I would like to fabricate my own snowplow for my sp500 HO. Anyone have any dimensioned plans or know where I can find some?

Thanks

 

Would it help if someone here would give you some suggestions, where to purchase a snow plow? It has to be cheaper than you building your own. Do you have equipment to do your own metal working and welding? What about a used snow plow? Just trying to help...
Chuck

 

I've heard of guys cutting down a large diameter drainage pipe to fashion a snow plow. It's a lot of work though. I'd say if you have the time, the tools, and the know-how, then go for it. I've never heard of anyone having drawn out any actual plans, so you'll probably have to make your own. I chose the easy route and bought one.

 

Thanks for the replies. I work at a Trades and Tech school and can probably get the welding shop or metal fabrication shop to do most of the work for me. I was just wondering if there were any plans out there, specifically for the SP500, that would help me avoid "re-inventing the wheel".

My dealer sells plows for around $600 and that makes the shovel look like a practical alternative. I just bought a new Warn 2000 lb winch (which is making a jackhammer sound and will be brought back)[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif[/img] so I'm looking for an economical way to gear up a plow.

More snow on the way tonight!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img]

Thanks for any help.

 

Since you are at a "Trades and Tech" school you might check to see what they have for a mechanical design program. Designing a plow might be a fun project for someone in the class. Especially if you could then build or have it built, would give them a chance to see the final project.

I designed up a plow that I built for my Land Cruiser a couple of years back. No longer have the plans though, and wouldn't do you much good anyway.

Bri

 

Making a plow is economical and IMO stronger and lighter than the manufactured plows. The blade on mine is from a plastic (PE) drum. Look at a manufactured plow and duplicate and improve their design. Ray[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

 

Hi Ray,

I agree with you. I borrowed a neighbour's Yamaha factory-built plow and the guys in the metal-fabrication shop based a design on it, making several improvements to widen and strengthen. It should be finished in a few days.

The only problem is that it has been above freezing for the last three days and almost all of the snow has melted [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] . What will I plow?? Damned Gulf Stream![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img]

I'm sure that there will be several opportunities to push snow before the leaves start popping out.

Gommel

 

I just bought a universal plow from Kimpex. The only thing that they ask is "What size of blade?" and "What kind of atv is it?". I bought the plow and brackets for my 02 Kodiac for 392.00 tax included (New Brunswick tax). I went with the 4ft blade. If you go with the hand lever lift its about 60 bucks more.

 

Just an update...

I finished painting the plow tonight and it is looking mighty nice. The guys in the Metal Fab Shop did a great job. The blade is 54" wide and about 18" high. It has five angle positions with provisions for more if needed. The thrust assembly is made from 2" square tubular steel and mounted to a 1/4" plate bolted to the chasis near the foot pegs. The cost to me was approximately $50 for s.s.hardware, springs, and paint.

Still no snow though. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] Its a bit colder lately but the forecast is not sympathetic to the wishes of excited new plow owners. Oh well, there's always next winter.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

I'm new to this forum and I'm not certain if I can post pictures here. I'll have a look around.

 

Hey Gommel. I've built lots of plows for quads and your dimensions are right on the money. 4 footers are too short as you will be driving over your windrow when your blade is angled. 60 inchers are alright, but they push more snow making it harder on your quad. Did you make an A-frame mount system that attaches to your hitch or did you make it attach by the footpegs? You can also make a mount system that utilizes your bash plate mounts, but it is hard on the front end. Also, are you using your winch to lift your blade, or do you have a manual lift assembly? If you use your winch, be sure to use a roller fairlead or you'll calf your cable big time. Good luck with your new plow!!!