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I used to own a Landpride 7' rake with gauge wheels and flip down grader blade. I also had their 60" scarifier (adjustable depth teeth) installed in front of the rake (as it is made to do). This setup will rip the toughest soil (gravel drives also), take out most rocks/debris. It generally is a great one setup landscaping operation. The only added thing that would have made it perfect would have been hydraulic angling for the rake. Save for the box blade you have, get could get rid of everything else and barely get off the tractor. The only other thing I can think of would be a specialized rock/debris bucket for the front that can sift out soil while getting the debris. I've seen one on ebay and Northern Tools sells them. Although they are made for skid steers I'm sure you could adapt or make one. Other rock pickers are also available. The constant strain on your back will take its toll eventually. If you want to find the easiest way to do a job just watch a lazy man do it.

Doing it right and fast
Everything and Anything
Replies 13 Post by Mike2000

I've read with some interest about mounting a plow on a compact. I have owned one before and always thought about an easy way to attach a plow. I have an alternate solution that some may like. I now own an articulated bobcat(similiar to a wheel loader-they no longer make these), which has the bobcat quick-tach system. I use a 6' blower, 8' Fisher plow, bucket, and forks. There is a compact attachment manufacturer that makes a quick-tach system that allows use of standard skid steer attachments on a compact aong with your modified original bucket. (I lost the name since my computer crashed). The Fisher angle blade and frame is attached to an available blank quik-tach plate. It takes about 60 seconds to change any attachment from 2 levers and the hoses. Any standard truck type plow can be mounted. It does extend out from the machine and can act as leverage at extreme angles or from trying to push large loads of snow but for the most part nothing stops an 8000# machine , especially going forward. I plan on adding forward angled wings to the plow since it can handle more. The length of the blade will also make a difference when angled. The loader arms on a compact may be lighter duty but the operator should obviously know the limits of his machine and not overuse it.

The box style blade as mentioned above is more like a non- angle plow with end plates. I would assume it doesn't tend to dig in like a bucket but I can see a use for areas like parking lots where you can't wind row off to the side but need to clear the whole area.

Mike

Snow Plow on Tractor
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 31 Post by Mike2000