Plow Cutting Edge Question

[Raider12 13]

Can anyone tell me what size the cutting edge is for a 48: plow? I know it's 48" wide, but how high and how thick? Was it originaly made any special type of steel? I need to make replacement for my own before I frabricate a pair of "Pro-Wings" for the sides.

Edited January 5, 2013 by Raider12

[Kelly 1,028]

I just had one off about a hour ago to turn it over, it's about 1/8" thick mine was worn on one side but I'm sure it was about 2 1/2" wide when new, I'm pretty sure it's just plain old steel, but harder steel might last longer if you can get the square holes in it.

[Wishin4a416 2,189]

I replaced mine this year. The original is 3/16 thick by?. To worn to tell. I assume you no you can turn it over.

I made one out of 2 1/2'' x 1/4 '' band iron for mine. Toro wanted 36 bucks and I got some bar steel at work for. Well lets just say the price was right.

[KC9KAS 4,741]

I just put a new wear edge on a plow for my GT-14. The plow was 54" wide. The new wear bar is made from a piece of 4" wide X 1/4" thick piece of steel 54" long.

And here is how I made the square holes...

[Wishin4a416 2,189]

I always wondered bout them square holes in steel. I know how to do them in wood because I have the square bits with my shopsmith but never seen the bit for metal.

[can whlvr 991]

its a punch that makes some of the square holes,i drill a round hole and use a triangular file to square the holes,its a bit slow but a sharp file will do it

[B-8074 19]

I made mine out of a 3 1/2 x 3/8 flat stock. All I did was counter sink the holes.

[Kelly 1,028]

I have a plow out back that has a 4" tall at least 1/2" thick cutting edge off a BIG grader I bet you would never wear that one out, it does tapper down narrow at the bottom but I bet it is HARD, and I know it adds a ton of weight to the plow.

[octfst 378]

I just put a new wear edge on a plow for my GT-14. The plow was 54" wide. The new wear bar is made from a piece of 4" wide X 1/4" thick piece of steel 54" long.

And here is how I made the square holes...

love your tip. I have a Bridgeport Mill & always used a small end mill to square off my holes. but also have a nice broach set that I use for key ways. but next time I need a square hole I will be using the press & a broach.

[Raider12 13]

_{I like the idea of square holes! Thanks for all of the replys as well! I do like the idea of making this a little heavier to weigh the plow down a bit. Once I get the cutting edge replaced, I plan to make a pair of extensions, or what I have always called "Pro-Wings". THese will be removable and add a total of 12: to the plow. I had these same items on my Myers plow on my truck. I will besure to take plenty of photos and post tem later.}

[Whmaverick 54]

The correct standard wear edge for the 42", 48", and the rare 54" snow dozer blades are 2-1/2" X 3-1/16" by the corresponding lengths. The steel used is believed to be cold rolled steel which is harder than hot rolled steel. HTH (hope that helps)

[Raider12 13]

"Cold Rolled" that is the discription I was looking for. Thank you!

[doc724 924]

I bought my original plow in 1979. I flipped the cutting edge and after 10 years it was done. I had two 1/4 inch thick x 4 inch tall cutting edges fabricated and mounted them both at the same time. I finally sold the plow in 2011 and I never even had to flip the "dual" cutting edges over. The cutting edges were cold rolled steel.