Snow 7ft blade on BX 2360

[Jnasystems]

In part of another tractor purchase I acquired a 3pt 7ft rear blade. The tractor I purchased is a 1950 Allis Chalmers WD and I want to use snap coupler attachments with it. Is there anything wrong with using this large an implement for snow? Is the problem with using a larger plow just that the tractor may not be able to pull it? Or is there something that could end up damaging the tractor? I do have a plow on my truck I can use, but I have a circle in front of the house and the truck doesn't do a very good job with it as it has to drive in the grass some to keep the blade on the drive. Obviously if there is a big snow, or I don't get out half way through to make it easier on the tractor, I would use the truck. The tractor would just be needed for cleanup and light snow.

 

[TripleR]

I have an old Ford 6' blade I use on my BX2660 in snow and can't imagine problems with using a 7' as described. I wouldn't use it for dirt work, but you have a tractor for that.

 

[corey9212]

In part of another tractor purchase I acquired a 3pt 7ft rear blade. The tractor I purchased is a 1950 Allis Chalmers WD and I want to use snap coupler attachments with it. Is there anything wrong with using this large an implement for snow? Is the problem with using a larger plow just that the tractor may not be able to pull it? Or is there something that could end up damaging the tractor? I do have a plow on my truck I can use, but I have a circle in front of the house and the truck doesn't do a very good job with it as it has to drive in the grass some to keep the blade on the drive. Obviously if there is a big snow, or I don't get out half way through to make it easier on the tractor, I would use the truck. The tractor would just be needed for cleanup and light snow.

I think it will be ok for light work. It shouldn't damage anything you will most likely run out of traction if it can't pull anymore, then you just lift it up and take smaller chunks, but like I said you should be ok for pulling snow.

 

[Jnasystems]

Well, that was awesome!! That little tractor pulled that 7ft plow through 4 inches of snow like it wasn't even there. I thought it might try to pull the tractor to the side, or maybe I would have needed to put the tractor in low gear before running out of traction, but I barely had it above idle and in high gear at top speed - never lost traction once. It made it around my circle and covered my tracks with a foot to spare. The whole driveway was done in 15 min. I didn't even have time to get cold. I will make sure to get some pictures next time.

 

[TripleR]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[harpoonalt]

Those BX tractors get underestimated by many but they surprise a lot of people. I'd love a bigger blade for snow. Definitely show us pics!

 

[radioman]

I agree. The larger BB in snow the better. Just keep it angled to the max and you will be fine. If you find you need more traction, just lift the BB a bit and it will transfer weight to tires. Since I have a smaller back blade at 4 ft, I need more weight, so I hung all my chains I have onto the frame of back blade for weight and it works. I suspect at 7 ft you will have all the weight you need on the BX.

 

[JKirkwood]

or maybe I would have needed to put the tractor in low gear before running out of traction, but I barely had it above idle and in high gear at top speed - never lost traction once. It made it around my circle and covered my tracks with a foot to spare.

I don't have any snow plowing experience but there are several threads on TBN about losing braking and/or traction almost causing serious accidents. Using 4W and low helps avoid a lot of potential problems that may occur, especially in sloped or slippery conditions. You may not have time to shift into low or 4W if you have any slope at all.

Agree on the BX's doing more than people give them credit for.:thumbsup:

 

[blackie65]

Hope this isn't considered hijacking a thread but I have a 7' blade that I was going to use behind my L3410 for pushing/pulling snow. I started to change out the pins form CAT I to CAT II and noticed that the blade appears fixed. It as pins where I originally thought it could swivel but someone has welded angle iron to each side of the blade and it angles up to the front frame by the pins. Sure doesn't look like it will swivel. Will I be wasting my time using this for pushing/pulling snow?

 

[corey9212]

Hope this isn't considered hijacking a thread but I have a 7' blade that I was going to use behind my L3410 for pushing/pulling snow. I started to change out the pins form CAT I to CAT II and noticed that the blade appears fixed. It as pins where I originally thought it could swivel but someone has welded angle iron to each side of the blade and it angles up to the front frame by the pins. Sure doesn't look like it will swivel. Will I be wasting my time using this for pushing/pulling snow?

Is the blade already angled to push snow to the side? If so then you will probably be ok. My blade swivels but I never move it. It stays at the same angle and it is perfect for pushing/pulling snow and doing my driveway in the summer.

 

[blackie65]

Nope. Its straight

 

[corey9212]

Nope. Its straight

If you cut the angle iron off will that allow it to swivel? If so then you can do that if not then you might be stuck with a straight blade

 

[blackie65]

I might give that a try. If the angle iron is there for a reason and needs to be welded back, what angle would you all recommend I leave it at?

 

[radioman]

45 degrees is ideal I'd say. However, I hope you are not thinking of making permanent. You should be able to swing it and put a pin in for various angles. Whats works for one person, doesn't work for another. you need to find your own sweet angle spot .

 

[Jnasystems]

I don't have any snow plowing experience but there are several threads on TBN about losing braking and/or traction almost causing serious accidents. Using 4W and low helps avoid a lot of potential problems that may occur, especially in sloped or slippery conditions. You may not have time to shift into low or 4W if you have any slope at all.

Agree on the BX's doing more than people give them credit for.:thumbsup:

Not too worried about loosing traction, my drive could be used to calibrate levels - there is a small rise going up to the garage (1ft rise over 35ft), otherwise the only risk would be falling maybe 2 inches if I were to drive off the blacktop. My biggest fear is for the health of the tractor as this is a big heavy (450 to 500lbs I would guess) plow that would pull a lot of snow. But if the only risk is loosing traction, I feel pretty good about it. Here are some pics of it in the barn. You can really see how big the blade is compared to the tractor in the view from behind.

 

[corey9212]

Not too worried about loosing traction, my drive could be used to calibrate levels - there is a small rise going up to the garage (1ft rise over 35ft), otherwise the only risk would be falling maybe 2 inches if I were to drive off the blacktop. My biggest fear is for the health of the tractor as this is a big heavy (450 to 500lbs I would guess) plow that would pull a lot of snow. But if the only risk is loosing traction, I feel pretty good about it. Here are some pics of it in the barn. You can really see how big the blade is compared to the tractor in the view from behind.

There are holes in the top where a pin should sit to hold it's angle so the use of angle iron shouldn't be needed. My guess is the previous person probably just lost the pin and welded the angle iron to keep it from moving. Buy a large pin and set your angle and stick the pin through the hole to keep it there.

 

[radioman]

I agree- At first without pics of your backblade, I thought you had a onee of a kind or custom made backblade. judging from pics, you can cut that angle iron out and use a pin/bolt/etc instead in the holes.

 

[jimmer2880]

In my snow plowing experience, I"d say 45 deg is too much. Mine is closer to 22.5 to 30 degrees. I'll have to try to figure it out the next time it's on.

Edit: I use a modified 7' Snow Bear brand (cheap truck blade) on my little 1830, on the front. It handles up to 12-18" no problem.

 

[harpoonalt]

Man, That thing looks huge on your tractor. I really curious how she works in snow. Action shots would be great.

 

[Jnasystems]

Well, had about 4 inches and the rear blade was a dream. Sorry no pics, too late and I just wanted to get done and get into bead. It am supposed to get more snow this weekend and will get some shots then.