So you have a small tractor and want an in expensive front blade!

[2ndhalf]

Boy, 62" is really the limiting factor though, unless you have a small compact or subcompact. Angle that to throw snow off to the side and now you're talking 58" or so. My RTV is about 60" wide, as is my L3200. So I sure would need something wider. I use a 72" rear blade to clear snow with my tractor and suspect that is a good size for a front blade too.

Yeh unfortunately your tractor is a little too large for that blade.

 

[2ndhalf]

I "split the difference" as my old pappy used to say. LOL

My first BX, we had just moved north and the snow talked about was true, so I splurged for the top grade, Kubota 60" heavy steel dozer blade, lift and tilt hydraulics, front QH mount, etc. That was $2200 back then. It was positively awesome, if a bit over kill really for snow.

Roll the clock forward 6 years or so and I bought another BX. I just didn't want to drop that much money again and had a different plan. I did have to buy that expensive QH front frame mount but saved a few bucks by finding one at a dealer who wanted a NOS piece gone. Then, I found a Kubota 54" blade at a dealer and again, in a dusty, 7 year old box and he wanted it gone. The 54 is lighter built, but plenty good enough, although it only comes with two functions, up and down. Manual tilt. Not for long. We strengthen the blade by splitting a piece of black pipe, beat it onto the cutting edge and tack welded. Then, my machinist neighbor custom tabbed up the second cylinder, tabbed and welded the brackets, etc. Perfect. Bottom line is the whole deal saved me around $750 which is no small change.

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Very nice... Don't you love those dusty "barn" finds!

 

[2ndhalf]

I bought a 54" ATV plow at auction for 50$. Added 4" to each side. Made an adapter to fit the loader. I had to reinvent a little here and there but works great.
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I think brand name was Moose.

Looks great, inexpensive and functional; the way I like it.

From the actual blade to the tractor how much of that did you build yourself. Was the swivel and attachment hardware already on the blade or did you have to build all of that?

 

[2ndhalf]

Here is how I attached an Exmark 64" plow to my JD.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/snow-removal/389262-adapting-plow-tractor.html

On a small tractor, it seems to help to go with a frame mount so you minimize the sideways force on the tractor. My JD is good for this because the front mower mount subframe is also the snowplow mount. The Exmark frame matched up very closely with my tractor frame width. I spent some bucks on the hydraulics but it's nice to just be able to use the joystick.

That is an interesting mount setup. Probably wouldn't work for me since I simply won't take my loader off of my tractor for anything.

 

[4570Man]

That is an interesting mount setup. Probably wouldn't work for me since I simply won't take my loader off of my tractor for anything.

While I agree the loader is probably the better tool for snow removal since you could make taller piles. Taking the loader off makes a big mowing job a lot easier. The tractor rides a lot smoother with the loader off so you can travel faster. The split brakes are about useless with the loader on, but you can use them in turning with the loader off.

 

[4get gto]

Looks great, inexpensive and functional; the way I like it.

From the actual blade to the tractor how much of that did you build yourself. Was the swivel and attachment hardware already on the blade or did you have to build all of that?

The swivel was part of blade and was a factory part. I had to make the piece that mounts to the loader arms. And also had to make an attachment at the lower rear part of the "swivel" . Which consists of a piece of pipe and a 3 /4" rod. Again this was made for 4 wheeler originally. Also had to weld two 4" pieces on each side to make it wider.
All in all the plow works great for this size tractor.

 

[2ndhalf]

While I agree the loader is probably the better tool for snow removal since you could make taller piles. Taking the loader off makes a big mowing job a lot easier. The tractor rides a lot smoother with the loader off so you can travel faster. The split brakes are about useless with the loader on, but you can use them in turning with the loader off.

Well that would be the exception but I don't even have a MMM. Yes I would take the loader off if I mowed with it.

 

[niedejb]

Bx2763 & Bx2751 $800 on Craigslist:

 

[2ndhalf]

Well niedejb that is about a $2k setup; I'm sure you know .... so I'm going to say you scored nicely!

 

[wrangler6831]

2ndhalf If you are looking for a blade, I'm getting ready to sell mine off of my GC2600 hooks up where the front end loader hyd are. Power lift and angle. I built it from a JD hyd blade but removed the 54" JD blade and installed the swisher blade you have pictured so I have the old 54" and the swisher blade with it. Id let it go for $550.00 It should bolt right up to your 2400 with no problem. I'm in central WV about 4 hours from Columbus


Rich