Ready for Winter!

[lungdoc]

Don't really do much else in the winter but to drop the front blower is as easy as quick detaching two hoses and dropping the skid-steer quick connects (which on this machine is actually done from the cab). Can easily grab forks or bucket and just leave power pack on for ballast. To remove rear power pack also just disconnect two hoses. Middle large section of hose can stay on machine (will remove for any off-road use to avoid branches or roots hitting hoses under machine or along loader). The hoses are routed along frame, then up loader and along as seen (with a loop). The controller cable power clips onto battery terminals, and has a hand unit with two switches (for rotation and deflection). I routed that into cab and have it sitting in a little slot next to the FEL control lever.

We looked at the Kubota mid-PTO driven units but they require installation of a frame and removal of the FEL, plus are large for storage with a tractor-length frame. They do leave the rear available for blade or other PTO implements though. The ease of mounting and storage made this a better choice for us.

 

[Rustyiron]

For the sake of us open station guy's, please don't update your avatar:laughing:

 

[GPintheMitten]

Thanks for the explanations. That is some great setup.

 

[CJONE]

Very nice set up. When I purchased my tractor I had a mid mount PTO installed just for a front mount blower. After doing some research I found out the drivelines are less than reliable for commercial use, so I went with a pusher and a rear mount blower. 2 seasons of blowing banks back in 2 bad winters with no issues. The next step for me will be to mount the blower on the front and hydraulic drive it. Even with the hydraulics loosing 20%+ I believe it is the way to go for a front mount. CJ

 

[Rustyiron]

The next step for me will be to mount the blower on the front and hydraulic drive it. Even with the hydraulics loosing 20%+ I believe it is the way to go for a front mount. CJ

If I remember right CJ, you helped me with a hyd question and know your stuff. Please be sure to do a post of your components & build!

 

[CJONE]

If I remember right CJ, you helped me with a hyd question and know your stuff. Please be sure to do a post of your components & build!

Thanks, I'll help when I can. To be honest if I convert the blower I will go with a Hydrostat just for the efficiency and smaller plumbing. I will build a gear style powerpack just because I have the parts, when I get healed up from the auto accident a few weeks ago. CJ

 

[Paystar]

More Pics!!!

So after several years using an open station rear mounted blower I am very excited to have a cab and a front blower! MK Martin Meteor 86" front blower with a rear power pack to drive the hydraulics. Mounted the chains after these pics...at least they fit with the tractor change. Now all I need is some snow. Kubota 6060HST

 

[HillStreet]

Just bought a Kubota B2650 and plan to plow with the bucket this year. Building a house with a 300 foot driveway with slight rise from the street. I asked the dealer to hold the tractor until I can park it inside the garage, awaiting the concrete pour now.

If the bucket does not do the job, I'll get a plow that attaches to the loader arms. I think plowing will be fine because I have lots of room for snow banks.

 

[Thomas]

I am ready for winter as I could be,but old man winter yet to show signs of visiting which doesn't hurt my feeling.

 

[check]

I am ready for winter as I could be,but old man winter yet to show signs of visiting which doesn't hurt my feeling.

Yup. Still above freezing in the daytime up at the cottage, 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto. We have skated during Christmas on the lake in front of the cottage for the past 13 years that we have had the cottage. This year, however the lake will not even be frozen at Christmas!