plow fit for workhorse 700 '69

[digiHorse 0]

Guys and gals-

I've read the topic on plow fitment and as much else as i can to the point where I'm less sure than when I knew nothing. I have a few plows for sale in my area that I'd like to move on and I just don't know what will fit my '69 workhorse 700. It seems that I'm safe being that I have a short frame and most will fit. Is that right? Do newer plows work on this year? I'm as confused as all hell and could use some direction.

Thanks

Greg

[Kelly 1,033]

First off yes you have a short frame tractor, and you can use a early plow made for short frames, or a newer plow to fit long frame tractors as long as the rear cross bar is the removable type, there will be two sets of holes for the cross bar to fit in you will need to move the bar to the forward set, don't forget you need a rear axle bracket to mount the plow and they can be $50 up by themselves, so figure that in when buying a plow.

[digiHorse 0]

First off yes you have a short frame tractor, and you can use a early plow made for short frames, or a newer plow to fit long frame tractors as long as the rear cross bar is the removable type, there will be two sets of holes for the cross bar to fit in you will need to move the bar to the forward set, don't forget you need a rear axle bracket to mount the plow and they can be $50 up by themselves, so figure that in when buying a plow.

Kelly - I get it now. Thanks a ton for the simple explanation.

Greg

[digiHorse 0]

Ok, I am now able to buy with a better understanding. I know the WH 700 manual mentions 42" plows as accesory to this tractor. Anyone feel a 48" will be too much for this machine to handle? I have a feeling it's 7hp can and will handle it but I defer to others' experience....thanks Greg

And now that I think of it, I wonder if the sellers info is accurate. Is there a 48"? Either would work for me....

[Kelly 1,033]

Yes they made a 48", but from my experience I don't like them for the fact that they tend to push the tractor sideways more when angled, and that was on a C-121 a bigger and heavier tractor, but that is just me.

[digiHorse 0]

Thank you,

I went ahead and picked up the 48". It's a 1991 that looks like it was used once. Very pleased about that. I'll need to get the longer lift link, mounting shaft for the shorter wheelbase and a couple cotter pins. Then should be good to go.

Hopefully it won't push me around at angle as you experienced. I'll find out for sure.

Thanks again for your help.

[digiHorse 0]

OK, my first discontinued parts, nice.

The longer lift link isn't discontinued but $45....it looks pretty simple to replicate with the right dimensions. Anyone having to use this longer link? 1972 WH or earlier would require it with the WH snow dozer blade 48" (this one is 1991 blade model)......could use the dimensions if anyone has it.????

Second.....there are 2 sets of holes for the mounting shaft, but, the rear set is used by a NON-removable mount shaft. Fine, just need to get one that is removable to use on the front set of holes, but discontinued. Must be able to fabricate this.....I hope. :)

[HankB 16]

The longer lift link isn't discontinued but $45....it looks pretty simple to replicate with the right dimensions. Anyone having to use this longer link? 1972 WH or earlier would require it with the WH snow dozer blade 48" (this one is 1991 blade model)......could use the dimensions if anyone has it.????

Is that the link between the plow and lift arm? First two plows I had didn't even have this piece. I just used a piece of chain and a couple clevises. You don't get downforce that way but it works fine on snow.

Second.....there are 2 sets of holes for the mounting shaft, but, the rear set is used by a NON-removable mount shaft. Fine, just need to get one that is removable to use on the front set of holes, but discontinued. Must be able to fabricate this.....I hope.

Isn't that just a 3/4" steel rod? (Measure to be sure!) Just drill a couple holes to mount pins inboard of the frame to hold it in place. (For extra points, paint the rod red. )

-hank

[digiHorse 0]

The longer lift link isn't discontinued but $45....it looks pretty simple to replicate with the right dimensions.

[HankB 16]

Interesting about drilling the holes in the rod 'inboard' of the frame. Is that because the outside of the frame, where the hole, is is not flat? I was wondering to myself about this lastnight when trying to decide where to drill those holes....

Where does your rear axle hitch fit the frame? I should have asked that first. Mine fits outside the frame and would interfere with any pins placed there. However I do recall having an older style rear axle hitch that might have fit between the frame members. If that's what you have, put the pins outboard of the frame.

-hank

[digiHorse 0]

Interesting about drilling the holes in the rod 'inboard' of the frame.

[digiHorse 0]

Ok, got my 3/4 steel rod, holes drilled, chain and clevis assembly.....all set to go. EXCEPT...

My new mounting shaft will not sit in the rear axle mounting bracket because the rear shaft mount (the one the I can't move because it's welded) is obstructed buy the hitch....so I looked at the parts schematic of my model and it looks likea simple pin with collars holding the hitch in place. So just hammer her out right? Wrong.....sure didn't want to come out......is this a "it's been in there for 41 years what do you expect?" or does it take more than just force?

[Kelly 1,033]

Just cut the old cross shaft off flush with the frame, that is what I ment by a movable rear cross shaft not all of them are, again just cut it off, deal with getting the hitch pin out later, soak it now so maybe it will come out later

[digiHorse 0]

Just cut the old cross shaft off flush with the frame, that is what I ment by a movable rear cross shaft not all of them are, again just cut it off, deal with getting the hitch pin out later, soak it now so maybe it will come out later

Twist my arm.......done, rear cross shaft gone. Fits like a glove. BUT, I gotta just shorten the whole frame rather than just remove the shaft. The frame rails are blocking my ability to pin the rear axle bracket arms in place......As if you have to do this in order to use it on a short frame......'magine that..

[Kelly 1,033]

If you had the newer style axle bracket you would not have to, but do as you need to make it fit.

[digiHorse 0]

Just a quick thanks for the help. Plow has been test fit and run....good to go.

Cheers

[HankB 16]

Just a quick thanks for the help. Plow has been test fit and run....good to go.

Pictures or it didn't happen!

Glad to hear it worked out.

-hank

[digiHorse 0]

Fair enough:

Hope this works

1. The surgery. Cut off shaft first to remedy interference with lift hitch. Then frame rails to allow rear axle mount to close and hairpin cotter into place.

2. New 3/4" steel mounting shaft, drilled holes at both ends and cotter pinned in place. And you can see the safety hairpins now clear the frame rail.

3. And there's the rear fully assembled.

4. In place of $45 replacement entended lift link, a chain and clevis on plow frame.

5. Same rig on Lift Arm.

6. And here she is....

[pumper.atv 26]

Looks like we will have to beleve you now

Seeing is beliveing

Nice job though

:wh:

[HankB 16]

Great pictures!

Now I understand why you had to cut the plow frame short. (On mine I never bothered pinning the latches and they never came loose.) I also see why you had to mount your pins on the cross bar outboard. My rear axle bracket has a bar connecting the two pieces and they clamp to the axle facing the opposite direction.

So... How soon will it snow?

-hank

[Kelly 1,033]

Glad to help, by the way nice looking old tractor, is it orig. paint??

[digiHorse 0]

Glad to help, by the way nice looking old tractor, is it orig. paint??

Thanks. Actually presently the hood, fenders and belt guard are off, sanded and primed. The paint you see is not original. All the good info on RS got me to plunge into repainting it. Right now I'm trying to size up doing the whole thing. Uncharted territory for me.... Which reminds my I have to get some new decals from vinylguy....