I have this same JD outfit.....3 cylinder diesel, foot control hydro.

JD 420 with snowblower attachment.

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I just welded some ears on the bottom of the loader frame.
you can see them in this picture with the pins in them.
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Put some quick couplers on the hoses that go to the bucket so I unplug the bucket hoses and plug the plow cylinders on and I can angle the plow with the bucket lever.
I use the loader to raise and lower it.
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I saw snow in a movie once.

Thanks Pete - Great idea....Appreciate you getting back to us......

Sorry Hugh, but they wouldn't let us play on this one.

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LOL.... just kidding... :eek::p

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Not mine, but interesting. A rare Toyota Corolla dualie (2 front wheels on each side, with chains). The front fender work isn't very professional. But I'm sure Corollas have plenty of power & that the transmission is built for plowing.

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That must be an Australian snow plow.

I don't need it very often...

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but when I do it is a game changer...

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my rig

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1966 Melroe (Bobcat) 444 skid loader for the big drifts.... Polaris 4x4 with DIY installed old garden tractor blade and HF 12 volt winch/blade lift.

As a backup, I can still use my old '41 Ford 9N with back blade.

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I just did a major service on it. Nine gallons of hydrolic fluid to drain and dispose of.

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For the SERIOUS PLOW DUDES

Snow plow? I don't even need chains !

When it snows here, we just stay home.
It will usually be melted by the next day.

Let's talk after the next storm......

several rigs....... we get a LOT of snow and drive is 1/2 mile long with 300 foot elevation change. I have several ways of dealing with it

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That's a hell of a lot of money to have tied-up in snow removal equipment. Did you ever think about just moving to Hawaii? Might be cheaper. :)

Hawaii does not have winter..... I like snow during the winter and sun during our summer. You could not pay me to move. :) Supposed to get 8-12" tonight in northwest Ohio followed by sub zero temps and high winds for two days. Supposed to get down to -18 F Monday night which would be a record. My guess is that the roads in my rural area will be impassable due to drifting Monday which means I might get a "snow day" to play outside in the winter wonderland.

Got my snowmobile tuned up and the snow removal equipment pointed out the garage door. I am loving it!!!!