Snow Plowing snow in the dark

[DK35vince]

That's a nice setup Vince. Is your FEL blade homemade or a commercial unit?

Its just homemade from an old rear blade I had laying around..
I'm hoping to find a used pickup plow with power angle at a good price I can fix up and modify to fit sometime in the future..

 

[DK35vince]

Well Vince, you should have received your wish. The lake effect dumped 9-10 inches on us here in about 8 hours.

Erie is always hogging all the snow.
We only got a couple inches yesterday and overnight ..

 

[VictorW]

Vince, I have a 6 1/2 foot blade with the rams that I'm working on to mount on my fel arms. I don't have a QA. I need to make the entire bracket to fit the fel arm pins.

My main question is how are you going to power your power angle? I have the rear remotes and was going to run lines forward with another set of QDs. I didn't want to cut into the rear lines with a tee. I was going to just have a set of matching QDs that I could remove when I needed the rear remotes for something else. I was thinking of two short rubber hydraulic hoses attached to steel lines running forward.

Someone here, had Rick Wallace make lines for them if I remember correctly but I can't remember who.

I hope we get a strong NWest wind and send some of this snow your way, although it does make it nice for skiing and snowmobiling.

 

[DK35vince]

My main question is how are you going to power your power angle?

I think I will use a setup similar to what would be used on a loader to control a grapple.
An electric solinoid/diverter valve setup on the loader.
I,m no hydraulic expert, so I will need to look into it farther when the time comes and figure out how to make it work..

 

[VictorW]

Thanks Vince. I didn't know that there was such a setup like that. I've never seen a grapple, other than pictures, to figure out how it works. That would be a better idea than mine.

I'll try to push the snow your way. We have enough for a while to play in.

 

[williekioti]

Its just homemade from an old rear blade I had laying around..
I'm hoping to find a used pickup plow with power angle at a good price I can fix up and modify to fit sometime in the future..

Yup, that's my goal for the future as well. I saw an old Fisher beside the road for $69 and almost stopped. May have to go back there, looked like everything was there 'cept what would have been left on the truck.

 

[jimb1724]

hello all.....
no snow to speak of in NH (YET!!!!) i know we will get our share.... i just hope it's not in june....

wanted to share a fairly low cost plow setup that i just came accross from Northern Tool..... it's a clamp on (to FEL) snow plow blade that comes in 5' 6' & 7' models.....

i'm not sklled in fabrication like Vince and the others, and i'm getting a little tired of backing up to plow with the rear blade, so this might be the way to go....
here's the info -

Paynes 72in. Clamp-on Push Blade – Model# PFPB72
Clamp blade onto a bucket and use it to push dirt, gravel and debris, or use it for snow removal. Works with tractors and skid loaders. U.S.A.

 

[Oleozz]

It's my goal in the coming year to buy a welder and learn how to use it. I hope then to make my own pallet forks and also buy a snow plow and weld it onto a quick attach plate. I have the hydraulic hoses running to the front for my grapple so I should also be able to angle it with my grapple cylinder. I admire the folks on this site who can do their own welding and make it look professional.

 

[MotorSeven]

OZ,
Do it, i picked up an almost new Millermatic 210 on Craigslist for $800. A Mig w/gas is a relativly easy set up to learn wth(even i can do it!). I bought the GMAW book at the Miller dealer and it covers just about everything you will need to know. You will never regret having a welder around
RD

 

[VictorW]

Oleozz, Do you have any info on how your grapple control works or can you point me to a site where I can learn?

A welder is a nice thing to have. The cost for it is made back with the things you do for yourself. Until you get the hang of it, I wouldn't build anything that is crucial. Your first welds aren't usually the strongest. Get a few pieces of scrap steel to practice on. If you know anybody that welds, have them give you a few pointers and maybe run a few beads with them. The book is good but a little personal coaching can do wonders.

