Blade Addition to My 782
 

Picked up a modified 42” blade with 4” extensions on each end on Saturday. It’s hydraulically activated. It was on a CC 1782 super, so the PO had extended the arms, which I removed.
Got it mounted and started the 782 to find it works as it should. Will be using this instead of my 1947 Farmall Cub to do the driveway. Will see how it does.

Looks good to me.

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I would suggest 2 link chains AND weights AND loaded tires if you haven't already thought of it, or you will not utilize it's full potential.

Am aware of the weight issues Cub Cadets have in heavier snow. Have several sets of chains I purchased years ago. Need to sort through them, get a usable pair, and make the final fit. Have a pair of front end wheel weights from my '48 Farmall Cub that I'll be using on the rear wheels as well. Will probably hold off filling the tires for now...wait and see.

The good thing around these parts is that whatever snow we do get, it usually isn't too much at one time or sticks around very long.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Those rear tires you have on there in the back might just be up to the task without the chains in light/medium snow. Though, I'd put some rear weights back there. In heavier snow, the chains get the job done. This is my experience with 42" blade on gravel driveway. Your results may vary.

I'd put some "Arms" on it like the OEM plows, the quick hitch isn't designed to take the push load.

Help me out here. Not following ya. Got a pic?

Nice score! I have thought about adding extensions to one of mine. I really want a 54” blade, but all the ones I see for sale are too expensive or too far away.

If your picture (and Sam Mac's comment) refer to the pair of long arms going back to the reinforcement bar under the seat, then yes, mine already has that. You just can't see them from the angle in my original picture.

The previous owner used this blade on a 1872 super which is 6" longer. He welded extension arms on the ends of the original arms to use this blade. I simply removed those extensions.

Thanks.