Snowblower Snowblower trade?

[tricel1]

Snowman and Von
I checked Kubota's parts manual, and the B2660 is for B7400, B7500, and B2410 tractors.
B2782 is for B2710 tractors.
They have different subframes, and the blowers have different ## and are different sizes.
If you send me your email, I'll send you the pfd. file.
I'd tried to attach it here , but there is a 100k limit.
my email is tricel1@netzero.net
Thank you Ed

 

[Von]

Yea, I saw that too. But I think I can make it work, even if I have to do some fabrication. I have to have my neck operated on soon. So this would be perfect for me. Because I won't be able to turn it for a few months. Plus it will be easy for my son to use it. I'm going to the dealers tomorrow morning and take some measurements and see if it can be done. Will let you know. Von

 

[Von]

snowman,
I went to the dealers today and took some measurements of a B7500. It looks like I should be able to make the swap work! Will just have to make a few minor changes to the mounting brackets at the back. and I might have to lengthen the drive shaft if its not long enough. Should be no big deal! I have attached some photos of my snow blower so you can see it. It has been stored inside and only used on pavement, so there is very little paint wear. Could you take a few photos of the blower itself both front and rear? If the blower looks as good as the rest of it, when do you want to make the swap? I can bring you mine on my trailer. Then you can just use your loader to take it off and load yours on. Let me know and we can set something up! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Thanks, Von

 

[snowman]

Attached is a photo of the front that I took at the beginning of last winter; basically the same shape now. It's kind of dusty due to sitting in the garage; usually wash it when I stick it on for the winter.

If you look at the discharge chute, you'll see that I bent the metal prongs out. I did that because wet snow would clog it up. These metal prongs are presumably just a safety device. You can unscrew and take off the whole assembly, but I did not as it also helps to hold the chute together.

The shoes on the blower were lousy to begin with in that they slowly work their way back down. I fixed that the first year by wedging pieces of wood in. After the first year, I paved the driveway and let it scrap right on the pavement (so I don't use the shoes).

I do want to do the swap, if, once again, you're comfortable with it working on your tractor.

I'm sending you an email

 

[snowman]

Von;

I tried to send you an email, but I got some sort of "relaying" error, so I pasted my eamil as a pm' to you here instead.

 

[snowman]

Von;

Got your pm.

Took close up photos last night ....pic #1

 

[snowman]

pic 2

 

[snowman]

pic 3

 

[snowman]

pic 4

 

[snowman]

pic 5

 

[snowman]

pic 6 ... this shows more clearly the "prongs" that I bent back because they would clog up the chute when the snow was wet - has worked significantly better since I bent them out of the way

 

[snowman]

pic 7...last one

 

[B7500]

Very interesting to read your planning on plowing snow instead of snowblowing with your tractor. I was going to buy a rear mount snowblower for my B7500 but now you've got me thinking of installing a plow on my truck instead.
-Terry

 

[snowman]

We moved into this current house from a development rather quickly and in the middle of winter, so I didn't have too much time to plan out my snow removal options; I knew that I would need something capable to handle keeping the driveway clear. My father in law had a tractor (Yanmar) with a front blower, so that was what streered me towards the tractor for snow removal.

I had/have a 1999 Ford Expedition, which Ford does not recommend plowing with, so that kind of put me off of getting a plow back then. If Ford said it was "okay", I probably would have done it then. However, after three years of mulling it over, I'm comfortable putting a plow on it and I've comfortable with the quality of the plow that will go on it (Snoway). The other hurdle to overcome was the cost, but, as with the tractor, the plow will pay for itself over time.

Speed and convenience are woth alot too - when coming home from work at night after it snowed during the day, I would think what a waste it was to drive up the driveway in the truck and then getting all bundled up to chug back down the driveway with the tractor with the blower.

As I mentioned before, I still want a blower as a backup in case the plow fails or we get whomped with a storm that may be too much for the plow, which is what prompted this whole "swap" idea.

 

[ducati996]

Snowman,

I know your mind is already made up. If my .02 cents can be added without upsetting you than I offer it.

I think you have the ultimate setup with your Kubota and snow thrower and should keep it like it is. Your Exepdition is not designed for heavy Plowing, and with 260 HP is underpowered for that size SUV. Lots of reason why Ford dosent want Plows hooked up to their Explorer/Expediton lines. Not sure how much snow you get, and in general Snow plowing/throwing is a pain in the ****. Winter in general is a hassle when clearing the white stuff. But you already have the best setup, and should be used as your primary removal. And let that SUV be just that an SUV not a plow...

There I said it....
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[snowman]

ducati996;

You're absolutely right in what you say; that's why it took me three years of thinking it over to finally decide to do it.

I'll only be plowing my driveway, so there won't be any heavy duty use involved (ie: I won't be out there plowing for three or four hours at a time).

I'll "know" my driveway so that won't be any curbs or other obstructions that I'll be ramming into.

If the snowbanks get too high or icey, that's where the FEL comes into play - I'll use that to move the banks back if necessary.

If we get a Nor'easter with alot of heavy wet snow, I'll still have a blower to use.

The truck can handle the weight okay - I've loaded the back up with easily 1,000 lbs of material (concrete, pressure treated lumber, etc). The plow is easy on/off, so I won't be driving around with it constantly (subframe is always on - only about 100 lbs though).

Finally, I know enough to be gentle with the truck, since its mine - plow slow in low. I won't be ramming any snow banks or anything like that.

I also follow a website "plowsite.com" - very good information over there. I've asked them questions regarding this set up and have had positive comments.

If I had alot of free time, I probably wouldn't change. As it is, I go to work at 4 am, so if it's snowing, I have to get up at 3 or so to clear out the driveway; gets tiring!

 

[ducati996]

Good luck in your decision either way !! seeing how this summer was a total wash out with the rain, I cant help to think the winter will be busy for us ( Lots of snow for the east coast) Snow removal ( either plowing or thrower is usually fun) but when you have to get up too early and do your driveway, neighbors and family ( I did last year) it started to wear on me quick!! I feel your pain!!

Anybody have the latest Almanac??
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[B7500]

ducati996,
Are you saying with all three options:
1. Front mount snowblower
2. PTO Rear mount snowblower
3. Plow
That a front mount is the best choice?
-Terry

 

[ducati996]

B7500,

IMHO << Disclaimer, very important!!

A front mount Snow thrower is one of the most expensive attachments on a C.U.T ( Besides a back Hoe)
Rear mounts thrower work well, but in reverse ( neck pain)
He wants to mount a plow on a SUV (Expedition) thats not really designed for that ( he agrees and so does Ford)

He does have the ultimate attachment right now, which most parties out there with a CUT probably wished they had, myself included ( I know I'm searching hard for a front mnt. for a JD 4100)

I DO NOT want to turn this thread into which is better slam fest, B7500 so please dont take this as an opening as such...

I thought it was the the best choice to what Snowman was thinking...and not a comparision to all the different tools out there to remove snow

 

[snowman]

Von;

I pm'd you; couldn't send an email again.