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[missourithunder]

Haven't been able to view TBN the past few days because of the move but I must say those are some interesting looking chrome covers.

We are almost moved in. The tractor and a few other things are still at the old place but I hope to have them moved by the end of this week. It's been crazy trying to move everything. I didn't realize we had so much junk. They hook up our internet service today so I'll be able to make some noise starting tomorrow.

MissouriThunder

 

[dave1949]

Good one Mark. Yeah, if it's an issue, the mud will reshape that little spot anyhow. Kinda like water seeking its own level. tee hee.

There is another inch to be gained by just continuing the radius of the metal curve there. Frankly, it would look great. But, again, there is no need. Also, I believe the R4s are the largest. An R1 or turf would not even be this close.

Don't worry about it, the snow chains will take care of any clearance issues
Dave.

 

[bp fick]

Good one Dave.

I am going to start off without chains, although I always used them on my Craftsman tractor with blade while we were sojourning in the 'burbs. Kinda hoping the Kubota, with 4wheel and rear weights won't need the chains. But if I find I absolutely, positively must have chains, (heavy sigh) I guess I will spring the bucks for them. But, I believe I would re-shape that tin in the shop with real tools and not rely on the chains to do it. While it would likely be quick, Just cannot trust those chains would do as purty a job.

 

[missourithunder]

bp,
I'll bet ya 50 bucks you'll be fine with just the 4WD and rear weights.

MT

 

[LBrown59]

Good one Dave.

I am going to start off without chains, although I always used them on my Craftsman tractor with blade while we were sojourning in the 'burbs. Kinda hoping the Kubota, with 4wheel and rear weights won't need the chains. But if I find I absolutely, positively must have chains, (heavy sigh) I guess I will spring the bucks for them. But, I believe I would re-shape that tin in the shop with real tools and not rely on the chains to do it. While it would likely be quick, Just cannot trust those chains would do as purty a job.

You will
The Kubota hain't no Craftsman.

 

[bp fick]

bp,
I'll bet ya 50 bucks you'll be fine with just the 4WD and rear weights.

MT

Yeah right. Like I am gonna collect on that bet! I don't live in the tropics.

 

[bp fick]

MT & BP

Can't believe you guys have not run to your K-dealer to get these chrome wheel covers! This is the only pic on the Kubota website that I have seen them.

Jim

Jim, don't want no sissy chrome wheels. (well, clear coated, polished aluminum or mag alloy maybe). Besides, they'd screw up using the wheel weights.

 

[LBrown59]

Yeah right. Like I am gonna collect on that bet! I don't live in the tropics.

How did you dig yourself out of this a year ago ?


You didn't have this then.

 

[dave1949]

Good one Dave.

I am going to start off without chains, although I always used them on my Craftsman tractor with blade while we were sojourning in the 'burbs. Kinda hoping the Kubota, with 4wheel and rear weights won't need the chains. But if I find I absolutely, positively must have chains, (heavy sigh) I guess I will spring the bucks for them. But, I believe I would re-shape that tin in the shop with real tools and not rely on the chains to do it. While it would likely be quick, Just cannot trust those chains would do as purty a job.

I couldn't resist being the fly on the wall. I hope you don't have to mess with the chains, or the tin. If you don't have much slope on your drive, or ditches to slide down into, you could be okay.
Dave.

 

[missourithunder]

bpflick wrote - "Yeah right. Like I am gonna collect on that bet! I don't live in the tropics."

bp,
and you don't live in Alaska either. All I'm saying is the 4WD and rear weights will be more than enough for winter operations. If Michigan winters are anything like Colorado winters (which is where I grew up) you'll be fine. Three or four huge dumps a year and it melts off fast. If, on the other hand, Michigan winters are simular to Missouri winters then you might need those chains. For the past three years in a row central Missouri has had severe ice storms which I had never experienced. Talk about crazy. 4WD doesn't seem to help on the ice. I'll take a foot of snow over an inch of ice any day of the week. I agree with dave1949 in that as long as you don't have a steep grade that could "slide" you into a ditch you'll be fine.

