Watch3612 5 #1 Posted November 22, 2013 I believe the plow frame that came with the C-175 is homemade but it may just be a third party manufacturer. In all my looking on this forum, I haven't found anything exactly the same in frame design, use of the front tach-a-matic or rear frame mount setup.Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,595 #2 Posted November 22, 2013 Yep, its homemade. Attaching at the bottom of the frame to tranny mount is asking for trouble, thats a weak spot. Plows are not real expensive, should be able to get one for $150 and the rear axle mount for another $50. I would rather drop $200 on the right plow rather than risk busting my frame to transmission mount. Mike............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Watch3612 5 #3 Posted November 22, 2013 Thanks for the insight...also, noticed your right in CT as well. Everything I take apart has issues, all of which seem to be the result of the previous owner(s) handy work. Given the tractor cost me $50 in beer, my expectations weren't all that high to begin with. On a different note (and hopefully as easy as the first question), but partially pictured above, I can't get the braking system to align and adjust. The band doesn't get tight enough, as there isn't enough movement in the lever arm. Is this a function of the band stretching or the drum wearing down? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brandonozz 168 #4 Posted November 22, 2013 There is an adjusting bolt on the brake band. Does your brake band still have a liner? My liner was gone on my C120-8 so I cut a leather belt to size and used epoxy to hold it in place to the inside of the band. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69mach 10 #5 Posted November 22, 2013 I have a frame if you need one, plow was bent up bad. Do you have axle bracket on the tractor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Watch3612 5 #6 Posted November 22, 2013 No brake pad/liner inside the shoe, which explains why the drum was wrapped in duct tape. There seem to be a few good ones on ebay, so I'll probably grab one of those as long as they don't vary in size.. I have the dual pin style brake band, which I think is very common. With regards to the frame, I could use one as I have the blade; however, I need the rear mount as well and I'm not sure if the existing, welded-in rear mount will interfere. I think it's narrow enough to fit inside the ladder structure, but have to confirm. Thanks for throwing that our there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,595 #7 Posted November 23, 2013 Theres a complete blade with a frame on e-bay right now for $150 buy it now. And its in Connecticut! Not sure where you are in Ct. Mike............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
