Grading BX front blade question

[cokeman]

Does anyone have the front quick attach blade on their BX? If so, could you post a couple pics of the unit and the mount along with the pros and cons of this unit.

Right now I'm going to get some seat time clearing snow out of the drive. Yes I know it's only Nov 8th.

Dean

 

[DannyD]

I have seen this, like it, want it, everything but need it, I have a FEL, and of course the wife said NO WAY!

I think around 1300.00 here

 

[HarleyScooter]

Dean, I just finished installing the front blade on my BX, I had to start from scratch and install everything, I only had the MMM when I purchased the tractor. The front mount is heavy duty, when I first took it out of the box, I thought the way it hooked up to the tractor was a little weak looking, with the two clamp blocks on the top, but it does hook up solid. The taper fit for attaching the blade to the mount also looked weak with the one tab to lock the blade to the mount, but after installation it to proved to be strong. I do not have close up pictures of the mount, I will post what I have. If you want close-ups I can take some tomorrow.
HarleyScooter

 

[HarleyScooter]

Just for reference I paid $1900 plus tax for the control valve with stand, and hyd lines, the front mount and the 60" power angle blade. The skid shoes were $100 more, If I need them, I think I will make a set.
HarleyScooter

 

[blackmajicwoman]

Dean,

I just had the front quick hitch (BX2711) and front blade (TG2754) installed on my BX1500. I live in New England and we get our fair share of snow and a variety of it too (everything from light and fluffy to deep and heavy). I feel that plowing is much better than using my FEL. The plow set-up is great, except that I am disappointed with the manual angle operation on the TG2754. It requires you to get off your tractor seat, pull a pin, pivot the blade at the desired angle, and replace the pin. I do not like this at all, so I plan to modify the TG2754 by welding a 2"x8" cylinder to operated the angle. I will control the cylinder from my pedestal mounted joystick control vale, which also operates the vertical movement of the quick hitch.

I had called Kubota to question why the hydraulic angle option is not available for the BX1500 (i.e. why they do not recommend using the BX2763A 60" front blade with the BX1500). They said I could purchase and install the BX2763A, but that is more of a commercial blade, weighs 250lbs (TG2754 weighs 110lbs), cost about $2000 (TG2754 cost me $350), and they said I could have some performace issues, as the BX1500 may not have enought power to push a deep heavy snow. They did tell me that they will be offering the TG2754 with the hydraulic angle option next year, but will drive the cost of the plow up around $1000.

I'll post some pics once I finish my modification.

 

[cokeman]

Thanks for the info guys (and gal). I would definately like the power angle. I have to manually angle my rear blade and that is getting old fast.

Frank: Thanks for the pics. Nice setup btw. If you could snap a couple pics of the mount and hydraulic cylinder I would appreciate it.

Dean

 

[HarleyScooter]

Here are some pictures of the mount and cyl. I hope they help you out.
Frank

 

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