Kubota L3540 rear snowblower question?

[Bswope]

Hey fellas I've been looking into a rear blower for my tractor and I'd like to see if you guys think my tractor could handle a 74" sized blower? This is what my local dealer is saying for size.
I spent 15 hrs in my tractor with this last snowstorm plowing and i have finally talked myself into investing in a blower, I'm not in any hurry to buy and wanna make the right choice as far as size.. so what you guys think?

Thanks guys,
Buddy

 

[devildog1]

Hey Buddy, I have the same L3540 and I sure do love this tractor. I also own a L2674 three point snow blower with hydro operated snow shoot, the L3540 handles it with ease through the deepest snows, although not this year yet,lol. Your tractor will handle it without any issues.
DevilDog

 

[Bswope]

Devildog thanks for the pics and your input, you have just made up my mind..! The Kubota brand snowblower looks GREAT..!
While we are at it what kinda plow setup is that in your first pic?

 

[devildog1]

Your welcome.On the back is a Land Pride 3584 and the front hosts a HLA 2000 which is operated with a third function hydro over electric vale into the FEL control handle which also is 84". If snow is 8" or 10" I use the blades but anything over the snow blower comes out. I have a 250' blacktop drive with a exl turnaround for my RV, about 12,000 sf, I also do a widows drive next door, the same distance, great neighbor to help out. HLA Snow | Home
DevilDog

 

[AStanton]

Personally, I would hold off buying for another 2-4 weeks and maybe you could score a nice clearance price. The dealer may not want to store it until next season.

 

[Bswope]

Personally, I would hold off buying for another 2-4 weeks and maybe you could score a nice clearance price. The dealer may not want to store it until next season.

Yeah I'm not in any hurry, the dealer near me told me that the prices come down pretty good on them the closer the warm weather gets to us. I'm gonna wait and see if I can find on on clearance like you mentioned, also my Kubota dealer said Kubota has 0% for 2yrs on their attachments.

 

[Fallon]

My L3200 HST easily handles my 61" I think you have more tractor than my 32 engine HP & 3,500 ballasted lbs. I wish the blower was about 68-72". My track is 60" & I need wheel spacers to get chains on my rears.

A gear machine might not be as easy as a HST, but should be fine if you are geared low enough.

 

[moship]

Bswope,

You should be fine using a 6' snow blower on your tractor. I have slightly less HP and a 6' front mounted snow blower and it works great. The recent snow storm last weekend that dumped more than 30" of snow in PA was the first time that I had to put it in low gear and take my time.

See signature for tractor and snow blower model.

 

[Bswope]

Thanks for the replys fellas, this site is dangerous cause now im REALLY wanting one, but I just have to be patient and see what pops up around my area.
Devildog thanks for the link to the plow... they look real nice!
I'm searching for a project to work on this winter and I think I'm gonna try to find a truck plow and mount it on my SSQA that I have sitting here... for some reason I'm really wanting to build one of these.

 

[moship]

Bswope,

I'm not certain where you are located in South Central PA, but I noticed Appalachian Trailers on Rt. 72 1 mile North of PA TP Exit 266 have some quick attach attachments. I don't see them on their web site, but they had some when driving past. Perhaps it's worth calling them to see what they have. Of course building one would be fun if you have the means.