jimbo7921 8 #1 Posted January 7, 2013 Juet wondering if anyone has ever put a plow on there 520 and not needed to add the extension and still be able to angle the plow without rubbing the tires? My blade only has 3 holes for angling but even with the plow raised and angled to the left or right i still have an inch before i run into the wheel, even with the plow pushing there isn't enough play to shove it in the tire. Thought it was odd and was planning to push snow with a straight blade all winter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #2 Posted January 8, 2013 What year is your 520? the early ones don't have the swept forward axle and do not need the ext. kit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbo7921 8 #3 Posted January 8, 2013 No its swept kelly its a 93 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #4 Posted January 8, 2013 The only blade I ever had on my 520s is a 48" with 5 hole sector, but I've always had the ext. kit on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbo7921 8 #5 Posted January 8, 2013 Yeah weird the only difference is this is a 3 hole. Not complaining now i dont need to mess with any of it just thougt it was really odd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,528 #6 Posted January 8, 2013 Ok, I'll be the dummy here. What do you mean by extension ? Are you talking about extending the plow out farther from the tractor or extending the width of the blade ? Never heard of an extension kit. :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #7 Posted January 8, 2013 The forward-swept front axle used on the 520 models increases the wheelbase by two inches. It also increases the track width enough that the dozer blade will hit the front tires when the blade is fully angled. There was a kit to "convert" the standard long-frame dozer blade to be used on the 520 models with the f-s axle. (model number 81640) The three main parts are the rear extension weldment, the additional crossmember to relocate the lift point, and a dog-leg angle handle that made it easier to reach from the seat. Here is a picture of a 06-48BC02 dozer blade with the full kit installed: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesegrader 433 #8 Posted January 8, 2013 I have a three hole blade, 06-48BC02, that would rub only on the right front tire of my '91 520, and only under heavy load. I used it that way for a few years, and finally got an extension kit from sparky this year. I have to admit that I like it better with the extension. No fears of buggering up the right front tire. Look at the back side of your blade. The rub can be very subtle. If there is a little oval of missing paint, you are rubbing the tire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,460 #9 Posted January 9, 2013 I have a three hole blade, 06-48BC02, that would rub only on the right front tire of my '91 520, and only under heavy load. I used it that way for a few years, and finally got an extension kit from sparky this year. Glad to hear your happy with it! Mike............ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbo7921 8 #10 Posted January 9, 2013 My model number is 0648bc01and it does seem a little closer on the right but was pushin this weekend, about 5 to 6 inches of wet heavy snow and have no scuffs on the blade. Even driving with it raised and angled to the right and i still have half an inch clearence from the tire to the support that runs along the bottom of the blade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 487 #11 Posted January 9, 2013 I seem to recall mounting my 42" blade to my 92 520-H w/swept fwd axle and close, but no problems w/rubbing the front tires. I always thought it was because the blade was 42" vs 48". Don't know if that's the real reason, I just assed it was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hydro 130 #12 Posted January 9, 2013 (edited) I have a three hole blade, 06-48BC02, that would rub only on the right front tire of my '91 520, and only under heavy load. I used it that way for a few years, and finally got an extension kit from sparky this year. I have to admit that I like it better with the extension. No fears of buggering up the right front tire. Look at the back side of your blade. The rub can be very subtle. If there is a little oval of missing paint, you are rubbing the tire. I have the later model plow Model 79364 with the arm made to go out and around the PTO cover. I swapped a '93 520 front end into my 314. The plow angled perfectly to the left but would not go to the last hole on the right. I made an extension kit based on the info from the links here and I also added a weight bracket and centre pin attached to the front attach a matic so the longer frame would not deflect when pushing against heavy snow. It works really well and puts more weight on the front wheels when necessary. Edited January 9, 2013 by Hydro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
