[AT] O/T Meyers or Western plow

[Michael P. Maynard]

I feel the western blade is better too.  I have used both, and the western
blade rolls the snow better.  It makes the truck work a little less.  I
prefer the older western with the cable controls though.  The newer pump
that Lou refers to is 'jerky' when you run the controls.  The older cable
style gives you more feel like tractor hydraulics.  Basically you have some
variability whereas the solenoid pumps the valves are either open or
closed.... no halfway.

Just my 2 cents,
Mike

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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Louis
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2005 7:47 PM
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Subject: RE: [AT] O/T Meyers or Western plow

I used to be a Meyers man all the way. We have had Meyers plows since
1976.  They are built about 30 miles from me. About 8 years ago I was
talked into the Western Unimount plow, I did it with the understanding
if I didn't like it, I could trade at no cost to me for a Meyers.  I
will never go back to Meyers.  The Western has faster hydraulics. It can
use ATF instead of the high dollar hydraulic oil you are suppose to use
in the Meyers.  I have had far less problems with my Western than with
Myers.  All I have had to do to my Western is replace the electric motor
this year.  That cost $78 and had one hose break.  With the Meyers, it
seemed like I was either replacing solenoids, coils, or having to have
the pump adjusted for the hydraulic settings.  Like I said, I was always
a Meyers man and I had to be talked into the Western, I won't go back
now.  Now I wouldn't use the older cable operated Western, but the newer
solenoid controlled pumps are the way to go.

Lou

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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Richard
Strobel
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2005 6:26 PM
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Subject: [AT] O/T Meyers or Western plow


  Howdy all;
Need some mad money for this ole iron addiction.  Bought me a fairly
nice 
'69 Toyota Landcruiser and now need a snow plow and then we'll go to
work. 
Meyers and Western are probably the most popular here in the NW.

Anyone got any pro's and con's on either?

Sorry for the off topic post, but dern it, I want it all!!

TIA
RickinMt.

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