Frame identification

[Ed Kennell 38,170]

Two complications maybe.    The end of the plow frame must clear the axle bracket spacer bar to allow the frame to swivel.    The plow lift bracket may not align with the tractor lift.

[cafoose 3,355]

3 hours ago, Handy Don said:

I guess one could attach the lift and hoist it up into the slots

That's what I do on my 876, works like a charm

[Wild Bill in VA 1,452]

At this point I'm not sure what the original question was BUT there was just the short and long frame type (not including the 953/1054) depending on what model you have whether be a model 702 or a 654 small metal tangs that hold the belt guard on to the battery box that was either welded in or bolted on. Thus, saying the frames were all different.  In 1960 both of the Suburban series used the three-piece Unidrive whereas in 1961 the 401 used the three piece but the 551 used the modern two-piece Unidrive thus needing a flat flange at the back of the frame to mount the transmission to.

Wild Bill in Richmond VA

[953 nut 55,224]

Were  there multiple different frames used? I here about short frames and long frames so were there only 2? And what were the lengths of these frames used

The 953/1054 frames had a very heavy duty 3/8" plate where the transaxle was mounted. The GT-14 has a very similar frame but it is 2 3/4" longer and the front axle is mounted further back on the frame to make up for it.

Then we have the "Short Frame, Mid Frame and Long Frame all of which can have some subtle changes like the addition of the rear 3/4" running board rear supports.

Long and short of it (pun intended) ANY wheel horse frame will work if you have a torch and welder!