snow/dirt plow modification

[rockbuilt 7]

Is it just me or does anyone else think the 42" snow/plow is just a beast to lift if you have a mechanical lift. I use my C100 for snow plowing and moving dirt as well it works great but after an hour I feel like I have been beat to death. today I modified the plow slightly I put two light duty springs on the front section of the frame down to the plow. I used the holes already in the frame and had to drill a small hole in the frame of the plow. It works GREAT!!! It probably cuts the lift weight in half or more I don't know how it will affect the snow plowing yet but I did a little grading and it seemed to not cause any problems. my driveway is stone so I can't use a lot of pressure to remove the snow anyway. has anyone done this before and how were the results

[KyBlue 655]

Ive got the Bigger 50 sumthin inch plow, and it lifts okay...maybe you have something binding??

[rockbuilt 7]

I don't think so I have done a lot of checking for binding or friction I think it has to do with posabaly the lift rod being the wrong length or just the fact it is heavy and it lifts from behind the center of gravity I don't know but the springs really help thanks :scratchead:

[kajamo240 3]

I feel your pain. It is a beast to lift without the hydro. With all the weight being in front and lifting from the middle of the frame, it does get heavy. At times I had to use both hands to lift it. (I'm a pretty small guy)

I know that there are some people here who have attached winches to the front of their tractor to assist, (eliminate), you lifting the plow. I also think there is a guy on "the bay" that sells an attachment for it too.

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[bitten 134]

Check to make sure you have all the lift links and chain in the right holes. My manual is out in the shop right now so I cant tell you witch holes to use.

[rockbuilt 7]

The lift on mine has a L shaped lift rod (not the chain) and I had it in the hole closest to the rear of the tractor as was told to me by my WH mechanic but I have tried all 3 holes and different hight adjustments it works fine it just seems heavier than it should be. I would like to know the right way to have it attached because I know it will put less stress on the tractor, plow, and me. but the sprigs really help in the mean time thanks for your help.