Snowplow question

[MichiganIron]

We mount Plow Packages on KIOTI Tractors all of the time. For the CK20 or CK20S, 72" is a wide as you should go. Most of the time, we recommend a 66" blade for that tractor. 78" is going to push the front of the tractor around, you will be constantly steering into the snow. Even 66" is wide enough to cover the tractor tread angled at 30 degrees.

 

[LD1]

It'll be a subframe mount. I do chain up. I actually wanted a 6.5' when I came across this deal. I bought truck, plow and spreader for 1100. The truck is a rusted piece. But it runs great, fires right up every time. Plow looks to be good shape, I've used 3 times since I got it. The spreader motor is locked up which I found to be common. Should have the motor in a day or so. If the truck wasn't so long I'd just keep it to plow with but I can't get to everything with it! I think I'll try the plow like it is and cut it if I see the need!

Why not just cut the truck down:laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing:

If your doing a subframe, be sure the angle of the plow A-frame is as close to level as possible or the plow will just dig too much.

This is a very good point. If the A-frame is not level, the cutting edge will ONLY be level when straight. If the A-frame is pointing downhill for example, when angled, the side that comes back toward the tractor will be higher. It will "climb" the a-frame and the far edge will be lower and dig in.

In all seriousness though, before you cut it down, mount it and try it for a season. You may be suprised how it will do. And on the wet and heavy snows, you dont have to take a full bite. But on the light and fluffy stuff, the extra width will be a plus.

 

[JB4310]

Quick anedote about how smaller plow might be better.

I plowed commercialy for 20 years, small to medium parking lots. My weapon of choice was a HD 3/4 ton 4x4 pick-up and an 8ft fisher.
Anyway there was a short time when I had no truck mounted plow. My neighbor was away in Florida and we got a huge snow fall, he asked me to do his yard with his little S-10 and ~6ft meyers plow.
I thought oh this is gonna be a joke, but soon realized the smaller plow cut through the deep heavy snow far better than the larger plow even when pushed by a HD truck.
Just have to make a few extra passes.

JB

 

[Gizmo2]

In all seriousness though, before you cut it down, mount it and try it for a season. You may be suprised how it will do. And on the wet and heavy snows, you dont have to take a full bite. But on the light and fluffy stuff, the extra width will be a plus.

Smart person right here!:thumbsup:

 

[LD1]

Smart person right here!:thumbsup:

Thanks for the kind words

 

[Bigboyskioti]

"Why not just cut the truck down"
I play with Jeeps and belong to a club. One of our members said the same thing! Chop the truck to a shorter wheelbase use to plow and make a wheeler out of it! Way to much work for me....
I have a blade on the front now it's 60". Thats not wide enough... Guess I'll mount the bigger blade and see how it does. I've got grinders, torches, and a welder. If I see the need I'll take some off each side. Thanks for the replies.