CK3510 Mid-PTO Kit?

[iflywhatevr]

Anyone added a mid-pto kit to their 3510? Using my plow truck this winter but figure when the 50 hour filter change comes up would be a good time to add the kit. Will try to scout out a front mount blower at a decent price this summer.

How much was your kit? Easy install? Will likely do it myself rather than the dealer as I try to do my own Maintenance as much as possible.

David

 

[iflywhatevr]

No one?

 

[xcgreene]

I'll add my 2 cents, it wont quite be the answer you're looking for, but it may get things started.

I've used the front mount before (test drive at the dealership a few winters ago) and its nice to look forward and all, but my 78" rear mount has been fantastic I don't think the front mount is worth it, especially if the front pto is not already installed. Now, if you have back problems, this all becomes a very different story, but for me personally, I prefer the rear mounts. I can see immediately in front of the augers better, I can pivot better similar to the way a forklift does, I can attach/detach faster (depending on your setup), its a lot cheaper, and I have a much wider selection of blower brands to choose from.

I don't mean to poo poo front mounts. But for the extra cost, I just don't see the value.

 

[Looking4new]

My tractor came with a mid PTO and my back thanks me every day I blow snow with the expensive front blower. No kidding here, that blower was real expensive, like $8,000.oo all in.

 

[iflywhatevr]

I know it’s going to be pricey unfortunately. Maybe I need to test a rear one. I have about a 700 foot by 20 foot Drive here in the northeast plus 50x50 parking area I need to clear I just wonder if I will be miserable turned around using the rear one for that size area. Also whether the cab will interfere with rear visibility at all. I guess the positive is I could still keep the bucket on for pushing snow as well.

 

[haroldy]

i have mid pto ,, installed at dealer ,, not to expensive
speed reduction unit was under $1500
this unit also allows me to use standard rear mount snowblower on the front
total cost to use was less than $2000 more for front mount over rear mount
wouldnt be without for 1 km of laneway

lift and hydraulic shute uses loader hydraulic connectors so no extra expense

 

[xcgreene]

I know it’s going to be pricey unfortunately. Maybe I need to test a rear one. I have about a 700 foot by 20 foot Drive here in the northeast plus 50x50 parking area I need to clear I just wonder if I will be miserable turned around using the rear one for that size area. Also whether the cab will interfere with rear visibility at all. I guess the positive is I could still keep the bucket on for pushing snow as well.

My drive is about 600 ft and my shop landing area is about 100x100. My rear 78" mount does a fine job. All said and done, it takes less than an hour with some FEL work. But yes, test a rear mount out and see what you think before spending all that money. You could buy a rear mount for the same cost of just setting up your front pto. Then you could d**n near buy a backhoe for the price of the front mount blower. For people using it to commercial blow multiple 300ft straight driveways and parking lots, I see the appeal.

Id love to see a kioti with a front AND rear mount during some snow apocalypse, taking care of business unch:. But I am fairly certain all of that snow blowing power would send the snow back in time, creating a problem for yourself before you had a tractor.

 

[iflywhatevr]

i have mid pto ,, installed at dealer ,, not to expensive
speed reduction unit was under $1500
this unit also allows me to use standard rear mount snowblower on the front
total cost to use was less than $2000 more for front mount over rear mount
wouldnt be without for 1 km of laneway

lift and hydraulic shute uses loader hydraulic connectors so no extra expense

Did you go with a Kioti rear mount blower that you were able to mount on the front? Any pics of your setup?

 

[haroldy]

no it is not a kioti blower,but could be .I can use any common snowblower on my set up
the speed reducing unit also has 3 pt equivalent hitch on front of tractor
which lifts the blower when required
sorry i can get pics if you need

 

[kliza23]

I'd love to see some pics! Also, do you have a link to the speed reduction unit?

Been trying to come up with the best snow clearing solution for my DK35se I just picked up. I have the kl351 loader but no bucket, and no 3 point hitch. Need to piece the other items together in time, but first things first is snow removal... so trying to decide the best most cost effient way to invest first.

Thanks!

 

[135mf]

I have a rear blower and front hydraulic blade on my new ck3510....Both of these attachments were on my 2610 and I used them for two winters...To be honest , I used the blade most of the time...it’s quick and moves a lot of snow in a hurry. Only time I use the rear blower is for heavy drifts or if I’m in an area where I can’t pile snow. I’ve attached a pic of my setup

 

[haroldy]

regarding the front mount equip check this article re the speed reduction unit and 3 pt

FARM SHOW - Front-Mount Kit For Compact Tractors

 

[kliza23]

135mf - Thanks. I thought about that same type setup.

Haroldy - Thanks for the link. Looks like it still requires the midmount PTO.

 

[haroldy]

fyi

i just talked to the company that made that unit ,, it is out of production now but there might be used

available on the market,, yes it does require mid pto..

 

[praxeum]

I've thought many times about getting the mid mount PTO. I have the CK3510 and have a 300 ft driveway then 3/8 mile private road I have to maintain. I use the rear blade every time it snows, even if only an inch, to throw it all to the side then when the snowbank gets big enough I'll put my blower on the back and do one pass to clear out the snow bank. Works well but I've wondered about that mid mount, when I'm going backwards I just sit sideways and use the left leg on the pedals and I could go all day if needed.

@135mf - I have though about putting a blade on the front quick attach (I already have the hydraulics up there) but have wondered about the stress on the arms. Do you see them flexing or have any concerns with that?

 

[135mf]

I haven't noticed any issues with the arms flexing when the blade was on my 2610.it worked really well. I now have it on the new 3510 and we haven't had any snow yet to use it. I am thinking it worked great on the 2610, so hopefully it will work as well or better on the stronger loader on the 3510.