I debated whether this thread should go in the Accessories and Attachments forum or the Cub forum. Since the dozer blade pictured below is not all that unique yet there seems to be some dispute whether one should even try plowing snow on the Cub i-Series, I thought this fit better in the Cub forum than the attachments forum.
I have an '07 Cub Cadet i1050 Zero Turn Tractor. It has dual hydros that can counter-rotate allowing it to turn with zero radius, but also has steerable front wheels to help with stability on hills and -- most relevant to this thread -- make it so that common tractor-oriented attachments can be used.
I recently picked up an Arnold (division of MTD) FastAttach 46" Dozer Blade (part OEM-190-833). Had my local Ace Hardware order it for about $330, including shipping. Just put it together and attached it today. Haven't tried plowing with it yet. I thought I'd document the unpack, assembly and fit process first.
First, need to make the garage comfortable to work in. It's 36 deg F outside (and in the garage). So fire up the torpedo heater and get the air tools ready...
Here's the box the dozer blade assembly came in, next to my 50" mower deck for scale (yes, that deck needs a good blast and paint... a thread for another day)
Closeup of the box label:
All the parts laid out:
Blade and lower bracket with tensioner assembled:
Now with tractor mount added to the assembly:
Now with the lift arm attached:
Can't attach to the i1050 tractor yet.. have to remove the bumper first (very simple.. unthread 2 bolts, no nuts):
Blade assembly attached to tractor. Currently shown pivoted 30 deg right. Can be locked into that position, centered, or 30 deg left.
Closeup of where the blade attaches to the tractor. There is sufficient clearance of the exhaust outlet with this model of blade to not require an adapter bracket. (tractor shown with steering gear cover temporarily removed).
The finished product:
I have maybe 2-3" of snow on the driveway right now so I may go out and give this a spin, or I may wait for the bigger stuff. Given that it's above freezing right now it might just melt on it's own.
Two other recent (as of this writing) threads here and here have related questions on plowing with a Cub i Series for your reference.
Paul
I have an '07 Cub Cadet i1050 Zero Turn Tractor. It has dual hydros that can counter-rotate allowing it to turn with zero radius, but also has steerable front wheels to help with stability on hills and -- most relevant to this thread -- make it so that common tractor-oriented attachments can be used.
I recently picked up an Arnold (division of MTD) FastAttach 46" Dozer Blade (part OEM-190-833). Had my local Ace Hardware order it for about $330, including shipping. Just put it together and attached it today. Haven't tried plowing with it yet. I thought I'd document the unpack, assembly and fit process first.
First, need to make the garage comfortable to work in. It's 36 deg F outside (and in the garage). So fire up the torpedo heater and get the air tools ready...
Here's the box the dozer blade assembly came in, next to my 50" mower deck for scale (yes, that deck needs a good blast and paint... a thread for another day)
Closeup of the box label:
All the parts laid out:
Blade and lower bracket with tensioner assembled:
Now with tractor mount added to the assembly:
Now with the lift arm attached:
Can't attach to the i1050 tractor yet.. have to remove the bumper first (very simple.. unthread 2 bolts, no nuts):
Blade assembly attached to tractor. Currently shown pivoted 30 deg right. Can be locked into that position, centered, or 30 deg left.
Closeup of where the blade attaches to the tractor. There is sufficient clearance of the exhaust outlet with this model of blade to not require an adapter bracket. (tractor shown with steering gear cover temporarily removed).
The finished product:
I have maybe 2-3" of snow on the driveway right now so I may go out and give this a spin, or I may wait for the bigger stuff. Given that it's above freezing right now it might just melt on it's own.
Two other recent (as of this writing) threads here and here have related questions on plowing with a Cub i Series for your reference.
Paul