Joe BenHayon 61 #1 Posted 5 hours ago Being that I live on the Western side of the Continental Divide, and getting a good plow assembly shipped here would probably double my cost, I am looking to build my own frame and will adapt an atv plow to that. I located a axle mount bracket on Ebay, so I have a good attachment. I'm just looking for a drawing or print of the frame. Hoping somebody here can draw it up for me, or point me to a factory print. Thanks, Joe 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 75,103 #2 Posted 4 hours ago Joe I'm no artist or anything close it but we do have a bare plow frame setting in the barn for easy access. I'd be happy to get some pics and measurements for you later today. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 10,362 #3 Posted 2 hours ago (edited) Got the axle bracket??? There are two styles; one for short frame tractors and one for later long frame tractors like your 312. Be sure you get the correct one. The frame is one thing; if the ATV plow does not angle, there are numerous parts needed to do so. And the trip feature - VERY important if you encounter a fixed solid object while plowing... Is there a specific "other" brand of garden tractor in plentiful supply out in Colorado? Perhaps you could buy / barter one that has those features and adapt the frame?? Just my ... Edited 1 hour ago by ri702bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe BenHayon 61 #4 Posted 1 hour ago 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Joe I'm no artist or anything close it but we do have a bare plow frame setting in the barn for easy access. I'd be happy to get some pics and measurements for you later today. Great! Appreciate it. 😁 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 75,103 #5 Posted 1 hour ago Here's a pile of pics with a tape measure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe BenHayon 61 #6 Posted 1 hour ago 1 hour ago, ri702bill said: Got the axle bracket??? There are two styles; one for short frame tractors and one for later long frame tractors like your 312. Be sure you get the correct one. The frame is one thing; if the ATV plow does not angle, there are numerous parts needed to do so. And the trip feature - VERY important if you encounter a fixed solid object while plowing... Is there a specific "other" brand of garden tractor in plentiful supply out in Colorado? Perhaps you could buy / barter one that has those features and adapt the frame?? Just my ... There is one on eBay sold by Wheel Horse Parts and More, pn: 104659, that is apparently the right one. I have seen the frame extension kit, but I figure if I have the overall length, I can build/modify another brand to work. As for the plow, I found a JD one that has the trip feature and is steerable. So once I have dimensions, I can modify as needed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe BenHayon 61 #7 Posted 1 hour ago Thanks ebinmaine! On the frame, is that regular C-channel or fabricated from flat plate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 75,103 #8 Posted 46 minutes ago 12 minutes ago, Joe BenHayon said: Thanks ebinmaine! On the frame, is that regular C-channel or fabricated from flat plate? 22 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: All "C" channel. You can see 👀 😏 it above. I can get measurements on that tomorrow. Note the section that has plate attached to the inside with the 3/4" rod through it. That's the part that attaches to the rear bracket. FYI. If you have the skills to weld up a whole frame, you could probably make a rear bracket too. Unrelated: "C" is for cookie. I learned that from Cookie Monster years ago. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
