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<blockquote data-quote="TriHonu" data-source="post: 11738" data-attributes="member: 897"><p>mllud, I originally had my mount set up similar to Ken's. Welded solid with 2 braces from the top corners of the Quicktach to the horizontal arms on the plow.</p><p>I had some issues I didn't like with that setup. With the short wheelbase on the loader, if you are on uneven ground the plow would gouge when the front tires dropped, or the plow would lift if the front tires went over a ridge. I tried floating the arms and didn't like the amount of weight on the cutting edge. These plows are designed to float their own weight when installed on a truck. This is a common complaint when I asked others about their use of plows on skid steers. I have seen a couple of commercially made plows that did incorporate various methods to allow the plow to float and allow the operator to put some down pressure when they wanted it.</p><p>I decided to change my setup. I wanted it to float but still wanted to be able to apply down pressure when needed. I also wanted to allow the plow to twist side to side when approaching a cross slope to stay on the grade and minimize the wear on the outside corners of the cutting edge.</p><p>I designed this and am running it as my current setup.</p><p><img src="https://www.skidsteerforum.com/Portals/57ad7180-c5e7-49f5-b282-c6475cdb7ee7/TTTGallery/TriHonu/Mount.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>The plow mount is adjustable by moving the pins to the three different positions which limits the amount of float at the cutting edge. When I roll the Quicktach forward the pins force the plow arms down allowing me to put down pressure on the cutting edge.</p><p><img src="https://www.skidsteerforum.com/Portals/57ad7180-c5e7-49f5-b282-c6475cdb7ee7/TTTGallery/TriHonu/Mount_Detail1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>Note the slotted holes where the plow mount bolts to the plow arms. This slotting allows the plow to twist side to side when approaching a cross slope.</p><p><img src="https://www.skidsteerforum.com/Portals/57ad7180-c5e7-49f5-b282-c6475cdb7ee7/TTTGallery/TriHonu/Mount_Detail2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>To shorten the total length of the loader + plow I can pull both pins and roll the Quicktach all the way forward until the plow pivot arm is against the edge of the angle iron. Then I put the pin in the top hole (which is now underneath the plow support arm) locking the plow in the up position. When I roll the mount all the way back the plow is now pointed at the sky and takes up less space in garage or trailer.</p><p>I fab'd this up late last fall and didn't get a chance to get any paint on it. I can easily lift the front tires of the loader off the ground and there is minimal flexing at the pivot and appears to be rigid enough for my use. Time will tell if I didn't build it strong enough.</p><p>I thought I would give you something to think about if you haven't welded yours solid yet.<img src="https://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopModules/AdverForums/ImageGallery/emotion-5.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TriHonu, post: 11738, member: 897"] mllud, I originally had my mount set up similar to Ken's. Welded solid with 2 braces from the top corners of the Quicktach to the horizontal arms on the plow. I had some issues I didn't like with that setup. With the short wheelbase on the loader, if you are on uneven ground the plow would gouge when the front tires dropped, or the plow would lift if the front tires went over a ridge. I tried floating the arms and didn't like the amount of weight on the cutting edge. These plows are designed to float their own weight when installed on a truck. This is a common complaint when I asked others about their use of plows on skid steers. I have seen a couple of commercially made plows that did incorporate various methods to allow the plow to float and allow the operator to put some down pressure when they wanted it. I decided to change my setup. I wanted it to float but still wanted to be able to apply down pressure when needed. I also wanted to allow the plow to twist side to side when approaching a cross slope to stay on the grade and minimize the wear on the outside corners of the cutting edge. I designed this and am running it as my current setup. [IMG]https://www.skidsteerforum.com/Portals/57ad7180-c5e7-49f5-b282-c6475cdb7ee7/TTTGallery/TriHonu/Mount.jpg[/IMG] The plow mount is adjustable by moving the pins to the three different positions which limits the amount of float at the cutting edge. When I roll the Quicktach forward the pins force the plow arms down allowing me to put down pressure on the cutting edge. [IMG]https://www.skidsteerforum.com/Portals/57ad7180-c5e7-49f5-b282-c6475cdb7ee7/TTTGallery/TriHonu/Mount_Detail1.jpg[/IMG] Note the slotted holes where the plow mount bolts to the plow arms. This slotting allows the plow to twist side to side when approaching a cross slope. [IMG]https://www.skidsteerforum.com/Portals/57ad7180-c5e7-49f5-b282-c6475cdb7ee7/TTTGallery/TriHonu/Mount_Detail2.jpg[/IMG] To shorten the total length of the loader + plow I can pull both pins and roll the Quicktach all the way forward until the plow pivot arm is against the edge of the angle iron. Then I put the pin in the top hole (which is now underneath the plow support arm) locking the plow in the up position. When I roll the mount all the way back the plow is now pointed at the sky and takes up less space in garage or trailer. I fab'd this up late last fall and didn't get a chance to get any paint on it. I can easily lift the front tires of the loader off the ground and there is minimal flexing at the pivot and appears to be rigid enough for my use. Time will tell if I didn't build it strong enough. I thought I would give you something to think about if you haven't welded yours solid yet.[IMG]https://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopModules/AdverForums/ImageGallery/emotion-5.gif[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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