Snowblower snowblower advice

[BeezFun]

Usually the ratings refer to Max lifting capacity at some point in the travel. You may be able to go a little over the rating but not put the implement all the way up. I wouldn't though. 750 vs a 500 rating and you're exceeding the max by 50%.

I've got an old ford rotary cutter that's built like a tank, it has to weigh at least 600#. Plus it's longer than a snowthrower so the weight is suspended out farther and creates quite a large moment that the 3pt has to partially counteract. And I have no problem lifting it. If I don't have the FEL mounted it will lift the front end off the ground when I hit a bump. I'm going to call the dealer and ask them. They're good old farm boys and have probably run these things to the max.

 

[gerard]

If you can lift a 600lb cutter, you should have no problem with a 5 foot blower. That's gotta be less than the cutter. I know I can lift my 5 foot blower easier than my 5 foot cutter for the reasons you just stated. Cutter that weight's cantilevered out there a LOT. My main point is you may be buying, ie paying for more blower than you can effectively use. If you're getting a good deal etc that's one thing but if you have to go really slow to compensate for the bigger blower then it takes you the same amount of time to clear a given area BUT you paid more for the implement. Guess I see that as the final factor looking at it from an efficiency standpoint. Which one, with THAT tractor, will clear the exact same amount of snow faster? Course who knows, you might get a bigger tractor someday too

 

[riverboy]

Hi igot kubota b7510hst 21hp on a 51in snowblower ( front ) and i am doing good job NOEL

 

[BeezFun]

My main point is you may be buying, ie paying for more blower than you can effectively use. If you're getting a good deal etc that's one thing but if you have to go really slow to compensate for the bigger blower then it takes you the same amount of time to clear a given area BUT you paid more for the implement. Guess I see that as the final factor looking at it from an efficiency standpoint. Which one, with THAT tractor, will clear the exact same amount of snow faster? Course who knows, you might get a bigger tractor someday too

I'd be happy to buy a smaller rear pull but Erskine doesn't make one. So it's 60" or else I have to get a rear push style. I have to plow a large paddock area and paths out to hay tents and manure pile in addition to driveway. Driving backwards around fences, barns and horses doesn't seem like the best idea. I've not seen a rear pull smaller than 60", not sure if they're made. I do like your idea for a another (bigger) tractor.

 

[JJT]

Hi to all I have a kubota B2710 HSD and am looking at buying a 5 Ft econor blower will my 20 hp pto handle this ok is this a good snowblowerany one that can help me out it would be a great help the price is 1000 thanks Rotorod

Hi Neighbor, I'm just a few miles from Little Falls, over in the town of Glen. At $1000 the blower sounds like a steal. If it turns out to be too much implement, you shouldn't get hurt on a resale. I'm running a 7' blower on my L3710. It works for me and I'm glad I have the HST with infinite creep capability when the snow gets deep. JT

 

[rotorod]

thanks to all you guys for the input thanks rotorod

 

[Dutch445]

take a look at the pdf, according to
Normand that blower runs on a 16-25hp tractor,
and only weighs about #470. you should be
fine with it. and yes, for the money, it sounds
like a good deal

 

[Savoy_John]

I have a 72" Pronovost Puma on my B2710 and I have no problems with this setup.

 

[BeezFun]

I have a 72" Pronovost Puma on my B2710 and I have no problems with this setup.

That's what I want to hear. I called the dealer this morning, he said a B2710 would have no problem running a 60" thrower, but that I'd need the FEL (or weights) if it weighs 750# to keep the front end on the ground.

 

[EGo_SmAsH]

I have a Kioti ck20 (22hp) and a 5 foot Lucknow snowblower and i have no problems with lifting or blowing performance. I only have to limit my travel speed when blowing wet/heavy snow, other than that she walks right through. I'm not familiar with that blower but my Lucknow is one of the heaviest I've seen for a 5 footer.

Ductape hit it. 5 foot's a little big for your tractor, make sure of the weight so you can lift it with your 3 point. You MAY be able to get by because of the HST and ability to creep in deep stuff but you may ALSO want to consider a 52 inch if that will cover your tracks. No sense in getting more than you can use. Just more money and you won't get done any faster. (Smaller unit covers less BUT you go faster. Your limiting factor is your hp.