RalphVa
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- Joined
- Dec 19, 2003
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- 7,873
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA, USA
- Tractor
- JD 2025R, previously Gravely 5650 & JD 4010 & JD 1025R
I've been browsing this forum and have about decided on a Kubota BX1800 to replace or augment my Gravely 5665. Initially I think I'll get the hydraulic front plow and 60" MMM.
Following is the equipment I have with my Gravely that I'd like comments on regarding how well some similar equipment for the BX1800 will do:
o Bush hog - I maintain about 3 miles of trails across mine and 4 neighbors' properties by doing roundtrips with my 30" bush hog on the Gravely to get 60" wide trails. They're level enough to where the 60" MMM is probably a good choice vs. maybe too much weight in a 3 pt bush hog. Later on, I'll probably get a 48" hog for the Kubota.
o 48" snow plow - Switching between the snow plow and the snow thrower on the Gravely is a royal pain. So, for the winter having the Kubota do most of the snow removal with a plow with the Gravely standing by with its snow thrower (awesome machine) is fine. Later on, I'll maybe replace the Gravely by adding a front snow thrower (don't like backing up to do it at my age, 61).
o Rotary plow - need some comments on use of a single plow or single disk on the 3 pt to replace the rotary plow (4 sheave driven by the front PTO) on the Gravely for doing mounded rows in my veggie garden.
o Cart - can use this on the Kubota drawbar with a 1 1/2" ball.
o MacKissic shredder - only use this about once/year. Generally prefer to use my old Troy Bilt Tomahawk, as it has a chipper vs. no chipper on the MacKissic off PTO of Gravely, which is generally only used between switches from bushhog to snow plow in the late fall. Longer range, will replace both with a 3 pt chipper/shredder off the Kubota PTO.
I do my approx. 1/2 acre or so of lawn with my LawnBoy usually. Can do it with the Gravely, but I prefer walking it nude behind my LawnBoy. Longer range, will probably trim around stuff with my DR rechargeable and do with the Kubota MMM.
Following is the equipment I have with my Gravely that I'd like comments on regarding how well some similar equipment for the BX1800 will do:
o Bush hog - I maintain about 3 miles of trails across mine and 4 neighbors' properties by doing roundtrips with my 30" bush hog on the Gravely to get 60" wide trails. They're level enough to where the 60" MMM is probably a good choice vs. maybe too much weight in a 3 pt bush hog. Later on, I'll probably get a 48" hog for the Kubota.
o 48" snow plow - Switching between the snow plow and the snow thrower on the Gravely is a royal pain. So, for the winter having the Kubota do most of the snow removal with a plow with the Gravely standing by with its snow thrower (awesome machine) is fine. Later on, I'll maybe replace the Gravely by adding a front snow thrower (don't like backing up to do it at my age, 61).
o Rotary plow - need some comments on use of a single plow or single disk on the 3 pt to replace the rotary plow (4 sheave driven by the front PTO) on the Gravely for doing mounded rows in my veggie garden.
o Cart - can use this on the Kubota drawbar with a 1 1/2" ball.
o MacKissic shredder - only use this about once/year. Generally prefer to use my old Troy Bilt Tomahawk, as it has a chipper vs. no chipper on the MacKissic off PTO of Gravely, which is generally only used between switches from bushhog to snow plow in the late fall. Longer range, will replace both with a 3 pt chipper/shredder off the Kubota PTO.
I do my approx. 1/2 acre or so of lawn with my LawnBoy usually. Can do it with the Gravely, but I prefer walking it nude behind my LawnBoy. Longer range, will probably trim around stuff with my DR rechargeable and do with the Kubota MMM.