Grand L front snowblower/loader compatibility

dannyk · Jan 24, 2006

I'm thinking of trading my Bobcat 753 for an L3430 after I'm finished with my trail work in the woods.

I would like to hear from Grand L owners who use the front mount snowblower and also have the LA723 loader. Specifically, how easy or difficult is it to go from the loader to the snowblower? Are the two subframes compatible so that there is minimal hardware to remove, or is it a pain in the butt?

My understanding (perhaps incorrect) is that much of the mmm hardware is not compatible with the mounting hardware for the snowblower.

Can anyone set me straight on this? Many thanks.

Danny

ronjhall · Jan 25, 2006

I am not sure about the compatibility of the FEL and Snowblower. But from post on the B3030. It looks like the only problem would be the front grill guard. Here is a good picture of front end of a L3130. Click Here
When I did a search for L series tractors on TBN . I did not find one that listed a front snowblower. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Here is a link to a post on a B series tractor with front snowblower. PTO Power - b7800 vs l3130 Discussion is about PTO power to run front mount snowblower.

dannyk · Jan 25, 2006

Thanks, Ron. That's helpful.

mnkub · Jan 25, 2006

I have a L5030, an 853 FEL and a front mount snowblower and have thought, but not actually confirmed, that even with the snowblower subframe mounted I should be able to mount the FEL. Like I said, I've not tried it but it sure looks like there is no reason it wouldn't work.

kokopelli2 · Jan 25, 2006

I don't have an L but with my B2910 I can have the blower sub frame on and use the loader. However I do have to remove the blower sub frame to mount the mower (beller mower framing can stay all year). It is only 4 hoses and one lever/ pin to hook up or disconnect the blower plus the pto. Very easy take about 5 min. total on a good day 15 on a bad.

L3130 · Jan 26, 2006

dannyk

This is from what I have heard the BEST snowblower out there as of now. Very easy on and off 5 mins tops. Works off you rear PTO which is really nice. I may get one next yeat if funds allow it.
SNOW BLOWER