Kubota L5740 vs. 17" of snow

bpbolde · Dec 24, 2013

One of my driveways today. It's been fun getting snow like this. I've always looked forward to "snow days" since I was in school. The toys just got a little bigger

So far, the tractor has been surpassing my expectations.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQuYDjXtBng

milkman636 · Dec 24, 2013

Very nice. That looks like a great setup for snow removal. I'm slightly envious.:ashamed:

ericher69 · Dec 24, 2013

bpbolde said:
One of my driveways today. It's been fun getting snow like this. I've always looked forward to "snow days" since I was in school. The toys just got a little bigger So far, the tractor has been surpassing my expectations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQuYDjXtBng

looks good but your travel speed was WAY too fast as the snow was pilling up in front of the blower.

Either slow down or more rpm; just a suggestion

TomSeller · Dec 25, 2013

Nice job. A little pile in front but you are sure blowing some snow.

TripleR · Dec 25, 2013

Nice video and great setup, watching that, I almost wish we got more snow; almost...:thumbsup:

Thomas · Dec 25, 2013

Made it look easy like hot knife thru soft butter... nice setup

murphy1244 · Dec 25, 2013

Nice set-up

nybirdman · Dec 25, 2013

Nice set-up,proper tool for that situation.How do the turf tires handle the snow,other than the obvious that they do work.I have R1's on my L4240 and they do great in the snow.

Baby Grand · Dec 25, 2013

That looked almost effortless!
I'm surprised at how fast you were moving in that depth of snow.

bpbolde · Dec 25, 2013

ericher69 said:
looks good but your travel speed was WAY too fast as the snow was pilling up in front of the blower.

Either slow down or more rpm; just a suggestion

I do 18 driveways every storm, but did 35 this time. I've been experimenting a lot on how to be more efficient. On long pushes like that, the snow gets removed faster by pushing a little extra. It seems to use the fan to full capacity by filling beyond what just the auger will do. At the end of the row, I slow down and let it chew to get it as clean as possible by the garage. My soon to be wife always bugs me about getting to go work and play with the tractor

nybirdman said:
Nice set-up,proper tool for that situation.How do the turf tires handle the snow,other than the obvious that they do work.I have R1's on my L4240 and they do great in the snow.

I'm surprised by how well they do despite their width. They have a lot of edges that bite and some siping. Can't beat R1s in deep off road powder, but the turfs rock on pavement. A 950 pound ballast box also helps a lot.