Alrashid2 178 #1 Posted November 18 Just figured I'd ask you all and make sure. Could have sworn i saw a post somewhere saying 42" was too small when angled to push a path wide enough for the rear tires... But can't find it now! Likewise can't find any posts comparing sizes of plows. Will the 42" plow size work on a 312-8? My rear tires are just 7.5" wide. I'll have to measure to check how wide from left to right. Thanks all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,939 #2 Posted November 18 You'll be perfectly fine with that. On my snow plow tractor I have a very wide set rear axle. 42 inches across. For something like that I would want a minimum 48 inch wide plow at angle. For a stock width tractor a 42 is great. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,684 #3 Posted November 18 @Alrashid2 just a suggestion . if you aerosol penetrant oil the front of the blade , from top edge down , the oil slick will stop rust / and increase slide off , you might also lubricate the , plow movement quadrant , and slide pin , also related squeeze lever , movement areas , makes a world of difference , just my own experience , do what ever you want , pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,423 #4 Posted November 18 The outer edge of the 42" blade, when angled all the way either side will leave the snow at just about the outer sidewall of the tire - while plowing in a straight line. It CAN become an issue while turning. Look at the quadrant on the plow frame - does it have 3 or 5 holes - early 42" plows only had 3 holes. I added the other two holes to allow a "flatter" angle that leaves the snow a bit further away from the tractor. That is the position I use the most... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,730 #5 Posted November 18 I have used a 42" on my C-105 for years... works just fine... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alrashid2 178 #6 Posted November 18 Thanks guys, appreciate it! Just confirming. Should be buying the plow here soon 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,079 #7 Posted November 18 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1968 model 6-4111 - First to fit LONG & SHORT frame tractors and first to mount under the rear axle - Lift bracket behind crossmember 7716 A-frame - replaced by 1969 model [6-4112 + 6-9621] - First to have the lift bracket ahead of the crossmember 7716 A-frame 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 (1968 model 6-4111 to 1980 model 06-42BC01 use the same 7716 A-frame assembly but the lift tab changed according to the ipl's) 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) [M] 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) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 522 #8 Posted November 19 @Alrashid2 I’d put chains or put fluid the tires. I’ve been pushing sawdust/manure piles and wood piles back with my 308-8. It was a night and day difference with the rear tire chains compared to just the turf savers. My plow is the same size as yours. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,939 #9 Posted November 19 9 minutes ago, MainelyWheelhorse said: chains or put fluid the tires. Definitely both. Traction is our friend. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alrashid2 178 #10 Posted November 19 Thank you guys! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,939 #11 Posted November 19 6 hours ago, Alrashid2 said: Thank you guys! If you wanna see what plow will do what snow ... there's a bunch of videos on my YT channel as well as Trina's. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,684 #12 Posted November 19 @Alrashid2 the compression spring in the swing quadrant , slide pin , is what moves the entire , lever / linkage set up , free the up and DETAIL IN EVERY RELATED MOVEMENT POINT , moves with ease . swing arm top lever , should have zero , play in it , why ? that pulls the slide pin , AND COMPRESSES the spring , lubricated related movement points , swing with ease , also use an elastic lock nut , on end of triangular lever swing bolt why ? you can dial in the perfect swing ease of transition , lock nut , holds that setting . detail function as you go , lubricate , try , verify , adjust ,both my set ups , move the same way , smooth / easy , no rust or binding anything , only a suggestion , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
