Electric blade angle

[Daniel H.]

Just for discussion, would something like this work to angle a blade? It may not be strong enough, but I bet you can get stronger ones. It just seem this would be less expensive overall than the hydraulic approach and simpler to hook up. Of course, you open the whole 6V vs 12V can of worms. This idea might not work at all, either.





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[Rick Prentice]

It would be an interesting project, but my guess is no. It only has 1/4" pin holes. I think you'd break something before you reached the end of your drive

Rick

[Bigdog]

As you stated, perhaps a heavier model might work. Cub cadets at one time utilized a similar unit as an electric lift. Perhaps a unit like that would do the job.

[Donny M]

That linear actuator is nothing but a ball screw and nut driven by a gear reduction motor. I'm afraid that it wouldn't be of sufficient torque, not to mention Rick's concern.
Even if you could find one big enough, I wonder if it would be sealed to keep out moisture and road grime.
Good idea though

[johnbron]

When I used to hang out over at the Gardenweb forum there was a guy there named Kevin that is quite the master fabricator. He used to get them actuators off of old satellite dishes and use them for his front blade on his many, many garden tractors. He said they worked out very well.

[Jim Becker]

I was thinking about using a solenoid to pull the pin. Turn the blade by dragging it on the ground.

[junkman1946]

Most of those actuators don't like moisture., When the screw is extended the water gets in and rusts up. They like dirt even less. Ive seen some with rubber boots. Don't know how they work.