MTD 46 inch Dozer blade Installation and Review YardMachines 14 5 HP Lawn tractor

Today I will show you how to install an MTD 46inch Dozer snow plow blade on a Yard Machines 14.5 Lawn tractor made by MTD.
Be aware that you will need to reinforce this lawn tractors frame if you plan on using ground attachments. You risk damage to the frame is you do not heed this warning. I show how I reinforced the frame in this video as well as take you though a 10 min 1/2 foot of snow test on my driveway. Enjoy.....

[@staticvariable1]

Great view of your arm, at least we know what our arm should look like when installing the parts.

[@albion2742]

DO YOUR OWN VIDEO.

[@joeficalora1773]

Thanks for your video! I had put the MTD 46” snow blade on my cub cadet enduro xt1 and couldn’t quite figure out the blade lift handle attachment from the supplied instructions but your video cleared it up for me!

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

Just an update on the video: 4 snow falls and 1/2 inch to a foot at times and this thing EASILY plows the snow. I just push it all on the other side of the road and it works great. Then the town plow pushes it away so I always have room to keep plowing through the whole winter. Today I did 4 driveways in 20 min. LOL

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

If I have time this weekend before Christmas were expecting 15cm of snow. I'll film it full frame so you guys can see how cool this thing is even in deep snow.

[@albion2742]

Only 15 cm = 6ins I have a similar mower Yard Machine 17hp with that plow and 375 ft uphill driveway and I often push 6"-12" of snow with it. You should run the mower a bit faster. Do yourself a favor and get the cable to alter the plow angle, save getting on and off each time.

[@jonkwilloughby]

Thanks this helped when the directions picture diagrams came up a bit short. 👍

[@rjduarte7668]

I have a 2006 bolens mtd lawn tractor, your guide to attaching the snow blade was very helpful. I have yet to fully test mine, however when you use yours, it's better for the tractor to be in 6th gear, and just use the throttle to modulate your speed. It allows for maximum torque to the ground and less fuel consumption.

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

Thanks for the tip. Last winter this blade help me and 2 neighbors with.their driveways. Held up great!

[@albion2742]

THATS TRUE RE speed.

[@u.s.grantfriendsofnra9072]

I rigged up a cable and handle to release the angle lock so I didn't have to get on and off the tractor all the time. I posted it on here but don't see it now. worked pretty good too.

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

post link again but put like mylinkhttpgsgfklfgjsfjsfj so it bypasses youtube links and ill check it out by coping and paste in url. Curious to see

[@albion2742]

Interesting. I have had that same plow on 3 different mowers, a Sears and two MTDs, its now on the same mower you have, I lost some of the brackets changing from one mower to the next, so now its only bolted to the front. never needed any reinforcements on the frame and nothing has bent, I plow a 375 foot driveway with it. Thanks for the video.

[@reggydunlop5770]

Since you have the same mower, is it the shiftoon the go type?? Varidrive system?

[@bb1040]

I use this blade on a Huskee LT3800 with the 12 1/2hp engine, works great but had to put bigger tires on the front to get the blade off the ground when it is raised. I like it for plowing my dirt driveway, has a little problem with deep wet snow, but that is not the blade's fault, I don't have wheel weights, but at 270lbs figured I am heavy enough to hold it down, but still have to use a little finesse to get the job done, maybe a half a blade full of snow at a time. Like I said it is not the blade's fault, it does great.

[@bb1040]

Just thought I would add that when the dozer blade arrived it did not have the brackets to fit my tractor, I contacted MTD and they mailed me the correct brackets, they arriver the next day.

[@CapeAnnImages]

You installed the handle upside down, the upper section you grab onto!

[@bb1040]

I just looked at the owner's manual and you are right the handle is supposed to be pointing down not up.

[@willloy8901]

Thanks!! I have the blade and attachment (used) and I’ll be attempting to attach it to an older murray wide body gt. Hopefully it’ll be enough to push around some loose gravel in my driveway? Nice job on the reinforcements!

[@simlapse7809]

BIG thanks for the video! MUCH better than the instructions that came with it!

[@steveschwartz7220]

The people that write instructions for Ikea wrote these, too.

