Snowblower b3030

mike123 · Oct 12, 2005

I am looking at buying a Kubota b3030 or JD 2520 for my snow removal company.
We do a lot of small double drives in condo communities. I have been doing reseach for months now and cannot pull the trigger.
Anyway, I want to know if anyone is usung the Kubota front mount blower for commercial use. I was at the dealer today and have to say it looks like its for home use. I looked at the specs and its only 375 lbs. This is half the weight of most blowers of the same size from other companies: Did Kubota have to make it this light b/c of front axle weight issues?
Thanks Mike

ronjhall · Oct 13, 2005

The B2782 Snowblower also fits the B2910, 2710 and 7800 tractors. Several TBNer's have this blower on their tractors. I don't know if any use it commercially. You may want to repost your question using as a heading "Kubota Snowblower".

hwp · Oct 13, 2005

What do you plan to use the tractor for other than removing snow? A front mount tractor may suit your needs. I bought a F2400 because my main tasks are cutting grass and blowing snow and a front mount tractor is great for these. My unit was previously owned by a small town and probably experienced a lot of heavy use, but it still works great. However the snowblower is a third-party unit, not a Kubota. Attached is a photo of my unit ready for winter, complete with snow blower, heated cab and salt spreader. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

mike123 · Oct 13, 2005

Looks great, how is the traction in the winter?
The tractor will be all winter work:blower and loader with a blade on it I was thinking!
We do alot of lawn care too but our properties are quite small. We use stand on JD's for cutting!
Thanks Mike

kingoflawns · Oct 13, 2005

The kubota snowblowers are good machines if you #1 trash the factory cutting edge & replace with hardened steele. # 2 reinforce the outside of the driftknives with 1.5" flatbar. # 3 tack weld the main drive gear to the shaft as it is only pressed on at the factory! My 2650 blows snow 50' @ 2600 rpm. Next week i'm purchasing a 2871 that will go directly to the welding shop for the above procedures!!

hwp · Oct 13, 2005

Traction has never been a problem even though I run on turf tires all year round. My driveway is fairly level so I don't have any grades to deal with. If I had to I could engage the 4wd but can't remember ever having had to do so. Bar tires would also help with traction. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif