Seeking 3 point rear blade advice

[shovelmike]

I have a 6 ft. blade I have used for years on my TO 35, I have been accustomed to blading snow with it in the normal forward position, then rotating it facing backwards to push mounds of snow out of the way.
When I hooked it to my Mahindra I didn't consider the shorter lift arms and their limitations. I can't rotate the blade in the above manner because it hits the tires or other tractor components.
What have others here done? Get a 4 ft blade?
Thus far I have been content clearing snow with the loader with Edge Tamers attached, but at times the blade could be a handy option as well.

 

[WranglerX]

How much interference is tire to blade swinging around.... Something like a quick hitch will add 5-7 inches to extend blade to rear.... Other option may to be extend hook up points on blade to be able to swing it around without having to mod tractor arms...

Brings up question in my mind about blade I was contemplating buying, never quite considered pivot point distance from tires... Something to think about...

Dale

 

[shovelmike]

I haven't gotten out there with a measuring tape yet, quick hitch might be the easiest option if the old blade is compatible. I have not researched quick hitches at all'

 

[bcp]

Have you tried pushing snow with the back side of the blade, without rotating it?

Bruce

 

[3gunr]

You might have to unhook it then turn the mount around then hook back up . i have had to do that before.

 

[shovelmike]

I have done so with acceptable results, I may call that good enough. Thanks.

 

[Jw5875]

I have done so with acceptable results, I may call that good enough. Thanks.

Maybe disconnect the top link, tilt up blade to clear tires for rotation.

JW5875

 

[mike48130]

What model blade? I have used a few, and the 84" I had the same issue, but was too big for the tractor so I sold it. I use my Land Pride 72" and it spins, but the rear blade mount is longer so there is room to do so.

 

[CobyRupert]

How much too short is it to rotate?

If just an inch or two, would a quick-hitch or Pat's system extend it far enough away to rotate?
Does blade have an offset adjust - I so, maybe do the "two -step": Offset it away, then towards, as blade rotates.

p.s. Many caution against "pushing" with 3 point hitch as they claim they're built for pulling not pushing. I don't know, closer look at mounts and axle might answer that. The advantage of using "forward" facing blade pushing backwards is you're less likely to "hook" something and bring tractor to stop (or breakage) as backward blade may be more likely to ride up & over object (curb, etc...).

 

[troverman]

I would make two points:

1.) Even though I have room to swing my 6 foot blade I always keep in forward and just push backwards "the wrong way" and it works fine.

2.) A 6-foot blade is probably too much for your small mahindra. It just doesn't have the weight when you are trying to move heavy snow. I used to run a 6-foot back blade on my B2920 Kubota and in heavy snow it would move the whole tractor sideways. On the other hand, for lighter snow I'm sure it would be fine.

 

[shovelmike]

Thanks for the replies, it's a Ford blade. I'm fairly certain it would be too much blade in deep snow. It's not really deep here yet.... but it's working on it.

 

[tmcj]

I'm just curious...what model is your Mahindra? I have a 7' blade on my Max 26xl. The 3 pt has to be at just the right height for it to spin around and clear the tires but it will do it. I typically only use it in reverse using the rear side for plowing snow so it dosen't catch or drag up too much driveway stone.

I had ordered a 6' blade and when the dealer delivered my tractor they brought the 7' blade. Sometimes it is nice to have, sometimes it is almost too big for the tractor.

 

[tmcj]

By the way, sometimes when I spin mine it will catch on the 3 pt arms, but there is enough play in the angle adjustment to just pick up the opposite end and it will slide underneath it and continue spinning.

 

[shovelmike]

Tmcj: My tractor is a n eMax 22, during the snow we got a couple of e ago I got to try it out, and pushing with the back of the blade worked sufficiently. I could possibly rotate it with finessing the height and a bit of experimentation.
Failing that, it rotates easily on the TO 35.... provided the old 6 volt battery copes with the cold temperatures.

 

[Mancelona Man]

Try lowering the blade until it’s only a couple inches off the ground. At that point your lift arms will have the blade as far away from the rear tires as possible. Might just give you enough extra room to work with.

 

[oosik]

Strange - doesn't your blade have "swing/offset". Swing it to the left - rotate the blade past the right rear tire, swing it to the right - its past the left rear tire - your blade is reversed. I have an 8 foot Rhino heavy duty on my Kubota M6040. I can rotate the blade without swing - but it is a close call.

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