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snow plow shoe?

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brian 1

11-10-2004 07:10:01




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Are there any benefits or drawbacks to a snow plow without shoes? Outfit I just bought doesn't have any shoes. It is a Monarch. Parts in the midwest? Thanks




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Frank Kovarick

11-13-2004 23:24:07




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 Re: snow plow shoe? in reply to brian 1, 11-10-2004 07:10:01  
Depends on what vehicle the plows mounted on and how close to the blacktop you want to scrape the snow off. On a truck, I'd think the shoes were a necessary to keep from tearing up the lawn and ground that's not frozen if you overrun. With a tractor and going slower and without shoes, one can scrape ice off blacktop that isn't hard frozen to the surface.



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RayP(MI)

11-10-2004 18:20:17




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 Re: snow plow shoe? in reply to brian 1, 11-10-2004 07:10:01  
Well, it depends on the shoes! I have a Meyer plow, and their shoes are a little skid kind of thing which swivels like a caster. They tend to dig in, and because they run a distance behind the cutting edge, they don't do real well. I got a pair of Western skids, and shimmed, adapted them to my blade. Western skids are a disk about 6" in diameter. Works much better. That puts the skids closer to the cutting edge, and the larger surface floats much better. If you are plowing over gravel, uneven surfaces, sod, or soft gound you almost need skids to keep blade from cutting in. I blew a angling cylinder once when the corner of the plow dug into some soft ground - and yes, the pressure relief valve works. Skids highly recommended - the bowl kind! I'm trying to figure out how to get a skid in the middle of the blade!

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Chip123

11-10-2004 09:03:10




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 Re: snow plow shoe? in reply to brian 1, 11-10-2004 07:10:01  
This is a "10 people-10 opinion" ?.LOL. What surface?Freeze/thaw or always froze?Size/kind of plow? I don't use them,even on gravel,I get it froze with a little base,clean up in the spring.Found I had to clean up anyway,plus little 'ruts'.On pavement it doesn't do a good job.Then again other people swear by them.Some better auto parts stores have a generic line of parts.



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brian 1

11-10-2004 13:33:21




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 Re: snow plow shoe? in reply to Chip123, 11-10-2004 09:03:10  
Thanks- Black top lane will take two passes- one in one out with 7&1/2 foot blade. Was wondering if I'd just tear things up without shoes.



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concerned

11-10-2004 09:37:25




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 Re: snow plow shoe? in reply to Chip123, 11-10-2004 09:03:10  
Won't its feet get cold without shoes?



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RZ(WA)

11-10-2004 14:36:04




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 Re: snow plow shoe? in reply to concerned, 11-10-2004 09:37:25  
Socks, not shoes, keep the little plow feetsies warm. Shoes only help to keep the plow from digging and to help the feetsies stay dry.



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