Snow 8ft back blade for Kubota L4740 good idea?

[94BULLITT]

Should be no problem in the snow. Only issue I see is would be in dirt and maybe not enough traction to cut the full width. But with snow, it is easier pushing/pulling, and you can always take smaller bites. Heck, I have a 700lb 7' blade on my little ole L3400 and manage just fine:thumbsup:

Another caution, on cheaper made blades of longer widths, sometimes the frame isnt made in a way that will allow the blade to spin around 180 degrees without hitting the tires. That can be a PITA cause the only way to spin it around then is to unhook, then spin, then re-hook up. Maybe something to look into before you make a decision.

You will tear up more stuff in the snow because you are pushing backwards and can't see.

 

[sdkubota]

Another caution, on cheaper made blades of longer widths, sometimes the frame isnt made in a way that will allow the blade to spin around 180 degrees without hitting the tires. That can be a PITA cause the only way to spin it around then is to unhook, then spin, then re-hook up. Maybe something to look into before you make a decision.

I never thought about hitting the tractor turning the blade around...excellent point! Of course I would just pivot the 3 pt before hooking up.

 

[MHarryE]

I use the 7' I had for my L3710 for moving snow with my L5740. Wish I had the extra foot that the blade you are looking at has. Could push out to the side further. If we get a heavy, wet snow of more than a foot I have to push it, not a problem except that since you have nothing building up underneath you to limit you, you can put a lot of power behind it - meaning I have bent my blade.