69DEZ 4 #1 Posted March 11, 2008 My progress so far. Still have a lot to do. I scored 2 actuators. Thought about using one for a rear hitch lift and use the other one for the scoop lift. Anyone have any thoughts on mounting the actuator on the front of the tractor? There isn't much room to mount a bar off the frame, it can be done. BUT I don't think there will be enough clearance to get the hood up to put gas in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #2 Posted March 11, 2008 That looks AWESOME. Nice job! It was like reading a story looking down through the pictures... I thought maybe you were going to replace the springs on the blade with little cylinders to be able to dump it... I didn't see the old school dump coming. That's going to work nice! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #3 Posted March 11, 2008 Thats what i call clever thinking very nice work Dez, its giving me a few idea for my plow blade :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,731 #4 Posted March 11, 2008 Nice work Dez! That's a BIG cylinder. Outta do whatever you need it to! Could you mount it on one side instead of righ in the middle? might save you a bit of room... Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.5racer 14 #5 Posted March 11, 2008 Add a lever to the pipe to pull down on to lift bucket system . Mount to the blade so your trip still wooks. how do I draw on here ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.5racer 14 #6 Posted March 11, 2008 Oringal angle would work too if set up right !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick 13 #7 Posted March 12, 2008 Dez, Great looking scoop and fab work. Cant wait to see it working. Im not sure how the trip springs will handle the scoop but my V-plow was too heavy for 2 springs. You might need to double them up if it is to heavy or maybe even replace them with bars for heavy work. Nick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,345 #8 Posted March 12, 2008 Dez, Nice job so far. It's coming together very nicely. I can't wait to see the finished product. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #9 Posted March 12, 2008 VERY nice, just what I have been dreaming about for about 9 months! I am unclear about your question. Are we talking about how to "dump" or how to "lift". For dumping you should be able to place the cylinder vertical, you will just need to weld some levers to the pivot rod. I think your side plates should have had an inch overlap with the blade at the back. What type of tractor is this? Almost looks line a vertical? Have fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 151 #10 Posted March 12, 2008 Looking good Dez. Nice fab work !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick 13 #11 Posted March 12, 2008 Looking around youtube last night I found a video of a front scoop test. Looks like he mounted the dump cylinder in the middle with a lever to the pivot bar that runs across the top. I assume the blade already had hydraulic lift, it is green though. JD scoop video Nick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #12 Posted March 12, 2008 What type of tractor is this? Almost looks line a vertical? It is a vert. Its on John's Commando V7 turned V10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrfixit82852 3 #13 Posted March 13, 2008 You might be able to get some ideas from the photos I posted http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=1689 Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
