How long does it take to put front snowblower on a BX?

[sandyc]

On my b2620 it takes me 15 minutes max to drop the fel ,install the sub frame,install drive shaft, and then install blower and the front shaft.

 

[George the Beagle]

Much easier than putting on the mower. Takes me about 15 minutes all told, and I'm old and fat.

 

[thirdroc17]

For, me, on my BX2670, less time for the blower than the mower, but longer than either was on my Wheel Horses.......

As some mentioned, a lot might have to do with which model of tractor, which model of blower, and whether the friends brought beer or not.

Personally, the front mount snow blower is the ONLY way to go. No matter how deep or far through the drift is, you just keep going, and never have to go 10 times farther to make sure there is room for next time like you have to do with a front blade. I wait for the storm to end, don't go out in the middle of a blizzard because I'm afraid of not being able to push through. No backing up like a front loader that can't be pushed through because the snow is too deep. With age and physical limitations, I don't have to twist around in the seat, which I can't do anyway, as a rear mount snowblower requires.

Now, if you like spending 4 times as long in the cold, if you like putting 4 times the hours on your equipment, if you like being twisted around in the seat, well, you might like one of the other methods better.

 

[NewfieDan]

Here is what I do with my BX2360:
Remove 2 pins on my LA243 FEL (about 2min) adjust the control lever to release the FEL(about10 sec). Disconnect the 4 quick connect hydraulic hoses (1min)
Back the tractor away from the FEL.
Install the subframe that the front blower/blade mount to(10min)
Put on the mid mount PTO shaft(10min)
Drive the tractor to where the blower is sitting(B2750 48"blower)
Mount the blower(5min)
The trickiest part is lining up the square drive from the blower to the drive on the subframe but all told this takes about 30 min at the most to switch from the FEL to the blower. The first time I did this it took quite a bit longer, but I have gotten better and it now takes less time.

 

[samofsweden]

Spoke to a man yesterday and he said he sold his front mount snowblower because it takes 2-3 hours and two people to put it on and off, is this true?

Hi, first NO it will not take that time, let me explain,
First you have to fit the front quick hitch subframe and the pto driveline kit, this will take you 15min.
After that you will fit the blower in 5 min. As you already have the front quick hitch subframe on you can easy fit a snowblade and then back with the blower in 5 min
Im still very impressed of the front mounted snowblower, and its very fun to drive :thumbsup:

good luck
/Sam

 

[Gasser]

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Is any front mount snow blower really worth all the effort ? You decide !

Definately.

 

[tk tom]

It may be different for other models of tractor, but the front mount blower for a B2650 was $6500+ and a rear was ~$3000. That's a deciding factor for me. Not sure about BX models, but I know I could do a lot with the over 50% savings in cost!