EZGO with Kolpin Snow Plow Add/Build

wish2fish · 09-22-2014, 08:06 PM

I don't think I ever posted pictures of my snow plow addition with frame mount build. I purchase my snow plow from a dealer on eBay. The snow plow is a Kolpin Drifter with 52" blade and the universal mount.

First thing I did was find a place to mount on frame. These brackets seem to be in the right location and nearly in the center of the cart. There already were holes in the frame but I drilled to 1/4" to receive larger bolts.

I used 1-3/4" angle iron to get the mounting bracket below the cart.

I used another piece of 1-3/4" angle iron to cross between the brackets above. The 2 holes in the center are to mount the plows universal mount to the bracket I built. I tack welded while on the cart then removed and then welded all the seems where the pieces met. Not the best welds but I did get better the more I did.

The next 2 pictures show the universal mount bolted to the bracket I built. The gold pins are the quick connections provided by Kolpin

The next few pictures are showing the plow near the tires. You need to pay attention to how far you mount the plow back. Make sure you angle the plow blade and check for tire clearance. the first is before and the second is the final mount.

Random shots

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wish2fish · 09-22-2014, 08:09 PM

I will be needing to know more about machining my clutch and adding a power spring. If someone can direct me to some threads on that subject I would appreciate it.

wish2fish · 11-17-2014, 05:19 PM

Got 4-5 of snow last night. Had to wait till after work to clear it but the cart did well. Can't wait to try it again!

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BrewCityMusic · 11-18-2014, 11:01 AM

You could machine and re-spring your stock 36 degree clutch, OR for a lot less money and hassle You could just buy a 28deg helix and ramps for about $65 and convert your existing clutch to 28 degree (which is going to pull better than a machined and sprung stock clutch anyhow) - then, of course, You'll want to swap to a 1" shorter than stock belt, that will keep the clutch ratio higher for a longer period than the stock belt, which aids GREATLY in torque and power too. Figure about $100 front to back, and You'll gain somewhere in the neighborhood of a 20%-30% torque increase.

Nice job on the plow mounting !!!

wish2fish · 11-19-2014, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrewCityMusic

You could machine and re-spring your stock 36 degree clutch, OR for a lot less money and hassle You could just buy a 28deg helix and ramps for about $65 and convert your existing clutch to 28 degree (which is going to pull better than a machined and sprung stock clutch anyhow) - then, of course, You'll want to swap to a 1" shorter than stock belt, that will keep the clutch ratio higher for a longer period than the stock belt, which aids GREATLY in torque and power too. Figure about $100 front to back, and You'll gain somewhere in the neighborhood of a 20%-30% torque increase.

Nice job on the plow mounting !!!

I've already got the shorter belt. I searched "helix clutch 28" and I get link to CartsPlusParts.com I had them linked for machining anyway. I guess it is best to call them to make sure I get all the parts I need.

Will this change allow me to convert my cart to idle?

BrewCityMusic · 11-19-2014, 09:09 AM

CPP is who I send people to for the Helix, etc anyhow so You did good locating them - they're forum sponsors too so they are always willing to go the extra mile to help people out !!!

The driven clutch conversion will NOT allow your cart to idle, and I personally don't like the drive clutch kits that do. The way those kits work is by changing the engagement point on your drive clutch to a higher RPM so the cart can idle (as well as bypassing the pedal switch) - what happens is You lose any semblance of a slow, controlled takeoff as a rule, and end up with jerky, high-rpm starts (bad as a rule unless You're racing, and I would assume absolutely HORRIBLE in the snow and ice where You want a better "feel" for your drivetrain, especially trying to plow with a 2wd vehicle)

Just my personal experience with the "Idle" kits - You're needs may be different as well as your taste in driving style - again though, in the snow especially that's the LAST thing I would want.

wish2fish · 02-21-2015, 01:34 PM

We got a lot of snow this week. 3 storms. Something like 8, 5, 6 inches in each storm. Used the cart to plow in all cases. Cart does well. When it was brutally cold the cart didn't' want to run that well but got the job done. Today's snow was a wet one so it was a lot heavier. As long as the cart had traction it could push the load.

sccowboy · 02-21-2015, 10:50 PM

You won't regret the 28 degree clutch. It'll climb like a cat in heat lol

wish2fish · 02-22-2015, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sccowboy

You won't regret the 28 degree clutch. It'll climb like a cat in heat lol

It is in the plans!

