BX25 SnowPlowOMatic

[bindian]

Well, aren't you the cat's meow!
hugs, Brandi

 

[Artisan]

More like "The Dog's Bark" I think Brandi ;-)

Well, the hard part is done and first test looks good.
I still need to address some "Stops" at the tips of the claws.
Most likely I will weld a couple pieces of angle to the bottom
of the Bucket. Things are VERY solid. You push on this thing and
it pushes the whole tractor, it does not give anywhere on the grapple
assembly or the plow assembly at all. A gentle hand on the controls
and treat it right and I think it will work well for light snow removal chores.
I have the throttle at about 1/2 way in this movie.

CLICK HERE for movie.

 

[Artisan]

Some detail pics.

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[bindian]

More like "The Dog's Bark" I think Brandi ;-)

Well, the hard part is done and first test looks good.
I still need to address some "Stops" at the tips of the claws.
Most likely I will weld a couple pieces of angle to the bottom
of the Bucket. Things are VERY solid. You push on this thing and
it pushes the whole tractor, it does not give anywhere on the grapple
assembly or the plow assembly at all. A gentle hand on the controls
and treat it right and I think it will work well for light snow removal chores.
I have the throttle at about 1/2 way in this movie.

CLICK HERE for movie.

That is a slick little video. Where is the white stuff? Can you angle the blade?
hugs, Brandi

 

[check]

That is a slick little video. Where is the white stuff? Can you angle the blade? hugs, Brandi

Good question. I would have used that hose for an angler.

 

[Artisan]

Indeed the blade can be angled L or R, as advertised by WARN.
WARN has an accessory called a PROPIVOT that I can add
if I wish. One step at a time.

The white stuff is at my Ranchette in the PNW.

 

[Artisan]

check looks like you are going to get your way...

Tonight a received a Warn ProPivot I found on Ebay.
It was advertised as an Open Box Special. I think all
the parts are here and a few scratches are not going
to sway me to return it so we will do the install.
Here are the basic parts that will allow me to power
angle / turn the blade from the drivers seat. It is
a very substantial unit weighing in at about 33lbs.
(Plus I can lift the plow and use the bucket)



The unit has a contactor that "should" be kept in a dry area
so I ordered up a small pelican box to throw that component into.
Should be the cats azz, wait, I mean the cats "meow" when down. ;-)

Additionally the "Stops" where the claw tips meet the bucket
have been fabricated and installed.

Pics coming soon, same Artisan time, same Artisan channel...

 

[bindian]

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That's a funny lookin' Kubota there!
hugs, Brandi

 

[Artisan]

That's a funny lookin' Kubota there!
hugs, Brandi

Brandi you are a cruzin for a bruzin there Lass. ;-)

I got another key component in today, a small Pelican
box to houze the "Contactor" for the ProPivot for the plow. Things are
coming together as if the were store bought. I am extending wiring harness's
and engineering things like I want it to last, all w/ soldered connections
and nyloc nutz. Stay tuned Miss Bindian... ;-) Your tractor is bigger than mine
but "my" tractor can wiggle into places yours can only dream of....

 

[bindian]

Brandi you are a cruzin for a bruzin there Lass. ;-)
............................................Stay tuned Miss Bindian... ;-) Your tractor is bigger than mine
but "my" tractor can wiggle into places yours can only dream of....

:laughing::laughing::laughing: I don't have to dream. If the space is too small, I just call in the Caterpillar. I am getting good at one two punching with the CAT and the Mahindra. They make a great team. Now if only the Mahindra had tracks!
hugs, Brandi

 

[Artisan]

So the SnowPlowOmatic is coming along nicely.
Silly me, it has to look store-bought so were taking
some time to do the wiring right using Deutsch connectors
and soldering all joints w/ double shirink wrap etc. I hit
a snag as in the L&R plow switch has a #18 wire that
needs 12V and the main motor has #12 wires that need
12V as well. I wrote warn and asked for the fuse size
I should use, I was floored when they said NONE.
No kidding, I have it in writing.

I AM PROTECTING these circuits w/ fuses. So I opened the
fuse box and plugged in one of those add-a-circuit fuse deals
but when I went to put the lid on the fuse box it would not fit!

THAT lead into a whole new project. It WILL be right...

CLICK HERE if you want to see where we are currently sidetracked.

 

[Artisan]

The build is 99% done. A few zip ties here and there
and it is ready for the trailer and off to the PNW. It might
not be till next year before it is used in snow but now I
am ready. I foresee no issues. It will work well. Couple this
w/ a 5' rear blade I own and I will enjoy moving snow.
(well, so long as my Gerbings 12V heated boxers work! Ha! )

The plow is 100% removable. I had to adjust every wire for
the plow, I did it w/ Deutsch Connectors. On the FEL you
can see an Orange Pelican box, that is a junction box /
a holder for the "contactor" for the plow as well. Looks
store bought.

CLICK HERE for the latest video

 

[tractorgp]

Video does a good job of showing that your design works as planned. Would love to give your plow/bucket a try here