Power angle snow plow

[Cubcadet782desiel]

I have a 42 inch plow I would like to convert to a power angle for my 782d where can I find a cheap cylinder and what to I have to do to make it fit we may have a 6 inch double acting cylinder would that work and where do I put my brackets, Thanks.

[garydee]

This may be good to know about...

I recently watched a video of a guy named Jimmy Mack, who has a you tube channel called "Mackland Cub Cadets," take a hydraulic cylinder from a 1650 or 1450 Quietline Cub (either one will work) and use it to make a power angle setup on a 42 inch blade.

He even used the cylinder bracket from the Quietline and attached it to the blade pivot assembly and only had to enlarge two holes that lined up and drill a third hole to mount it. Jimmy did have to fashion a small shaft for the other end of the cylinder to attach it to the blade. He was able to use the hydraulic lines to attach them to the front of the tractor as well. Imagine, a ready made, easy setup for a power angle blade!

Jimmy Mack is a very clever fellow! I believe he is located near Hamburg (Randolph) in Chautauqua County NY, which is located in the southwest corner of New York State.

He buys and sells tractors (mostly Cub Cadets). He disassembles tractors and sells the parts to anyone who wants to buy them, kind of like a garden tractor junkyard. He likes dealing with Quietlines and cyclops style tractors. Jimmy has many repair videos to watch on you tube that will help you with all kinds of repairs and project ideas.

Check Him out on you tube: "Mackland Cub Cadets"

[Farmall450]

Originally Posted by garydee

This may be good to know about...

I recently watched a video of a guy named Jimmy Mack, who has a you tube channel called "Mackland Cub Cadets," take a hydraulic cylinder from a 1650 or 1450 Quietline Cub (either one will work) and use it to make a power angle setup on a 42 inch blade.

He even used the cylinder bracket from the Quietline and attached it to the blade pivot assembly and only had to enlarge two holes that lined up and drill a third hole to mount it. Jimmy did have to fashion a small shaft for the other end of the cylinder to attach it to the blade. He was able to use the hydraulic lines to attach them to the front of the tractor as well. Imagine, a ready made, easy setup for a power angle blade!

Jimmy Mack is a very clever fellow! I believe he is located near Hamburg (Randolph) in Chautauqua County NY, which is located in the southwest corner of New York State.

He buys and sells tractors (mostly Cub Cadets). He disassembles tractors and sells the parts to anyone who wants to buy them, kind of like a garden tractor junkyard. He likes dealing with Quietlines and cyclops style tractors. Jimmy has many repair videos to watch on you tube that will help you with all kinds of repairs and project ideas.

Check Him out on you tube: "Mackland Cub Cadets"

I saw that too. My fear is those don't have enough stroke to match the original, so you're probably losing some angle one way or another. To be fair, I don't know if the original goes fully both ways, but I bought a yellow 54" with the original setup and plan to test that theory soon.

OP, the internet (this site too) claims this is the closest cylinder you can buy.

FYI, link is dead, here's a new one. https://surpluscenter.com/1-5x8x-75-da-hyd-cyl/


Specs are 1.5x8x.75 Double Acting Hydraulic Cylinder [900686]

Product Description
1.5" x 8" x 0.75" DOUBLE-ACTING HYDRAULIC CYLINDER
Brand new. Welded cylinder with internal gland retainer. For agricultural and industrial applications. Small sizes are ideal for remote control of valves, spouts, etc.


SPECIFICATIONS
Brand Columbus Hydraulics
Model Number LD-1.500-1646
Double Acting
Bore x Stroke 1.5" x 8"
Pressure 2000 PSI max.
Rod Dia. 0.75"
Column Load Unknown
Ports 3/8" NPT
Retracted Length 13.5"
Shpg. 10 lbs.
END MOUNTINGS
Rod End Cross-Tube
O.D. 1.26"
Width 1.25"
Pin Hole 0.75"
Base End Cross-Tube
O.D. 1.26"
Width 2"
Pin Hole 0.75"

https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/...886#post539886

[CoRd59]

Originally Posted by Farmall450

I saw that too. My fear is those don't have enough stroke to match the original, so you're probably losing some angle one way or another. To be fair, I don't know if the original goes fully both ways, but I bought a yellow 54" with the original setup and plan to test that theory soon.

OP, the internet (this site too) claims this is the closest cylinder you can buy.

FYI, link is dead, here's a new one. https://surpluscenter.com/1-5x8x-75-da-hyd-cyl/


Specs are 1.5x8x.75 Double Acting Hydraulic Cylinder [900686]

Product Description
1.5" x 8" x 0.75" DOUBLE-ACTING HYDRAULIC CYLINDER
Brand new. Welded cylinder with internal gland retainer. For agricultural and industrial applications. Small sizes are ideal for remote control of valves, spouts, etc.


