corey9212
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I finally got some snow a couple days ago and got to have my first serious snow blowing session, here is a few pics of my play time.
Snow Finally got to blow some snow
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FELMOW2320
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Looks like fun.I like the dual rears.:thumbsup:
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corey9212
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FELMOW2320 said:
It was a blast and the dual rears helped with the traction and stability a lot.
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corey9212
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FELMOW2320 said:
It was fun and the duals helped with traction and stability a lot
(sorry for the double post the app said the first reply didn't go through)
ericher69
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corey9212 said:
Any close up pics of your blower wings?
Also how much wider does it make the blower
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corey9212
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ericher69 said:
The blower is 50" wide and the wings make it 80" wide so it is 30" wider
Carl Bert
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What model tractor is that?
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Interesting setup.
Dual tires are for only winter use?
Dual tires are for only winter use?
paddy111
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I also have this same set up; Kubota 2660 with a front snow blower (minus the wings of course) and I'm trading my unit for a couple of reasons.
- Blower unit can get bogged down in heavy wet snow, Unless your pushing cold light snow (where it does a great job) I'd would suspect that the wings might add to the capacity problem, at least where I live.
- The progress can be slow if there is a volume of snow. The machine has more than sufficient power but my blower unit can break shear bolts (on pavement) if you don't take your time.
- Changing shear bolts on the impeller shaft can be a frustrating experience in this sized blower unit, as you have very little room to work.
- The after market Curtis cab is very noisy. Have to wear ear protection at all times.
- Having said all that, I have never had a traction problem, with or without a ballast box....but the duelly wheels sure do look cool. You look like you could be on a ski resort!
I will miss my 2660, as we have worked through a bunch of wicked storms together. She was my first tractor. My new rig arrived at the dealer last week (picking her up tomorrow). I am trading the BX2660 on an L4240 with a factory cab. This time I've decided to add the blower on the back with a plow on the front. The aim is to plow, then blow it where I want it. This will allow me to use the tractor even if it's slushy. We all know blowers are not fans of slush.
Sadly, I will likely have to wait until next winter to try out my new L4240. I will post pics once she's delivered. pat
- Blower unit can get bogged down in heavy wet snow, Unless your pushing cold light snow (where it does a great job) I'd would suspect that the wings might add to the capacity problem, at least where I live.
- The progress can be slow if there is a volume of snow. The machine has more than sufficient power but my blower unit can break shear bolts (on pavement) if you don't take your time.
- Changing shear bolts on the impeller shaft can be a frustrating experience in this sized blower unit, as you have very little room to work.
- The after market Curtis cab is very noisy. Have to wear ear protection at all times.
- Having said all that, I have never had a traction problem, with or without a ballast box....but the duelly wheels sure do look cool. You look like you could be on a ski resort!
I will miss my 2660, as we have worked through a bunch of wicked storms together. She was my first tractor. My new rig arrived at the dealer last week (picking her up tomorrow). I am trading the BX2660 on an L4240 with a factory cab. This time I've decided to add the blower on the back with a plow on the front. The aim is to plow, then blow it where I want it. This will allow me to use the tractor even if it's slushy. We all know blowers are not fans of slush.
Sadly, I will likely have to wait until next winter to try out my new L4240. I will post pics once she's delivered. pat
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corey9212
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Carl Bert said:
That's a BX2660 heavily modded. It has rear remotes, duals for the rear, the cab, it has a 7 round trailer hook up with a trailer brake controller, it's got pats quick hitch, hydraulic top link, electrical hook-up for things like sprayers, the hydraulic bypass is set up to 2000 PSI for a LOT more power (I want to go higher but I'm not sure how high I could go before it gets too much for the tractor.) The FEL stick is shortened considerably and has an electrical thumb activated switch. Right now I'm working on a way to pressurize the cab.