kubota snowblowers

chocolatehauler · Dec 5, 2003

Re: Kubota snowblowers

I knew someone would catch that safty isue. But if you see how tight that shaft fits on that front mount and how short it is. You would have to do some kind of yoga to get to it. I put it in the same catagory as some machine guards I have run into in the past. they make it impossiable to hurt your self and also nearly impossiable to operate the equipment. But if you remove them the company is also removed from lialiblity. Hope I didn't open a can of worms here. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Dooze · Dec 5, 2003

Re: Kubota snowblowers & safety shields

I have the same snowblower on my bx1800 and have found that if I use the hydraulics to lift the front of the tractor slightly it is pretty easy to get the short drive shaft lined up and installed without having to remove the safety shield.

Deerlope · Dec 5, 2003

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Have to agree that the short shaft can be a pain to hook up but it can be done with very little religion being lost.As some one once said "the diffcult we do right away the impossible takes a little longer". I spent nearly 45 minutes yesterday getting my attached, a little grease worked wonders. Sheilds and guards are there because someone was injured in the past, they are not put there to make it diffcult for anyone.

chocolatehauler · Dec 6, 2003

Re: Kubota snowblowers & safety shields

( I have the same snowblower on my bx1800 and have found that if I use the hydraulics to lift the front of the tractor slightly it is pretty easy to get the short drive shaft lined up and installed without having to remove the safety shield. ) I will give that a try I still have the guards Thanks /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

skycopatc · Dec 6, 2003

Could you give me more info on the hydralic motor that you got on ebay for your snowblower?
Thanks,
Steve

skycopatc · Dec 6, 2003

The post that you made about shear blots didn't sink in until I used my snowblower for the first time today and it seems that both sides broke...as I am new to tractors and implements, I'm not really sure how to mark the alignment as you explained...do you maybe have a picture or can I ask you to explain it so a newbie like me would know how? I'd really appreciate it...I will be at the dealer on Monday to pick up a selection of these and cotter pins too as I have lost one of those too...Also, is there something that I can do to keep these things from breaking, or is that just part of using a tractor? Thanks again..
Steve

Junkman · Dec 6, 2003

( Also, is there something that I can do to keep these things from breaking, or is that just part of using a tractor? Thanks again..
Steve )

Make sure that the area you are blowing is free of any rocks, obstructions, or anything else that will stop the auger from turning. The shear pins are a safety measure so you don't destroy the gear box. Ice can also cause them to shear, but I think it is too early in the season for ice to be the problem. I have seen people replace them with harder bolts and as a result, they no longer break, but the teeth on the gears are stripped away to nothing after a while. Always use the proper shear bolts as replacements....

chocolatehauler · Dec 7, 2003

( is there something that I can do to keep these things from breaking, or is that just part of using a tractor? Thanks again..
Steve )
Until the ground freezes and I get a base of snow to work with gravel drives are tough on shear pins. I usuallly use my back blade for the first couple of snows. I turn the blade backwards and angle it. This way I don't dig in and bring up more rocks. I want to try a piece of plastic pipe on the cutting edge of the blower to see if that will help early on. I'll let you all know if it helps or not. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Dooze · Dec 7, 2003

I bought a used Tyrone hydraulic motor from a private party that advertised on ebay. The motor is quite small but can handle about 110 inch pounds of torgue. I had an adapter made at a local machine shop for $40.00 to adapt the shaft on the snowblower to the motor. I made the mount for the motor out of aluminum angle using stainless steel bolts. The motor turns the chute quite fast if you aren't careful but it feathers very well with the valve. I just spent the last two hours blowing snow as we have about 28 inches with more coming. The blower does an excellent job but with the quantity that we are getting, ground clearance on the bx can be a problem on rough terrain. If you like, when the weather clears, I'd be happy to take and post pictures.

sandyc · Dec 7, 2003

I for one would like to see pics of the hydraulic chute turner. Right now I am using a manual crank....works ok but hydraulic would be better and easier as I have a fourway valve and have two lines available when using the snow blower.
Thanks

