Building a skid steer snowplow (from start to finish)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ค. 2024
- Hello, in this video i will be making a snowplow for my bobcat 751, wanted to make this because of the good maneuverability that the skid steer offers.
Hope you enjoy and thanks for watching!
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Table of content:
00:00 Intro
05:14 Got some hoses
25:01 Bobcat rescue
30:55 Making the mounting plate
47:08 Making a frame for the plow
58:41 Making the plow mount frame
01:07:48 Main pin grease option
01:15:43 Vevor Mag drill
01:26:38 Making plow Tilt support
01:33:58 Plow cutting edge
01:40:15 Testing the plow
01:48:52 Painting the plow
01:52:37 Wrapping up
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The actual snowplow build starts @ 30:55, sorry about the inconvenience,
*PS:* big thanks to Vevor for sending me a mag-drill, it helped me out while working on the plow i will throw the discount code and link in the video description if your interested in getting one or checking it out.
Other then that, have a great weekend.
Video be long.
Weekend will be great.
Ega see pin mis õli avab ei piiranud läbi puurimist?
Buy a tracked skid steer, wheels are garbage.
final drive it maybe only the little spline shaft could have snapped in half
No inconvenience at all
Congratulations on hitting 45k subscribers. Certainly a great achievement, but so many are missing the value (education, entertainment and humour) that you bring to YT. Like so many of the your subscribers we feel you are a hidden gem.
That's a whole lot of 45 subscribers
Well said John and I agree. Cheers from Sussex, NB.
Yep i concur Micky UK lol he funny as F
45000
All 45 of us. By the way. The steal that has the primer on there. Start cleaning that off. That is what happened to your blade. That stuff is a coating almost as hard as ceramic. On wet days the steal company has to spray that on there so they metal doesn’t harder too fast and rust right of the oven
Your channel is definitely a hidden gem. I'm sure most of AC's viewers would agree. Best part of the viewing experience is your subdued humor. Always entertaining. Cheers!
Thanks m8
@@Ants_Pants You need smll 5cm ski on bottom of blow face. Will go through snow not dirt. 2x. 1 each side
I have been watching AC for a long long time but ever since I found Andris, I prefer this channel over AC because I absolutely love the humor and fun commentary while AC barely talks anymore in his videos and nearly half of his videos are his dogs anyway. My first channel choice is here, Ants Pants.
I appreciate that sir. @@silentepsilon888
The ingenious application of this man in a variety of situations makes him the European equivalent of his "beloved" Andrew C.Absolutely BRILLIANT. Thanks Ant.
Thanks dude
Getting that many hydraulic hoses from somewhere like you did without the NEED for them is ABSOLUTELY something I would do! I would say it was a HUGE score! Never know when you might need a certain one!
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Those hoses are a jackpot for sure, they are get hella expensive very quickly. And also you can get new ends put on them so you can turn long hoses in to shorter ones it's a win win !
Ah yes
So im in my 50s , i have not owned a TV for 13 years , i dont use any streaming sites and i do listen to Radio (no news radio)
this channel and a few others are what i enjoy , making , building and figuring things out and finding a way to make it work for you
Thanks Andris for making my Weekends full of happiness
From the Rep of Ireland
No problem sir
Yess! Another full blown movie. Just right to relax after a hard week. Thank you Andris 😀 !
Glad you enjoyed it!
A hydraulic hose heist definitely took place recently…😂
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It just boggles my mind how you can do all this work, edit the video and have a video out every week! I wish I could learn your ways my guy
Cheat codes.
Hahaha nice..
Nice job with the plough. It is certainly built to last but also to define your legacy, just like the homestead you have revived / created.
Thanks 👍
Bro you should have a million subscribers. You are so entertaining. Great job.
I appreciate that!
Man you deserve way more subscribers, I know you get inspiration from A.C. but he is making the big money and his channel is suffering from it, he's gotten complacent. Your stuff always entertaining and educational. Appreciate the videos.👍
when using holesaws in thick metal you need to clear out the chips very often because the gullets of the teeth fill fast, alternatively you can drill a hole on the drill circle to make room for the chips to fall out, or just plasma cut it hehe
Hehe yeh
Nice work on the plow attachment! If you're looking for ideas weld some webbed steel to the top of it for steps into the skid steer so you don't slip. Possibly weld a couple steel d ring links or chain hooks on the corners of the bucket in case you slide into the ditch and need to pull it back out.
