Pedal Powered Snow Plow #1

This is my personal fleet of pedal powered snowplows that I built over the years while in Canada. Quiet and fun, they move most of the snow that I get on my driveway. The plows are fantastic when there is a light snowfall that has to be removed every few hours. My limit is 12" of light snow. Very heavy snow or slush must be removed by other means. Since they are engineered by a Canadian,... me!, they do work! I am designing a wing plow to push the snow past the road edge....Designer: Bob Beechy, Ontario, Canada.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• Homemade snow plow

[elitec5r]

Is there a way to make the reverse action on the pedals LOCKED instead of having it spin for the tricycle (i.e. get rid of the clutch like mechanism)?

Looks like a great idea.

[thetrailduster]

@elitec5r I like my trike because it has a dual-drive system on the split rear axle which gives constant traction. Reverse would be nice but would not work on my trike's drive system. I do have a Sturmey Archer 3 speed hub with a reverse feature that was designed for tricycles. I plan on using it on the quad after I install a differential in the rear axle.

[wilXwyane]

how much snow can you plow with that?

[thetrailduster]

@wilXwyane The amount of snow this plow can move depends on the physical ability of the rider, and the weight of the snow. 10" of powder is easier than 2" of slush. The rider can adjust the amount of snow the blade scoops and pushes. I prefer a slow, steady pace and take periodic breaks to allow my body to replenish its energy. The fun factor is immense.

[plichhayy1]

might i ask where i could find the 4 wheeler style one ? like the main frame i know lots is custom but u say pedal car ? im jus very curious this is the first i seen and i love it .. i mountain bike , quad , trials ride .. but this looks awsome for keeping the cardio up plus no balance and reverse and cant jus cruise threw my trail out back or walk the dog with it LOL cheers man love your rides ! 

[thetrailduster]

@plichhayy1 The 4 wheeled 'pedal kart', as they are often called, was imported from China and I found it used, on the internet. 'BERG' from the Netherlands is probably the largest manufacturer of these unique vehicles, and they can be purchased online. As delivered, they have limited use, hence they are constantly discarded. So, try and find a used one. With modifications, especially to the gear range and seating, they become efficient workhorses for us pedal pushers!

[atvkfx700]

the trike is awesome

[rokstar807]

That's what she said @3:01 

[dan97nichols]

so bad ass

[elitec5r]

@elitec5r so that you can reverse with the pedals, just as easily as you can go forward.

[highflyingfish95]

you should put studs on the tires

[Mrcarlosspicey]

Doees it get rough/compacted snow?