Von · Dec 7, 2003

Sandyc,
You can also do it with an electric motor. Here is a link to a post discribing how I did it for my front blower.
electric chute
Von

rag · Dec 8, 2003

Re: Kubota snowblowers

Sandy, can you give me the phone number for Wescotts. I live in Massachusetts but have had no luck in finding a blower locally /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif. Have one on order since October /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif. Thanks

tomnky · Dec 8, 2003

Re: Kubota snowblowers

Rag,
Here is a link for their webpage,You will find the number here on the page.

I hope this helps! Wescott's In Gorham ,Maine
Phone: (207) 839-4500
Dedicated: (207) 839-7826
Email: info@wescotts.com

sandyc · Dec 8, 2003

Von:
Neat idea. I'll see if I can do something like that.

rag · Dec 8, 2003

Re: Kubota snowblowers

Thanks for the info Tomnky. Made the phone call but he is also sold out with nothing expected in the near future. I've tried Maine to Carolina and nobody has one. I can't believe Kubota will not fill the dealer orders. Looks like I will have to keep on plowing.

tomnky · Dec 8, 2003

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Has Your Dealer called Kubota to see if they can locate one?

For what it is worth, I bought a hydraulic angle blade Which was ordered in September,Along with it I ordered the rubber squeegee that is optional. To this very date I have not received it yet and am told it is on Back-order ,supposedly will arrive the first Part of December!!!!!!!!!!

I ain't holding my breathe /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

No Squeegee but i do have the blade mounted and waiting !!!!!!!!!

sandyc · Dec 8, 2003

Re: Kubota snowblowers

Hey Rag:
Sorry he was sold out....I saw a bunch there a week ago but with the weather we have had I am not surprised to hear he is out.....have you tried advertising for used thru e-bay? Just a thought.

Good Luck on your search......

Junkman · Dec 8, 2003

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I spoke to my dealer today and he advised me that he has already sold double the amount of snow blowers this year as he sold last year. He is over sold by 4 units as of today and added my name to the waiting list for the next shipment. Also advised me that he was placing his order next month for snow blowers for next (2004/2005) winter season. Is seems that the industry is always playing catch up and they don't produce more than they have orders for. Did tell me that he is trading another dealer a tractor for a snowblower. No not a even exchange, just the other dealer gets to buy a tractor from his inventory and he gets to buy a snowblower from the other dealers inventory. He said that he might be able to sell me this snowblower when it arrives....

RAllen · Dec 9, 2003

Skycopatc

Sorry, I do not have any photos. It's easy to mark. When you have the shear bolts properly mounted and the PTO in neutral, motor off of course, you can rotate the 1st stage of the blower by hand. The outside of this shaft is hollow as you now now with a solid shaft inside. The two are joined by the shear bolts. As you rotate that 1st stage, you will notice the collar on the enclosure at the end of the shaft does not move. Simply mark or scratch an alignment mark on the collar, non moving, and the shaft.

The next time you need to replace a bolt just match the two marks and the hole inside the shaft will be properly aligned. I find a punch of the proper size, a ballpeen hammer allow you to knock out any remaining pieces of the shear bolt and keep the shaft aligned while you fumble with new bolt. Sometimes inserting a new bolt needs a little encouragement and the hammer helps here too. Make sure you top up the grease inside the shaft from time to time as you lose grease every time you shear a bolt.

Don't worry, you will learn to do it in a snap /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Rick

rbarker · Dec 9, 2003

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( He said that he might be able to sell me this snowblower when it arrives.... )

I'm a bit skeptical... it sounds like he told you that he can't get any more blowers from the factory, he has a waiting list if they do come, but he found one that he can trade for and he will skip his list and sell it to you? Why would he do that? It sounds more like the "perceived scarcity" marketing model to me!

Well, just my opinion, anyway! /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif