Simple snowplow

[Thomas]

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[Thomas]

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[hazmat]

Thomas,

I'd like your input, see my post under build it yourself

 

[Mark_in_NH]

Thomas,
At present, I like your setup over mine for the shear fact that it is more properly and securely fastened to your bucket / loader.
Mine is most definatly Jury Rigged and sticks out in front approx. 1' more then necessary. Eventually when I stop procrastinating and get that bracket made up that I have shown and mentioned in previous posts, I will secure mine more properly and safely and it won't strick out as far.
Although I feel confident that mine is not going anywhere, I do have a fair amount of weight dangling by a thread (so to speak) I will feel better about have it more properly mounted.

 

[Thomas]

I decide a ridge plow fasten to the bucket there would be to much wear and tear on the fel,also wouldn't do a good clean job.

With the single pin setup the bucket 3" off the ground,and curl forward until the shoe rest on the ground.

When the plow set for 45 degrees,the back of the plow rest against the bucket for added strenght.

I added piece 3/8" plate steel to the back of the bucket,for this will give the plow frame more strenght and not damage the bucket.

Depending how far your plow reaches out from your bucket,you may want to added rear weight..for traction plowing up hill & pushing up those big etc..

I'll try and snap some photos this weekend and post them to you.

 

[Mark_in_NH]

Thomas,
I will most definatly reinforce the back of the bucket, as you did. And if you recall from some of my earlier posts, I purchased a JD green ballast box in early spring and at present, I have approx. 800 lbs. of lead ingots in it, I also have approx. another 700 lbs. of same to add if necessary.

 

[Mark_in_NH]

Last winter I used my plow for snow removal but I had the backhoe on as ballast, the tractor performed flawlessly.
I truly believe and expect that it will perform the same this year using the rear ballast box etc.
Time and snow will tell.