New Kubota..loader edge?

   / New Kubota..loader edge? #1  

pdolson

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Ithaca, NY
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TYM T233
Hi. We just got our new Kubota LX3310. Snow is coming. What can we do to protect the loader's bucket 60 inch edge from our tired paved tar driveway? Thank you for your help!
 
   / New Kubota..loader edge? #3  
I wouldn't worry about the loader edge, but rather digging up the pavement (I'm picturing the asphalt already breaking up based on your description - kind of like my driveway).

can mitigate potential driveway damage by keeping the loader edge not angled down too sharply and putting it in float.

or leave it in float and feather the angle of the edge as you go over good and bad sections of the asphalt.

just drove through Ithaca this morning.....
 
   / New Kubota..loader edge? #5  
I used a 2x4 (treated) as an edge on my paved driveway. Drilled some holes and mounted it with some carriage bolts (smooth side down) and vibration nuts. Worked great and kept the drive looking like new. This year I am using a piece of Azek composite decking for the edge which should handle the moisture better.
 
   / New Kubota..loader edge? #7  
"Consider a rear blade. It will be leaps and bounds better/faster"

Bingo. 👌
 
   / New Kubota..loader edge? #8  
Don’t worry about the edge. They are replaceable. Back blades work well for light snow. Heavy snow, drifts and edge windrows require the loader.
 
   / New Kubota..loader edge? #9  
Loader is less than ideal for snow.

Consider a rear blade. It will be leaps and bounds better/faster
And turn it backwards to plow snow so it won’t dig into your driveway.
 
   / New Kubota..loader edge? #10  
Same as guys do with a blade. Some 1 1/2 inch sch 40 pipe, slit or weld tabs to mount on the edge.
 

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