Good idea
You may have seen some steel building rigid frames, with a reddish color. These rigid frames are covered in red oxide primer. This type of coating is an exterior and interior rust-preventative solvent-based metal primer for steel. Red oxide primer is a base-coat paint that is specifically for use on the surface of iron and steel as a top coat. However, red oxide primers are red for a reason. The red color naturally hides any signs of rust. This can make it harder to see and resolve any rust issues your building may be having.
I guess not in this situation
Another good idea on snow plow cutting edge is use a thick piece of rubber. It doesn’t work as good on ice but snow it works great.. awesome work plow looks great!!
Great point!
I really like that you are relying on the stick welding when it comes to a heavy duty stuff.👏👍
Thanks 👍
I loved the section where the magdrill box moved by itself...hilarious !
Witchcraft
I cross bridges every day that are not as well built as that snow plow! Great job, bro!
Ohh 😅
Holy Cats!! Another two hour extravaganza. Gonna have to start buying more snacks if this keeps up.😉
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My luck is every hose youll ever be able to use is in the bottom of that box, plow is pretty cool. Awesome video Ants!
😅 i think so too
Orange is good color!!!
By the way, If you have some left over money, buy 4 real good snow chain.
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Congratulations on the K45, you’ve deserved it. Mind you this video was above and beyond, you scared the living crap out of me, I thought you were in trouble when the bobcat fell through the pit boards!! Every video exceeds the last, you deliver tension, comedy and diy skills. Amazing never give up, you bring joy to so many people 👍
Wow, thank you!
I enjoy all your videos and especially your wit and sense of humor.
I know you’re a good family man, there is so much love 💕and your SUPERMOM 🌹is very proud of you, she’s so helpful and a sweetheart❤
GOD bless 🕊you all!!
I appreciate that
When you painted SCOOP orange it made me think of an advert - 'Barr's Irn Bru - made in Scotland from girders' 😂😂
Amazing work Ants, orange is definitely Scoop's colour ! The frame you built is solid and the addition of the pipe at ground level works brilliantly.
As always you entertained with your mad ideas, silly nonsense and crazy Ants Pants humour, thank you.
Best wishes to you and your family from Scotland 🏴 🌿🌿🌿
Thanks dude
You are awesome guy. I pray your channel gets to 1 million subs. God bless your family. From the wonderful Mother to your beautiful children. Never forget your Wife.
You are so kind
28:46 Had a good laugh and spilled my drink at the same time…🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hopefully not on the keyboard 😅
Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you Andris,ha ha funny, there are track's for your bobcat that fit over your wheels I have seen it somewhere maybe something for you with all the snow.
Mhm
When I grow up, I want to be just like you:). Excellent video... Happy New Year.
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A snowplot for the Kirovets would be sick.
Lol
Brilliant work Ants pants well done. You are a genius. xxxxAustralia
Thanks so much 😊
I would add a rubber lip to the shield so that you don't get stuck on rocks.
Rubber from an old conveyor belt or something similar. Greetings from Germany✌
Excellent Ants. Thank you for the new expression that I’ve added to my personal lexicon: ‘ total kabuki’. I am sure it will come in handy as, you know, life happens.😆
Wonderful!
I love total kabuki too... ants pants yr channel, fab congrats on new subscribers,,,,,,
@@gypsierover-nz thanks dude
I was thinking, maybe the top center point pin could be replaced by a heavy trip spring, just in case you hit something you can't see... protect you and your machine. Great work, brother. enjoyed this production, too.
Could be
USA NJ everybody's amazed the first time they use the mag drill
Another quality build, Andris!!! Happy Birthday… We wish you a great day!
Thank you! You too!
About the steel shown at 1:15:09, the Number 355 could refer to steel type S355. Normal mild steel (at least in Germany) is called S235, the 235 referring to the minimum yield strength (Mindeststreckgrenze in german). Thats the point where the steel is deforming without going back into it's original form. S355 is hardened steel, harder to bend and work with, because you need more power to deform it. Maybe thats the reason why your drill press had to work that hard.
