Plow lock.
 

I wasn't real happy with the way the plow was attaching to the 1050, it seemed like it could be easily ripped off so I made these brackets that go over the pin on the plow and bolt to an already existing hole. I've had plows come off in the past and this will hopefully eliminate that issue.

Looks like it should work well for you, nice work!:beerchug:

If that breaks something more important is coming with it. Well done. :beerchug:

Kewl! My blade on my 147 has the QA as well, but the bracket that mounts to the tractor is long enough it has a hole in it that lines up with the frame so I bolt it just for added insurance. :beerchug:

Look good Tim. Ironically I was using mine on my 128 to level out a compost pile this weekend and it came off while trying to drag some stuff away from the fence in reverse. Guess I needed those. My QA lever spring is apparently broken or gone because the engine vibration makes the lever come down and unlock. Good idea you have there

After the pics were taken I was able to get a pin through the hole for a little extra insurance. This tractor is going out to my mother in law's which is pretty far from any tools, I'm just trying to make it as reliable as possible. When I finally get the plow on my 1211 I will be making another set, hopefully that will be real soon.

I got to plow snow last night and the plow stayed on, I guess they work.

Very nice Tim, good idea.

Those are the only kind I have.:biggrin2:

Tim, did you tap the upper hole for a bolt or just a bolt with a nut on the back side? :bigthink:

I just used a long bolt with a lock washer and nut on the inside.

1541 cc with same problem
 

That was a great idea. wish I had that hole there on the 1541 to do the same thing.

That's what drills are for.

Edit - Are you sure you don't have a hole? I just went and checked every tractor I have and the all have those hole.

Do you have any cyclopsies?

This is on a 1541.

If you can get a pin in that little hole consistently maybe you could forgo the bolt and nut- just weld a bit of round stock the same diameter as the bolt to your plate, and slide it through the big hole before pinning the little hole. I think that'd do a similar amount of good without having to get out the wrenches to take it on and off. Kinda like the pin deal for locking the float on my 169's hydro lift under the tunnel cover.

Nope but I have everything from a 108 to an 1811.

Edit - we do have a 1440 but it's in storage so I can't look at it.

I had to squeeze everything together with a big pair of channel locks to get the pin in so tools would be required either way, I don't mind getting out two wrenches if it means the plow will stay on.