bmsgaffer 2,053 #1 Posted November 8, 2021 (edited) Good Morning all! Its been forever since I have posted on here, but I lurk around for sure. Life just gets in the way. Last year was a decent amount of snowfall in my area, we ended up with over 3 feet here over the coarse of a month (look, I don't live in snow blower territory so that's a lot!). My 525exi (522xi with new engine) is an absolute snow plow beast. It plows like a freight train with 100lbs of wheel weights, 240lbs of suitcase weights, and 180lbs of me. No chains (people like their driveways too much around here, and also just don't need them till it gets super icy), just some Kenda K502s. My setup puts my total weight around 1700lbs +/-. This will go through 8-10" of medium weight snow with a "plow roll" at 7mph. My problems: The plow cant handle this. My plow looks like a taco. There is a good 3-4" of bow out on each wing. Has anyone reinforced these and if so how does it look/work? Where is the ideal place to brace it without intruding on the mechanisms (I need to keep the trip function, found a couple spots of hard-pack) The wear bar: With all poured concrete driveways in this neighborhood (I plowed 21 driveways last year during the worst of it) I feel like I wore through the (brand new!) wear bar in two days. I have some metalworking tools, but I would want the square holes broached in it already. Does anyone sell a thicker version of this? This is my setup from a few years ago, before taco-ing the plow. Pushing dirt a couple years ago with only 4 suitcase weights: Thanks! Also Bonus of me plowing in Jan of 2019. Unfortunately didnt take any video last year. Just focused on moving snow and keeping fingers warm! Edited November 8, 2021 by bmsgaffer 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 28,395 #2 Posted November 8, 2021 Nice C 105! I have one if it’s cousins… I plow 3 concrete drives with no weights no chains… works just fine in our Michigan snow… Im trying something new this year for wear bar because two of the drives are brand new. Using a Pvc wear bar to sacrifice instead of driveway… we shall see… works great for leaves!!! Also have blade set forward and very light to minimize damage to new concrete… Snow pic is from couple years ago showing standard wear bar setup… Never had issue with bending plow (yet)… 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,402 #3 Posted November 8, 2021 54 minutes ago, bmsgaffer said: I have some metalworking tools, but I would want the square holes broached in it already I make my own wear bars. Instead of taking the time to broach square holes in a sacrificial part, I just drill the holes and use button head bolts with a allen head. Works great. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edgro 680 #4 Posted November 8, 2021 I do the same, flat stock and regular stainless bolts. The thicker the flat stock, the longer it lasts 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,664 #5 Posted November 9, 2021 I have a plow that's 61" wide custom made by the one and only @wallfish. Late last year I put it on my C160 to experiment with the extra width. (Had a 48"). it worked excellent but the edges of the corners curled after a little usage likely due to my yard being gravel/stone. I bought this edge for it: The only disadvantage I can give is that the steel is EXTREMELY hardened. Here's a pic of the plow with the edge setting in front of it on the ground. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,053 #6 Posted November 9, 2021 11 hours ago, Achto said: I make my own wear bars. Instead of taking the time to broach square holes in a sacrificial part, I just drill the holes and use button head bolts with a allen head. Works great. Makes a lot of sense, thanks! 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I have a plow that's 61" wide custom made by the one and only @wallfish. Late last year I put it on my C160 to experiment with the extra width. (Had a 48"). it worked excellent but the edges of the corners curled after a little usage likely due to my yard being gravel/stone. I bought this edge for it: The only disadvantage I can give is that the steel is EXTREMELY hardened. Here's a pic of the plow with the edge setting in front of it on the ground. I also have the problem of edges wearing too fast. I think it has something to do with plow frame twisting. Have you used the hardened one? That looks great, but maybe really difficult to drill? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,664 #7 Posted November 9, 2021 32 minutes ago, bmsgaffer said: Have you used the hardened one? That looks great, but maybe really difficult to drill? I haven't used it yet... No snow. ❄️ I'd like to try it in dirt when I get a chance. To say "difficult to drill" turned out to be a major understatement. This one was done by a friend of ours. It had to be plasma cut to start the holes then finished with an air grinder. A pain in the tukus... But I believe it will be worth the effort. Many auto repair or body shops would have the means... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
