For what it's worth, I purchased my BX2750C with subframe for a B7610 this summer. Went for $2495.
Could have gotten the electric chute rotator for $295 and the electric deflector kit for $395. Opted for a DIY chute rotator and deflector, both electric. Here's what I'm working on...
1. Chute rotator. Found a friend with a 12V window motor from a BMW (driver side). I'm going to weld a metal shaft on it and drill a hole in the shaft. It fits right into the sleeve that the manual rotator fits in. Turns at just the right speed. Total cost with bracket $25. If a window motor wasnt free then I'd have paid a total of $65. Sure beats $295!
2. Chute deflector. Ordered a linear actuator online as well as a dual switch kit. Company called SPAL (
www.spal-usa.com). The linear actuator bolts on to the side of the chute and the deflector. Also picked up a 6 wire trailer wire harness. Total cost $135.
With a savings of $540 I think I'll be doing some more mods like this! What doesn't make sense to me is why the chute deflector doesn't have a remote control, even a manual control, from the drivers seat! Seems that it would definitely be of more use with that than the way it comes!
Can't comment on the ease of use but compared to a Simplicity walk behind on a 1000' + driveway anything will be easier!
Good luck!
Keith
Kubota B7610