wheelhorsejoe 4 #1 Posted December 19, 2020 Hi, Everyone. I have a 416-8 manual lift. I was wondering if anyone has used an actuator on a manual lift for the snow blower ? And if so can you please share the manner in which you installed it. Thanks Joe Merry Christmas !!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,309 #2 Posted December 19, 2020 @KrazeyOlDave I know this isn't exactly.... But maybe you could share your plow lift knowledge... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorsejoe 4 #3 Posted December 20, 2020 Hi Eric, I am lost as to your reply.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,991 #4 Posted December 20, 2020 Eric has flagged another forum member that can probably help. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,309 #5 Posted December 20, 2020 41 minutes ago, wheelhorsejoe said: Hi Eric, I am lost as to your reply.. 36 minutes ago, 8ntruck said: Eric has flagged another forum member that can probably help. Yessir. Exactly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #6 Posted December 20, 2020 @JCM, didn't you just install the electric lift on yours? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #7 Posted December 20, 2020 2 hours ago, wheelhorsejoe said: Hi, Everyone. I have a 416-8 manual lift. I was wondering if anyone has used an actuator on a manual lift for the snow blower ? And if so can you please share the manner in which you installed it. Thanks Joe Merry Christmas !!!!!!!!!! Wheel Horse actually offered a factory set up for the manual lift machines @richmondred01 may have what you need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,130 #8 Posted December 20, 2020 My 86 417-8 had the OEM electric lift and I hooked up the 48'' dozer blade that I had not used in 18 years and it worked great. Not sure it would be as good with a snowblower but not really sure, are we talking 44'' 2 stage or single stage ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazeyOlDave 860 #9 Posted December 20, 2020 Scroll down to the reviews and you’ll see the video of my first attempt with using these. Basically, you just need mount it anywhere you can for intended purpose. You’ll need the ATV switch kit too. IP66 Electric Linear Actuator 12V – (4 in. / 400 lbs.) | Different Sizes Available | Innovative Motor, Durable Stroke and Water Resistant | for Outdoor, Agriculture, Solar, Home | Model: PA-04-4-400 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00THPKJ28/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_hoR3FbWVDWPDS?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazeyOlDave 860 #10 Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) Here’s how I used them on the old pony, it worked fine but they were slow. The ones I gave you a link too, are much faster. Mind you, this was a hack job, just needed it for that winter. Edited December 20, 2020 by KrazeyOlDave 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazeyOlDave 860 #11 Posted December 20, 2020 I still have this mount somewhere, but this was a very simple and effective setup. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,296 #12 Posted December 20, 2020 @KrazeyOlDave Got any more pictures of the mount ? Were you able to angle the blade ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazeyOlDave 860 #13 Posted December 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: @KrazeyOlDave Got any more pictures of the mount ? Were you able to angle the blade ? No sir I don’t, I will search through my Facebook photos and make sure tho. I opted out of auto angle because frankly, I didn’t have the funds at the time. However, doing it would have been super simple, just mounting it off the side. (See red line) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,309 #14 Posted December 20, 2020 10 minutes ago, KrazeyOlDave said: No sir I don’t, I will search through my Facebook photos and make sure tho. I opted out of auto angle because frankly, I didn’t have the funds at the time. However, doing it would have been super simple, just mounting it off the side. (See red line) I've thought about doing that along with the lift. I'd have great concerns that the actuators wouldn't be able to withstand the push of plowing... Any thoughts? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazeyOlDave 860 #15 Posted December 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I've thought about doing that along with the lift. I'd have great concerns that the actuators wouldn't be able to withstand the push of plowing... Any thoughts? Yes, that is a high risk for sure. Only sure way to avoid that would be an actuator on both sides. Even then, I’d be scared of ramming a pile of old packed snow. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,296 #16 Posted December 20, 2020 @KrazeyOlDave Do you remember what size actuator you used ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazeyOlDave 860 #17 Posted December 20, 2020 IMG_8854.MOV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazeyOlDave 860 #18 Posted December 20, 2020 Just now, elcamino/wheelhorse said: @KrazeyOlDave Do you remember what size actuator you used ? IP66 Electric Linear Actuator 12V – (4 in. / 400 lbs.) | Different Sizes Available | Innovative Motor, Durable Stroke and Water Resistant | for Outdoor, Agriculture, Solar, Home | Model: PA-04-4-400 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00THPKJ28/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_Q-R3Fb26YFVGX?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,296 #19 Posted December 20, 2020 @KrazeyOlDave thanks for the info . Sure wish I could weld. I can't chew gum and walk a straight line. I want to do something with an actuator and my plow. Manual lift is hard on an ole goat like me. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazeyOlDave 860 #20 Posted December 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: @KrazeyOlDave thanks for the info . Sure wish I could weld. I can't chew gum and walk a straight line. I want to do something with an actuator and my plow. Manual lift is hard on an ole goat like me. For sure man 🤙🏼 I don’t use this mount anymore man, I’d be happy to sell you the mount with the attached actuator. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,296 #21 Posted December 20, 2020 How much ? Send me a PM . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazeyOlDave 860 #22 Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: How much ? Send me a PM . $120 shipped? It’s a used actuator but I guarantee it to work perfect. I’ll even make a video of it working prior. I have one new one left if you’d rather have the mount and a new actuator? Probably $150 shipped on that. 2699677056 is my number. @elcamino/wheelhorse My clumsy thumb didn’t put in my number right 🤦🏼♂️ I fixed it Edited December 20, 2020 by KrazeyOlDave 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,296 #23 Posted December 20, 2020 At least you thumbs work , mine not so much. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazeyOlDave 860 #24 Posted December 30, 2020 Here’s the actuator in motion, if it helps ya any. I’m running it off a marine super start battery so it doesn’t go dead...we have a very long private drive that we have to plow. Otherwise I’d just use a standard battery. You’ll have to throw a battery tender on it after each use tho. This is an old LT155 Deere that we use to pack motocross jumps with. My wife wanted something to play with in the snow, so I threw this together. 😂 IMG_9101.MOV 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,309 #25 Posted December 30, 2020 5 hours ago, KrazeyOlDave said: actuator in motion That type of speed is perfectly fine with me. The only thing I'd do different is keep it more vertical to keep the stress off the actuator and on the plow frame where it should be. VERY cool... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
