Snow BX2200 and Snow

[terpdog]

Yep, I know it's early and I didn't get a plow when I got the
tractor, figured I could get it later. Now that I'm thinking of
it what would I need to get. I have a FEL for the big snows
but most of what we get in Maryland is the 2-6 inch type.

I think that a manual blade would work great and be the cheapest option but what would I need to attach it. I have about a 1/4 mile driveway(it's asphault)

I have a BB on back for weight so I hope that I don't need
chains but if anyone has any thoughts I'd appreciate it. The
dealer I've dealt with is a little high on implement prices and
was great on the tractor price so I'd like to know what I'm getting into before I walk in, hopefully I won't be as confused as I am now and hopefully you all understand what I'm talking
about.

Thanks

Chris

 

[Will_C]

If you are thinking about the Kubota blade, you are going to spend some money! You will need the 4 way valve (if you don't have it on the FEL) and the mounting kit. I would think the total would be around $1500. If you go with the hydraulic angle blade, closer to $2000.
If you are handy, you could probably adapt a front blade from another machine. Have you thought about a back blade?
Will

 

[Anonymous Poster]

1/4 mile drive way and like us in Delaware 2-6 snows, heck with a 60" rear blade seems to me you have the best setup you could get. I cleared snow for our mother of all snows this year with just a rear 60" Landpride 1560 blade. I now have my loader on so I'm not going to worry about a front blade until I cut dowm my Meyers 6.5' poly plow and revamp the in bucket mount I had for the TC33D. Then and only then because I already have everything I need will I consider a front blade that will be mounted inside the bucket. Mark

 

[RoyJackson]

[*]"I have a BB on back for weight so I hope that I don't need..."

Reckon you've already got all you need for 2 to 6 inches of snow...
Well, maybe some Ben Gay if you're over 40.

 

[Rick Jay]

I don't have a BX, but I would second the vote for a 60" rear blade. With a light snow fall, you'll be able to drive forward windrowing the snow off to the side. For heavier snows, you might have to reverse the blade and drive in reverse OR raise the loader a few inches off the ground to clear in front of the tractor and use the rear blade to scrape what remains. You'll always have the loader available to move any banks of snow you can't get with the rear blade.

As far as needing chains, I guess you'll have to see. In my experience, if you're operating on a hill, you'll probably want the added security of the chains. Also, if you have to deal with ice, chains will help quite a bit.

I think the cheapest solution is rear blade (should be under $400).

~Rick

 

[Charliebrn]

I have an el-cheapo 60" rear blade on my BX and between that and the FEL, I can handle anything winter throws at me. Actually, I bought a 6' blade and cut it down to 60" (it was cheaper that way). Forget the chains unless your driveway has a decent slope, as you'll gouge the asphalt if you arent real careful. The other thing is to have skid plates welded to the bottom of the FEL bucket to keep the lip at either side of the FEL from gouging your drive.

 

[sandyc]

Guess up here where the snow gets a bit deep I have found that I use both a blower and a blade. Depends on depth and whether my gravel drive is frozen. If you opt for a blade you'll need a subframe that mounts to the front cross member. It is a quick connect and can be switched out with the blower in a matter of minutes. The four way that you use for the FEL can and will operate both the blower and blade. I purchased the Kubota blade for about 275. I am not sure what the sub frame costs as my dealer threw it in with the snowblower.
During landscape season I use both the blade and a rake for lawn installation and maintainence.
I also found that I needed chains if I used my turf tires because of a slight slope in my drive. The Ag tires that are loaded should not need chains unless you are on glare ice.

All in all, the 2200 will blow and or push any snow that we get here in Maine!