Hey guys, awesome site/great info. Wondering if the B6100 (2wd) I have stands a chance at successfully plowing snow for me this winter (500ft of gravel drive, pretty flat- but it is central MI and we can get dumped on). Tried it with a backblade with very limited success. So after reading here I realized I need chains (on the way) and also found a matching Kubota 4ft hydraulic snow blade. Haven't hooked it up yet, but wondering if all of this is going to make a difference or did I really need to go with a bigger tractor and 4wd? Any opinions are appreciated- thanks for all the schooling already.
B6100 stand a chance?
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I'd not let it drift up or get out of hand, especially if it is wet and heavy. If you go out a few times in a big storm you may be alright.
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If you can add a lot of weight to the rear, It will work great...
There have been decades of snow removed with 2 wheel drive tractors, before they came up with 4 wheel drive...
Weight will help you MORE than chains... KennyV
There have been decades of snow removed with 2 wheel drive tractors, before they came up with 4 wheel drive...
Weight will help you MORE than chains... KennyV
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It will work. I pushed snow in PA when I was a kid with a Farmall Cub which is 2 wheel drive. We had chains on it and used differential braking and it worked great for years. Saves on shoveling by hand!!
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Get some warm clothes for you will be on the tractor for longer periods of time.
Next invest in some very ugly spiked chains with some weight on the back of the tractor. Use the back blade frame to hold the weight.
Forget the front blade and use the FEL bucket as you will be limited to the amount you can push. The bucket allows you to stack the snow.
Had a 4x4 B7100HST. The bucket was the main snow mover.:thumbsup::thumbsup:
Next invest in some very ugly spiked chains with some weight on the back of the tractor. Use the back blade frame to hold the weight.
Forget the front blade and use the FEL bucket as you will be limited to the amount you can push. The bucket allows you to stack the snow.
Had a 4x4 B7100HST. The bucket was the main snow mover.:thumbsup::thumbsup:
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My b7100 with MFWD with a 5' back blade can only effectively move up to about 6 inches of heavy snow for wide areas that need multiple passes. I don't have wheel weights but I do add 120lbs to the blade. After you get so much snow the rear just slides to the side versus moving the snow. I do not have chains but would think they are pretty much required for 2wd. The loader does come in handy but is much slower process.
I have an old 50" Kubota B2551 3pt snowblower that came with my tractor that I rarely use as we don't get that much snow. If we got snows that were more than 6" at a time I would probably use it exclusively. Typically we get 2-4 inches so I leave the blade on as I like to scrape the driveway down anyway so it won't get icy or too wet/muddy when it melts. The downside to the gear transmission with the blower is reverse high is a little too high and reverse low is a little to low.
These blowers were able to be 3pt or front mount with the right hardware. That front blade you found might have a lot of the components you need to also mount a blower. Adapting to the front PTO is the tricky part. Might also be able to find an old Kubota front mount blower in your area. These tractors were a lot more common in your area than mine. The front mount would give you better gear selection for various snow conditions.
I have an old 50" Kubota B2551 3pt snowblower that came with my tractor that I rarely use as we don't get that much snow. If we got snows that were more than 6" at a time I would probably use it exclusively. Typically we get 2-4 inches so I leave the blade on as I like to scrape the driveway down anyway so it won't get icy or too wet/muddy when it melts. The downside to the gear transmission with the blower is reverse high is a little too high and reverse low is a little to low.
These blowers were able to be 3pt or front mount with the right hardware. That front blade you found might have a lot of the components you need to also mount a blower. Adapting to the front PTO is the tricky part. Might also be able to find an old Kubota front mount blower in your area. These tractors were a lot more common in your area than mine. The front mount would give you better gear selection for various snow conditions.