MT

 

[Jeepnford]

I live in NE MO and last year all the snow went north or south. I think we saw about 6" total. Never got to try my plow.

 

[missourithunder]

Jeepnford,
I have a feeling it's going to be different for us this winter. With all the rain we've had this year I think the snowfall will be simular. Just don't want anymore ice storms.

MT

 

[bp fick]

bp,
and you don't live in Alaska either. All I'm saying is the 4WD and rear weights will be more than enough for winter operations. If Michigan winters are anything like Colorado winters (which is where I grew up) you'll be fine. Three or four huge dumps a year and it melts off fast. If, on the other hand, Michigan winters are simular to Missouri winters then you might need those chains. For the past three years in a row central Missouri has had severe ice storms which I had never experienced. Talk about crazy. 4WD doesn't seem to help on the ice. I'll take a foot of snow over an inch of ice any day of the week. I agree with dave1949 in that as long as you don't have a steep grade that could "slide" you into a ditch you'll be fine.

MT

Northern Michigan is not particularly like either scenario you described. We absolutely don't get the snow to melt in a couple of days and we aren't prone to ice either, thank God. It just snows and snows and snows. 130" a season or more. I don't have any grade to speak of. I sincerely do not like the rough ride with chains and I am very hopeful to avoid having to use them. I will also be plowing out a couple of neighbors. I will likely put more hours on the Kubota in winter than any other time of year. This is why I got a block heater and spent $2000. for the 60" full hydraulic plow and QC at the time of purchase. Snow was 80% of the justification for BX purchase. Also why those baby stock tires had to go bye bye.

 

[missourithunder]

bp wrote - "Also why those baby stock tires had to go bye bye."

I couldn't agree with you more.

MT

 

[bp fick]

bp wrote - "Also why those baby stock tires had to go bye bye."

I couldn't agree with you more.

MT

So, how do you like your new tires/wheels? Does it not ride higher and handle differently? Night and Day, most likely.

 

[missourithunder]

I gotta tell you bp I absolutely love them. The look, the feel, and the smell. We're so close to getting moved in and as soon as the last box is dropped off I'm going to get a lot of seat time constructing my fish pond. It hasn't rained lately and the ground is dry.

I just had an epiffany. Have you considered going around your neighborhood this winter and offering to plow driveways ? I suppose if a guy charged $20 or $25 a guy could make a killing. Even with my loader and rear blade I could do most driveways in my area. Hmmmmmm.

MT

 

[bp fick]

Thunder, before and after

 

[missourithunder]

I never did a side by side comparison of photos but it clearly shows a difference. A huge difference. I haven't forgotten to take a photo showing the larger gap in the fenders since the install but I will. Just been a bit busy loading and unloading my pickup and trailer. There's plenty of room for mud and snow in the rear fenders.

MT

 

[Jeepnford]

I gotta tell you bp I absolutely love them. The look, the feel, and the smell. We're so close to getting moved in and as soon as the last box is dropped off I'm going to get a lot of seat time constructing my fish pond. It hasn't rained lately and the ground is dry.

I just had an epiffany. Have you considered going around your neighborhood this winter and offering to plow driveways ? I suppose if a guy charged $20 or $25 a guy could make a killing. Even with my loader and rear blade I could do most driveways in my area. Hmmmmmm.

MT

I'm going to give it a shot,might as well,I'm paying for insurance. Probably won't try anything such as plowing a business since I work full time(not complaining) so working all night isn't too feasable,getting too old for the 24 hr non-stop days. I might talk to a church or two since most of theirs would be early Sunday or Wednesday evening. I plowed our first and only depth of snow with my loader bucket. It was kind of slow having to dump it all the time. I think skid shoes on the leading edge would be useful too for gravel drives.

 

[missourithunder]

Jeepnford,
Excellent idea about the churches. I have zero experience moving snow with my loader so it should be interesting. I figure most snow removal would be plowed with my rear blade and use the loader to push/pickup snow. I can't wait.

MT