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pie48


Joined: Feb 2, 2008
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using a snowblower for a plow
Original Message   Feb 2, 2008 3:41 pm
hi all i am newbee i have a thought using  my sears 9hp snowblower for a temporary small plow.. sometimes here in buuffalo ny we have very wet snow and slush accumulation maybe just a 1-3 inchs but very wet it can not be thrown with the snowblower.. what i am thinking of doing is to put a small plow blade in front of it mounted with an easy to put on and take off connection and use the blower just to push the wet slushy snow my concern is if i could damage the traction system or the belts making them slip excessivily or some other damage any body try this? why it would not work? cause any damage? thanks pie48
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donjag


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Location: menasha,wisconsin
Joined: Apr 25, 2007
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Re: using a snowblower for a plow
Reply #6   Feb 3, 2008 10:05 am
put a impeller kit on,i did that to mine and i can blow slush and wet heavy snow almost 20 feet.

Tubby


Joined: Dec 5, 2007
Points: 78

Re: using a snowblower for a plow
Reply #7   Feb 3, 2008 6:30 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF2ZPRmocs4
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Moderator Denis


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Re: using a snowblower for a plow
Reply #8   Feb 4, 2008 12:27 pm
Yep! I'm thinking of doing this thing in my shop, taking a piece of 45 gallon barrell of steel, the one they use  for oil, cutting the good size add an handle to lift with a locking system on the side whatever It would look likje this


krislu


Location: Long Island, NY
Joined: Dec 27, 2004
Points: 148

Re: using a snowblower for a plow
Reply #9   Feb 4, 2008 6:34 pm

This is what you guys want.

- Kris

           
JohnnyBoyUpNorth


Location: New Brunswick Canada
Joined: Dec 30, 2007
Points: 72

Re: using a snowblower for a plow
Reply #10   Feb 4, 2008 7:02 pm
That Gravely is some machine! Must be worth a bundle.

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nibbler


Joined: Mar 5, 2004
Points: 751

Re: using a snowblower for a plow
Reply #11   Feb 6, 2008 7:43 pm
I would guess that the main problem is traction. I regularly spin the tires on my snowblower, especially if I forget to engage the auger/impeller so a straight across plow won't do much for you. If you angle it so the snow goes off to the side it might work better but I'm guessing it won't be that good.
borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
Points: 2692

Re: using a snowblower for a plow
Reply #12   Feb 6, 2008 9:35 pm
I'm with Nibbler on this one.  A fixed angled blade attached with a couple of clamps onto the auger housing is what I'd use. 

I'd also use a stout plastic or rubber skirt on the bottom of the blade to reduce jarring if the blade hits a ridge or uneven crack. 

Start plowing in the middle and the angle would feed the snow to the sides in each direction.  Once it's rounded up, take the plow off and throw it.

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