Duramax7man7 506 #1 Posted December 15, 2016 Just curious.... Has anyone ever attempted this on a Snow Plow and 520h or any other Wheel horse for that matter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #2 Posted December 15, 2016 I'm sure if you plumbed into the hydraulic circuit and added another control valve handle like on the green machines 3/400 series or CC 82 series and such that have front remotes, it can/could be done, or without hydraulics a 12 volt linear actuator could work also, and I believe I've seen it on here before that another member has done just this ,try using the search feature,Jeff. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hacksawhero123 351 #3 Posted December 15, 2016 I'm collecting parts now to do something like that. I have an extra spool valve to stack with the original. I plan on building a blade and using quick connect fittings on the hoses to the extra valve. It will be a while before I get started on this project but just wanted to toss the idea out. Mark. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duramax7man7 506 #4 Posted December 15, 2016 Ah gotcha and COOL!~ Would the hydraulic cylinder be enough to lock it in place if on an angle or would there still be a need for a manual pin lock like on the angle arm now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #5 Posted December 15, 2016 Not to burst anyone's bubble, but I think a search on here will show others have successfully done this. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duramax7man7 506 #6 Posted December 15, 2016 NO!? That's a good thing! I'll search for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,662 #7 Posted December 16, 2016 An electric unit would be painfully slow. It is easy and quick to pull the handle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duramax7man7 506 #8 Posted December 16, 2016 I wouldnt want an electeic one moving snow... Hydraulic would be my choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,155 #9 Posted December 16, 2016 I seen one posted on Columbia MO CL looked like a good setup. It had a pump mounted to the PTO like you would use for FEL. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,496 #10 Posted December 16, 2016 With the narrow frame of a Wheel Horse, having front hydraulic ports would be difficult. But, on Deere's 4X5 series they have the front hydraulic ports underneath the left foot rest. That might be a good place to mount your ports and then route the hoses to the front. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fun Engineer 859 #11 Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) Or? Saw this years ago. They make some pretty strong electric over hydraulic actuators now a days. Had a electric over hydro angle on a 72" plow on my Polaris Ranger. Man that thing could handle a lot of snow. Edited December 16, 2016 by Fun Engineer 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duramax7man7 506 #12 Posted December 16, 2016 Yeah, but as stated that would be pretty slow moving.... I would post a photo but the site is saying that I'm only allowed 10.24Kb (.01mb)??? Have I uploaded to many photos this month, year for my account? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,662 #13 Posted December 16, 2016 I have an electric lift for my Sweepster mounted on my C175-8...It is strong but painfully slow to respond. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duramax7man7 506 #14 Posted December 16, 2016 1 hour ago, pfrederi said: I have an electric lift for my Sweepster mounted on my C175-8...It is strong but painfully slow to respond. LOL- yeah I have patience and all but to sit and wait for a minute or two for the plow to change angles would be torture. May as well leave the manual handle on. I like the idea of being able to change the plow angle on the fly while in the middle of plow pass too. A Strong enough hydraulic piston and a locking mechanism wouldn't be needed I believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,408 #15 Posted December 16, 2016 A member in the past (way, way back) made a fully flexible v-plow that he ran off his lawn ranger... aka the Load Ranger. He hasn't been around for a long time though. Don't know if any of his pics or videos would still be accessible. I'll give a look when I have time. It would flex | straight, \ left, / right, < scoop, and > v-plow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,408 #16 Posted December 16, 2016 So, I can't find any of the finished product, but I found these from the preliminary stages... and I misspoke, it went on an XI model, not the Lawn Ranger. But that was built by the same guy who built this super lawn ranger that he caled the Load Ranger. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duramax7man7 506 #17 Posted December 16, 2016 Niiice! Have link to the thread or member name? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,408 #18 Posted December 16, 2016 @Nick and no, I have no idea what the thread was... or if it's even still here. Some were lost back in 2011 when we moved from the old forum that crashed. Nick hasn't been around here for about two or three years, these are just some of his pics I had saved. found some... Here are two of the threads, but they were both after the fact and no real information. Maybe he'll swing back in one day and put these pics/vids back in. more.... this was by another member @smoreau.... forgot about this one... but it showed up during searches. and the build thread. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #19 Posted December 17, 2016 23 hours ago, Mastiffman said: Yeah, but as stated that would be pretty slow moving.... I would post a photo but the site is saying that I'm only allowed 10.24Kb (.01mb)??? Have I uploaded to many photos this month, year for my account? @Mastiffman,Research those electronic actuators some move as fast as 2-4"/sec (not slow) with 300# moving force and 1000# static... Become a supporter for all the tips tricks info learned or be given its well worth the $ and pic posting,Jeff 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duramax7man7 506 #20 Posted December 17, 2016 Well I guess that would be a different story then. Thanks for the info. Gotcha. Thanks for the tips. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #21 Posted December 18, 2016 This how I built mine and I use it all year. I have to say it still works great and is a huge time saver and very glad I built it. I still get offers for this tractor and still will notsell it. Just too useful for my needs. Been thinking on making some moods this winter to this project if time permits. My issue is the blade sticks out so far in the front that it hits the ground on small hills digging up the grass. Needs to go higher, but I'm limited to the front axle height. More to come. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duramax7man7 506 #22 Posted December 18, 2016 Yes, I see the only way to fix that would be to cut the A-frame and make it hydraulically lift somehow but only after the front end. OR lift the entire frame of the tractor up a few inches above the axle either permanently or by hydraulics... Like a hydraulic height adjustment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #23 Posted December 18, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, Mastiffman said: Yes, I see the only way to fix that would be to cut the A-frame and make it hydraulically lift somehow but only after the front end. OR lift the entire frame of the tractor up a few inches above the axle either permanently or by hydraulics... Like a hydraulic height adjustment. It would be more like the older CC style that pivots (up&down) where it latches in the front of the frame (our front attac-a-matic) then it braces mid frame instead of the rear axle, lifts 8-12" off the ground like a single stage thrower, then there's a a side rod from the rock shaft to the blade "A" frame for lifting and a hydraulic cylinder for angle or pinned if manual, Wheel Horse is my main brand but there are very good reasons to own others or to copy some of their attachments/styles,Jeff. Edited December 18, 2016 by WVHillbilly520H 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duramax7man7 506 #24 Posted December 18, 2016 Exactly. That's like the image I had in mind on my first thought about it, except I was using a typical plow setup and just making the necessary cut in the frame of it towards the front. But the Hydro I was thinking would still be holding up the plow frame from underneath. But this makes way more sense. Much more strength in the design. I really like that. The Side rock from rock shaft I'm sure, could easily be replaced with another hydraulic cylinder for lifting. Just tap it in from the Main line to the original lift cylinder. Or Move the main lift cylinder al together is it has enough travel. All things that could be worked for sure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
