John Deere 2320 Modification to 54" snow blade

[BIG DOOLEY]

Some features of the JD 2320 sold me over the Kubota model in the same catagory/ price range, JD is truely lacking a snow blade that meets my standers for a tractor with this power and size.
Kubota offers a much nicer beefier front snow blade built with work in mind.
In my opinion the mold board is too light weight , not wide enough, tall enough and lacks back ribbing/support for pushing heavier loads like gravel, rocks, soil...
I have seen pictures of the 54" blade with the skid shoe mount(s) broken off at the welds, and the size of the shoe (flat stock) does not have a big enought foot print.
I decided to beef up the mounts and style of shoe used.
i am looking for a 6-7 foot truck blade to modify mounts or may build my own blade in the future
For this year i will be using the 54" till i come up with a replacement and then use the 54" for sidewalks and smaller jobs.
Makes me wish i had just bought the 200cx loader and made my own snow blade with power angle.
pics included.
tom
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[ericher69]

Some features of the JD 2320 sold me over the Kubota model in the same catagory/ price range, JD is truely lacking a snow blade that meets my standers for a tractor with this power and size.
Kubota offers a much nicer beefier front snow blade built with work in mind.
In my opinion the mold board is too light weight , not wide enough, tall enough and lacks back ribbing/support for pushing heavier loads like gravel, rocks, soil...
I have seen pictures of the 54" blade with the skid shoe mount(s) broken off at the welds, and the size of the shoe (flat stock) does not have a big enought foot print.
I decided to beef up the mounts and style of shoe used.
i am looking for a 6-7 foot truck blade to modify mounts or may build my own blade in the future
For this year i will be using the 54" till i come up with a replacement and then use the 54" for sidewalks and smaller jobs.
Makes me wish i had just bought the 200cx loader and made my own snow blade with power angle.
pics included.
tom
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I agree!

Kubota makes a 60" hydraulic angle quick hitch blade for the bx and smaller Bseries (23-26-2920)
which are both smaller/lighter than your tractor.

The equivalent size price machine would be a 2630-3030

One reason JD turned me off was the wimpy front blower for the 2520. I believe in 2008 the only available front mount was 47"

[BIG DOOLEY]

We have two 2630 Kubota tractors at work with cabs and snow plows.
I liked the drive pedal set-up better on the deere model and the dealer was lower on price than the Kubota dealer.
I did not see the J D blade at the dealer when I purchased my tractor.
It had to be ordered.
I assumed it would be as heavy duty as the Kubotas when I ordered my 2320. Just like the one you pictured.
I am still happy I purchased a new tractor this year, but all items today are being made cheaper/ lighter weight due to cost and competition I guess.
I guess i was hoping for a heavier/ sturdier plow for the price you have to pay for these products.
I can always beef it up in a few years when the finish starts to wear off and repaint it when i am done welding on it.
thanks for the reply
thought i would post just to show others how they might repair theirs if it has broke off at the welds.
Let it snow - let it snow
tom

[ericher69]

BIG DOOLEY;


You definitely have a top notch tractor; congrats on the purchase!

Good job on the welding also.

Tell you the truth after 4 years of use I still prefer the twin pedal setup of the JD but have gotten use to the rocker type on Kubota.

Guess there is no perfect machine to suit everyone's taste/needs.

Hear that let it snow!

Cheers

[kennyd]

Nice work!

When you find your truck plow-take a look at this thread: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/c...jd-2320-a.html

[BIG DOOLEY]

Thanks.
Made the parts out of stainless steel and used 309 tig rod to join them to the carbon steel.
Rustolium primer and TSC JD yellow paint.
I read the thread you sent me a short time ago and copied the pictures to my computer pic folder.
I am planning on the same set-up.
I have been calling a craigs list seller in my location trying to get him down on price .
He has a 7 1/2 foot Meyer plow. I will most likely want to make it 6 foot wide if we can meet on a price.
Thanks for the compliment.
Tom