SPECIFICATIONS
Brand Columbus Hydraulics
Model Number LD-1.500-1646
Double Acting
Bore x Stroke 1.5" x 8"
Pressure 2000 PSI max.
Rod Dia. 0.75"
Column Load Unknown
Ports 3/8" NPT
Retracted Length 13.5"
Shpg. 10 lbs.
END MOUNTINGS
Rod End Cross-Tube
O.D. 1.26"
Width 1.25"
Pin Hole 0.75"
Base End Cross-Tube
O.D. 1.26"
Width 2"
Pin Hole 0.75"

https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/...886#post539886

Did you get the yeller one in Glendale Heights?

[Farmall450]

Originally Posted by CoRd59

Did you get the yeller one in Glendale Heights?

It ended up being Franklin Park, but yes I did.

I had to swap the ends on the hoses to the eBay NOS pair I bought a few years back (luckily I could find them). Cylinder works good. Checking out my options on cutting edges right now...shipping on the 54" edge is nuts, but idk if I can plasma cut squares that small accurately.

Dilemma is I can put that cylinder on my 42" and have it complete for the 1650 it came with (which has front hydraulics) OR leave it on the 54" (which I'm re-fabbing the mounting block for, PO did a bad job welding it up). In reality I should fix both, but then I have to buy another cylinder lol.

[Cubcadet782desiel]

Originally Posted by garydee

This may be good to know about...

I recently watched a video of a guy named Jimmy Mack, who has a you tube channel called "Mackland Cub Cadets," take a hydraulic cylinder from a 1650 or 1450 Quietline Cub (either one will work) and use it to make a power angle setup on a 42 inch blade.

He even used the cylinder bracket from the Quietline and attached it to the blade pivot assembly and only had to enlarge two holes that lined up and drill a third hole to mount it. Jimmy did have to fashion a small shaft for the other end of the cylinder to attach it to the blade. He was able to use the hydraulic lines to attach them to the front of the tractor as well. Imagine, a ready made, easy setup for a power angle blade!

Jimmy Mack is a very clever fellow! I believe he is located near Hamburg (Randolph) in Chautauqua County NY, which is located in the southwest corner of New York State.

He buys and sells tractors (mostly Cub Cadets). He disassembles tractors and sells the parts to anyone who wants to buy them, kind of like a garden tractor junkyard. He likes dealing with Quietlines and cyclops style tractors. Jimmy has many repair videos to watch on you tube that will help you with all kinds of repairs and project ideas.

Check Him out on you tube: "Mackland Cub Cadets"

Yes I have seen his channel and am subscribed to him, actually every once and a while I've had him comment on my YouTube channel great guy.

[CoRd59]

Originally Posted by Farmall450

It ended up being Franklin Park, but yes I did.

I had to swap the ends on the hoses to the eBay NOS pair I bought a few years back (luckily I could find them). Cylinder works good. Checking out my options on cutting edges right now...shipping on the 54" edge is nuts, but idk if I can plasma cut squares that small accurately.

Dilemma is I can put that cylinder on my 42" and have it complete for the 1650 it came with (which has front hydraulics) OR leave it on the 54" (which I'm re-fabbing the mounting block for, PO did a bad job welding it up). In reality I should fix both, but then I have to buy another cylinder lol.

Not to get too far in the weeds, but I went to elementary school in Marengo IL, my parents built a new house, on the north end of Marengo, off of River rd in the mid 70's when I was only a few years old. So I got to attend Hawthorn elementary. I was going to say something in that other thread a few weeks ago, I just didn't mention it.

My Dad still lives in the area, I thought about asking him to grab that power angle blade for me, but he just turned 83, last thing he needs to be doing, is chasing down cub GT parts for me.

I'd like to have hydro cylinder on one of my blades though. Might have to try the one you linked above?

[CoRd59]

Originally Posted by Cubcadet782desiel

Yes I have seen his channel and am subscribed to him, actually every once and a while I've had him comment on my YouTube channel great guy.

He's real reasonable on his prices also. I bought some parts from him a few years ago, for a few of my project cubs. He's a good guy in my book.

[Farmall450]

Originally Posted by CoRd59

Not to get too far in the weeds, but I went to elementary school in Marengo IL, my parents built a new house, on the north end of Marengo, off of River rd in the mid 70's when I was only a few years old. So I got to attend Hawthorn elementary. I was going to say something in that other thread a few weeks ago, I just didn't mention it.

My Dad still lives in the area, I thought about asking him to grab that power angle blade for me, but he just turned 83, last thing he needs to be doing, is chasing down cub GT parts for me.

I'd like to have hydro cylinder on one of my blades though. Might have to try the one you linked above?

Wow, small world. I live not far from River, and my dad, uncles, and brother all went to Hawthorn.

[Cubcadet782desiel]

Originally Posted by CoRd59

He's real reasonable on his prices also. I bought some parts from him a few years ago, for a few of my project cubs. He's a good guy in my book.

How much i would like to contact him how would i do that thanks