Snow Q's on Using the BX for Snow Removal

[robertm]

So, since I got the new BX ( a whole 48 hours), I'm working up a list of To Do's. One major thing is snow removal. There, I question A) Front Blade w/ Quick Hitch, B) Front Blower w/ Quick Hitch, or C) Rear Blower.

The price of the Kubota front blower seems outrageous. At 150 foot of driveway, I think I'll pass. The front blade eliminates the use of the loader for serious snow removal, so it looks like a rear blower is it.

What do you all use for snow removal? What brand rear-mounted blower is best? Economical? I'm still hearing $2200-$2500 for a rear-mount, so, maybe I should look at the front blade and just put on the loader if really needed. Can I simply switch between the blade and the loader?

 

[Evil the Weasel]

Even though we had frost and a low temp of 31.8 degrees today, I'm not thinking about snow again until at least August.

 

[Duffster]

So, since I got the new BX ( a whole 48 hours), I'm working up a list of To Do's. One major thing is snow removal. There, I question A) Front Blade w/ Quick Hitch, B) Front Blower w/ Quick Hitch, or C) Rear Blower.

The price of the Kubota front blower seems outrageous. At 150 foot of driveway, I think I'll pass. The front blade eliminates the use of the loader for serious snow removal, so it looks like a rear blower is it.

What do you all use for snow removal? What brand rear-mounted blower is best? Economical? I'm still hearing $2200-$2500 for a rear-mount, so, maybe I should look at the front blade and just put on the loader if really needed. Can I simply switch between the blade and the loader?

The ultimate snow tractor to me would be a rear mounted blower, front blade harness mounted and a bucket and/or pusher on the loader

 

[sqidget]

I use the front 60" blade to clear snow. It only takes about 10 min to go from the plow/ quick hitch back to the loader. I only use the loader to push back piles after the storm.

 

[escavader]

So, since I got the new BX ( a whole 48 hours), I'm working up a list of To Do's. One major thing is snow removal. There, I question A) Front Blade w/ Quick Hitch, B) Front Blower w/ Quick Hitch, or C) Rear Blower.

The price of the Kubota front blower seems outrageous.
yes,and with a rear one it will work on your next tractor .If you can run your tractor sidesaddle ,your neck wont get sore.


At 150 foot of driveway, I think I'll pass. The front blade eliminates the use of the loader for serious snow removal, so it looks like a rear blower is it.


yes losing the loader bites for me,especially between the buildings,or getting in firewood



What do you all use for snow removal?
54 inch rear blower[pronovost]front end loader,on occasion 5 ft[3pt] blade mounted to quick hitch installed in my bucket
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What brand rear-mounted blower is best?
METEORS are having gear box issues,as posted on TBN,just a heads up



Economical?
try to find a good used one.

I'm still hearing $2200-$2500 for a rear-mount, so, maybe I should look at the front blade and just put on the loader if really needed. Can I simply switch between the blade and the loader?

You wont need a blade if you get a blower

 

[Matt_Jr]

I use a rear scraper blade. It's not very good if you've got more than 6"...then you've gotta go backwards instead of driving over it first... a real pain in the neck. Since my drive is gravel, 200' long, and on a hill, I don't wait 'till it quits. I get out early and plow 'till it's done with breaks in between. I use the loader when it gets too deep or to move the piles. I'd love to have a front blower. Just not enough to shell out the cabbage for one.

 

[NY_Yankees_Fan]

Rob,

Use the search feature and you will find many hours of reading, pros and cons of each set up. Click below my name and u can see what I use and think is the best set u. I started with the rear blower ( $1000 for a Puma 54") sold that and went to a front blower set up. This is the BEST time to buy snow removal equipment as most dealers want to use the floor space for spring implements.

Here is one as an example:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/111374-moving-snow-bx.html

 

[scarlo101]

Robertm, here are some pics of my BX and snow removal. Last fall I even built my own front blade, which is now for sale. I am currently building a FEL also. Click link for pics.

 

[dodge man]

I'm not sure where you live at in Northern Illinois, but I live in Macomb, which is probably at least a little south of you, so we may get less snow. If you had a longer drive, I'd say go for the blower. I have about 600 of driveway, and use a rear blade. I would think with only 150 of drive, you would get by with a rear blade and a FEL just fine. I have an ashpalt drive and put a rubber edge on my rear blade and it works really good if your drive is paved. Blowers cost so much money, unless you would really use it alot, save the money for other implements and get a rear blade.

 

[robertm]

I'm not sure where you live at in Northern Illinois, but I live in Macomb, which is probably at least a little south of you, so we may get less snow. If you had a longer drive, I'd say go for the blower. I have about 600 of driveway, and use a rear blade. I would think with only 150 of drive, you would get by with a rear blade and a FEL just fine. I have an ashpalt drive and put a rubber edge on my rear blade and it works really good if your drive is paved. Blowers cost so much money, unless you would really use it alot, save the money for other implements and get a rear blade.

I am just south of the Wisconsin border. I have used my Land Pride RB1572 rear blade for years with my B7510, but I think the blade is a bit much for the BX2660. It weighs close to 300 pounds, which isn't the issue, it's the 72" length. I am considering cutting it down to a 60", or ordering the 60" blade and reconfiguring it. Either way, it's expensive. I am considering selling it outright for about $450 as a new one is close to $600 and getting a lighter Woods RB60. Then, I may consider a rubber edge. I think a rubber edge on the heavy Land Pride will rip up quickly. May I ask where you got your rubber edge?