift cylinder was rusted. I cleaned it with chrome polish and 000 steel wool. It cleaned up pretty well, but it is pitted. End result: it leaks a little but not enough to drip.

 

[Mrwurm]

Here is the finished project. See pic

 

[Mrwurm]

Another

 

[Mrwurm]

Total cost of this project was $1,000 including new hoses and bolts. (14mm fine threads were $2.50 each !)

Last pic

 

[DieselMonk]

Nice pics and good work Jerry!

Max

 

[dqdave1]

Question; what is the width of the blade. Also when it is fully angled what is the width. I assume fully angled it still is wider than wheel width. Also when pushing snow how is the steering. Can you steer or is the pressure off the front end. Thanks