Corner Gaurds

[landman]

Hey guys I was just wondering if any one knows where I could find a set of corner gaurds for our 10' HW plow. I Know these are available because I see them on city/state trucks. It seems as though when we plow on of our subdivisions there are belguim block curbs and it really jolts the truck if you rub the curb. I figured if we get a set of these and bolt them on the corners it would kind of "deflect" the plow off smoother then rather the straight edge hit it and possibly damage the plow. I don't know if they come in Urathane but if they do I think they would be better then steel.

[gvlawncare]

www.angelos-supplies.com They have them. Part #'s
R564R Passenger Side: $60.00
R509L Driver's Side: $60.00

[T-Zab]

www.centralparts.com sells quite a few different styles too.
Todd

[4evergreenlawns]

Todd,

I hit the web page for CPW but could not find any corner guards. Any help? Maybe I will just give them a call on Monday. Getting them local would be nice.

[4evergreenlawns]

So anyone using these?? I know I need something to protect the edges from cleaning to the curb.

[GreenQuest Lawn]

Gosh for $60.00 a side, we used to take a piece of 2-3" wide and 3/4" thick steel, drill a hole in one side, run a longer bolt through the piece, and through the blade (use the existing end hole). Tighten it up, fire up the torch, heat it up and bend it around the edge of the blade.

Best of all takes 1/2 hr and costs a few dollars.

[T-Zab]

Hey Ron,
Not sure were its at on the site but in there catalog they are on page 73 under snowplow blade " WEAR SYSTEMS". Hope that helps you out.
Todd

[4evergreenlawns]

Took my V plow to the welder a few days ago. Talk about doing some curved guards like you see from Angelos'. Than this welder came over and said give me about and hour and I have it all fixed up. I only wih I would have taken before picutre but here are the after pictures.

[4evergreenlawns]

front

[JohnnyU]

That's pretty slick Ron! How thick of material did he use? It looks like 1/2-3/4", should help solve the problem, How much would something like that set you back, if I may ask?

[4evergreenlawns]

It was at least 3/4 hard steel on the sides. If you look real close the front work is build up where the edge was worn to about 30 degrees or so.

Both side repaired to 100.00. I think this fix will be ten times stronger than just some corner guards and clean closer to the curb too.

I would conside taking my 8' Pro plow over but that just has to make it a few more weeks. I already have it sold and I am upgrading to a 8' Pro Plus or even another V. You can bet I will have the same thing done but this time before the blade ever hits the ground. I think I am going to pass of the Blizzard 810 for now.

[ratlover]

John.....I got a welder if you got beer money;)

[ratlover]

on second look......you gota grind the weld off if you need to replace the edge? A more rounded design might help keep you from catching but thats just me

[wyldman]

You shouldn't need to weld them to the blade.What happens when you need to change\filp the edge ?

The bolt on ones are much better.You can make them easily enough from an old edge.Same setup as above,but they bolt on in front of the existing edge.They add a bit of weight,and the cutting edge usually wears better,doesn't tend to wear down the outside edges as quickly.

[4evergreenlawns]

Chris,

All you mentioned were things I consdier but I also had to consider other factors.

1) This is a V blade, so flipping the edge is not an option.

2) Being a V blade it has a trip edge and the repair needed to be something to withstand the tripping action of the edge only trip movement.

3) There was a bit of wear already and it needed to be built up in order to give the corner support.

4) Western did not list any bolt on or any other corner guard for the fact. When I called looking for the bolt on I was told the Bolt ons from Hwy and Boss would not work and would be to be welded on or some type of mod done with no promise it would ork at all. THe part alone were going to cost between 100-200 and than still have to pay for the welder. What was added is more in line with the triangle design in this area less likely to interfer with the attack angle over time

5) As I looked close at oterh V plow I noticed they ALL sustain very hard edge wear and damage.

6) This plow is on a dump truck and when I am pushing snow most of the time there is alot of weight behind it. We all know what that can do to the corner of a blade scaping curbs.

7) A bend in steel is not as strong or as durable as what I had added and it would have move the blade further away from the curb defeating the purpose of cleaning to the curb.

I realize I own the welding part now and as long as I own this blade. For what I paid ($100.00) and what I wanted I fell this was a great way to go before have to replace more part and maybe even the wings. I will keep you all updated with how they hold up should we get anymore snow this season.

[T-Zab]

Hey Ron guess you havnt had a chance to try out those new corner guards yet? Looks awsome, I hope they hold up for you. I have done a little wearing on my moldboard too on my 8 pro. I think your on the right track with your fix. I know the guards at cpw stick out a bit do to the bolt pattern on them. I think I will just cut part of the middle of my old edge and bend it around tight to the mold board, and then just bolt it up.
Pray for snow,
Todd