MooseOnTheLoose
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Finalized a deal yesterday on a new Kubota MX5800 (58 HP 4wd HST utility tractor for the non-orange readers). I'm upgrading from an L3800 (38 HP compact).
Living in the front range of Colorado, our snow varies widely, but usually doesn't stick around all winter. I've plowed with a rear blade up to now, but its a literal pain in the neck, puts too much gravel in the grass, and is just slow. I like hyperdrive. So, I'm currently considering a front SSQA blade. Looking at the Land Pride STB15 - probably a 7'. New tractor has dual rear remotes, so I'm thinking of running hydraulic angling.
Posting in search of advice on brands and what to look for (If there is an opinion to stick with a rear blade, I'd be open to that - hopefully something with shoes).
FWIW, I've got about 1/4 mile in 3 different drives, a couple large areas, and a circle drive, so quite a variety of areas. All quite flat. I don't expect to be doing more than 12" very often at all. I've plowed with truck plow in the mountains before years ago and it certainly seemed nicer to be pushing instead of pulling snow up your back side.
Living in the front range of Colorado, our snow varies widely, but usually doesn't stick around all winter. I've plowed with a rear blade up to now, but its a literal pain in the neck, puts too much gravel in the grass, and is just slow. I like hyperdrive. So, I'm currently considering a front SSQA blade. Looking at the Land Pride STB15 - probably a 7'. New tractor has dual rear remotes, so I'm thinking of running hydraulic angling.
Posting in search of advice on brands and what to look for (If there is an opinion to stick with a rear blade, I'd be open to that - hopefully something with shoes).
FWIW, I've got about 1/4 mile in 3 different drives, a couple large areas, and a circle drive, so quite a variety of areas. All quite flat. I don't expect to be doing more than 12" very often at all. I've plowed with truck plow in the mountains before years ago and it certainly seemed nicer to be pushing instead of pulling snow up your back side.