[@teddypilny9404]

Start plowing from the center and work out on the edges. you pushed five times over the same row you plowed.

[@JodBronson]

LOL

[@GaganSingh-tb1vp]

Thank you very much for the video. It was very helpful.

[@user-iu6hc6zy8o]

Great video

[@redwoodcoastcalif]

You forgot to mention how much fun it was to do all that. :-)

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

That frame support was a pain in the butt. Holding up well going into 3 winter. Glad I bought this blade and reinforced the skimpy frame. This tractor pushes heavy snow really easy. I was surprised how powerful this pushes through snow with ease. THE chains are a must.

[@saidm4507]

Thank you

[@starlsdd6278]

Even though I'm a woman I think I can do it with my lawn tractor. I live on a small ranch and need to clean out arenas. Hard to get anyone to help but I'd rather have my own equipment to do it myself. Can you give me some kind of price of what it would cost for new?

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

I payed 500 for the plow and about 120 dollars for l channel steel and bolts. Do not use this plow unless you reinforce over the engine to front tires or you will ruin your ride lawnmower. Mine still fine but you WILL bend your frame otherwise. The chains tires are must too or you will spin out and go no where. I'm fat lol so my weight is enough to sit and keep traction. If your say 110 lbs you will need to add weight on back. My transmission is fine even after all these years. The blade attached is heavy. Its spring loaded so if you hit a rut in concrete the blade will break or give way to skip over the object to take impact away from the frame. That's what the blade spring on the top is for. It sides on steel skid legs that are adjustable for height. I've gone thru 3 feet of snow no problem. Just have to move it all over to pile it. Angle blade and go line by line then straight blade to put off driveway into grass. As you do this lift the handle to continue to pile snow higher and higher. Great lawn tractor.... especially the bag system for bagging leafs...40 bags a year lol

[@tylerfrankel5374]

Great video! Went above and beyond reinforcing that frame. It sounds like your carburetor isn’t 100%... have some surging. Hope it’s doing well for you.

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

This thing runs great!

[@corker5735]

i realize this was posted a long time ago but where did you get the item that holds your chains tight to the wheel? TY

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

Tractor supply store.

[@billhendrickson5506]

I have one of these blades. As far as I can see you have the lift arm up side down. The part you grab should be facing down. Turn it 180 degrees. Just saying.

[@JodBronson]

I have one too, but I hated it. After snow storm, you have to do it right away. Also, you have to do a wider path. If there is a snow storm back to back and it freeze, I am dead cause the blade stuck in the Ice and hard to push :(.

[@billhendrickson5506]

I have the MTD snow blower also. I bought the blade because I had some lawns to groom, in the spring, after some of my clients yards were scuffed from snow plowing. I am going to try the blade for snow and if it doesn't work I'll attach the blower. I also coat my snow equipment with a special spray made just to make the surface more slick. The spray I'm using is called " Snow Jet ". I agree with your comment in not letting the snow get way over your head before going out. Now the snow removing instead of being a job, is a JOB.

[@JodBronson]

@@billhendrickson5506 - It will definitely work for Lawn Care, etc... :)

[@justinmattis941]

Used mine one time and now I can't get the blade to raise anymore.

[@bigdiesil75]

Thank's was a great help instructions not much good

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

Some have complained about missing parts, bolts ect, so I thought a video was in order to help people because directions are pretty vague

[@richardcurtis2688]

Kinda small driveway for that. You could use a shovel. I have a plow like that on my 21 hp tractor and it's only good for a few inches. Any heavy snow is gonna stop that 14.5 hp.

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

I use snow blower now but this thing did my driveway and 2 others. I push snow out to road and over to shoulder and lifted the blade as I stacked snow into property. Cleared perfect and even wet slushy show no problem. Have to angle blade and push into piles then work it to edge. Chains on tires were perfect.

[@richardcurtis2688]

@@gereral1_jackofalltrades I use chains as well, but only use this plow for lighter snow. I bought a real plow last year. Sorta real lol. It's a light duty "personal" plow that connects to a front hitch. I have a 700 foot driveway and a parking area plus I plow to my fire pond. The little plow still works well though.

