BXpanded snow plow?

[BXpanded]

Hey BW, No problem! It gave me a reason to point out some stuff that most people don't know about our Snow Plow.

As for the effect on the loader, there are dozens, maybe hundreds of guys on TBN alone that are using bucket mounted plows. I've never seen a post where someone actually documented damaging the loader. There are guys that tell of their friend's cousin's wife's brother that destroyed six skid steers and a Payloader with a bucket mounted plow, but I personally have never seen evidence.

The side loads on the loader are limited by the lateral traction of the front wheels. If you have that "long enough lever", you just slide the tires sideways. If the lever's long enough, you could do it with one hand, but the load on the tractor and loader still can't be more than the tire traction. That lateral traction is pretty limited on a snowy, or at least wet surface. The loader probably withstands far greater side loads when you scoop up a bucket of dirt while turning. Yeah, I know the tire can be in a ditch.. It can be in the ditch when it's dry too. Still doesn't break the loader since most of the forces are in line with the tractor not across. Remember, you are pushing after all.

 

[chrisott]

George,

I was interested in how the BXpanded snow plow works because I miss the FEL in the winter when I put the Kubota blade on. I really am limited with what I can do with the tractor when the blade is on. While I can pile up snow with the blade, it is a lot of running at the snow bank while lifting the plow. I would much prefer to take a load with the FEL and move it out of the way. I hate it when I forget where the rock walls are under the snow!Thanks to JDonovan's posts on his experience with the BXpanded plow, I think I will save up for one of these for next winter.

By the way, the Kubota blade requires a frame which is an additional cost. The cost of both the frame and blade may be more than the BXpanded snow plow. I bought mine in 2006 but there has been too much time in between for me to remember accurately what I paid for both. Sorry.

Chris

 

[GeorgeKG]

Thanks for the thoughts.

For reference, I was quoted $1107 for the 50" manual Kubota blade. I assume, but didn't ask specifically, that price includes the mounting frame. It certainly should be included at that price.

Have you found any use for the Kubota blade besides pushing snow?

George,

I was interested in how the BXpanded snow plow works because I miss the FEL in the winter when I put the Kubota blade on. I really am limited with what I can do with the tractor when the blade is on. While I can pile up snow with the blade, it is a lot of running at the snow bank while lifting the plow. I would much prefer to take a load with the FEL and move it out of the way. I hate it when I forget where the rock walls are under the snow!Thanks to JDonovan's posts on his experience with the BXpanded plow, I think I will save up for one of these for next winter.

By the way, the Kubota blade requires a frame which is an additional cost. The cost of both the frame and blade may be more than the BXpanded snow plow. I bought mine in 2006 but there has been too much time in between for me to remember accurately what I paid for both. Sorry.

Chris

 

[RoyJackson]

I like the BXpanded blade...don't own one, yet, but I'm considering it.
If I lived in Utah or someplace that averaged snow accumulation in the feet, I'd go for another solution.
But for around these parts (south central PA), that BXpanded plow looks to be a relatively low cost solution (assuming one has a degree of common sense when they're operating the equipment) for those occasional snows.

 

[CHDinCT]

Thanks for the thoughts.

For reference, I was quoted $1107 for the 50" manual Kubota blade. I assume, but didn't ask specifically, that price includes the mounting frame. It certainly should be included at that price.

Have you found any use for the Kubota blade besides pushing snow?

That price would include the blade and quick hitch. And it's 54" wide. Bought a lightly used blade with new quick hitch from Messicks last year for something over $900, then converted it to hydraulic angle for another $150-$175. Don't recall the exact numbers. Here's a link to the thread if anyone's interested. The Kubota 60" 4-way blade with QH is north of $2K IIRC.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/155390-bx-54-blade-hydro-angle.html

 

[jdonovan]

So we've got snow coming today, so I hooked up the blade last night, in the dark. As I hopped off the tractor I looked at my watch and said, I wonder how much time it really takes to do this....

The answer 38 seconds from off the seat to back on the seat with the blade ready to go.

I before hooking up I did swap the binder hook to the other hole on the bucket clamp and the chain is MUCH tighter now. I should have no problem with pushing the blade sideways.

Harry, in fairness to you, UPS did beat up the boxes a bit and there were no directions in the box with the plow. It seems that it can only go on one way, so I just put it together with out the directions. But some of the fine adjustment notes like the 2nd hole on the bucket clamp would be missed without the directions.

 

[k0ua]

So we've got snow coming today, so I hooked up the blade last night, in the dark. As I hopped off the tractor I looked at my watch and said, I wonder how much time it really takes to do this....

The answer 38 seconds from off the seat to back on the seat with the blade ready to go.

I before hooking up I did swap the binder hook to the other hole on the bucket clamp and the chain is MUCH tighter now. I should have no problem with pushing the blade sideways.

Harry, in fairness to you, UPS did beat up the boxes a bit and there were no directions in the box with the plow. It seems that it can only go on one way, so I just put it together with out the directions. But some of the fine adjustment notes like the 2nd hole on the bucket clamp would be missed without the directions.

Is there any way you can post some "action" shots, as in before and after, ? Several of us have quite a bit of interest in this I think.
James K0UA

 

[jdonovan]

Is there any way you can post some "action" shots, as in before and after, ? Several of us have quite a bit of interest in this I think.

Sure... let me know what kinda shots you want to see.

I'm note sure how much action 3" of snow will give us, but I'll do what I can.

 

[k0ua]

Understand, you might not have enough snow to really test it out, but anything in the way of photo's would be appreciated.
Thanks
James K0UA

 

[jdonovan]

1" of snow last night.

I could get you a pic of the plow sitting on the drive, but didn't figure that was going to be all that exciting for you.

So the wait for more snow goes on.