How to improve the snow pushing capabilities of a front end loader

[CK]

I spent several years of pushing snow with my FEL and was frustrated by the amount of snow that goes out the sides of the FEL. I know a box blade would work much better, but could not justify the expense for my small driveway. I came up with an inexpensive add-on to the FEL that greatly improved the snow pushing capabilities. As shown in the video, I made two side panels out of plywood (could be different materials). The way I made mine was first making a template out of cardboard to get the fit right then using that to cut the pieces out of plywood. I used large clamps to mount the panels the first couple of years, but I'm going to try strong magnets this winter. You could also bolt the panels on. The side panels allowed me to push much more snow before having it come out the sides. I wanted to share this idea so other tractor owners could benefit.

YouTube video link:

 

[ejb11235]

Thanks for sharing! I have a BX, no money to buy any more implements ... but I have scrap plywood and a saw!

 

[The Evil Twin]

Depending on your application, leaving one side off might make the snow exit one side only. Roll down the drive with the open side on the edge of the driveway. Roll back up with it on the other edge of the driveway. I believe testing is in order
If it's heavy stuff it might just pack in. That's what we get usually.

 

[jkrubi12]

Awesome device fabrication; when I first looked at the pic of the vid I thought it was a snow pusher! Well done, thanks for sharing!

 

[CK]

Thanks for sharing! I have a BX, no money to buy any more implements ... but I have scrap plywood and a saw!

Thanks for the reply, I used scrap plywood so the cost was almost free :^)

 

[CK]

Depending on your application, leaving one side off might make the snow exit one side only. Roll down the drive with the open side on the edge of the driveway. Roll back up with it on the other edge of the driveway. I believe testing is in order
If it's heavy stuff it might just pack in. That's what we get usually.

Thanks for the reply, Good idea...I will try your suggestion with the next snow

 

[CK]

Awesome device fabrication; when I first looked at the pic of the vid I thought it was a snow pusher! Well done, thanks for sharing!

Thanks!