BX2750 snowblower

[sailnseagulls]

I ordered a new 2750D for my BX23 and asked my dealer the same thing. He said that it was Kubota's newest model of the 2750 and t5he "D" model difference was that the hydraulic motors were designed to bolt up to it. I have not had the opportunity to see the older models and this side by side to compare though.

Larry

[Dyer, retired]

Originally Posted by sailnseagulls

I ordered a new 2750D for my BX23 and asked my dealer the same thing. He said that it was Kubota's newest model of the 2750 and t5he "D" model difference was that the hydraulic motors were designed to bolt up to it. I have not had the opportunity to see the older models and this side by side to compare though.

Larry

Larry,

I think you'll be very happy with your new blower. The "D" model my neighbor got had a hole in the base/side wall of the blower below the worm gear....likely for that hydraulic mounting option your dealer talked about. The price they quoted him for the hydraulic chute turning option was on the outrageous side, so I think he's going to try handcranking for awhile. Dyer, retired

[sailnseagulls]

Dyer,
Your friend is right..the hydraulic option is outrageously priced at about $625.00. I originally was going to go with the electric kit options both for the chute rotation ($295) and the deflector kit ($398). I finally decided in for a penny -in for a pound and ordered the hydraulic rotator with the electric deflector. (there was no optional kit for hydraulic deflector) I liked the idea of using the loader control to lift as well as adjust where the snow will be going and figured the deflector adjustment wouldn't be used as much but I would still like to do it from the seat.
I also just ordered a hardtop cab from originalcab company to keep some of the snow off me. I went for the glass front windshield and wiper with that too. Hopefully all this should be worth it and an improvement over the snow blade and rear blade set up I used last year.

Larry

[Dyer, retired]

Originally Posted by sailnseagulls

Dyer,
Your friend is right..the hydraulic option is outrageously priced at about $625.00. I originally was going to go with the electric kit options both for the chute rotation ($295) and the deflector kit ($398). I finally decided in for a penny -in for a pound and ordered the hydraulic rotator with the electric deflector. (there was no optional kit for hydraulic deflector) I liked the idea of using the loader control to lift as well as adjust where the snow will be going and figured the deflector adjustment wouldn't be used as much but I would still like to do it from the seat.
I also just ordered a hardtop cab from originalcab company to keep some of the snow off me. I went for the glass front windshield and wiper with that too. Hopefully all this should be worth it and an improvement over the snow blade and rear blade set up I used last year.

Larry

Larry,

Sounds like you'll be set up for spending the day on the tractor during snow storms Send pictures when you get it all set up. Dyer, retired

[Pkelley]

Originally Posted by Dyer, retired

I wonder why yours had the holes in the base? I grease the base before I put the chute back on and that seems to keep the grit from working it's way up under too. I think you'll have much less trouble when the holes are sealed up. How much snow do you get through the winter in Utah? To make turning it even easier, I rigged up a hydraulic chute rotation system this spring, so I'm looking forward to having that capability this winter....it will certainly be faster than hand cranking. John

Dyer

Nice looking work on your hydroulic Mod.

[Dyer, retired]

Originally Posted by Pkelley

Dyer

Nice looking work on your hydroulic Mod.

Thanks! I had fun doing it and a friend gave me my first lesson in welding while doing it. It ended up, with new White motor, costing about $225.00, so it was substantially lower that what the dealer was asking. Dyer, retired

[Pkelley]

Originally Posted by Dyer, retired

Thanks! I had fun doing it and a friend gave me my first lesson in welding while doing it. It ended up, with new White motor, costing about $225.00, so it was substantially lower that what the dealer was asking. Dyer, retired

We get enough snow that I don't have any problem getting my wife to agree to buying snow removel gear.

[Dyer, retired]

Originally Posted by Pkelley

We get enough snow that I don't have any problem getting my wife to agree to buying snow removel gear.

Same here, but no snow yet and I'm in no hurry. Once it gets here, it's a long time back to Spring. I have a good time clearing the driveway, but shoveling the roof is not so fun. Dyer

[huckflynn]

Originally Posted by Dyer, retired

I do have it tied into the control lever that raises and lowers the blower. I push the lever to the right and the chute turns right. I've read some posts about the stick being pushed to the right to get past the detent and then there is no control over the speed of the rotation, but mine doesn't hit the detent until it's nearly all the way to the right....so, I can turn the chute right or left as fast or slow as I want by just feathering the control lever. You'll like the function of the system and being able to do everything from one stick. Good luck. Dyer, retired

Dyer,

I've got a guy to help me do the hydraulic chute rotation. I just need to get the motor and mount. Any chance you've got part numbers on the ones you picked up at Northern Tool? I was trying to compare the pic of your stuff with the stuff on their website but wanted to make sure I got it right. Thanks.

[Dyer, retired]

Originally Posted by huckflynn

Dyer,

I've got a guy to help me do the hydraulic chute rotation. I just need to get the motor and mount. Any chance you've got part numbers on the ones you picked up at Northern Tool? I was trying to compare the pic of your stuff with the stuff on their website but wanted to make sure I got it right. Thanks.

Huck,

I deal a lot with Northern Tool and Surplus Center. As I looked through my stuff, I found that I mis-spoke....the motor actually came from Surplus Center. I picked up a 3.2 cu in White Hydraulic Motor - Part #9-7563. That was $119.00 new, but you can find all sorts of motors on e-bay for much cheaper. I didn't realize until I had ordered it that the threads were BSPP, so I had to get some adapters and that's what caused the hoses to feed a little high off the motor, as you can see in the picture. It doesn't hurt anything, I would have just preferred it to be a little more streamlined. The 2 bolt pump mount I used came from Surplus Center also and is part #933. That cost $34.00 dollars and shipping for the motor and mount came to about $25.00.

After I unhooked the handcrank shaft from the universal joint near the chute, I was left with the 3/4 inch shaft and worm gear. I ordered the heavy duty half coupling from Northern Tool for the shaft - Part #3014, the half coupling for the motor - Part #3017, and the heavy duty half coupling insert that goes between the two - Part #3022. Total cost with shipping was $67.53. I also got the hydraulic hoses from Northern Tool, but found that I could have had the hoses made up locally at a Brake Supply for less money and no shipping....I'd recommend that.

I had some steel plate to work with and some other fittings that I didn't include in my cost, nor can you ever count your labor. All that considered, you will still save a pile of money doing it yourself over what the dealer cost would be. Have fun and post pictures as you go. John