What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?

[pfrederi 18,157]

7 minutes ago, kpinnc said:

 

The design like any other has room for improvement. I think if it were a horrible design there wouldn't be thousands of them still working 50-60 years later. It works just fine when used for the loads it was intended for.

WHs are tough but they are Garden Tractors.. Start using them like bulldozers or skid steer and guess what...

[kpinnc 13,080]

1 minute ago, pfrederi said:

Start using them like bulldozers or skid steer and guess what...

 

Exactly.

 

I made some reinforcement for the Bronco because I have a disc set that weighs about 250 lbs. Extending it out almost two feet behind the tractor adds quite a bit of leveraged force on that plate.

 

...but that tractor was not designed for those forces to be applied. 

 

 

[Oldskool 6,660]

When I built Hirams frame I made an integral cradle from the trans.

[Oldskool 6,660]

Snow has started to fall.

I'm getting closer to having a new plow tractor.

Front weights and chains are on so far.

[Ed Kennell 39,725]

3 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

Snow has started to fall.

I'm getting closer to having a new plow tractor.

Front weights and chains are on so far.

 

  Be careful with he overrun on the winch.    When I had that setup I had to install a big spring in line after breaking some parts.

[953 nut 56,717]

24 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

Snow has started to fall.

I'm getting closer to having a new plow tractor.

Front weights and chains are on so far.

Looks like the winch will be pulling back on the plow frame rather than up. May want to run the cable through a pulley block near the top of your brush bar.

[Lee1977 6,917]

If your using the remote, you need to disconnect the power when not using it as it will pull the battery down. I just disconnect the ground wire from the battery when it's not needed.  Was going to put a 30 amp big truck light switch on it never got around to order one.

[Oldskool 6,660]

All good info guys.

Thanks.

I definitely will be changing a few things after this big snow. I'm running out of time at the moment. It's already snowing like heck

 

[Ed Kennell 39,725]

1 hour ago, 953 nut said:

. May want to run the cable through a pulley block near the top of your brush bar.

Yes, good idea Richard.    That would also allow more room to install a safety spring.    The anchor point on the plow frame could also be moved back so the lift cable is vertical.

[Oldskool 6,660]

5 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said:

Yes, good idea Richard.    That would also allow more room to install a safety spring.    The anchor point on the plow frame could also be moved back so the lift cable is vertical.

Lol I just moved the anchor point. Wrapped a short chain around the push tubes. Connected with a shackle which is where the hook is snapped in.

[Ifixoldjunk 778]

@johnnymag3 Hudson valley too. My job involves a lot of snow removal this time of year and that’s what we’re all being told. So far we’ve had around 3in and it just keeps coming.

[Ifixoldjunk 778]

18 hours ago, kpinnc said:

 

The only ones I've ever seen break were from wheelies.

 

It's a fair bet that if you get one that is broken, that or something similar caused it.

 

There are several folks on here however, who have made nice braces under there for just such a concern. The pic below is not mine, but a good example.

 

How well do those reinforcements clear the decks? I’ve been thinking about building some for the my 310 because it’s my primary wood hauler. 

[Oldskool 6,660]

Rear ice chains are on along with the wheel weights and another 50lbs of weight. 

 

I think Hiram is as ready as he is going to be for this storm.

If he does well maybe a cab will be something to think about.

 

Time for a hot beverage and watch this white stuff pile up.

[kpinnc 13,080]

1 hour ago, Ifixoldjunk said:

How well do those reinforcements clear the decks? I’ve been thinking about building some for the my 310 because it’s my primary wood hauler. 

 

Shouldn't be an issue. It's parallel with the belt guard.

[johnnymag3 2,558]

2 hours ago, Ifixoldjunk said:

@johnnymag3 Hudson valley too. My job involves a lot of snow removal this time of year and that’s what we’re all being told. So far we’ve had around 3in and it just keeps coming.

I ended up with 5 inches total in Clinton Corners. I take care of a bunch of local driveways, been doin it since 1989...same people.....same drives.....same truck.....same western uni-mount. Truck is it sit this year 2021 Sept.   205K....no issues.5.7

[Horse Newbie 7,168]

20 minutes ago, johnnymag3 said:

Truck is it sit this year 2021 Sept.   205K....no issues.5.7

What year is the truck?… I have a 98’, 270,000 m, 5.7 liter Vortec.

[Ifixoldjunk 778]

@johnnymag3looks like you’ve taken care of that truck to get those years out of it. I’m hopefully replacing my 98 ram 1500 this weekend. NY salt finally got to her.

[Ifixoldjunk 778]

the single stage cut through this light fluffy 4-6in of snow like it was butter. That was the kind of snow I wanted to see all season. Did most of the driveway with my snowplow, but had to make a nice bathroom area for the dog with the blower.😅

[TonyToro 1,085]

16 hours ago, Ifixoldjunk said:

the single stage cut through this light fluffy 4-6in of snow like it was butter. That was the kind of snow I wanted to see all season. Did most of the driveway with my snowplow, but had to make a nice bathroom area for the dog with the blower.😅

Nice! I was working since Friday 11pm came home midnight Saturday and today seat time on the C145 to make some paths for our pup.

[TonyToro 1,085]

20 hours ago, Oldskool said:

Rear ice chains are on along with the wheel weights and another 50lbs of weight. 

 

I think Hiram is as ready as he is going to be for this storm.

If he does well maybe a cab will be something to think about.

 

Time for a hot beverage and watch this white stuff pile up.

Your machine looks great! Did you get any video? My son and I want to see it doing work.

[johnnymag3 2,558]

19 hours ago, Horse Newbie said:

What year is the truck?… I have a 98’, 270,000 m, 5.7 liter Vortec.

1989....I love it

 

Neighbors think I am crazy to be washing it after plowing....10 degrees outside....hot water was.    Solid as can be for 32 years old....and a plow truck with those miles...LOTS of regular services, makes a huge difference

[D_Mac 8,942]

Well living in western NY you better have something to move a lot of snow around. I normally use my snowblower, but so far this year I have only used this 875 to plow my driveway. I have high curbing on both sides of my driveway, making plowing it a little difficult. Way more fun sitting on the tractor plowing then walking behind a snowblower. Might have to just sell that blower!!

[KrazeyOlDave 860]

If there’s any witchcraft folks here, might you please cast a spell for me…I need snow, can’t plow, not happy, very sad, feeling robbed 😂

[Oldskool 6,660]

4 hours ago, TonyToro said:

On 1/29/2022 at 11:55 AM, Oldskool said:

Your machine looks great! Did you get any video? My son and I want to see it doing work.

Thanks. No I didn't. That HF winch stopped working 10ft out of the garage

[Lee1977 6,917]

On 1/29/2022 at 12:06 PM, kpinnc said:

 

Shouldn't be an issue. It's parallel with the belt guard.

The only thing I have found is the level adjustment rod may rub on the one on the left side. I just bent the bar across the deck out a little to clear.