Or it could be Hardox a very wear resistant type of steel, not impossible to drill but it requires a carbide bit
@@Altruistic-Viking I actually don't think it would be Hardox, I don't think Vevor sent him carbide bits. Looks more like the drill could drill a little bit, but the heat hardened the steel even more until the drill bit was not strong enough.
Hss bits they sent
@@Ants_Pants you’re better off trying cutting a hole using a stick of butter 😄 it’s a super wear resistant steel
You are absolutely correct. S355 has a higher tensile strength and hardness comparing to a regular S255 so it might be the case.
You are like AI becomes every time better and better.😄😄😄😄😄
Tip: two cylinders sound much nicer, one sideway and the other up.Flexible control.😁😁😁😁😁😁
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Great job building that beast! Better to be over-built than under built!
Yup
Ho man !
You made me laugh so much with help and the living box 😂😂😂
Lol
The snowplow turned out great! And the hydraulic hoses great score! Now you can replace hoses and not have to buy them plus you never can tell you might build something that needs hydraulic lines. Man at the start of this video you could not get a break! Great video Bro! 😎👍🏻
Thanks dude
I couldn't even guess how much money is there in hydraulic hose and fittings, but I can tell you this, It's a lot of money sitting there. You are also right when you say that you will never use all of it. Maybe you can help someone in need some day. Now, to watch the build.👍👍👍
Yeh
Maaan ants, 2hrs out of nowhere. That's so cool, I can't wait to watch the video. Much love from Germany❤
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I was going to suggest 2x6 rectangle tube for the floor. Not sure on price comparison for a sheet of metal, but it would be easier to move than the sheet.
Great video great idea to scoop the machine from the turd tunnel😂
Lol
Great job! You have probably already thought about it , but maybe adding rubber tracks over the tires would help with grip. But even with it slipping a little bit it’s still great. This is the first time I’ve seen one of your videos, I’ll be looking forward seeing other videos . 👍
Relaxing in Texas with a cuppa, low this weekend is 1 degrees.
Eheh i want that
Hey Andris a really great job well done. Many thanks for a very enjoyable video, from UK.
Many thanks!
Congrats on 45k. That is a huge accomplishment and I see why Love you channel❤️🇨🇦
Thank you so much!!
30:48 And we absolutely love it! Entertainment value is as high as that just-seen sketchyness level.
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Add no slip Tape on it when you will step to get in. A D-Ring on the black part. incase you need to move it when driving something else. I learned a bit from this video. Thank you.
good call
Congratulations on 45,000 and nice job on the plow . 😊
Thanks 👍
🎊45,000🎉 Congratulations Andris, you deserve this and more. You have endless energy and we never know what you will be doing next! I loved the sparkle show made from the grinder and the well trained delivery box that came at your command 😂🤣. What in the world do you do in your spare time or do you have any?! Have a wonderful weekend and take care
You are brilliant
Dude...that was a total score getting those hydraulic lines!
What an incredible work...well done...really enjoyable to watch your videos..thanks for that...regards from Spain
Thank you very much!
You need a air driven needle scaler for knocking the flux off your welds with the stick welder much faster and easier. Love you’re videos even my wife sits down and watches you with me now 👍🏻 kind regards, Brad from Australia 🇦🇺 👍🏻
Thanks dude... Glad you and wife enjoy
Less speed and more pressure wil help you drilling holes. The bigger the diameter, the lower the speed. Using holesaws I really recommend Whürt instead of Bosch. Being a welldriller i use them every other day drilling through wellcasings. Get about 35 44mm holes with Würth compared to 5 with Bosch in 4.5mm casing.
Ok
@@Ants_Pants and congratulations with a sturdy plow, hope it will serve you well. Keep up the good work 🤠👍🏻
I'm so glad i found your Kirovec tractor. Without it, i would never found your channel 🤣. Super enjoying sarcastic jokes and your content!
Glad you enjoy it!
Awesome fabrication Ants! That'll last you a good few snowy seasons. Good old Vevor, you're getting really well equipped in the workshop now!
Yup
Awesome score with all the hoses! You’ve got lots of sorting to do! The hoses are an incredible dealio!
Thanks 👍
Having seen all of your videos, I can say that this is in the top five of your episodes. It has it all. Very nice! Best regards and much respect.
Thanks m8
i would so love to live by you and learn how to weild like you
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Hey my husband Jerry said the chains on the Bob Cat should be on the front tires. We really enjoy watching your shows.
