What size FEL plow - Kubota MX5100?

[FatTire]

Does 8 foot plow sound about right for a Kubota MX5100, mounted on FEL? I have a 7ft rear blade, and the machine does fine with that if chained up.

 

[nybirdman]

I have a eight Ft.Curtis on a L4240 HSTC,wouldn't want any bigger.I also have a seven ft. rear blade.Very good combo for snow removal.

 

[LD1]

Sounds about right to me, but the type of plowing you do may be different than in my part of the country.

If you are plowing a pretty hilly drive, and get 12+ inches of snow at a time, an 8' blade may be a tad much.

But if a flatter terrain, and only 4-6" of snow at a time being the norm, 8' is a good fit.

 

[FatTire]

Normally if we get more than about 5 or 6 inches of snow, or drifts of 10 inches or more, I'll use the blower to take it down to within an inch or two of the surface, and then plow to scrape the surface clean. I also plow a couple of parking areas where its too tight for the blower. I've been using a 6 foot UTV plow for light snow, and the rear blade when I really want to scrape down. But, the UTV is getting beat up from plowing, and I don't like managing the side berms when using the rear blade, so thinking about an FEL plow.

 

[High Compression]

Does 8 foot plow sound about right for a Kubota MX5100, mounted on FEL? I have a 7ft rear blade, and the machine does fine with that if chained up.

I run a 9' angle blade or a 8' snow pusher on my L5740. No chains, rear tires ballast with Rimguard and all 4 tires grooved. Your MX5100 should handle 8' with no problem. Traction is your key. You have plenty of ponies under the hood.
Hope that helps.

 

[FatTire]

yeah, thanks. I have chains for all four, with Rimguard, and would always have some weight on the back too.

 

[FatTire]

I run a 9' angle blade or a 8' snow pusher on my L5740. No chains, rear tires ballast with Rimguard and all 4 tires grooved. Your MX5100 should handle 8' with no problem. Traction is your key. You have plenty of ponies under the hood.
Hope that helps.

BTW, what brand of blade is that you've got on your 5740?

 

[EverythingAttachments]

WR Long makes some nice hydraulic snow blades for tractors up to 90hp. They also offer a snow blade for small and large compact tractors up to around 50hp. Each series is available with manual or hydraulic angle. All of our snow removal attachments ship free to a business or supporting freight terminal within 1,000 miles of Newton, NC.

 

[FatTire]

WR Long makes some nice hydraulic snow blades for tractors up to 90hp. They also offer a snow blade for small and large compact tractors up to around 50hp. Each series is available with manual or hydraulic angle. All of our snow removal attachments ship free to a business or supporting freight terminal within 1,000 miles of Newton, NC.

I've looked at the WR Long. WHen I get closer, I may email you to find out about freight cost to a freight terminal in Colorado.

 

[94BULLITT]

I would go with a 7' blade on a MX5100.

 

[High Compression]

BTW, what brand of blade is that you've got on your 5740?

Ironically, the angle plow is a JD SB9. It's a decent blade, but there are much better out there. I got it cheap.

 

[Katahdin]

I'd suggest compromising and go with a 7.5 foot plow. Our tractor/loaders are similar in size in weight, this what my 7.5 footer looks like from the front. Granted it sticks out a little further then a loader designed plow because its made for a truck. It pushed 2 feet of snow pretty well (Ag tires) but I can see why others would go with a seven footer. Also, do you have a garage? This plow just barely fits through my door without angling it, your garage door size may be a consideration.

 

[FatTire]

I'd suggest compromising and go with a 7.5 foot plow. Our tractor/loaders are similar in size in weight, this what my 7.5 footer looks like from the front. Granted it sticks out a little further then a loader designed plow because its made for a truck. It pushed 2 feet of snow pretty well (Ag tires) but I can see why others would go with a seven footer. Also, do you have a garage? This plow just barely fits through my door without angling it, your garage door size may be a consideration.

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Good thought, we have one door that is taller/wider but I always forget what it measures.

 

[94BULLITT]

I think a plow that is suspended by a chain would be the best way to go after using mine a little. You can keep the weight of the loader on the front axle.