RJ 58 snow plow pics and questions

[Dieselcowboy 210]

I have had some interest from a couple of the members on the snow plow that came with my RJ this week. So I thought I'd share with everyone. The center bolt on the plow mount is a depth gauge because the rj's did not have a full ratchet on the lift handle like the suburbans did. I've never seen a plow for either rj's or suburbans in person so I don't know much about them but if you have any questions or more pics just ask. 

This one did not have the lift rod with it so if anyone has a spare one or pics of how it works I'd be glad to see them. Also were these suppost to angle from the seat and what would work the angle pin from the seat?

Edited February 22, 2014 by Dieselcowboy

[wallfish 18,154]

I've never seen that type of blade before. Could be an adaptation of a different brand or maybe someone with more experience has seen that one before.

 

Anyway, on the suburbans, the pin was pulled by use of a foot pedal and a rope was connected to each side of the blade to pull it into position from the seat.

 

Here's what the pedal looks like

Edited February 22, 2014 by wallfish

[Dieselcowboy 210]

Kelly said he had seen this mount before. I do believe this is the original plow bought with this tractor. the family I got it from bought the tractor new and did not molest anything on the tractor. doubtful on the plow either. kinda neat, someone will chime in I'm sure

[wallfish 18,154]

Kelly has seen more tractors than I ever will, so if he says that is an original Wheel Horse, than I believe it!

Does the front axle hit the mount when tilted all the way side to side? They made a mount to adapt the suburban style blades to the RJ but it actually hung under the axle so it wouldn't hit.

The RJ blade I have mounts to the frame under the engine like the sickle bars so it's a bit different than yours.

[Dieselcowboy 210]

Pictures are worth a thousand words.

[AMC RULES 37,196]

 I wonder what the holes at the top corners of the blade were for?

              Attachment points, for the rope to angle the plow?  

Edited February 22, 2014 by AMC RULES

[Dieselcowboy 210]

Those holes are for the rope that you would angle the blade with from the seat.

[wallfish 18,154]

Pictures are worth a thousand words.

Sorry, I meant when the tires travel up and down to their limit and the axle swivels up and down. I wrote side to side but should have wrote up and down.

 

Maybe you could also use a rope to pull the pin. I see no way to attach a chain to a pedal since the pin is on top.

[TT-(Moderator) 1,162]

According to a price list dated April 1, 1959, there was a "5 position" BD-42 dozer blade. [offered between the SPR-42 and the HD-42]

I vaguely remember discussions of a front-mounted blade with a mount designed to work with the "open" axle (mounted beyond the end of the frame) of the RJ-58/59 and I believe the BD-42 is that blade.

 

The HD-42 has the stepped mounting bracket for use with the cast front axle on the '60/'61 mid-engined models.

[Dieselcowboy 210]

the axle does have full range of movement. the bracket is notched for the axle to move up and down. that is awesome that you might have figured out what model this blade is.

[Kelly 1,033]

I didn't say this was a WH plow, only I had a RJ with the same mount on the tractor, I did not have the blade, only the mount, but it was the same as this one, I thought mine was home made but now seeing a second just like it I will say it is a factory item. 

[Lane Ranger 11,410]

I told you Matt!  A Home Run! 

 

I knew everyone on RS  would want to see this plow!

 

You have something very rare and I am glad you are going to take care of this one!  

 

Like TT 's information -it appears to be a transition plow setup  between the SPR-42 and the later Suburban plow set up.  

 

 

 

RJ  Plow - SPR-42

 

 

 

Suburban Plow  - HD-42

 

 

 

Edited February 22, 2014 by Lane Ranger

[Ken B 3,189]

Very cool. I have the tube style for my RJ. The one you have no doubt looks like a nice upgrade..