Snow My new snow moving rig

[crk133]

Well I finally got my blower painted to match my tractor and got it all assembled. This year snow clearing will be much more enjoyable on my 2700'+ hilly/windy driveway. The last two years I have used a B7610. The new rig is a L5240 front 7' blade and a rear PULL erskine blower with hyd. rotation and deflector. I also have a hyd top link to get the blower angle just right. I am ALMOST looking forward to blowing the snow this year.

 

[Thomas]

Odds aren't in old man winter anymore...congrats on fine investment.

 

[dodge man]

Very nice rig. I really like the pull rear mount snow blower. No strained neck from backing up. With my BX2350 and a rear blade, I was worried about the tires smashing the snow down and then the blade not scaping the snow off, but that turned out not to be a problem. I expect with the rear snow blower, you will also find it's not a problem.

 

[crk133]

Odds aren't in old man winter anymore...congrats on fine investment.

Thanks, but..................I think we had around 12' of snow last year. in addition to that I live on a ridge and drifting is a big issue.

 

[dodge man]

I've noticed the chute has some kind of liner in it. Is that some kind of anti-stick type set up.

 

[crk133]

I've noticed the chute has some kind of liner in it. Is that some kind of anti-stick type set up.

yes its made of a slick plastic maybe 3/16" thick and riveted to the back of the chute. from my blower experience i bet this will help alot

 

[razor]

Nice set up, what is the width of your blower?

 

[crk133]

Nice set up, what is the width of your blower?[/QUOTE

the blower is 78" and the tractor is nearly 72" so the should match up nicely. i am wondering if i should have gotten the rear and side defoggers but time will tell.

 

[radioman]

Very nice paint job. I like the plastic insert. Sounds like a good idea for those with wet ,sticky snow.

Where did you get the paint? I just finished painting my truck plow to match my BX and I got the paint from TSC. Its called new kubota orange and it seems to be a tad brighter then my BX orange but close enough for winter use.

 

[Ductape]

Thats a formidable looking set-up.......... but since its still mid-August, could we talk more about summer?

 

[crk133]

Very nice paint job. I like the plastic insert. Sounds like a good idea for those with wet ,sticky snow.

Where did you get the paint? I just finished painting my truck plow to match my BX and I got the paint from TSC. Its called new kubota orange and it seems to be a tad brighter then my BX orange but close enough for winter use.

from TSC I think its the "old" kubota orange. i had the same thoughts about close enough for winter use

 

[razor]

Nice set up, what is the width of your blower?[/QUOTE

the blower is 78" and the tractor is nearly 72" so the should match up nicely. i am wondering if i should have gotten the rear and side defoggers but time will tell.

I had a 74 inch and upgraded to a 80 inch blower on a 5030 and both sizes work well. Your 78 inch is a good match. Both my 5030 and 5740 came standard with rear and side defroster, is it an option on the US models?

 

[Thomas]

".I think we had around 12' of snow last year. in addition to that I live on a ridge and drifting is a big issue."

Yikes..guess not much of chance getting cabin fever.

 

[crk133]

I had a 74 inch and upgraded to a 80 inch blower on a 5030 and both sizes work well. Your 78 inch is a good match. Both my 5030 and 5740 came standard with rear and side defroster, is it an option on the US models?

yes they are an option but since i got every other option i was trying to save a few $. penny wise pound foolish possibly....time will tell. i can always add them later

 

[daveinnh]

Verrry nice.

I have an L4310 HST w/ a Curtis cab. 2 questions:
1. How is the factory cab?
2. Did you research other rear pull blowers?

 

[Charlesaf3]

nice!

Please post what you think of the pull behind blower after you've used it a bit

 

[crbr]

Well I finally got my blower painted to match my tractor and got it all assembled. This year snow clearing will be much more enjoyable on my 2700'+ hilly/windy driveway. The last two years I have used a B7610. The new rig is a L5240 front 7' blade and a rear PULL erskine blower with hyd. rotation and deflector. I also have a hyd top link to get the blower angle just right. I am ALMOST looking forward to blowing the snow this year.

Chains....

 

[crk133]

Verrry nice.

I have an L4310 HST w/ a Curtis cab. 2 questions:
1. How is the factory cab?
2. Did you research other rear pull blowers?

1. overall i think the cab is great and well laid out EXCEPT: move the 4wd lever it is in a horrible spot i think. the A/C needs more umph. the rear remotes could be more forward for better rergonomics. intermittant wipers would be great!

2.I did a little. The local dealers JD and Kubota both dealt with erskine so i felt more comfortable going with erskine if i needed a repair.... when i called erskine to ask a question about the perspective blower i was told they had a factory demo for a ~ 1500 cheaper then new