B Boss 6x6 plow setup

[ArlyA]

We got a more serious snow moving in and I got the original specs trip springs added this afternoon. Please note, it snows here about 5 days out of the week. They worked OK but seems they should be a tad stiffer. I'll post a photo in a bit that shows how I could reduce the tension on the current springs, yet add another set. The BAD thing about steel springs is they have a very flat rate of compression.

 

[ArlyA]

OK, I've got two spring sets here and was considering adding the 2nd set which are made from lighter wire. Then tapper back the preloads on both of them. As seen in the 1st photo, the flange they connect to on the blade is quite wide and I could drill two additional holes to the left and right of the original one, allowing enough space for them both. Of course I'd need another hole where the bottom hooks into the push frame as well.. Yes I do know what trip springs are for.

What do you think?

 

[MF RED in MT]

OK, I've got two spring sets here and was considering adding the 2nd set which are made from lighter wire. Then tapper back the preloads on both of them. As seen in the 1st photo, the flange they connect to on the blade is quite wide and I could drill two additional holes to the left and right of the original one, allowing enough space for them both. Of course I'd need another hole where the bottom hooks into the push frame as well.. Yes I do know what trip springs are for.

What do you think?

It boils down to what is going to work for you.

On my MF Dozer Blade, there are 2 trip springs and also an "U" shape flat bar that can be bolted in such a condition to lock out each of the trip springs.

I've had mine lock out for about 10 years now, so it's just a rigid blade, works for me because I mostly use it on my property and I go slow.

I normally only use the blade at the start/finish of the snowy season.

KC

 

[ArlyA]

OK Guys. With my work machine broke down, I got the day off the trails. So I got my double trip spring setup added and tested. Also moved the the lift hook via Gary's suggestion. :thumbsup: I pushed snow and was happy with its performance!! The snow pile in the 7th photo is about 6ft tall.

In the first photos, you can see the 2 new holes drilled to attach trip springs. The black ones now have more arch to them so they are tensioned near zero. The shinny inner ones are doing most of the work but were moved closer to the pivot point.

(bonus BS info) In the 2nd photo, you can see a anvil is holding up the push frame up. This was owned by my grandfather and dated around the turn of the century. He was a child of Norwegian immigrants.

 

[ArlyA]

Maybe I should add some worthless factoids to this thread. I own a Hondu snow blower and love these little 8hp, hydro-static drive units. I've owned these units for over 20 years and just buy another when they wear out. Nonetheless, as stated earlier, we get modest amounts of snow about 5 days a week and this is typically just a few inches. So why go to blow just 3"?? So maybe its no shock, that it gets left. This blade makes it so much quicker to remove these smaller amounts and doesn't fill the air (and covers me) with snow.

 

[ArlyA]

My weight mount/plow sheave anchor was found to be less than sufficient so I need to get back into the shop and fix it. I'm out of the grooming business on Tuesday for servicing of da bully so I should be able to get into the weld shop and correct it. Stay tuned for more.

 

[ArlyA]

With warm temps here, the boss shut down grooming operations which allotted me time in the school shop today, so I revamped my lift bracket/weight peg. I just got home and reattached it and went to plowing this warm snow about. Like KC says, I needed to see how high I'm lifting the darn plow and "believe" I got that problem masted. Going to high is how I damaged the weight bracket. So I pushed this warm snow about and I'm quite happy with how it preformed. With the dearest still at work* I got no photos worth publishing but nonetheless, the plow doing the job I hoped it would do..... Will even plow the yard grass up. (yards here don't freeze, due to snow cover)

* she makes all the real $$$ here.

 

[aczlan]

Why not add a proximity switch such as: https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Capacitance-Proximity-Detector-LJC18A3-B-Z/dp/B07CWGG9BM/ to a relay to disable the "up" button when the plow gets to the 4 wheeler frame.

Aaron Z

 

[MF RED in MT]

With warm temps here, the boss shut down grooming operations which allotted me time in the school shop today, so I revamped my lift bracket/weight peg. I just got home and reattached it and went to plowing this warm snow about. Like KC says, I needed to see how high I'm lifting the darn plow and "believe" I got that problem masted. Going to high is how I damaged the weight bracket. So I pushed this warm snow about and I'm quite happy with how it preformed. With the dearest still at work* I got no photos worth publishing but nonetheless, the plow doing the job I hoped it would do..... Will even plow the yard grass up. (yards here don't freeze, due to snow cover)

* she makes all the real $$$ here.

Glad to hear you are successful in working towards your final goal !!

KC

 

[MF RED in MT]

Why not add a proximity switch such as: https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Capacitance-Proximity-Detector-LJC18A3-B-Z/dp/B07CWGG9BM/ to a relay to disable the "up" button when the plow gets to the 4 wheeler frame.

Aaron Z

That switch is sure a lot cheaper than the ATV/Snowplow/Winch manufacturers "limit switches" that I've noticed.

KC

 

[ArlyA]

Still out of the snow grooming business here, I was in the yard pushing snow and dearest took a few photos. The 1st one is me angling the snow to the left side. But whats that strange thing in the bottom of the 4th photo??? Trouble! You sure can tell its warm here today......

 

[ArlyA]

Green safety strobe and pole was added but the lights are not yet wired. What do you think?

Bonus question... In the 1st photo, you can see three flats were welded to the bracket that's bolted to the box and the light pole is attached in them. Why would someone need to add three flats like this?

 

[Trails2004]

Is the answer to the Bonus Question- to raise and lower the mast ( pivot )

Have you thought about adding a strip of rubber belting on the top of the blade?

This will help keep the snow from rolling over the top of the blade. Also have you tried using Fluid Film on your blade? I have found this helps greatly with snow sticking to the blade.

 

[ArlyA]

Is the answer to the Bonus Question- to raise and lower the mast ( pivot )

Have you thought about adding a strip of rubber belting on the top of the blade?

This will help keep the snow from rolling over the top of the blade. Also have you tried using Fluid Film on your blade? I have found this helps greatly with snow sticking to the blade.

Well you are close,,,, but not quite. Its a break-away for whatever hits it. This might be the 6th one I've built and found that operators will duct to get under branches but never look back to see whats behind them. The third tab the pivot bolt passes through is to give it enough friction to keep it upright. I've tried the 2 tab system which drove me nuts trying to get it to stay upright.....

The plow came with a top flap but I took it off during its construction. Haven't really missed it so so far...

I have some of that no stick snow spray and use it if its warm out. Thanks!

 

[ArlyA]

I've got to use the blade and 6x6 with pods quite a few times now and really are liking this setup. The blade and its 4 spring setup still flips for stressful hits, in fact I tightened it up a bit No, its not perfect and I'll do some changes next time I get in the school shop to the lift pulley. I've also not completed the wiring for the lights on the pole business. We've really not seen much snow here over the past few weeks....

 

[coobie]

Great setup,keep that snow up your way.40 degrees here Sunday.

 

[ArlyA]

I'm still "perfecting" parts and need to get in to the school shop sometime. Nonetheless, we are not getting all that much snow here, so I'm not pressed to do so. Seems we are around 230 or so.

 

[ArlyA]

We've been warm here and rather snowless, so I've been back in the school shop making improvements to this plow setup. Did you folks want to see them???

 

[Trails2004]

Please!

 

[Garauld]

Darn right, yes!