4ft or 5ft Land Plane for Kubota BX

[dj1701]

Just opinion = I have never been satisfied buying any implement rated "light duty".
I've sold off quite a few "errors in judgement".

I don't know if my land plane is considered light duty or not. I do know that my little Kubota doesn't have the HP to ever tear it up. I even used it on my JD4320 with no problems.

 

[Idahomestead]

It depends on how your driveway base holds up with freeze/thaw and rain and snow.

I see you are in snow country, so I would recommend a 4 foot width for the bx.
My tractor is at 24 hp and I pull a 5 footer and it does fine, but I do not have pot hole problems and the base on my drive is solid year round. So I am just redistributing the gravel.

Potholes are one of the primary reasons I want the land plane. The driveway is scattered with them but is surprisingly hard. I’m leaning towards the 48 as well to allow me to dig in better.

 

[Idahomestead]

I have a BX 2680 with a 48" land plane. My advice is getting the 48". When I start digging down deeper to get the potholes out, I can feel the tractor struggle. I have the GS0548 and its plenty HD enough.

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Nice looking setup! Reminds me that I need a good set of chains. My tires are filled but I wouldn’t mind having a set of wheel weights too. How do you like you plow?

 

[BX23S-1]

I don't know if my land plane is considered light duty or not. I do know that my little Kubota doesn't have the HP to ever tear it up. I even used it on my JD4320 with no problems.

"medium duty GS1548 or a light duty GS0560"

I`ve used both, and the GS1548 doesn`t flex as much as the GS0560.
The GS0560 seemed and felt less rigid (being bigger), in my opinion.

 

[dj1701]

"medium duty GS1548 or a light duty GS0560"

I`ve used both, and the GS1548 doesn`t flex as much as the GS0560.
The GS0560 seemed and felt less rigid (being bigger), in my opinion.

LOL, I guess I never felt the flex. Maybe I'm lacking a sixth sense or something.

 

[dj1701]

Potholes are one of the primary reasons I want the land plane. The driveway is scattered with them but is surprisingly hard. I’m leaning towards the 48 as well to allow me to dig in better.

I have a box blade for my bigger tractor, but it does not compare for driveway work. I've had people tell me they could do the same thing with a box blade. Yeah, I can hammer a nail with a pipe wrench, but it's easier and faster with a hammer.

 

[dj1701]

Nice looking setup! Reminds me that I need a good set of chains. My tires are filled but I wouldn’t mind having a set of wheel weights too. How do you like you plow?

I like the plow a bunch. It was one of the reasons I chose Kubota. The wheel weights are from a 1969 JD 140 garden tractor my dad bought new in 1969.

 

[Smokeydog]

Conditions and grade for your particular work have to be considered. I have a 6’ LP and my 59hp, 4x4, differential lock, heavy tractor barely can pull up hill at certain spots on my driveway. Other areas it could pull an 8’ easily. Got to match Implements to the intended work. Not everyone lives on a hillside. Love my LP for driveway maintenance and never wished for bigger.

 

[Idahomestead]

Since my gravel is pretty hard and the potholes are deep, I’m leaning towards the 4ft model. The dealer quoted me $1,670 though which seems like a lot.

 

[dj1701]

Since my gravel is pretty hard and the potholes are deep, I’m leaning towards the 4ft model. The dealer quoted me $1,670 though which seems like a lot.

That seems like a lot. Then again, in JB's america maybe not.