garylewa 4 #1 Posted November 30, 2010 Hi, I would like to find a snow plow/blade for my 8-speed B-80; I do not know what model #'s I should look for that would fit my tractor. I searched the FAQ's and there was a nice writeup regarding short frame, long frame, etc. except no mention of plow fitment to "B" tractors. Any help would be most most appreciated -Thanks, Gary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #2 Posted November 30, 2010 Pretty much any long frame plow will fit your tractor, the main thing differnt about them is the handle, and with a little fab skills that can be fixed, but you will find most will work on your tractor, by the way I have plows if your near MI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,301 #3 Posted November 30, 2010 What year is your B-80? I don't know if there is a difference in plows, but the early B-80's had a shorter frame. I found this post that may be your answer. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=1113 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garylewa 4 #4 Posted November 30, 2010 What year is your B-80? I don't know if there is a difference in plows, but the early B-80's had a shorter frame. I found this post that may be your answer. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=1113 As far as year goes I have no idea. I checked several PDF files I have and using the ID # 61-08K801 and the 8-speed tranny it looks to be a 1976?? Is this correct? Maybe someone on this forum can help me decipher the ID # on the tractor ID#: 61-08K801-03936 the number 6317 is below this in another box The engine is a KOHLER Model #: K181S Spec : 30461d Serial # : 5054629 My mower decks ID plate is "washed out" so I can't glean any info off of that. My snow throwers plate has 86-42STO-04218 the number 7201 is below in another box; I can't find any documentation on this thing either................ i would like to find a plow for work around the yard. thanks for the help!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-Series14 15 #5 Posted November 30, 2010 61-08K801 is the VIN number, 03936 is the serial number, and 6317 is the manufacture date, 317 day of 1976. The 61- in the VIN tells us it is a 1976 model. The manufacture date says it is a late date for 1976 models... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garylewa 4 #6 Posted December 1, 2010 Thanks for all of the help! It's greatly appreciated. Kelly, thanks for offer; I am waiting on a guy in Toledo for a price on a plow, if he doesn't get back to me within the week I'll post and let you know if I need a plow from you. Thanks for the post rmaynard; it is under advisement. C-Series - thanks for the number breakdown for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #7 Posted December 1, 2010 I have a 1975 B-80 with a front plow. I had to heat and bend the directional handle to work around the brake pedel. I don't have it quite where I want it, as it seems too far to the right (outside) of the brake pedel, and too far to reach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #8 Posted December 1, 2010 Like I said the main diffence is the handle, and just let me know if you need a blade they are going fast this year, I had 10 or so of them, I'm down to 4 I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom h.hill 10 #9 Posted August 3, 2014 Hello Kelly.you helped me out by explaining how to ID garylewas B-80.you made it easy for me to correctly ID mine.now my question is.I picked up a plow and frame months before I ever even got my 80.I also own a 1054.are the plows inter changeable between these tractors?and which tractor would you put the plow on.the 1054 has a bigger engine an more clearance but the 80 has the low gear range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,170 #10 Posted August 3, 2014 Hello Kelly.you helped me out by explaining how to ID garylewas B-80.you made it easy for me to correctly ID mine.now my question is.I picked up a plow and frame months before I ever even got my 80.I also own a 1054.are the plows inter changeable between these tractors?and which tractor would you put the plow on.the 1054 has a bigger engine an more clearance but the 80 has the low gear range. I think the B-80 has a tougher tranny than the 1054 and that's where I would put the plow (not to mention that I don't think a plow for a b-80 will work on a 1054). I've never used low range for snow removal.....sometimes a bit of speed is the best way to remove snow and maintain forward momentum. Mike....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,301 #11 Posted August 3, 2014 I think the B-80 has a tougher tranny than the 1054 and that's where I would put the plow (not to mention that I don't think a plow for a b-80 will work on a 1054). I've never used low range for snow removal.....sometimes a bit of speed is the best way to remove snow and maintain forward momentum. Mike....... Dittos on that. I use 3rd gear, high range for 95% of my snow plowing. I only drop to a lower range when maneuvering around vehicles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom h.hill 10 #12 Posted August 3, 2014 All right. Now I need to see if the plow set up I have is for the B-80.i imagine the plow frames are different for different tractors. Or does one fit all. I can't find any numbers on this plow I have Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,170 #13 Posted August 3, 2014 Post up a picture if you can. Most of us can tell you if it'll fit from just a pic or two. Make sure you include a picture of the frame. Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom h.hill 10 #14 Posted August 4, 2014 id love to post pics but i waiten for a friend to show me how Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
