Restored mid mount blade

[cleat 4,987]

I have been working all winter on and off restoring this blade.

 

It has been upgraded to have 5 positions instead of 3.

 

All pivot points and latches have been returned to like new.

 

All hardware replaced.

 

New decals from Terry.

 

The only thing left is to replace the grip next time I place an order to mowerpartpros.com

 

It will be a shame to scratch the paint but I will be grading the driveway soon.

 

[KC9KAS 4,741]

Very nice mid-mount grader!

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,062]

Cleat  that  an excellent restore/upgrade. 

[russellmc301 600]

well that is a heck of a fine blade there looks like a brand new one.

[cleat 4,987]

I was lucky in that the blade itself is virtually unworn at all.

The pivot point and latch were worn a lot. I don't know how that could be unless the blade was replaced at some point.

Latch plate was replaced and the pivot point was welded up and redrilled.

 

[Aldon 4,826]

Awesome!

[DennisThornton 4,769]

Indeed a shame to scratch the paint.  If I had it I would promise to never use it!  Seriously!  Really!  Maybe I wouldn't...

[Tankman 3,515]

Great! Does look new unlike my old Allis-Chalmers mid-mount grader. To angle the blade you have to dismount. Hate that!

 

What is the blade width?

 

Edited March 16, 2016 by Tankman

[cleat 4,987]

I think it is 50"

 

I have used it before but this year will be the first time with it working properly, and with Matt's foot pedal kit.

[Tankman 3,515]

Thanks cleat. What is (black) on the blade front?

 

Excellent rehab work on your blade! I always use new SS hardware and a pint of Never-Seez lasts forever or so it seems.

 

My '90 520-8 is a great Horse but, getting old, often think, "Geeze, wouldn't a hydro be great".

[cleat 4,987]

Black is high temp paint. It seems a bit tougher than regular paint so it should last better.

 

I like hydro's for the simple ease of direction and speed changes.

With hand control I find it not as good but converted to foot control it is great.

 

[cleat 4,987]

Blade installed onto a 520H equipped with Matt's foot pedal kit.

 

 

Went out and started removing the crown and levelling the driveway. Frost is still in so this will need to be repeated in a few weeks.

 

 

Poor blade is like new no longer. It was built to be used. It does take a gentle hand on the hydro lift. Too shallow and nothing gets done, too deep and tractor stops high centered, just right and the magic happens.

 

 

[lynnmor 6,796]

Could you supply the dimensions for the lift link?  I bought a used one with no link, and have used a piece of chain for some years.  Of course, there is no down force.  I have a 520H, the same setup as yours, and believe that the link may need to be a bit longer compared with 300 & 400 series tractors.

[cleat 4,987]

It would be tough right now but when I remove it, I can give you the full dimensions, offset etc.

 

[wrightorchid 261]

Looks like an interesting wagon project behind this horse.  Great job on the restoration.  No shame in using the blade for its intended purpose.

 

[cleat 4,987]

I have been re-purposing this old wagon frame I got from work.

 

Front end has been raised for ground clearance. Rear has not been done yet.

 

Hinges and brackets are started.

 

I added an offset to the tongue but now that the wagon has been raised 3", I need to take 3" off of that offset to keep it level.

 

I will start a new thread on this once things get rolling better.

 

Thread started here : 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 20, 2016 by cleat

[Pullstart 59,746]

You would save time by posting pictures of anything that is not in near-perfect shape, Cleat!  You sure do some impressive work! 

[bds1984 1,384]

How thick is the blade Cleat?  I'm tossing around the idea of making one out of an old snow plow frame and an old CO2 welding tank.

[cleat 4,987]

Blade is 1/4" thick.