Skid shoe location

[Eric_White 7]

I've tried using my Wheel Horse with the 42" plow on it for snow removal, it works very well except every so often I find it not pushing much snow or digging in the ground. Does anyone know WHERE the skid shoes were located on these plows?

Thanks Guys...Eric

[TT-(Moderator) 1,131]

Skids were not an option on those blades. If you want skids, you'll need to build and install them yourself.

If the ground isn't froze, there will always be peeling. You can decrease the aggressiveness by tilting the blade forward at the top.

Remove one of the hitch pin clips from the rod that's installed through the top of the trip springs, remove the rod, tilt the blade forward at the top, and reinsert the rod through a "lower" set of holes.

[Eric_White 7]

Sorry, not understanding how changing the blade angle will keep the plow from digging and I do mean diggin into the ground and not getting and snow in some spots. there are elevation changes of more than an inch or 2 in my driveway, I mean it will stop me dead in my tracks digging in...I feel that this would be better if it would ride on something that skims the ground.

[TT-(Moderator) 1,131]

Compare the cutting edge (wear bar) of the dozer blade to a knife blade.......

If you tilt it back at the top edge, it will cut in when you push it along a surface.

If you hold it 90 degrees to the same surface, it will just scrape over the surface.

That's why there are multiple holes in the dozer blade.

If your driveway is not flat and smooth, you won't be able to get it perfectly clean. :confusion-shrug:

[varosd 1,185]

like Terry said, you can adjust the angle of the blade. I tried to cut and paste out of the online Snowblade operating manual but not working!

[TT-(Moderator) 1,131]

'Clipped' from the manual:

[Foozerush 40]

Like TT said move the pin in the springs on the blade it will make a difference.... Mine was the opposite of what yours was doing and sorta floating on the snow at times, moved it up and it worked a lot better the next time. Besides it doesn't cost anything to give it a try. Good luck.

[Tankman 3,518]

Tilt the blade as excellently described above by Terry. Thanks Terry.

If you really want skids on the blade, you could mount them on the outside wear bar carriage bolts.

"The skids on each side of the blade must be adjusted before operation.This is accomplished by loosening the set screws, adjusting to the desired position, and tightening again. The purpose of the skids is to keep the blade from catching on cracks in the walk or drive, and to allow it to float over uneven surfaces.(This dozer is equipped with a spring trip device. If the blade should strike a solid object it will tilt forward and slide over without jarring the operator.)"

Something I've been thinking of myself. My 48" blade has the skids, works great. My 42" blade doesn't

and never did, have the skids. Some early blades did have round disks (skids).

Here's a link to what the skids (flat style) look like. My drive is gravel, I like the skids!

http://www.partstree...-71380016-00016

Here's the round style (pricey!).

http://www.partstree...-71380015-00015

[sorekiwi 761]

This is what the big D series blade uses for skids:

[Tankman 3,518]

This is what the big D series blade uses for skids:

Is that a 54" blade? Haven't seen a blade with four trip springs before.

My 48" and 42" blades have two springs on each.

[sorekiwi 761]

Is that a 54" blade? Haven't seen a blade with four trip springs before.

My 48" and 42" blades have two springs on each.

It was 54 or 56. Its not here anymore, so I cant measure it for you.

[Tankman 3,518]

Is that a 54" blade? Haven't seen a blade with four trip springs before.

My 48" and 42" blades have two springs on each.

It was 54 or 56. Its not here anymore, so I cant measure it for you.

Looks like the blade would take quite a smack to trip four springs.

The "nose" of the frame appears a little "pointier" than other dozers I've seen.

I'm wondering if the angle quadrant is the 5-hole style?

Keepin' my eye open for a 54" blade, think I know where one is. Might go take a peek-a-boo. :)

[Kelly 1,029]

The D blades are taller also, see how short the springs are compared to the blade.

[Tankman 3,518]

The D blades are taller also, see how short the springs are compared to the blade.

Thanks for pointing that out. Interesting. I saw a 54" blade advertised but image doesn't show four (4) springs.

[ericj 1,578]

the 4 spring blades are D series only item as far as i know the frame is basically the same but the turning handle and mount is quite different. i think somebody on here put one under a 416-8 or 416-H and worked real good

eric j

[Trouty56 565]

I thought the GT14 had a wide blade too...and not as tall.....maybe not but I though Jdog had one up there once.

[Lane Ranger 10,946]

The 54 inch plow used on the 953/ 1054's included feet/skids. Only two springs and a shorter A-frame than later model snowplow/dozer blades for the larger tractor

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww284/LaneRanger104/54%20inch%20wheel%20horse%20snow%20plow/101_0082.jpg

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww284/LaneRanger104/54%20inch%20wheel%20horse%20snow%20plow/101_0081.jpg

Edited February 1, 2013 by Lane Ranger

[AMC RULES 37,130]

Shoe location...for reference.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdZ7tyRpE-w&list=UUd_ptV1TUpPlW1VhCjxez_Q&index=18

[emdmat1981 61]

Hello.  Question for the group .. will a 54" Dozer Blade mount up directly to say a 520H 5 position plow frame assembly without any type of fabrication needed?   I believe this is true but was wondering if any one has done this and can confirm.  Thanks!!  

[WVHillbilly520H 10,373]

13 hours ago, emdmat1981 said:

Hello.  Question for the group .. will a 54" Dozer Blade mount up directly to say a 520H 5 position plow frame assembly without any type of fabrication needed?   I believe this is true but was wondering if any one has done this and can confirm.  Thanks!!  

Yes as long as the distance between the ribs that hold the rods are the same.