Homemade wooden snowplow - thoughts?

[Drewmon]

I have not seen any used snow blades with SSQA for cheap money at all.
I actually have a 9' Fisher hydraulic angle plow that I could weld a SSQA plate to, but I think that's a bit too heavy for my tractor and risking bending the arms, despite the plow having a trip edge. One sheet of 5/8 Advantech is $53 and the SSQA plate is about $120 shipped. The angle iron might run me $75 for the two pieces, plus a few bolts and washers. I don't think I could have a functioning plow for less than $250.

This is what I used to mount my fisher plow to my tractor. Works perfectly.

https://www.palletforks.com/skid-steers/adapter-and-mounting-plates/skid-steer-3-point-attachment-adapter/169200.html

 

[Haneyman]

I think it will destroy itself in short order by scraping against the ground. For the same amount of work, try this. Adapt a 3 point quick hitch (think Harbor Freight) to your loader, reverse your rear blade and mount it on the front. (I assume your blade rotates 360 degrees.)

I think I have the best solution. I found a used 60 inch ATV blade for $100 and frame mounted it. Works like a charm.

This is the answer
Put loader in “float” with blade reversed no need for a trip.
Many other uses- attach boom pole and set trusses or pond scoop for ditch clearing etc.

 

[Drewmon]

This is what I use with an older Fisher plow.

https://www.palletforks.com/skid-steers/adapter-and-mounting-plates/skid-steer-3-point-attachment-adapter/169200.html

 

[pogobill]

I have a quick hitch that I can pick up with my SSQA and I have mounted my box blade up front, but only for pulling snow away from buildings when I use the snow blower. Sure don't want a bent ram from pushing it.

 

[Sspiderman]

I have a Kubota MX6000 cab tractor. Normally I use a 7' rear blade for snow plowing. However, it is a pain to be looking behind you all the time. What do you guys think of making a wooden front plow?

Here's what I'm thinking:
1.) Buy a 1/4" SSQA metal plate
2.) Buy a 4x8' sheet of 5/8" flooring plywood ; cut it in half the long way for two sheets of 2' x 8'
3.) Using large thick washers and heavy duty bolts, bolt the doubled-up sheets of plywood to the SSQA plate. Next, screw a couple of 2x4x8 boards to the plywood "plow" just above and below the plate, for some additional rigidity.
4.) Use a couple of pieces of angle iron 8' long - one on the back and one on the top, bolted together through the wood at the bottom, as a cutting edge of sorts and to protect the wood.
5.) Paint everything for a bit of waterproofing effect

Obviously this "plow" might now last for more than a season or two, but the only thing needing to be replaced would be the wood. It seems like minimal effort to have a functioning front plow. A couple of wooden wings on the front would essentially create a snow pusher. The whole setup would be light enough to where the wood would just break before any loader arms got bent or anything like that, but still heavy enough to put the loader in "float" and scrape the snow.

I'm open to suggestions or criticisms and thoughts. Just an idea I had running through my head.

I have a Kubota MX6000 cab tractor. Normally I use a 7' rear blade for snow plowing. However, it is a pain to be looking behind you all the time. What do you guys think of making a wooden front plow?

Here's what I'm thinking:
1.) Buy a 1/4" SSQA metal plate
2.) Buy a 4x8' sheet of 5/8" flooring plywood ; cut it in half the long way for two sheets of 2' x 8'
3.) Using large thick washers and heavy duty bolts, bolt the doubled-up sheets of plywood to the SSQA plate. Next, screw a couple of 2x4x8 boards to the plywood "plow" just above and below the plate, for some additional rigidity.
4.) Use a couple of pieces of angle iron 8' long - one on the back and one on the top, bolted together through the wood at the bottom, as a cutting edge of sorts and to protect the wood.
5.) Paint everything for a bit of waterproofing effect

Obviously this "plow" might now last for more than a season or two, but the only thing needing to be replaced would be the wood. It seems like minimal effort to have a functioning front plow. A couple of wooden wings on the front would essentially create a snow pusher. The whole setup would be light enough to where the wood would just break before any loader arms got bent or anything like that, but still heavy enough to put the loader in "float" and scrape the snow.

I'm open to suggestions or criticisms and thoughts. Just an idea I had running through my head.

I have a 9 ft section of 30 inch zero friction pipe that I use on the loader arms. I built sliding lower mounts so it “floats” thus no need for springs. It attaches to my bucket cylinders so I can roll it way forward and backblade where needed.

 

[Master1]

I have a Kubota MX6000 cab tractor. Normally I use a 7' rear blade for snow plowing. However, it is a pain to be looking behind you all the time. What do you guys think of making a wooden front plow?

