snow plow on an M274
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snow plow on an M274
I am always looking for a new project and was wondering if anyone has mounted a snow plow on a mule? If so, could you share ant details and photos are always appreciated. Thanks.
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Re: snow plow on an M274
It's been done. Eons ago, may have even been on the old format board, I remember somebody posting a photo of his mule with a garden tractor-type snow blade on it. That's all I can remember!
Post a photo of whatever you work out!
Post a photo of whatever you work out!
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Re: snow plow on an M274
While I don't own a Mule, I can say that I have seen snow plows mounted on WW2 and CJ jeeps; it is the best way to trash and destroy a valuable historic vehicle that I have ever seen. They are not made for such abuse, and salt.
I would not do it.
I would not do it.
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Re: snow plow on an M274
I think it would be more of a show piece rather than an actual tool. The mule just does not do very well on snow and ice without a lot of added weight, and after some of the portal axle and pinion gear failures that I have seen in the 15-20 years I have been building and repairing these things, I would be very afraid of doing a lot of wheel spinning. But it's your money!
Three different mules:
Three different mules:
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Re: snow plow on an M274
Wow, those pinions look, bad.
Just made this up; "Putting a plow on a Historic MV puts you on a one way dirt road to the scrap yard. "
Maybe on a D6 Cat.
Just made this up; "Putting a plow on a Historic MV puts you on a one way dirt road to the scrap yard. "
Maybe on a D6 Cat.
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Re: snow plow on an M274
Okay, I'm convinced there is a reason why a snow plow is not a standard issue option for a mule! Thanks for the input everyone.
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Re: snow plow on an M274
Chuck W. It Was.Me Rex man that put Snow Plow on My USMC Mule
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