Back drag blade?

[RYDER]

Has anyone use a backdrag blade on a Snow-Way? If so well does it work?

[EZSnow]

I know not ALL sno-ways have downpressure, but wouldn't it be easier to retrofit DP than to add a backdrag? If the plow already has DP, why would it need a backdrag?

[toby4492]

The DP system is not retrofittable in the field. The only way to upgrade from gravity system would be to replace it with a down pressure model.

[Basher]

The DP system is not economically retrofittable in the field. The only way to upgrade from gravity system would be to replace the gravity drop hydraulic manifold with a down pressure manifold, replace the pump side wiring harness, and the single acting cylinder with a Double acting Cylinder, if it is a 03 or newer there isn't any control changes necessary you have the capability with your existing control the older fenners are a little trickier it with a down pressure model.

Of course, Toby4492 is right in that it would be easier and cheaper to buy a new/used unit with dp.

A back drag edge would be nice. Help give the unit a little better attack angle when using the blade "backwards"

[hydro_37]

Basher....glad to see you posting here. Your knowledge is sure to help.

[RYDER]

I do have DP on my Snow-Way, But When I back drag even with DP on it scraps clean for about 4 feet then I have to go over the same spot a few times to get truck length. I thought with the angle of the back drag blade it would save some time and it plow as great backward as it does forward.:popcorn2

[EZSnow]

Huh, guess I assumed that A) DP was an easy add-on, and B) a DP-equipped blade would have no need for a backdrag... boy was I wrong!!

A backdrag will certainly help backdragging performance, it does on every other plow I've seen- no reason it wouldn't work on a S-W. It's just a matter of figuring out how to mount it.