rubber edge for smaller blades

[Rforsha]

With not having much snow to work with, I got an idea to make a rubber cutting edge for my Quad and tractor snow blades.
We took off the cutting edge, and one was completely worn off to the bolts.
Not wanting to spend the cost of a new cutting edge, we used 4" by 1/8" mild flat steel to make our own.
We took 1/4 rubber like the top flap on a truck plow. Cut it to fit the size of the plow and cut it 8" wide. We then clamped it to the mild steel cutting bar.
We drilled holes in the rubber to match the plow holes.
We assembled the cutting edge with the rubber extending an inch below the cutting edge to the plow.
What little use we have been able to squeeze out of the equipment, it works really well.
It takes the snow off the sidewalks to the point you almost don't need to apply much antiskid material. Also with high spots or cracks or joints the plow does not catch or hangup and trip the springs.
Been impressed with how well they worked. The rubber is starting to wear but we did not even try to find a denser rubber. We used an old reflector flap from a western blade.

[Pelican]

When you get tired of changing the rubber, try Polyurethane. It will last longer and offer the same characteristics of rubber. It's available in the size you need as well.

[Bugthug]

Hey Rforsha I have a 5 to 6 foot piece of a urethane edge in my garage that you can have if you want. and I am right up the street in Ebensburg.

[snonut12]

Just curious what model is that tractor? Looks like the GX series to me, which is what I have.

[Rforsha]

Just curious what model is that tractor? Looks like the GX series to me, which is what I have.
Its a GX 345 water cooled 20 hp. 1998 model about 200 hours
I got it for a steal in Carlisle PA. I worked with the mall owners on several different centers. They bought the mall in Carlisle and wanted rid of all the equipment. I paid like $2000 for it

[Rforsha]

Hey Rforsha I have a 5 to 6 foot piece of a urethane edge in my garage that you can have if you want. and I am right up the street in Ebensburg.
I may take you up on that. I am willing to pay but no idea how much.
I did this as an experiment and it worked so well, I was going to buy mine belting or something stronger to use.
Sure saves on the cutting edge and the back when your on cracked sidewalks. We hit one crack last year and it knocked the light off the roof and popped a door open. This year same crack and never knew it was there. I even stopped and checked to see if the bank had repaired it. It really is a tripping hazzard all its own.

Bob