SNOW PLOW FOR MY 3PT

[bc realtor]

I went out today and found a kubota snow plow that I need to make into a 3pt hitch model. I was thinking I would build a pyramid for the top link and add the 3pt pins to the existing arms as they are 171/2 inches apart. I am installing this on a Antonio carrero 35hp with a reversable seat. Here are a few questions that I have. Am I barking up the wrong tree and should mount this to the front of the tractor? Is the pyramid idea for the top link a good one? Will we be snow free this year If I do all this work? Also should I brace the plow with some ribs? and add a foot as this one is only 5ft.

 

[pat32rf]

Not familiar with your tractor but you will want it extending past the wheels when it is angled. In my driveway I'd like it to extend 2ft on the ditch side (right hand side of tractor) so I could get the snow well back off the road. (its not uncommon for us to have 2-3' of unpacked snow in the bush by March)

 

[schmism]

5' plow ahhhh how cute! must have been for a garden tractor er bx series

my 6' rear blade is barely wide enough to cover my rear when angled.

id add a foot to each side.

 

[bc realtor]

the tractor is only 53" with the turf tires on it.I will try to mount the blade and think about making it wider after. I worries about having it too far away from the tractor but now I relize that i have to see it at full angle before I can check the required distance from the tractor,

 

[mjncad]

Interesting tractor design, it almost looks like its articulated.

 

[Berniep]

They had one of those tractors at the state fair this year. No one was around to ask questions about it and the brochures were locked up inside the cab. Was a very interesting piece of machinery.

 

[Thomas]

If I,I rather have the plow up front..easier on the upper half of the body.

Adding on plow you can over lap bolt or weld also piece thick angel iron w/two edges weld on plow for support..near bottom/half way.

 

[bc realtor]

The tractor isn't articulated but it will turn in near its own length. This one is the TTR4400 model. I love it. the big drawback is the loader needs to be 3pt if I require one but the slopes it does are well worth it. it is very nice to be right over the attachment as the control is greater as you can see everything.

 

[bc realtor]

I was thinking I could tack a 4" piece of box tube and attach it off the center back of the plow . this would pin in directly to my cbm hitch that I can rotate 90 degrees thus I would not have to to the top link set up and only have one weld and a few holes to drill

 

[bw_wis]

Here is a link the blade I put together.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/133077-my-solution-back-blade-snow.html

 

[bw_wis]

BTW I didn't built the adaptor frame tough enough. (2x2x1/4 angle). Made it through last winter. Still works. Built a new HD 2" box tube frame that I can use as pallet mover, trailer mover, and plow mount.

 

[bc realtor]

is that link that you put at the base of the 3pt swivel? looks very simple maybe I'm over thinking this. If I went with the 4Inch square pipe stait out the back of the plow I could conect directly into the hitch pin at the angle shown. the plow would be tilted a few degrees forward but the force of plowing would go directly to the frame. I could be wrong though

 

[bc realtor]

here is a picture with the thought of the 4"

 

[bw_wis]

Here are a few more pics.

No swivles, but those built into the 3ph arms. There is enough play in the whole system to allow the blade to stay flat. I can adjust the cutting blade angle some by adjusting the 3ph height.

The black arms off the blade are the original mounting arms cut down. The arms pin to the angle iron 3ph frame (unpainted steel). The chain picks up the blade when the 3ph is raised.

I like the idea of connecting the frame has some promise. Would like connect to my tractor's frame, but don't have the time.

Last winter I pushed till a lost traction many times. No damage, but I did break the pins connecting the plow mount to my adaptor twice. Thats ok because I had designed them to be the weak point. A shear pin of sorts.

Hope this helps some.

 

[bc realtor]

Thanks Bw Wis
I have had a freind over that slapped me up side the head for trying to rethink the wheel on this one.I have gone with his idea of two peices of heavy angle off of the frame in behind the ram. coming up about 12 inches two hold the top link and use the existing holes in the back mounts for the 3pt pins. this would be a standard 3pt hook up and easy on and off of the tractor . this way if a snow blower comes into the picture in the future the switch over would be simple.

 

[bw_wis]

Glad you have good plan. Sounds like its work great. Post some pics when its done.

 

[etcallhome]

I'm wondering why anyone would want to convert a front mounted blade to a 3pt
Much easier to plow forward and see where you are going Plus not sure but I would think a lot less wear and tear on tractor and on your body plowing forward. Just my 2 cents

 

[bp fick]

5' plow ahhhh how cute! must have been for a garden tractor er bx series

my 6' rear blade is barely wide enough to cover my rear when angled.

id add a foot to each side.

First, that plow pre-dates the BX and the 5'push plow would like have been on a B, at least. That thing would be a real handful on a garden tractor.

As a push plow, a 60" plow can be quite adequate. I agree that angled for a rear applications would make it rather closer to a 4' clearing path.

Perhaps the OP has a narrow tractor, as he stated, and this isn't a worry for him?

 

[bc realtor]

just thought i would finnish this old thread with some pics of the finished product