Truck snowplow on tractor front 3 point

[Rustyiron]

My frame mount.

I'd be very happy to have a front 3pt. I had to fabricate the frame mounting for the push bar (the "normal" pickup mounting)
With the plow up tight to the tractor, steering is not a problem with heavy snow and makes for a much shorter rig but I'm doing driveways.

 

[Rustyiron]

I'd think that you could find a simple 10' county road dept. type straight plow with decent height, like 30" or so with power angling that you go travel right along through the development.
Keep in mind that if it's an association (private not municipal), they'll probably want you there and plowing every x inches and may be fine with an actual "pickup" plow.

 

[Engineer42]

Got asked if I want to clear main roads in a development.
Anyone have a typical truck snowplow adapted to a tractor with a front 3 point?
I already have a plow attached to a loader on a tractor.
This would be farm tractor with front 3 point below.
Have hydraulics up front for power angling.
Thought a Western Heavyweight 9-10’ would be perfect

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already have this Kubota with loader
and snowplow
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This would be real expensive, but would be amazing to plow with.
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If I had that setup on the front of that tractor, I'd be watching the DelDOT auctions for a used plow. Cheaper investment for heavier plow. And they sure ain't worn out.

 

[5030]

How I bought mine. Had to replace the wear edge. Paid 600 bucks for it. Disregard the skid shoes, it now has wheels on it.

 

[Hay Dude]

I want to mount it on a front 3 point hitch, not a subframe. Haven’t found anything ‘Murrican made. Looks like it’s a European made item.

 

[Hay Dude]

I'd think that you could find a simple 10' county road dept. type straight plow with decent height, like 30" or so with power angling that you go travel right along through the development.
Keep in mind that if it's an association (private not municipal), they'll probably want you there and plowing every x inches and may be fine with an actual "pickup" plow.

I’m being asked to do road plowing as a subcontractor for a large landscaper with small machines. It’s by the hour and I can show up after I’m done my own plowing route.
The details haven’t been worked out yet.
Just trying to get an idea of what’s out there for a front 3 point in terms of possibilities and cost.

 

[5030]

Have one built then. Business expense.

 

[leonz]

Plan on having an umbrella liability policy in a weatherproof storage box in your tractor cab at all times. The other thing is your tractor will have to be DMV registered for road travel and have proof of insurance.

It is not an easy decision as a 3 point hitch front mounted implement is weakest at the engine cradle (if it has one) and the front axle housing. The other thing is the front mounted implement like a mold board plow is supported by a front tire for floatation.

The front mounted implements typical are front mounted flail mowers, hay mergers and tedders. A front mounted 3-point hitch can be bought and installed but the ones brought here from Europe usually come with a power take off as well.
For the money spent you will be better off investing in a Rhino 950 back blade with optional skid shoes with the hydraulic swing and slide function as it would be better to leave the entire front of the tractor visible to you while in the cab. Having the optional skids lets you set the rear blade in float and prevents major pavement damage.

They want to reduce thier total liability by subcontracting some of thier plowing and avoid the expense of buying, owning and insuring a road legal heavy plow like a roa dgrader with a wing plow. you do not have a road legal snow plow.

Candidly, I would walk away and say no thank you as the potential liability is huge.

 

[5030]

He's already covered and wheels are better than skids. You won't find any road plow with skids, always wheels.

 

[CalG]

What ever you do, make it strong and secure ;-)