Snow Plow, How Big?

[Slowpoke Slim]

Same here. We got a light snow on Saturday. Didn't stick, ground was too warm. We haven't even had spring yet, let alone summer.

I can wait for winter.

 

[AndyMA]

My vote is 8 foot. I always find anything less a problem when angled

Andy

 

[Oldtoad]

Better if the whole plow flops over or if the bottom section just kicks back?
Looking for 7.5 or 8, leaning 7.5
Some good deals out there but I don't want to drive 6 hours, if you know what I mean.

 

[chim]

Better if the whole plow flops over or if the bottom section just kicks back?
Looking for 7.5 or 8, leaning 7.5
Some good deals out there but I don't want to drive 6 hours, if you know what I mean.

Mine is bottom trip but that wasn't a selection that I made. It just happened to be what was available. It helped keep the mounting frame higher. That helps eliminate dragging the frame on the driveway. Paul Short has a video where he mentions he had to add an extra pair of skid shoes to eliminate gouging the blacktop with the frame. I've only hit a couple things with it and the moldboard remains in the plowing position. I'm guessing that you'd be more likely to ride up over the snow if the whole blade flipped.

 

[Oldtoad]

Nice rig.
Tempted to get a frame with lights.
Do not know if a frame with lights would work though.

 

[crashz]

The first year we were at the new house with new tractor, I borrowed a plow from my father. A 9ft Western Pro. Attached it to a QA plate via welded on tabs and away I went. I have loaded R4s, very flat asphalt drive, but still could push 18" of powder or 12" of wet snow. 6" of heavy slop would stop or slide me around though.

I rebuilt an old Meyer 7.5ST to replace the Western. Replaced the springs (only two) and did some welding to patch and repair some cracks. A new cutting edge is the only real expense. Plow was free. Just had to haul it away. It plows well, but I miss the wide swath that the 9ft plow made.

You guys should be tripping over old Fisher plows up there.

 

[Oldtoad]

Some old preacher in the 18th century, begging to be brought back to Massamachusetts said about Maine that it was a 'God forsaken land of God forsaken people.'
I love it until it gets too cold.
Just trying to get the plow right, 7.5 to 8', not too heavy a setup but not lightweight either. Hydraulics and maybe lights on a stick.

 

[George2615]

Mine is also a bottom trip (like Chims setup) and is 7 1/2'. I ran hydraulic lines from one rear remote to the front to operate the angle.
You mention lights on a stick? If you mean lights on a stick mounted to the plow blade I think that is a bad idea. I've seen lights mounted or attached to the plow and the vibration while plowing shook the bulb filaments loose. Mount your lights to the cab or ROPS.

 

[Oldtoad]

Yes, planning on running a line from the rear remote.
Agree with your conclusion that the vibration from the plowing will kill the plow frame mounted lights.
Thanks

 

[LouNY]

There are a couple of threads on here about making an under slung mount for a front plow on a loader frame it shortens up the package nicely and takes a lot of the bounce out of the plow setup.
I have a SSQA plow and it sticks out a long ways in front of the tractor,
I believe I would have been happier with an under slung truck plow setup.
about a 9ft V would be nice.
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