The ultimate ZTR driveway plow

[brentsawyer]

Looked and looked for information for months about manufacturers for Scag snow plows. Realized that what I was after didn't exist or couldn't find so I resorted to creating my own and after putting it to the test yesterday in 6" of snow, it passed with flying colors. I was able to clear virtually any driveway with large slopes easily and quickly without chains so no damage was or could be done to any surface. I even did one that the woman who lived there couldn't walk up with ease. Let me know what you think.

[summitgroundskeeping]

Can't see it.

[KirbysLawn]

How does the mower get traction?? Most get stuck in mud.

[brentsawyer]

For traction, turf tires are replaced with, DICO/TITAN TRU-POWER AT tires. They are same size all around and will fit many different mowers, check them out at http://shop.cedarrapidstire.com/
From my seat, I have control of up/down left/center/right plow positions

[LAWNGODFATHER]

Is that a Crapsman or MTD plow?

Post a pic of the mount please.

If it works good then your in like Flynn.

[brentsawyer]

I had it designed at a fabrication shop and several hours are in it of mine and others time. I'd post pic but as you can see, my digital camera has seen its better days and won't show any resolution. I'm in like Flynn, believe me. 10 straight hours yesterday

[brentsawyer]

side view

[LAWNGODFATHER]

Is that attached to the deck?

Did you over grease the caster wheels?

I use marine grease on my caster wheels.

[brentsawyer]

It is attached to the deck in existing holes so that no modifications were made to the deck. The temperature was around 30-32 degrees at snowfall time is the reason for the snow being stuck on the wheels. This shows its usefullness even more considering it was a heavy snow.
I usually enjoy occasional sarcasm but two in a row is a bit much, especially when I have done something you haven't and offering information.

[LAWNGODFATHER]

Exuse me but the only sarcasm was "in like Flynn". I am asking relavent questions.

And is that a Craftsman or MTD plow?

The over grease question, was to know because you are going to get excess water in your wheel bearings.

Thats a lot of dynamic load on your deck.

How do you know I have not done similar, Because you are quite incorrect. So watch your attitude.

[brentsawyer]

Sorry for offering advice on what many others have been asking for quite some time. My reason for posting this was to show a way that it could be done, effectively. I guess you win since you know it all.

[LAWNGODFATHER]

Damn I should have quoted your first answer since you changed it.

BTW I still think it is a great set up.

I am just wondering if the excess load on the deck will hold up?

I mounted a 7.5' myers plow on a Cushman prime mover. I had to remoave 1.5' from the blade because it was too much for it to push. Also the eyelets could not handle the load, so I had to fab a different way to connect to the unit.

[Mowingman]

That's pretty neat. I'm glad we don't need anything like that around here, because I'll bet it gets cold as heck riding that thing all day in the snow.:D

[Scraper]

I assume you trailer that? Who wants to pull a trailer in the snow? No big deal the day after when the main roads are clear.

P.S. Nice work though on fabricating the plow...one reason why I stopped considering the turf tiger was lack of attachments. They used to offer a snow plow, but not anymore. Wonder why?

[brentsawyer]

Scraper, your right on the trailering. It was the second of two downfalls yesterday, first was being in the cold. To add to it, I wish i had a mesh trailer bottom because I had to load frontways which hurt the tongue weight because the tires spun on the wood. However, it wasn't too big of a deal and I live in an area where roads are cleared pretty fast.
Around 4pm I actually gave up on the truck and drove around on the mower and that worked much better, but looked pretty bad, but I live in an area where when it snows, all traffic laws seem to go out the window.

[LAWNGODFATHER]

What size rim is on the mower, I might be able to get some wheel weight for it?

Do you think they would help?

Does the one spring keep it from tripping or does it need another?

P.S. Im am trying to get usefull info not being a smart azz.

The only refferance I had to work off of was for a dc and what I made years ago. And I don't like the dc one.

If there is a market for them I try and make them?

[brentsawyer]

What size rim is on the mower, I might be able to get some wheel weight for it?
12" Rim, check out http://shop.cedarrapidstire.com/ it is the same exact size

Do you think they would help? Wheel weights aren't neccessary. The TT weighs in with me on it over 1300lbs. It can plow circular sloped drives that have never been plowed before without them

Does the one spring keep it from tripping or does it need another? The one spring did tip on occasioan with packed snow, go buy a heavier duty one.

P.S. Im am trying to get usefull info not being a smart azz. I am definitely cool with that

The only refferance I had to work off of was for a dc and what I made years ago. And I don't like the dc one.

If there is a market for them I try and make them? We'll see, I can make the neccessary arrangements, needless to say in this economy, the manufacturing sector has gone to s$$$ and I'd like to help the shop out if I can.

Any other questions like this are definitely welcome

Thanks

[plow kid]

Where theres a problem I find a solution John Deere does not make a blade for my Deere just a $2500 blower, so I made my own ~ NaTe


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after everything was done it was a total of 4 hours time

[Turfdude]

I don't own one, but a buddy of mine has a really good snow broom attachment for his front mount grasshopper. Thing kicks snow right off the suface. Even works well on slush.

[beck]

I finally got to use my plow with the dixie yesterday. I would have to think that it would benefit from a trip edge, but it worked rather well.
I too have to trailer mine but the majority of my customer base is in my own neighbourhood, so while I am plowing those drives the city can be clearing the main roads.
The snowfall was only about 2 inches so it was not alot but on my long(50'-75') I was able to do a straight push without any problem. Saved me lots of time compared to strictly using a snow blower. clearing 5' instead of 3' and the additional speed. It is also a lot less expensive $800 instead of $1500-$2000 for a two stage. I did not use any chains and only had a limited amount of slippage.
For my size driveways the majority being 20'X50' with a front entry garage I feel this was the most economical way to go. Especially comparing it to a rear mounted plow that I looked at previously.($3000)

[GLS]

That's definetely a crapsman. I can tell by the handle and other parts to it...Not saying it's bad or nothin.

[brentsawyer]

Yeah its very similar to the one you will find at Sears and I thought about buying the one they had there, but the 48" didn't have manual controls like the one I have which is like the 42" that does. The OEM is NOMA

[Duncan IN]

Where can I find out about these Dixie Plows I have heard about them but I am unable to find a picture of one. Can someone please post a pic of one. I would appreciate it. Or tell me where I can see one