[@frankpomroy1940]

I have a Husqvana, fits oK, but unable to lock up when travelling. any ideas.

[@JodBronson]

Did you install the " Spring " in the Blade? I did that too and found out that the Spring is what helping it to hold it up.

[@reggydunlop5770]

Does your tractor have a varidrive clutch??

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

Not sure. I do know the engaged clutch is under battery pulleys. Spring loaded. Engine drive belt goes there to engage rear transmission for forwarding and reverse

[@HUNTDAWG-tz8wr]

Love the vids man, keep them up!

[@kentduncan9972]

So helpful--thanks! Any idea if MTD part # AF24932 (Bracket Frame)--shown on the parts diagram but *not* included (as you point out)--is designed to strengthen the frame as you did with additional steel? If not, do you know what purpose it might serve?

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

No this part will not be enough. You need to run channel down the sides or you might bend the part over steering frame with heavy snow. My tractor has plowed many years with 4 feet of snow no problems.

[@garyalensr]

I know I'm 7 years late on this vid, but this is the most informational review. I've been looking into getting a plow for my tractor. I have an older early to mid 90s 38inch Dynamark with the 12.5hp Tecumseh on it. It's a pretty solid rider. Do ya think it will fit?

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

I am not familiar with the front end of that tractor. Sorry I could not help.

[@UPdan]

I'm going to buy one of these for my new, made January 2019 according to DOM date, Yard Machine 439cc Power more lawn tractor....with chains. For 4 inch snows using only angles. Right?

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

I find it pushes 2 feet snow no problem without angle.remembering I supported my frame. Still works great.

[@jasonclark6269]

Will it fit on a murray riding mower?

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

Not sure. Sorry for not knowing

[@vicfirman6585]

Needs rear wheel weights to help stop the spinning of the rear wheels.

[@bigcheese7953]

Good assembly video but I have a Cub Cadet XT1 and am not yet sure how to get it installed. The 19a30017OEM is supposed to be compatible. There's no talk of blade mounting brackets or their purpose.

[@JodBronson]

I mounted mine on a John Deere and an MTD... It's pretty simple and they made it pretty universal from what I see.

[@albion2742]

You will make it fit, there are parts for all the brand moweres with this plow. they sell the parts for all moweres.I have had mine on three different brand mowers.Sears, Yard Machines and Cub

[@johnmartinez9688]

Do you HAVE To remove the mower deck?

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

No but I would. Snow could get in there and cause problems.

[@dancuriel1]

To dark on filming. Cannot see the images well

[@bb1040]

Where I live you get a ticket for pushing the snow out into the street and your handle is upside down.....

[@bb1040]

and one other thing I have a 12 1/2 HP Yard machine and have been plowing snow with it for 6 years now with no frame reinforcement , and no problems with the frame....just had to put bigger tires in the front.....

[@dalejrfan820002000]

Where is the best place to get this plow?

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

I ordered mine from Canadian tire. Not sure outside Canada

[@dalejrfan820002000]

@@gereral1_jackofalltrades Thank you so much.

[@sammarmon3965]

I just picked this up at Tractor Supply for about $150 (clearance), and slapped it on the front of a beater Deere D130. It bolted up; I used some extra plates that were included to catch my frame. I'm able to push mulch & dirt around - we just got a ton of snow here, and my turf tires without chains or weights weren't doing the trick traction wise. What I'm having trouble with is that it is really hard to lift the blade with the handle. Should there be some kind of spring assist to lift the blade? Did I do something wrong? Sure seems stickier than I'd think it should be given the leverage on the handle.

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

@@sammarmon3965 have to take a look. Try some liquid wrench or wd40 see if it helps. The blade has a spring on blade to collapse to protect tractor if you hit a rut.

[@dalejrfan820002000]

@@sammarmon3965 I just got my plow from Wal-Mart. So this weekend I will install this .

[@altheone1047]

You dont need to reinforce the frame ihave this blade on a 12hp 38” mtd for 12 years now no problems at all

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

I'm glad your frame is strong. The front end over steer tores to wheel gear is thin. This is only reason for the channel. I've hit concrete and ice and the blade does break at the spring to prevent frame damage but that jolt when it gives night cause front part to bend. Still on same tranny belt. Should pur a new one on soon.

