using bucket tilt for plow angle

[CTMassey]

I know there has been some discussion on this, but If I disconnect the hoses used for the tilt function on the loader bucket and use them for the angle function on a snow plow can it harm the tractor hydraulics? Cant afford a 3rd function remote right now, or damages to the tractor.......

 

[colby587]

Shouldn't hurt it. A cheap way to do it is to get a diverter type solenoid valve, then you just hit a switch and your tilt now controls your angle. One thing to check though, I think most plows used on trucks are lower pressure.

 

[jdonovan]

If I disconnect the hoses used for the tilt function on the loader bucket and use them for the angle function on a snow plow can it harm the tractor hydraulics?

Not knowing your skills, anything is possible... but at a high level, it should not cause damage to the tractor.

So without the curl/dump how are you going to keep the plow level with the driveway/road surface?

Cant afford a 3rd function remote right now, or damages to the tractor.......

This reads like.... I know what the right way to do this is, but I'm choosing not to do it, and am going to jerry-rig something together, but I can't afford to fix it if I screw something up.

That should be warning enough not to do what ever your attempting. If, and admittedly its a small if, something goes badly, then you've likely disabled your tractor until you save enough to make the repair.

While not idea to plow/clear snow with a bucket alone, it is an option. The other thing to consider might be a low cost rear blade. Usually the local want-adds have them for reasonable price, or you can get a light-duty one from the local farm/implement store.