ATV Plow modification NF

[Bernie]

Haven't seen to much stuff on ATV's in here before but I imagine there must be a few out there that have them. Some may also have plows attached. Last winter while plowing out the yard and getting on and off the machine to angle the blade I thought there must be a better way. So on a Saturday I started at it. Years ago when Charlie and Fred Johnson sold their marine business in Pefferlaw they brought my dad up a truck load of stuff from around their shop. In it there was an accessory power tilt assembly off of a 1968 OMC outboard. It was on a shelf upstairs in a box-brand new. So i dug it out and set to work.A little bit of modification, welding and perseverance and by supper time it was ready to go. Power tilt on my plow to angle the blade. It works really good and lots of people who see it want me to make them one. Trouble is there is only one more in a box and my next plow will need one. It doesn't have the power to angle with a snow load sitting still but it does when moving. I even used the original tilt control button.

[Dondorfish]

Great Job - wish mine had one! mind you - being from Niagara - I have had the plow for 2 years and have yet to even try it out!

Great idea thou - thats usin' your noodle!

 

 

Don

Edited January 19, 2007 by Tracker

[pigeonfisher]

That is creative thinking!!! Nice work!

[Terry]

very cool

now I need to find one for mine....dang I'm lazy

 

my driveway is only 2 feet longer then my truck, but I have an atv with a plow.....

[Garyv]

It's always neat to see what the mind can come up with, and that is one good idea. No that you have it working properly let me suggest a cabin for the machine. You'll most likely have to remove the windshield

( I had to on my Yamaha ) but I guarantee you the difference in comfort while plowing is amazing.

Their easy to mount and remove ( I have mine on with 4 bolts )

Edited January 19, 2007 by Garyv

[cityfisher]

gary V - Looks nice and warm !! i was looking at that full cover too but i had a windshield and a rear seat which wont work with that cover

[Bernie]

Yep Garyv I wouldn't mind having one but it makes it difficult to drive around on the streets here. I also use it to push no start vehicles into the service bays. We are fortunate to be able to use them on roads up here. Cheap on fuel and easy to park.

[lew]

Pretty snazzy job you did there Nip.......VERY nice !!

[Bernie]

Hello Lew. Thank you everyone. It did turn out OK. It had a real good workout last winter and held up. So far this winter only used it a couple times. On the bottom of the blade I added a thick piece of rubber instead of those spacer feet on either end. They were always getting caught on stuff or coming loose and falling off. The rubber just slides overtop of uneven surface and acts like a big squeege mop. So the plow, frame and ATV dont have to absorb near as much punishment.

Edited January 19, 2007 by Nipissing

[Roy]

Great stuff Nipissing and Gary. I really enjoy seeing what folks can think up/create/modify/build to make their lives easier. A lot of the stuff is patent worthy.

[Bernie]

Hey Roy ....How much you wanna invest

[TJQ]

Thats sweet.. i was just wishing mine had one today!!

[FinS]

now thats some good talent

you should make some and sell em