Morgan44 · 02-22-2015, 09:05 AM

That is sweet. Did you add weight or chains to the back in for traction?

09-22-2014, 08:06 PM	#1
wish2fish Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 391	EZGO with Kolpin Snow Plow Add/Build I don't think I ever posted pictures of my snow plow addition with frame mount build. I purchase my snow plow from a dealer on eBay. The snow plow is a Kolpin Drifter with 52" blade and the universal mount. First thing I did was find a place to mount on frame. These brackets seem to be in the right location and nearly in the center of the cart. There already were holes in the frame but I drilled to 1/4" to receive larger bolts. I used 1-3/4" angle iron to get the mounting bracket below the cart. I used another piece of 1-3/4" angle iron to cross between the brackets above. The 2 holes in the center are to mount the plows universal mount to the bracket I built. I tack welded while on the cart then removed and then welded all the seems where the pieces met. Not the best welds but I did get better the more I did. The next 2 pictures show the universal mount bolted to the bracket I built. The gold pins are the quick connections provided by Kolpin The next few pictures are showing the plow near the tires. You need to pay attention to how far you mount the plow back. Make sure you angle the plow blade and check for tire clearance. the first is before and the second is the final mount. Random shots lifted
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09-22-2014, 08:09 PM	#2
wish2fish Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 391	Re: EZGO with Kolpin Snow Plow Add/Build I will be needing to know more about machining my clutch and adding a power spring. If someone can direct me to some threads on that subject I would appreciate it.
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11-17-2014, 05:19 PM	#3
wish2fish Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 391	Re: EZGO with Kolpin Snow Plow Add/Build Got 4-5 of snow last night. Had to wait till after work to clear it but the cart did well. Can't wait to try it again! [IMG][/IMG]
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11-18-2014, 11:01 AM	#4
BrewCityMusic Hammer Down !!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 2,681	Re: EZGO with Kolpin Snow Plow Add/Build You could machine and re-spring your stock 36 degree clutch, OR for a lot less money and hassle You could just buy a 28deg helix and ramps for about $65 and convert your existing clutch to 28 degree (which is going to pull better than a machined and sprung stock clutch anyhow) - then, of course, You'll want to swap to a 1" shorter than stock belt, that will keep the clutch ratio higher for a longer period than the stock belt, which aids GREATLY in torque and power too. Figure about $100 front to back, and You'll gain somewhere in the neighborhood of a 20%-30% torque increase. Nice job on the plow mounting !!!

11-19-2014, 09:09 AM	#6
BrewCityMusic Hammer Down !!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 2,681	Re: EZGO with Kolpin Snow Plow Add/Build CPP is who I send people to for the Helix, etc anyhow so You did good locating them - they're forum sponsors too so they are always willing to go the extra mile to help people out !!! The driven clutch conversion will NOT allow your cart to idle, and I personally don't like the drive clutch kits that do. The way those kits work is by changing the engagement point on your drive clutch to a higher RPM so the cart can idle (as well as bypassing the pedal switch) - what happens is You lose any semblance of a slow, controlled takeoff as a rule, and end up with jerky, high-rpm starts (bad as a rule unless You're racing, and I would assume absolutely HORRIBLE in the snow and ice where You want a better "feel" for your drivetrain, especially trying to plow with a 2wd vehicle) Just my personal experience with the "Idle" kits - You're needs may be different as well as your taste in driving style - again though, in the snow especially that's the LAST thing I would want.

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02-21-2015, 01:34 PM	#7
wish2fish Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 391	Re: EZGO with Kolpin Snow Plow Add/Build We got a lot of snow this week. 3 storms. Something like 8, 5, 6 inches in each storm. Used the cart to plow in all cases. Cart does well. When it was brutally cold the cart didn't' want to run that well but got the job done. Today's snow was a wet one so it was a lot heavier. As long as the cart had traction it could push the load.
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02-21-2015, 10:50 PM	#8
sccowboy It ain't gonna be easy. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. George, SC Posts: 1,480	Re: EZGO with Kolpin Snow Plow Add/Build You won't regret the 28 degree clutch. It'll climb like a cat in heat lol

02-22-2015, 09:05 AM	#10
Morgan44 Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 690	Re: EZGO with Kolpin Snow Plow Add/Build That is sweet. Did you add weight or chains to the back in for traction?
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