Modifying Fisher Snow Plow for Tractor???

[WaterDawg]

I have access to a 7.5" Fisher Snow Plow with working hydraulics ( right/ left angles) for around $300
I was thinking of finding a used plow and modifying it to either fit in place of the FEL bucket or into the bucket.

If I replace the bucket, I can use the tilt up/down to power the right /left angle.

Wondering if its just too big for my sub compact though?

Perhaps I'd be better off picking up a scraper blade for the 3 Point Hitch instead.
Almost the same cost...what do you guys think and is 6' still too big for my CS2410?

CountyLine® Grader Blade, 6 ft. W - Tractor Supply Co.

 

[PILOON]

You don't say what HP your tractor is.
My tractor is 20 HP+/- and I use a 72" blade with no problems but I am chained and carry a 60" blower on the back.
I use the plow for the lighter snow events ( like 4" or less) as blowing is much slower.
With a CUT you will find that you can only push straight ahead and not angling snow off to the side due to the lighter weight of the tractor.

 

[WaterDawg]

You don't say what HP your tractor is.
My tractor is 20 HP+/- and I use a 72" blade with no problems but I am chained and carry a 60" blower on the back.
I use the plow for the lighter snow events ( like 4" or less) as blowing is much slower.
With a CUT you will find that you can only push straight ahead and not angling snow off to the side due to the lighter weight of the tractor.

ah, the details on the tractor were on the left. I have a SCUT. 24.5hp.

I think I'm leaning more towards saving the money and just putting a rear blade on it which I can then use to plow, while maintaining my loader function and also use it for grading.

Thoughts?

 

[94BULLITT]

I have a tractor the size of yours, a Kubota BX. I use a 5' blade. I thinkworks good for year round use with the tractor. If if don't get a lot of snow or have a bunch to move a rear blade may be the best way to go.

A 7.5' fisher plow would be to big and heavy for your tractor for a FEL blade. The closer you keep the blade to the tractor the better it will work. You could cut the plow down to 5' for your tractor. Do you know what model it is and how heavy it is? If the plow how the pump I mount it to the frame of the tractor.

Even though you have a SCUT it is still a very capable machine. I can move 20'' + with the BX. and a rear blade.

 

[WaterDawg]

I have a tractor the size of yours, a Kubota BX. I use a 5' blade. I thinkworks good for year round use with the tractor. If if don't get a lot of snow or have a bunch to move a rear blade may be the best way to go.

A 7.5' fisher plow would be to big and heavy for your tractor for a FEL blade. The closer you keep the blade to the tractor the better it will work. You could cut the plow down to 5' for your tractor. Do you know what model it is and how heavy it is? If the plow how the pump I mount it to the frame of the tractor.

Even though you have a SCUT it is still a very capable machine. I can move 20'' + with the BX. and a rear blade.

It's $300 just for the A frame and Blade. Not sure about the pump, but I believe Fisher always put those in the engine compartment.
But I could spend that same $300 for a real nice 5' rear blade...I think that's what I will do

 

[ishiboo]

I have a Western truck plow on my skid loader, and it's MUCH better than the rear blade on my tractor. I'd recommend buying it for that price. You can probably cut a foot or two off without issue if you find it's too big.

7.5' is going to be a lot for that tractor when there's a lot of snow, but for normal snow events it will be fine. I have a 6.5' on my 5500lb skid loader and big piles will push it around. Chains on the front tires are going to be a must.

 

[WaterDawg]

:thumbsup:

 

[Buckgnarly]

If it's an older Speedcast style, it will weigh close to 400 or so. That's what I used on my DS3510, which handles it fine but might be too much for your tractor.

If you do get it, that is the best style for FEL plows in my opinion, but if you look this summer you will find better deals. I got my A frame and blade for 75 bucks on NH Craigslist. They are very easy to mount and easy to cut down.

 

[WaterDawg]

If it's an older Speedcast style, it will weigh close to 400 or so. That's what I used on my DS3510, which handles it fine but might be too much for your tractor.

If you do get it, that is the best style for FEL plows in my opinion, but if you look this summer you will find better deals. I got my A frame and blade for 75 bucks on NH Craigslist. They are very easy to mount and easy to cut down.

I went to grab a pic of it and the ad it gone...I'll keep looking then. Another option I was thinking about would be to make a 3pt hitch mount for the loader and use the rear blade up there.
Is that an option that is good or bad? I don't have a lot of room to store too many attachments.

 

[ishiboo]

I went to grab a pic of it and the ad it gone...I'll keep looking then. Another option I was thinking about would be to make a 3pt hitch mount for the loader and use the rear blade up there.
Is that an option that is good or bad? I don't have a lot of room to store too many attachments.

I don't like that option. One of the really nice things about a truck plow is it trips. When you plow, you get going pretty quick, I have a bunch of trips that would otherwise beat the **** out of the loader frame. And since many are towards the end of a 6.5' blade, it could otherwise put a ton of torque on the loader.

I'd stick with a truck plow. I never use my back blade anymore unless the plow AND snow bucket were both broke. Box blade gets a ton of use though for dirt.