Meyers snow plow power unit

My power unit on my Meyers blade is just about wore out. E- 47. Can I switch to a E-60 without any problems? Would that one be alot faster than the old one? or am I asking for problems with hoses or seals? Someone told me the E-60 has more pressure?? Or would a different model be better? Thanks for any ideas. Harold

Any possibility you could get your present unit rebuilt? I have a rebuilt Monarch that haas served me faithfully for years.

The E-47's were pretty good units.If yours is worn out,I would suspect it's from years of service.

An E-60 is heavier duty and will move the blade a little faster,but will cost much more.

A complete reman E-47 with new motor,pump,solenoids can be had for about $300.

E60 is light years ahead of the E47. Make the switch and never look back. Wiring is the same. Your hose arrangement might be different as most E47's had one hose that stayed on the pump, the other on the plow when unhooked. The E60 set ups usually leaves both hoses on the plow. You just swap hoses to your liking. E60 will be faster.

Yes Its the same, I use my e-60 every winter for 4 years now, wore it out. $385 and she like new again.

Harold,

I would doubt that your E 47 is worn out, it probably needs servicing or replacement of one or 2 solenoid valves. My E 47 came with my 86 Dodge truck when I bought it in 89. My guess is that the plow (a C-8) was a bit older than the truck. I have plowed every year with it, and it usually plows 10 to 20 customers. I had trouble with it years ago, but then learned to change the blue oil near the beginning of the snow season, and again as we get into early spring. The oil changes color to a blue-green when it has absorbed water, and needs to get out of there or will stick the L-R turn solenoid. When that solenoid is gunked up the blade turns right when the switch for left is activated. There was an improved solenoid (~$60) available. The water and grit get into the system when there is slushy snow and the turn cylinders have a few rust pits. Some slush and sand hang in the pits and get pulled into the system as you turn the blade. If your turn cylinders are pitted, they should be replaced (but the chrome ram is separately available also).

I plowed for a lot of years with a Western blade and pump with cable controls. It is a simpler system and will put up with a lot of abuse including water and grit. But if I change the blue Meyers oil frequently, the E 47 has been more reliable. I tried an off-brand oil, and it was no good.

I know nothing about the E 60, but suspect it is as good and maybe better than the E 47.

My complaint with the Meyers blade has been it has rusted through from the back where the ribs are. With the huge replacement cost, I have welded 14 gauge patches to the front of the plow blade. By forming the curvature of the patch to the blade, and welding and grinding, I have a smooth enough surface that very little snow hangs on, probably no more than without the patches. The V-shaped formed ribs on the back also rusted through like swiss cheese, but they were available as replacement parts for about $20 each. My E 47 is still on its original electrical motor (Bosch??).

I like the fact that I can activate 2 functions at the same time like turn and drop. Some systems will only allow one function at a time.

Good Luck,

Paul in MN

Thanks for the replies. We have put new solenoids on it plus seals and "O" rings. I think it is just getting wore out. We'd like to get a eE-60 on the main plow and use this for a spare. (My son has a E-47 plow also) We've had good luck with Meyers, the only complaint I would have is I wish the moldboard had a little more curve. I think the snow would roll a little bit better. We use it year around, pull it backwords, with a angle and it works pretty good keeping the school driveway smooth Harold