gravelman here..i have a Kubota 2650 i was going to put a light weight 8 foot plow on it... might be too big, Perhaps 7 footer in the 600 lb range would better.. anyone out there with suggestions ?? i like the Erskine too.
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aczlan
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How wide is it? For snow, I like a plow that is 2' wider than the tractor. That way you can angle it all the way over and still be wider than the wheels.
Aaron Z
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the tractor is 56" wide and the plow is 96" wide...has a full angle width of 7' 3" clearing.. that is the 8 footer. The 7 footer im looking at has a full angle width of 6'3" so the 7 footer would still be wider than the machine by a good margin
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Is this a loader mounted plow, subframe mounted front plow, or back blade? Also, what kind of tires do you have, and how much/how heavy of snowfall do you usually deal with?
I run a 7' back blade on my tc29, which is a little heavier than your Kubota. In light snowfalls of only a few inches, i could use an 8', but anything more than that and the 7' is all i want. The main problem is that it pushes the back of the tractor sideways. I have R4 tires. Perhaps with ag or turf tires it would be better.
I run a 7' back blade on my tc29, which is a little heavier than your Kubota. In light snowfalls of only a few inches, i could use an 8', but anything more than that and the 7' is all i want. The main problem is that it pushes the back of the tractor sideways. I have R4 tires. Perhaps with ag or turf tires it would be better.
RNeumann
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Too wide and the tractor just gets pushed around...I'd stick with something that covers your tracks when angled as noted above. I'd go for front chains as well. Skip the rears for now- saves money and rears are a PTIA. You can always add them later.
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I would probably go with the 7 foot blade and a heavy weight box on the 3 point hitch (might need front weights as well) unless you never get more and a couple of inches of snow.
You might be able to handle a larger one, but it could also push you around and with 1700# (or 2200ish if you have the cab) you dont have a lot of weight to keep it planted.
Aaron Z
Thank you all..great tips an advice. this is a skid steer mounted plow... i have front and rear chains, now and then we get big snows but not too often...im sticking with the 7 footer... thanks much to all of you Almost forgot..i have a 64" snowblower on the back so plenty of weight...
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Nice combo!! I think the 7' is the better choice. I've mentioned it in other threads, but my dream is a back blade on my New Holland with a blower on the front. Windrow with the blade and clean up with the blower. I'm too cheap, though.
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RNeumann
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Based on this new information I would recommend this as a MINIMUM!!!
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Deadman
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Just a thought, when you think of trucks, most 3/4 tons weigh 7,000-8,000 lbs and push a 8-9 foot plow typically.
I know your tractor is different, but use it as a rough estimate on sizing anyway.
I wouldn't want an 8 foot plow on a big snowfall, especially if theres ice underneath it like we always have.
I know your tractor is different, but use it as a rough estimate on sizing anyway.
I wouldn't want an 8 foot plow on a big snowfall, especially if theres ice underneath it like we always have.
PILOON
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I operate a 5 ft on my CUT and do not suggest going wide as the plow will constantly push you sideways.
So much so that I destroyed my rims!
This year I even welded mine into a straight pusher configuration with a removable 'Ear' on one side. as with one ear all spill off is predictable and saves me time while still moving a respectable quantity of snow.
So much so that I destroyed my rims!
This year I even welded mine into a straight pusher configuration with a removable 'Ear' on one side. as with one ear all spill off is predictable and saves me time while still moving a respectable quantity of snow.
wow, that did cause you some grief... the only thing that keeps me thinking 8 footer is the fact i do not have a big driveway..am not plowing any roads. If it gets deep i can angle it straight and use it as a pusher and yet if it is light... the extra clearing width is beneficial....and it is only $200 more for an extra foot of plow. i don't want to get a 7 and regret. This is the beauty of these forums..i get advice from all over... and it is good stuff