[@gjhsni]

This video leaves a lot to be desired, most of the video Jack OAT is blocking the view what is actually going on.

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

Sorry about this. My newest videos I took time to have better camera angles and studio lighting.

[@beechermudmowers5397]

What year is the lawn tractor?

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

+Justin Eliff Bought this lawn tractor here in 2013answers.canadiantire.ca/answers/9045/product/0601814P/yard-machines-yard-machines-lawn-tractor-14-5-hp-questions-answers/questions.htm?page=3

[@HUNTDAWG-tz8wr]

How much did you pay for it and where did you buy it from?

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

399 crappytire

[@JodBronson]

Here is the Manual: www.manualsbase.com/manual/651547/snow_blower_attachment/mtd/mtd_snow_blower_attachment_46_snow_blade/

[@teeb174]

thanks for the video but lousy lighting ha

[@richieslocum2286]

lighting and camera angles were not helpful

[@robrobi5876]

17:45 1 inch of snow WTF Hahahaha the orange coat! They are the Americans Tabarnak! Take a hand shovel, it will go faster

[@TAGSlays]

Less advertising graphics and more video/camera work. Also a link to effing manual would be nice since most of the video is of your hand and arm in the way..

[@JodBronson]

Here is the Manual: www.manualsbase.com/manual/651547/snow_blower_attachment/mtd/mtd_snow_blower_attachment_46_snow_blade/

[@johnvargo5695]

Arm, I give up. Bye.

[@JodBronson]

+John Vargo - LOL... It's not that hard!

[@flintsmiley9595]

This driveway is to small for this tractor plow lol

[@chuckpolhamus5080]

Those mowers are for cutting grass that's about it, great vid however

[@albion2742]

Not everyone can afford a $50000 4x4 p/u and $4500 plow.

[@jamesstan4678]

most all Ltd . lawn tractor are not strong, heavy enough to push snow.. your belt will slip in time. my lights garden tractor is a F.M.C. Bolens tube frame tractor the tubes are 1/4 thick wall tubing by 2" diameter. 14 HP. engine dubble 1/2 " belt with duel friction clutch ,3 speed with hi/low range plus reverse. she runs 42" snow plow with two trip springs .my weight with out snow plow is 645. lbs no driver plus 75lbs.for plow. and 50 lbs weight (home gym weights) opt. 50 lbs. weights on each rear wheel......Also you can buy Rim guard for liquid weight inside of tire,. rim guard is available from local john deere dealer or aney compact to large farm tractor dealers..3 My heavy garden tractor is john deere 400 garden tractor ,hydrostatic transmission with 4 way hydraulic cylinders. tractor weight with nothing added is 965.lbs ,mine is 985 lbs.,plus two50 lbs. of weights on each wheel can have up two per wheel plus 10 45. lbs sure case weights.

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

James Stan Year 3 and still fine. When I plow snow I do a bit at a time. work it all to the road and do small passes to put onto the road edge tell complete. This tractor is not designed for this but reinforced metal Frame is strong and working great. my bagger in fall hold way more weight than the plow does on an angle pushing snow. The frame not reinforced would have bent where the from engine sits on the frame 2 inches from the muffler. the angled channel was supported with think bolts and the manufactured bolts were replaced by these bolts at top and site and near the clutch pedal. past or across the clutch pedal frame is super thin and if the frame was to collapse it would be here. so I ran steel channel 1 foot past this point and connected to the step foot rest part. Removed the small screw bolts and put in heavy duty bolts. so stress is supposed before the muffler to the front engine across the steering frame to the back of engine to back or clutch. at this point it's double steel to the back wheels and transmission. If the Trans belt slips I can remove the engine bolts and shift remove belt and install another one. not a big deal for me. With no experience on tap and die I suggest they pass on converting this tractor but if you got time and skill go ahead. What I find is I got thru mover deck belts every year cause of the bagger with leaf season. I will post a follow up when my Trans belt starts slipping. on years so will see how long it lasts. Even if it did go I'm sure 4 years on a rubber Trans belt is pretty good.