Need some help with a 518 h

[natemarcum7@gmail.com 1]

Have an 88 518h that I'm looking at adding a snow plow to. My question is will a normal 42 inch blade fit or do I need to find a longer one ?

Thanks 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,173]

You would be happier with a 48" blade. A 42" angled is about the width of the tires.

 

Dozer DNA of long tractor frame dozer blades

1966-1967 model BD-426 - Fits LONG frame tractors - Mounts ahead of the rear axle - replaced by

1968 model 6-1111 - Fits LONG frame tractors - Mounts ahead of the rear axle

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1968 model 6-4111 - First to fit LONG & SHORT frame tractors and first to mount under the rear axle - replaced by

1969 model [6-4112 + 6-9621]

1970-73 model [6-4113 + 6-9622]

1973-74 model [6-4113 + 6-9623]

1974 model [6-4114 + 6-9624]

1974 model 6-2131

1975 model 6-2132

1976 model 6-2133

1976 model 66-42BC01

1977 model 76-42BC01

1978 model 86-42BC01

1979 model 96-42BC01

1980 model 06-42BC01

1981-1984 model 06-42BC02 (Up to here they are 42" wide)

 

1984-1989 model 06-48BC01 (They are now 48" wide)

1990 model 06-48BC02 (Last blade to have 3 angle positions)

1991-1993 model 06-48BC03 (First blade to have 5 angle positions)

1993-2001 model 79350 - (105-1502 kit adapts 2001 and older GT Classic-Series blades to fit 2002 and later tractors

2002 2004-2009 2012 model 79364 - (105-1501 kit adapts 79364 blade to fit 2001 and older GT Classic-Series)

 

[Ed Kennell 39,719]

52 minutes ago, gwest_ca said:

A 42" angled is about the width of the tires.

                                48 and 54 inch blades are available and a better choice, but will increase the side push when the blade is angled.

 

I have added a front pin to reduce the side twist on the plow frame and  front weights and even front chains may be needed to help improve steering

 

     

 

[peter lena 8,967]

@natemarcum7@gmail.com  what ever blade you get , take the opportunity  to detail  / build  set up  operational function ,  don't just use it as is ,  set it up on milk crates  on floor so you can roller stool around it , and watch how it moves , or doesn't . STEERING QUADRANT ,is the heart of that , slide pin function , should slide like a rifle bolt , solid / smooth . Lucas red aerosol grease, every movement spot . also detail in every related movement spot , firm up with washers , to eliminate / sloppy play , turn over wear strip on blade if needed . like an oil slick on my plow faces , snow release  is smooth / easy . done a few plows , started like a train wreck , finished working easily , 1/8 " hair pin clips on rear axel lever holders , push thru to last big hole , they will not fall off . verify every stage for ease of movement as you go . pete

[953 nut 56,701]

8 hours ago, natemarcum7@gmail.com said:

will a normal 42 inch blade fit or do I need to find a longer one ?

If the snow plow is from a long frame (1967 or later)  it should work. You may need to modify the blade angle handle to clear the running board.

[Handy Don 13,046]

The hydro in the 518-H is an Eaton 700 which is a good unit but it can transmit only 6 or 7 hp to the wheels for motion.

To me, the larger blade is very helpful when angled to keep the snow out from under the wheels but be aware that this machine won’t handle as big “bites” as one with the Eaton 1100.