reversing a B2620 with rear mounted blower

[Lindsey]

Hello does any one have the same problem when backing up a long way the pedal is so hard to push Ive gave may self a hernia I have to keep a bush road clear to get out every day except sundays has any one devised a hand operated lever Ive even looked at the return spring to possibley change it out for lighter one at my age now 68 my days of owning a kubota maybe be done . thanks from cold northeastern Ontario

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

on your b2620 near your right knee is there not 2 orange levers on the underside of the dash?

one locks down the brakes and the other locks down the hst pedal (basically cruise control) so you do not have to stand on the pedal for hours at a time when doing what you are doing.

 

[Jeff F.]

Does the cruise work in reverse on the B? I tried on my BX and it doesn't. I'm just trying to keep my + and - column up to date

 

[sandyc]

I agree with the comment about using reverse and effort to keep in gear. A "rocker" foot pedal would be a lot better. I am also hitting the HST dip stick with my heel.....

 

[GPintheMitten]

I have the same problem going backwards for long distances when blowing snow. As I contort to see behind and keep my heel on the reverse pedal, I often bump the front loader joy stick with my knee.

I manage but have considered putting a hand operated control for forward and reverse.

You could fabricate a lever with a U shaped end to attach to the front and rear pedals or have someone make one for you.

 

[HEC]

On the 2650 I have cruise control but not in reverse , I would much prefer two peddles rather than the rocker set up when trying to back up . The brakes are both on the left so it would be no problem for Kubota to do that . Like mentioned it is very difficult to try and turn and look backwards and use the rocker set up . I guess a back up camera is the answer for now .

 

[tk tom]

I don't have long distances to back up, but haven't found it to be an issue for me, yet. I have maybe 75-100 yards to go back and forth, a few times. I wonder if the tension setup can be lightened/loosened for the times of year when you have a lot of reversing to do, then tighten up again at the end of the season?

 

[Paystar]

Cruise does not work in reverse on B20 series. I added mirrors to my open station so I don't have to keep looking backwards.

 

[HEC]

Cruise does not work in reverse on B20 series. I added mirrors to my open station so I don't have to keep looking backwards.

Yes , mirrors do sure take away from alot of the burden . One of my problems is I just can't turn my body and twist my neck like i use too ,and hooking up equipment on the 3 pt. hitch is a little difficult along with trying to use the peddle at the same time . I do manage and really like the 2650 no matter what . If I had a rear mount blower I would have a really hard time though . If it wasn't for the turning and the peddle I would much rather have a rear blower so I could still have the front end loader also , I really miss that on the 2650 .