snow blade on 520 swept axle

[David414 298]

I have a 1989, 414-8 that I will change over to the front 520 swept axle.

Two questions:

Will a snow blade and its frame, from a Toro 520xi, fit my 414-8 tractor with the swept axle without modification or additional parts?

 

I know that my current blade frame needs the rear extension to lengthen the blade frame to clear the front tires, but what else do I need to make it work on the swept axle change over?

A different handle, different lift mechanism, etc?

Thanks!

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[JoeM 8,794]

5 hours ago, David414 said:

A different handle, different lift mechanism, etc?

I have went the other direction using a 520 plow on an xi. 

 

This is what I came up with going in your direction. Hope this helps. If you were close I would trade you. 

As odd as this may seem, the lift connection on an xi is about 5 1/2" closer to the rear axle bracket mounting pin. You will have to come up something for this to work. 

Also, there is some uncertainty with the blade pivot handle assy. It will be moved rearward too not sure if there is a clearance issue? As far as the tube clearing the foot pan. See pics.

Due to the plow frame being longer a stabilizer might be necessary in the front at the axle area? 

 

 

If measuring from the plow pivot bolt toward the rear of the plow. 

 

520 with extension measures 68" to the rear axle pin and 44 1/2" to the lift link connector. (23 1/2" from the rear axle bracket pin to the lift connector)

(the extension adds 4 1/2" to a standard long frame plow)

520 W/extension pivot and lift link measured from the front plow pivot bolt

 

XI is 70 1/2" to the rear axle pin and 52 1/2" to the lift connector. (18" from the rear axle bracket pin to the lift connector)

XI pivot and lift link measured from the front plow pivot bolt.

[David414 298]

10 hours ago, JoeM said:

I have went the other direction using a 520 plow on an xi. 

 

This is what I came up with going in your direction. Hope this helps. If you were close I would trade you. 

As odd as this may seem, the lift connection on an xi is about 5 1/2" closer to the rear axle bracket mounting pin. You will have to come up something for this to work. 

Also, there is some uncertainty with the blade pivot handle assy. It will be moved rearward too not sure if there is a clearance issue? As far as the tube clearing the foot pan. See pics.

Due to the plow frame being longer a stabilizer might be necessary in the front at the axle area? 

 

 

If measuring from the plow pivot bolt toward the rear of the plow. 

 

520 with extension measures 68" to the rear axle pin and 44 1/2" to the lift link connector. (23 1/2" from the rear axle bracket pin to the lift connector)

(the extension adds 4 1/2" to a standard long frame plow)

520 W/extension pivot and lift link measured from the front plow pivot bolt

 

XI is 70 1/2" to the rear axle pin and 52 1/2" to the lift connector. (18" from the rear axle bracket pin to the lift connector)

XI pivot and lift link measured from the front plow pivot bolt.

Joe, thank you. Very helpful information.

[peter lena 9,427]

@David414   the 2 lever swing points on the frame ?  excellent place for 2 SHOULDER BOLTS ?  regular bolt set up  is sloppy and binding , a SHOULDER BOLT  allows you to  FLAT WASHER A PERFECT , hold AND MOVEMENT SWING  AREA , with flat washers , add an ELASTIC LOK NUT ,  add red aerosol   lubricant as you go , tell me how that moves , also the   BLADE  SWING QUADRANT  , SLIDE PIN . that entire set up is run by the squeeze lever  spring , have this in place for years , been bombproof . a detailing  of  horse attachments and  functional detailing  , is what  really  transforms  their  ease of  use , pto drive set up , mower deck detailing , makes for  a dramatic  difference  in operation . often call those areas  , gold mines  for improvement  , how about  the sloppy  pto lever start point , on side of battery tray ?  another  great  spot , hiding in plane site .  make it better , pete