Snow Blade/Pusher

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I bought a older skid loader last year and have been using it this winter for moving snow.I would love to buy a snow pusher, but the cost is way too much for my usage.  I decided to make an add on for my dirt bucket.  I was limited in materials to what I could scronge at the scrap yard, so it's design is not quite as beefy as I would have liked. Attached Images
Reply:The sides looked very wimpy when I first mounted it so I trimmed the edges w/some flat stock.  I used 1/8 6013 until I ran out then used 6011, both from 90 - 110 amps on my Miller Swinger 180 AC welder.  I like the smoothness of the 6013, and it is easier to weld w/o burning thru thinner material.  The bucket add on has really made moving the snow fun.  I used to move it w/my old Ford 850 tractor and back blade, which was very slow.  Total cost w/spray paint was about $75.00. Attached Images
Reply:$75?I think you done good there, especially for $75.But that didn't include the cost of the mag drill or the skid-steer.    The best laid schemes ... Gang oft agley ...
Reply:Sweet idea and design and the price is certainly right.Co-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.
Reply:Originally Posted by GLwelderI would love to buy a snow pusher, but the cost is way too much for my usage.
Reply:Great idea.   I wouldn't worry about buying a commercial made one.  You've got all you'll need right there.
Reply:Nice job!Ya gotta spend money to make money!
Reply:It looks like you just about doubled the capacity of the bucket.  That's a job that pays off.You just made up around $50 on the cost of the mag drill.  That's a good payoff.  Hell, just look at what a factory made rig would have cost.  I always look at things this way."Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by MoonRise$75?I think you done good there, especially for $75.But that didn't include the cost of the mag drill or the skid-steer.
Reply:great job i miss the snow snow = money for welders
Reply:Thanks for the comments guys.  This is the first time I've touched the welder all winter, I was getting welding withdrawls when I came up with this project.  I don't weld too often, so when I do a project, I usually end up over welding it.