Cant, the tire is brand new almost and the thread almost goes in contact with the boom frame if i lower it to the lowest position. No room for chains
Can’t wait too see uour latest upload love the long videos hours of entertainment thank you just getting started on this one i know its going to be good thank you
Have fun
Ants Pants, I thought that u had falling down with the bobcat machine. Butt u had managed to get some wood under-it and got it out.
great job putting the snowplow together. works good.
Yup
That mag drill is sweet I’ve been wanting one for along time now
a set or steal tracks would serve you well, with your skill set you could make a set if you cannot source a used set. also your tire chains need to be running on the outside of your tire and not in the tread cavity. hope this helps
Big threads 😅
Great job on the plow and you got a good deal on the hydraulic hoses jackpot bro 👍👍
For sure
Very nice!!!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Now you need to make a set of tracks for this thing!
Congratulations on 45K Andris.
Thank you
So happy that Quinn Dunki mentioned your channel in her Saturday Q&A video. Love to have more great content to watch.
Thanks dude, I'm not even awarr
Andris , great fun to watch , you are an artist with steel and you have brilliant humour , well worth a 2 hour watch , thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
I just wait till the snów is gone again, but somehow Poland and Estonia has massive snów fall difference
Poland is more south. I assume that's why
wow that was a fun watch!
now ya gotta spend some time and make a detailed spreadsheet for your hose inventory…knowing exactly what you got will be very useful (and perhaps lucrative also, maybe)
Good idea
hi ants when ur cutting metal with a grinder score the cutting line and run it lightly pressing it down back in forth instead of pushing it straight through the metal itll make ur cutting disks last longer
Ok
Congrats good job!
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Your always getting into something interesting 👌
I try
What a great build that will last years it's always a pleasure to watch your videos great humour it looks like here in the UK London area we might get some snow maybe an inch & everywhere will be at a standstill
Regards
Steve UK London
Oh snap 😅
You did a good job on the plow. Hi from Australia also enjoy your humor.
Thanks dude from AUS
Those hydraulic hoses are worth thousands of dollars if you had to have them made. I'm not sure where or how you got these hoses but I sure wish I had a place I could score a deal like you got. I would go back with a big enough trailer or truck and get all the hoses. You could put the word out you've got these hoses and I'm sure they would sell or you could use them for trading stock for things you need.
I will try to sell some of them
Thank you for sharing, another great project, I learn a lot and I start my week end very well with you 👍👍👍👍
Thanks, you too!
Dude your channel is like watching a comedy show 😂
Lol
Might be worth looking at getting some track covers for the bobcat wheels
awesome video sir, nice job on the plow, it is certainly heavy duty.
Thanks 👍
at 37.30 minutes, a tip i saw recently for storage of long steel is to make a frame of concrete mesh, you can fit several pieces in each hole and if it's on the bottom you don't need to pull everything out, only say 5 to 10 pieces for example. might not work so well for short ones, but looked handy for longer lengths
egsample
Hmm. Cool idea
Nice build! Your going to really like having a hydraulic ram on the angle adjustment.
Can't wait!
Very nice!
Great content Ant and Happy New Year. The plough is like the titanic, but unsure about the connection between the orange and black structure, but only time will tell.
Mhm
Hästi tehtud😊
Super
Super mom grow’s beautiful grass all Sumer, just so you can destroy it all winter. GREAT JOB
I will park a new tractor on the destroyed grass
Nice plow !
Huippu työtä komea aura kelpaa työnnellä lumia ja muutakin .ei häpeä osto auroja vaikuttaa vahvalta se nousee ainakin tarpeeksi ylös.onnitelut hienosta porasta.
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Usually red primer on steel means its Hardox (wear resistant steel for excavator buckets etc...) usually there are more marks on steel like white letters reading Hardox or SSAB. Does it cut good ?
Mild steel is usually "natural" mill scale finish.
None of that, cuts really hard
Bobcat makes tracks for your machine.
Or ill bet you could make your own tracks for it.
Great video
Mhm yup
Wow just WOW!
Looks awesome .
Thanks!
Well done great build
Thanks, Vevor!
Long video but it gave me a chance to see your personality at its finest. Well done on the very sturdy plow harness it will never break.
Thanks bro