 

[CBB]

hello all.....
no snow to speak of in NH (YET!!!!) i know we will get our share.... i just hope it's not in june....

wanted to share a fairly low cost plow setup that i just came accross from Northern Tool..... it's a clamp on (to FEL) snow plow blade that comes in 5' 6' & 7' models.....

i'm not sklled in fabrication like Vince and the others, and i'm getting a little tired of backing up to plow with the rear blade, so this might be the way to go....
here's the info -

Paynes 72in. Clamp-on Push Blade – Model# PFPB72
Clamp blade onto a bucket and use it to push dirt, gravel and debris, or use it for snow removal. Works with tractors and skid loaders. U.S.A.

I would like to see how that works. Keep us posted. Maybe a winter in the future I will invest if you are happy.

 

[Dmace]

Interesting idea, I don't know if I would want it so far ahead of the FEL.

Here is the link to their website. Paynes 72in. Clamp-on Push Blade – Model# PFPB72 |Skid-Steers + Attachments | Northern Tool + Equipment

 

[KiotiDave]

Hi,
One of my customers made a set-up for his CK20 with a power angle plow.
Previously posted on this site.
check for "mirrors and plow" by cptdave
It's a pretty nice rig.
KiotiDave
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kioti-owning-operating/73902-more-plow-mirrors.html

 

[VictorW]

A local tractor shop makes their own like the one Dmace has in the picture. They do extend a bit out from the bucket and I was also worried with the twisting force on the cutting edge and the bottom of the bucket. They are asking $850 for the six foot model.

 

[jimb1724]

Interesting idea, I don't know if I would want it so far ahead of the FEL.

DMACE.... that's the issue i am concerned about..... i'll be pushing downhill which should help..... i guess i'll keep searching

 

[CBB]

Interesting idea, I don't know if I would want it so far ahead of the FEL.

DMACE.... that's the issue i am concerned about..... i'll be pushing downhill which should help..... i guess i'll keep searching

I agree. Not so far out.

I was thinking as I used my front bucket to push some packed snow that it would be great if a plow could be attached right to the sides of the bucket with an adjustment like the scraper blade for angle and use the bucket for up and down.
I buy not make these types of things but I am still looking. For a CK20, 54" would be fine...maybe 60"

 

[VictorW]

CBB,
Have you ever seen the set up where they hook a blade on the front of a big loader bucket? I've seen these being used by companies who plow mall parking lots. You could do this with a blade. Weld on some steel to lock it on the cutting edge and then chain it to the bucket. Bad thing is no angle.
Good luck in your hunt.

 

[LBrown59]

Interesting idea, I don't know if I would want it so far ahead of the FEL.

Here is the link to their website. Paynes 72in. Clamp-on Push Blade – Model# PFPB72 |Skid-Steers + Attachments | Northern Tool + Equipment

This is similar to something I'd like to build except I plan on using a mower that extends out from either side of the bucket. The unit would be for mowing out over ditches and banks.
After seeing this picture I may include and adapter in the design to accept a front blade and to allow the mower to extend our from the front of the bucket as well as the original option to hang the mower out past either side of the bucket.
Plans already include a 2 wheeled trailer dolly so that the Mower could be towed behind any tractor ATV etc.
The Mower, Trailer and Trailer wheels all would have several off set positions.

 

[DavidVT]

VictorW ...Peak and Peak, wow that is a blast from the past.. Cathedral Prep ski trips in high school many moons ago from Erie....

 

[coasterez]

CBB,

If you are only looking for a 54", I think I saw a JD 54" for a 400 series garden tractor for sale in the classifieds for $250. If it's like the one I have, it comes with angle and lift cylinders, and can be quick attach. It's very well made. Sells new for something close to $1000. Not sure if it could be modified for your CK20. But, thought I'd at least point it out to you. It works so well on my JD425 that I don't even use my Kioti. The little deere is just way more maneuverable in my tight spaces.