64" snow blade

[David414 289]

I de-rusted and repainted the framework for my snow cab and repainted the fiberglass top. Hopefully, good for another 30 years.

My current snow / dozer blade is 48" on a 1989, 414-8. I extended the width by adding bolt on metal wings to make a 64" (63.5" actual). Filled rear tires, plus 83 lb. each rear cast iron wheel weights, plus a weight box that can hold an additional 200 lbs. gives a total add on weight of 480 lbs. of rear ballast. I have an asphalt driveway with a slight 5-degree grade, using Ag tires with no chains.

Looking forward to snow! 

[ebinmaine 67,328]

Awesome blade!

 

I have one that was built by @wallfish John and measures 60" across the skid steer cutting edge which is one I put on.

 

You'll want to get all the traction you possibly can and then some.

 

 

[Pullstart 62,812]

Wow, that looks like a brute!  I hope no ice piles or interferences hit those ends!

[peter lena 8,589]

@David414 nice looking set up , verify your front end lubrication , with that extra loading , lubricate  front of blade for easy slide off .  303  marine  pump aerosol , for that vinyl , shed  moisture like a duck , pete  

[ri702bill 8,296]

1 hour ago, Pullstart said:

Wow, that looks like a brute!  I hope no ice piles or interferences hit those ends!

Those ends are functional, but "delicate" - I do not see any reinforcements at the ends or tops. Probably great for a few inches of fluffy stuff.. a true time saver.

[ebinmaine 67,328]

1 hour ago, ri702bill said:

Those ends are functional, but "delicate" - I do not see any reinforcements at the ends or tops. Probably great for a few inches of fluffy stuff.. a true time saver.

The outer ends of the plow I have is the reason why I put the skid steer edge on. The edge, alone, weighs almost what the whole plow does.

If I bend that edge on anything in my yard I've probably got worse problems happening already.