FEL Snow Blade Build

[Deerlope]

I understand what you are saying but as long as the moldboard or the cutting edge is spring loaded this is a moot point. The same concept applies whether or not it's mounted to FEL arms or to the frame of the tractor. For a "pusher" this won't really apply.

We can talk about this again when the blade it lying under the front wheels. I probably take over precautions. I have been asked by many on here for pics of my set-up design. So there must be something to it.

 

[wvpolekat]

Like most things, there is a calculated risk.

I do agree with Chris, that if the blade can trip, once the angle of attack changes, it will ride up over most anything with the loader in float, just like it would if lifted via chain. Even with the extra weight of the FEL.

Now, all the protection in the world wont help you if you hit a stump or curb at full speed. I have personally seen dump truck plows ripped off by manholes.

I am in the planning phase of mounting a blade in place of my bucket and am wrestling with if/how I want it to trip. I will be starting a thread on my build next week and this will be one of my first topics.

 

[jimmysisson]

On a Fisher plow only the cutting edge (4-5") trips. That works fine for ice ridges and pavement ripples (and manholes) but wouldn't help raise/float the loader arms. I'm in the camp with those who advocate a floating blade that pivots. If you're worried about the stress on the loader, make the blade shorter. You'll still move snow faster and grumble less.
Jim

 

[nyen0004]

I've contemplated each and every kind of tripping method out there and mentioned by all of you. I basically decided to build a pusher with no sides to start. Its turning out to cost a little more then I anticipated:2cents:. Got some stuff welded up today, should get the moldboard early this week. I'll get more pics up here soon.

 

[nyen0004]

Got the blade all tacked and fitted. Now its ready to get fully welded up. Here are some pics

 

[dwost]

Looks great!

 

[nyen0004]

Looks great!

Thanks, I'll get more pics once welded.

 

[jwripper]

Where did you get the duck bill bucket mounts for your john deere? Did you make them?

 

[nyen0004]

Where did you get the duck bill bucket mounts for your john deere? Did you make them?

If you mean the U shaped hooks for the quick attach.... I bought them from JD. They are around $15 cdn each. The Quick attach Pins were also bought from JD for about $20 cdn each. What are you planning on building?

 

[nyen0004]

I'll be putting some pics up tonight of the finished blade before paint.
Let me know what you all think and if it needs reinforsing anywhere...

 

[jwripper]

Thanks for the info. I didn't realize those parts were available.
I was thinking of building a brush fork for my 2210.

 

[nyen0004]

Here are the pics as promised.

 

[easygo]

That look really good. Are you going to put sides on it or leave it to be a plow? Just out of curiosity did you use a Mig-welder?

 

[2458n]

Excellent job so far. You will want the angle capabilites. Take a look at a BOSS "V" Style plow if you want something serious. With what you have built sides will provide the most bang for the buck. To keep them from bending rebar can be welded from outer edge back to a point 16'' in from edge of blade. This should be about half way between top and bottom of blade. I am making something similar. Just taking a box blade and putting it on the front of a 743 Bobcat. Good luck and continue the good fab work.

 

[Harvey9]

Looks great so far, where did you buy the Skid shoes?

 

[nyen0004]

That look really good. Are you going to put sides on it or leave it to be a plow? Just out of curiosity did you use a Mig-welder?

I'm not sure yet wether or not I will put sides on it. We will see next winter I guess since we have no more snow here.:laughing: The only thing I used a mig on is the skid shoe mounting pipes, the rest I had a welder weld since I didn't have a welder (I just bought one now) he stick welded it.

 

[nyen0004]

Looks great so far, where did you buy the Skid shoes?

Princess auto... They are aftermarket replacements for truck plows.

 

[nyen0004]

I am thinking obout putting small sides on the blade to give it a bit more of a larger sitting surface... It seems to really want to dig into my laneway right know.

 

[Jeff Lary]

Looks great but if it does not angle you will not have much fun.I have an old homemade one my Grandfarther built from an old fule storage tank .I re-vamped it with a 6" connector arm on one side and a 18" arm on the other to get angle.I built some plow shoes from 2" galv pipe that keeps mine up about 4 inchs with the rest of the shoe frame work.I use this to keep over a half mile of woods road open all winter.Good luck with yours great job.

 

[Grayson Klassen]

I have a JD4020 that weighs in at about 16000# all in and I have come to an almost istantaneous stop plughing my own driveway, it is way harder on the arms than side loading with an angled blade