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Read articles →An owner-operator walkthrough of a DIY mod: swapping a manual angle mechanism on a 62-inch Mahindra snow plow to a 2,000-lb electric linear actuator from Progressive Automations, wired directly to the battery and controlled by a cab-mounted momentary switch, all for around $317. Also covers rear ballast setup, a homemade level indicator, and LED light upgrades. Best for Mahindra compact-tractor owners looking for a budget alternative to a third-function valve.
Posted by the Rick Pacheco channel, which appears to be an owner sharing personal DIY modifications on his own Mahindra eMax 20 HST.
About $317 all in with brackets and modifications, maybe up to $400 with switches and the two-pin adapter, versus nine to twelve hundred dollars for a third function or diverter valve.
A 2,000-pound force linear actuator from Progressive Automations, the same type used on agricultural combine tractors, chosen for force over the faster 850-pound option.
A momentary switch mounted in a homemade aluminum box near the joystick console, wired directly to the battery so it only draws power when used, lets him adjust the angle without leaving the cab.
Eight 42-pound suitcase weights on a four-foot rear blade, giving about 500 pounds of ballast, with room to add more for better leverage.
