JD / Massey / Kubota Comparison w/prices

[toddol1971]

well youd be suprised how fast he can get the snow moved. It does sound like you want a tractor more than you need one (no offense meant). Is it possible to have a dedicated plow truck sitting in the shed ready to go? I'll tell you what, you can pay for alot of snow removal for 28 grand. One other thing that I meant to say earlier. These hills you have, you should drive the tractor up & down or at a slight angle. With a cab the weight will be quite high & I'd be nervous to go side hilling on a open station tractor especially a cab one. If you have the extra cash & can get a tractor then get one, there so much fun. I think anything ck27 or under with a cab would suit you perfectly.

 

[Matt400]

I have a Kubota B3030HSDC (cab unit) and live in an area with lots of snow. Has been far above my expectations with the front mount 63" blower. Plowed without a cab for over 20 years and now I can't wait for it to snow.

Did you always use blowers? Thanks for the idea on spacers & filling the tires.

I'll tell you what, you can pay for allot of snow removal for 28 grand.

So true! we have been paying for it now for 10 years and I would like to do it for my own convenience vs saving money though. Often times there is snow build up during wrk hrs that we would like cleaned off but our contract plow is out doing other properties that have not been done yet. Plus I could put the snow where "I" want it, would make a difference on our daily operations.

 

[pitt_md]

Matt,

I saw on your TYM thread that you said a blower and blade would cost $8600! Man, what kind of attachments are they that they cost so much? You should be able to get a blower for less than $4000 and a blade that attached to your loader for like $1500.

Me, I'd look for a slightly used blower. Even if it came from another part of the country. You can find practically new ones for under $2000 or so. I saw a very nice Woods 60" for sale around here last week for a mere $1000. Looked brand new.

If you are patient, you can find used blades for under $200. You'd then have to modify them to fit your bucket. There are many threads on this in some of the other forums.

Really the T233 would actual fit your needs just fine too. Just go with a 48" blower. Though these are harder to find used.

Looking for used blowers in my part of the country is like taking a walk through a junk yard. We have had a really tough winter so far and all the deals have been had it seems.

 

[Gittyup]

Looking for used blowers in my part of the country is like taking a walk through a junk yard. We have had a really tough winter so far and all the deals have been had it seems.

Yeah, wiht the snow we have now, a used blower is hard to come by, and certainly won't be at a bargain price. But, most other times, they are easy to find and pretty cheap. And if you willing to drive a few hundred miles to get a deal, that really opens up opportunities for you. Maybe more so in a boarderline area like the midatlantic where I am because you can go south and find deals on blowers, or go north and find deals on blades.

I've decided I want one, but will wait until no one else really has a great interest, say in the spring or summer, and the price is good. Saw a brand new woods 60" on Ebay last night for about $2400. Not a bad deal for a new one with the Woods name on it.