BX Implements

[r0GuE]

I think I will try to work a spreader in to the deal on the BX that I will be buying. I want one that works off the PTO on the 3 point. Any suggestions. I have about 3/4 acres. I also want something to clean snow off the 70' driveway. I am up between the front Kubota plow, the front Kubota snow blower or a cheap 3 point scraper. It seems to me that the scraper might mess up the cracked pavement of my driveway. The plow has a rubber bottom that might help to prevent that. I'd get the blower but it is kinda pricey and I don't know how well it handles light snow (1/2" or so). Maybe the blower is the way to go. Any estimates of prices on these things is appreciated.

Rogue

 

[huckflynn]

The blower worked great for me this past winter -- heavy snow, light snow and even one storm with an inch or two of icy slush below an inch of snow. On the slush storm it didn't throw it far, and I did have to unplug the chute on 2 occasions but it handled it -- and that's on a 420' driveway on a hillside.

The blower is pricey -- but in my mind it was money well spent.

Huck

 

[Wheeldog]

Rogue,

No offense intended, but I personally don't see how a 3/4 acre lawn would justify a 3-pt. hitch mounted broadcast spreader. Don't those things hold several hundred pounds of fertilizer? Even if it would get thrown into the deal for 'nothing', why not just get a little walk-behind spreader?

With a 70' driveway, I also wouldn't bother with a snowblower unless you get 20' of snow in a year (maybe you do/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif). A rear blade at most, or just the loader if you are getting one.

Just my two-cents worth.

 

[TresCrows]

Herd makes a small spreader just right for the BX and other small tractors, I have one it works fine, handy as a shirt on your pocket. J

 

[Anonymous Poster]

<font color=blue>handy as a shirt on your pocket. </font color=blue>

JR,

Huh? Never heard it put that way before...

 

[frank_f15]

i agree with wheeldog, u don't need a 3pt. spreader for 3/4 acre.money could be spent better, for other things. i live in buffalo new york area, and found that fel and rear blade do me fine. and we do get quite a bit of snow.

 

[r0GuE]

JUSTIFY
Oh gosh no!, I can't justify much more than a $700 Poulan with a 42" deck. I just like top notch gear and I figure I'm young enough to realize the benifits of this equipment for alot of years (hopefully)!! I'm going to design the lawn so that I can mow it in a matter of 30 to 40 minutes. The goal is to still have some beer left in the cup holder when I climb off the BX. I also want to have the option of cleaning off the neighborhood road (300ft) since it is unmaintained. Maybe I can get the neighbors to buy my beer if I do!! ;^)

Rogue

 

[Wheeldog]

Understood. If we all had to truly justify our purchases, there would be a lot of people here with smaller tractors or no tractors at all (maybe just hanging out on the 22" self-propelled mower discussion group /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif - is there such a group?). I'm also on board with the concept of buying nice equipment and maintaining it to last a long time. I'm holding my ground on the PTO spreader though - for your current acreage a walk-behind is quicker, more convenient, and will take up less space in your shed. If you are looking to work something into your deal maybe maintenance, filters, shop manuals, etc.???

Rob

 

[TresCrows]

John I cannot claim the comeback--it is in Herds brochure. Here is my Herd spreader on my BX--it works great but I wish it was a funnel all the way to the bottom. Sometimes light seeds do not feed the last few cups. J

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Hi JR...

I hope you understand, I was kidding around with you about the "shirt in the pocket", not the Herd.

I would never intentionally hurt you or anyone else with words, that's just not my nature...

I've heard <font color=blue> as handy as a pocket on a shirt</font color=blue>, not the other way around, as you put it.

I apologize for any misunderstanding JR.