shooterdon
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I live in an area that requires a blower to keep the snow banks from "taking over". I was talking to salesman at the Kubota dealer and he has in interesting thought.
He suggested using the back blade to move snow from the edge of the driveway to the center, On the return pass, use the blower to blow the snow out. Repeat for the next pass...done in two trips and less wear and tear on the blower. For light snows under 3 inches, move the snow from both sides into the center and blow it out once.
Another advantage is that it reduces the time running in reverse if/when using a rear mounted blower. By pushing the snow to the center, it is easier to maintain/follow the edges. But with a rear blower I would require a front blade.
I seems like a good strategy to me. It is making me wonder if I can get by with a less expensive rear mounted blower that is also much easier to remove and attach than a front blower.
The downside is that with a heavy snowfall, it may not work with a smaller tractor.
Any other thoughts/comments?
He suggested using the back blade to move snow from the edge of the driveway to the center, On the return pass, use the blower to blow the snow out. Repeat for the next pass...done in two trips and less wear and tear on the blower. For light snows under 3 inches, move the snow from both sides into the center and blow it out once.
Another advantage is that it reduces the time running in reverse if/when using a rear mounted blower. By pushing the snow to the center, it is easier to maintain/follow the edges. But with a rear blower I would require a front blade.
I seems like a good strategy to me. It is making me wonder if I can get by with a less expensive rear mounted blower that is also much easier to remove and attach than a front blower.
The downside is that with a heavy snowfall, it may not work with a smaller tractor.
Any other thoughts/comments?
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