FEL Quick Attach Blade?

Rory_Rhodes · Nov 20, 2004

Is there a 6' blade available for the Kubota quick release FEL? I just bought the rear 6' blade, but having a front mounted blade seems to make sense in order to push around dirt and gravel. I also just bought front forks that utilize the quick release/mount of the Kubota 723 FEL. I have searched the different forums but any "been there, done that" advice sure would be useful. Next stop, what Post Hole Diggers and Trailer Hitch setups (for the tractor) should I consider?

Glenn9643 · Nov 20, 2004

Because the blade will be extended out from your FEL mounting could the added torque distort the FEL frame or damage a cylinder???
Several have adapted 3ph quick-hitches to mount to their FEL quick attach to use landscape rakes but I believe their intent was to back-drag and not push dirt.

SeymourBota · Nov 20, 2004

I think you would wind up with something like this:
http://www.curtisintl.com/tractor_loader.html

ronjhall · Nov 20, 2004

I have a Curtis blade mounted on my FEL. I does not do a good job of moving dirt. The back blade and box blade works much better.
I have modified a Speeco Quick Hitch to fit my FEL. It allows me to put a landscape on the front. My rear blade is to heavy for to put on the front of my tractor. I have a B2910. Your L3130 maybe able to handle a heavier blade.
There is a 3PH adapter made for skid steers. With the 723 quick attach you should be able to use one of these.
Markham Welding has an adapter.

Willman · Nov 21, 2004

I was looking at a Kwik-Way FEL quick attach blade for my Mahindra 4110. Basicly the same thing as the Curtis blade.
I mainly want to use it for snow removal.
How has the Curtis worked with snow?
Anybody have the Kwik-Way?

luvbug · Nov 21, 2004

Rory, I have a Curtis 5ft. plow attatched to the front of my Kubota 7610. The plow attatches to the F.E.L. arms inplace of the bucket. The dealer and Curtis both advise NOT to push dirt or gravel with it. The plow is for snow removal only. Now can you push small amounts of dirt or gravel? Yes, so far I have had no big problems, but a rear blade would be so much better if I had one to use. I could see if you were to over use the plow for not it's intended use you could probably damage it and the forks on the tractor.