bx1500

[Anonymous Poster]

I wanted to know what the capabilities are for the bx1500. I have 3 acres of flat ground to mow and a 20'x80' driveway to clear snow from. I was wanting the 54" mmm and a 60" rear blade. I would perfer the front blade, but I know there is quite a difference in prices. How do the turf tires work with chains in the winter on ice and snow? I don't have any needs for a fel. Would a 12" 3pt hitch moldboard garden plow fit the bx1500 for good height clearance? Would the bx1500 fit my bill for my needs, or should I look towards the bx1800 and bx2200? Thank you for any advice.

 

[Will_C]

I think the 1500 would do what you want. I used my 2200 for snow removal for two years without chains (turf tires) and had no problems. I bought a set of chains this past winter and it worked even better. I have not used a plow, so no advice there.
Will

 

[surfran]

I don't know about the BX1500 w/12" plow, but I recently used my 10" plow behind my BX1800 with no issues, in fact it was a dream compared to my old cub 1811. See the attached thread for some pictures. I belive the clearance is 1" less for the BX1500, so I don't think it would be much of an issue.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=owning&Number=274266&page=1&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=186&fpart=1

 

[sandyc]

Speaking from experience, you need to get the most power you can afford. The 1500 is a nice machine but may lack the torque and horsepower for pushing snow around. The front blade mount, I believe, is like the 2200 and is a sub frame that needs a hydraulic feed from the FEL control. If you don't have a FEL then the addition of a front blade becomes fairly pricey.
You may find that the back blade is OK for light snow but may be lacking for pushing snow away from the driveway entrance to the street.
If it were me, I'd go with a FEL and a MMM as basic equipment.
Good luck

 

[Rick Jay]

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What? Trust me, if you put a front end loader on your tractor, you will have plenty of use for it.

If you can afford the step up in power to the BX1800 or even BX2200 you give yourself a bit of extra power. However, I think the BX1500 will do what you want, but I'm not sure on the moldboard plow. I have no experience with one of those.

A good snow removal combination is a FEL with a rear blade on the back. Or, a FEL with a 3 pt. snowblower. With your driveway, it shouldn't be too hard to drive backwards for 80' or so. I wouldn't want to be without my FEL when moving snow, for my application.

You may or may not need chains, but I would plan on getting them. I have them on my B2910 with R4's and the tractor is quite a bit more sure-footed in packed snow and especially so on icy surfaces.

The common saying around here is to buy a little more tractor than you think you'll need. Some of us go overboard on that (guilty /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif).

As some one pointed out, the front mount plows are pretty pricey...even if you already have the loader valve installed. I would much prefer a FEL to a front blade.

Good Luck.

~Rick