Here's what I'm thinking:
1.) Buy a 1/4" SSQA metal plate
2.) Buy a 4x8' sheet of 5/8" flooring plywood ; cut it in half the long way for two sheets of 2' x 8'
3.) Using large thick washers and heavy duty bolts, bolt the doubled-up sheets of plywood to the SSQA plate. Next, screw a couple of 2x4x8 boards to the plywood "plow" just above and below the plate, for some additional rigidity.
4.) Use a couple of pieces of angle iron 8' long - one on the back and one on the top, bolted together through the wood at the bottom, as a cutting edge of sorts and to protect the wood.
5.) Paint everything for a bit of waterproofing effect

Obviously this "plow" might now last for more than a season or two, but the only thing needing to be replaced would be the wood. It seems like minimal effort to have a functioning front plow. A couple of wooden wings on the front would essentially create a snow pusher. The whole setup would be light enough to where the wood would just break before any loader arms got bent or anything like that, but still heavy enough to put the loader in "float" and scrape the snow.

I'm open to suggestions or criticisms and thoughts. Just an idea I had running through my head.

 

[johndoub]

My dad had a wooden v plow on a farmall F20. Only used it when the drifts got really deep. I was only a toddler so I don’t remember details.

 

[bcp]

Buy a cheap plow? Not around here.

Bruce

 

[Rockbadchild]

The only issue with fix plow is the word fix, might not be a issue for you but a snow plow as trip springs that prevent shock and damaged... think about what will happen to that 2x4 when it hit something rigid.

 

[rlipeles]

I have a Kubota MX6000 cab tractor. Normally I use a 7' rear blade for snow plowing. However, it is a pain to be looking behind you all the time. What do you guys think of making a wooden front plow?

Here's what I'm thinking:
1.) Buy a 1/4" SSQA metal plate
2.) Buy a 4x8' sheet of 5/8" flooring plywood ; cut it in half the long way for two sheets of 2' x 8'
3.) Using large thick washers and heavy duty bolts, bolt the doubled-up sheets of plywood to the SSQA plate. Next, screw a couple of 2x4x8 boards to the plywood "plow" just above and below the plate, for some additional rigidity.
4.) Use a couple of pieces of angle iron 8' long - one on the back and one on the top, bolted together through the wood at the bottom, as a cutting edge of sorts and to protect the wood.
5.) Paint everything for a bit of waterproofing effect

Obviously this "plow" might now last for more than a season or two, but the only thing needing to be replaced would be the wood. It seems like minimal effort to have a functioning front plow. A couple of wooden wings on the front would essentially create a snow pusher. The whole setup would be light enough to where the wood would just break before any loader arms got bent or anything like that, but still heavy enough to put the loader in "float" and scrape the snow.

I'm open to suggestions or criticisms and thoughts. Just an idea I had running through my head.

Some years back I fitted a friend's jeep with a 1/2 sheet of plywood so he could use it as a plow, Nothing fancy. No metal edges. I worked good for him. His driveway is only 50 feet long so it did not get a ton of use.

 

[ArlyA]

I work for a recycling/junk yard and we get old plows on or off of trucks, seems like every week. Yes they are rusty and worn.

 

[Zork]

Why not adapt you rear blade attachment for the front SSQA?

 

[JRH02]

This is an interesting thread. It certainly falls into the "how much time do you have" category.

 

[topgun05]

and here I thought Red Green had retired

 

[MoArk Willy]

Years ago, in my younger days I operated a fork lift for a lumber retailer.
When the lumber got snowed in, we picked up a skid of dirt or concrete and nailed a 2 X 12 to the front of it.
It generally lasted all winter.
I'd say go for your idea....you will know quickly if it will work for you or not.
What have you got to lose?

 

[Sonny580]

It will work til you bump into something frozen in the ground! LOL!

 

[CliffordK]

My brother was using an old wooden (plywood) apple crate that he would push around with his fork lift. It worked ok for a few inches of snow. I don't know how deep he actually got. I think he probably had mounted a 2x8 to the front of the apple crate for his blade which would slowly wear down and he'd replace it.
It isn't quite the solution I would have chosen, but it seemed to work for him.

Each person has different skills and tools available. The OP's wood idea may well work. It doesn't hurt to try. If not, back to pushing and scooping with the bucket.

 

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[Zork]

My brother was using an old wooden (plywood) apple crate that he would push around with his fork lift. It worked ok for a few inches of snow. I don't know how deep he actually got. I think he probably had mounted a 2x8 to the front of the apple crate for his blade which would slowly wear down and he'd replace it.
It isn't quite the solution I would have chosen, but it seemed to work for him.

Each person has different skills and tools available. The OP's wood idea may well work. It doesn't hurt to try. If not, back to pushing and scooping with the bucket.

Yeah, If Grandma can use a broom, you can use anything! Success is truly about time and effectiveness for your needs .

 

[Page2]

Built this pusher with some scrap 2x's about 10 years ago for my little Kubota B series, works fine. Need to replace the lower 2x6 once or twice a season due to wear, or hitting something hard, other than that it does the job.