plow lifting

[tmix 34]

I need a better way to lift the plow. See i have a 5' blade on a 12hp Raider it's a pull to get her off the ground after 40 or 50 times. Maybe just getting old non the less need a new trick. I do have a old  western plow electric over hydraulic thought maybe mounting on the front and using it for up & down. Has any body  tried this? Also have heard talk about something called a linear actuator. If any body can shine some light on the matter would be GREAT!!!

[timo4352 147]

No need to reinvent the wheel here, unless you want to...

The Wheel Horse lift does just fine.

[tmix 34]

No need to reinvent the wheel here, unless you want to...

The Wheel Horse lift does just fine.

WOW how do i got about getting one and what did they come from?

Thats cool were do i get one? What tractors had them

[timo4352 147]

I would probably check with Kelly first to see if he has one. Others on here may have one from a parts tractor or something...

I do have the manual from mine- and the part number is 8-4225 Toro electric lift kit.

Partstree.com shows it discontinued.

I should probably upload this manual to the site for everyone - - I'd have to figure out how to do that first though...

 

Now- besides all this --- do you have the helper lift spring    on your tractor?

That may be all you need.

[rwilson 128]

Lift assist spring??!!

[tmix 34]

would someone have a pic of this lift assist spring? WOW my arm is tired

[TT-(Moderator) 1,127]

The lift assist spring is used with the snowthrower and attaches between a tab on the "flag" and the footrest mounting bar.

I'm sure you could add a custom assist spring somewhere, but it can't be too strong or it won't allow the blade to ride firmly on the ground.

The electric lift pictured above is for the newer models and won't work on pre-'78 tractors.

 

There was a discussion on the forum a few years ago about adding the lift cylinder and control valve from a same-generation hydro tractor and powering it with an automotive power steering pump driven off the PTO.

Another option would be to use an electric over hydraulic pump like those used on motorhome leveling jacks or convertible tops.

[shorts 182]

Vendor Glen Petit sells the lift springs for tillers and snowblowers, check his site

Edited December 23, 2013 by shorts

[jimt1971 236]

Electric winch hung off the front attachmatic works great.

[dodgemike 52]

I have pictures posted in the

Dozers and blower section. I did

This about 5 years ago. Small ATV

Winch and simple bracket. Made

It a lot more fun to plow snow!

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[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,503]

 

I should probably upload this manual to the site for everyone - - I'd have to figure out how to do that first though...

 

We have this manual for the 8-4225

Thanks for the offer.

 

Garry

[tmix 34]

No need to reinvent the wheel here, unless you want to...

The Wheel Horse lift does just fine.

Guess if i found one it wouldn't work anyway =(

[tmix 34]

Thanks for the HELP guys. Winch it well be 

[timo4352 147]

I  met a guy this summer at the lake who used an ATV winch to raise and lower the mast on his sailboat single handed. It worked very well for his use. I think he said he got it from Harbor Freight or Northern Tool. His had a remote wire control. Could be made to work your plow lift. 

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[AMC RULES 36,945]

Lift assist spring??!!

[Kelly 1,028]

Craig, that is for the blower, the spring will work on a tiller, but they never made one for a plow, as was said above it would have to be a light duty spring almost not worth having

[timo4352 147]

You might also look at a linear actuator to do the job.

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/4913557210980926987?q=linear+actuator&espv=210&es_sm=93&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.58187178,d.b2I,pv.xjs.s.en_US.EeLgqkzqnSg.O&biw=1920&bih=979&tch=1&ech=1&psi=34a9UtXlAoXd2QX_y4CACA.1388152542210.3&ei=DYe9UquBMMie2wX9n4GYAw&ved=0COEBEKYrMAY

[over60pirate 24]

The winch and mount I made, can be used with a rear axle mounted plow also. I made this plow mount, because I didn't want to remove the mower deck, just to use the plow. I also made a plywood bucket bottom, for this plow.

2 pins pulled and the winch can be mounted in the rear, for implement lift.

Pull 1 pin, and the mount tilts forward to allow the hood to be opened.

After the picture was taken, I added power disconnect  plugs to the front and rear of the tractor.

 

[posifour11 723]

That's pretty darn neat! I like that!

The winch and mount I made, can be used with a rear axle mounted plow also. I made this plow mount, because I didn't want to remove the mower deck, just to use the plow. I also made a plywood bucket bottom, for this plow.

2 pins pulled and the winch can be mounted in the rear, for implement lift.

Pull 1 pin, and the mount tilts forward to allow the hood to be opened.

After the picture was taken, I added power disconnect plugs to the front and rear of the tractor.

[davedean 2]

where do I go to find Glen Petit's site?

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,503]

Go down to the Classifieds and then you will see Glen as the first Vendor

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/

 

Garry