Will a BX Plow Snow

[AStanton]

I plowed my driveway with a BX25 and a rear blade for a few years. In my opinion, a rear blade isn't very effective in a lot of snow. I think the loader on a BX doesn't have the reach or the power to move a lot of snow. A snowblower is probably the way to go. I ended up buying a cabbed B3030 to do my snow removal.

 

[LQPAPPY]

Here is a photo of my BX2200 on the morning it was leaving after trading for new B3030 but used the BX for several years clearing my drive and all the neighbors (couple with gravel) and our road out to the main road. I had a six foot blade but the fel did a great job. If you have a lot of gravel and have much problem you might look at the threads about using pvc pipe on the blade or fel. The pvc does a great job, I even used it a few times with no snow. The B3030 is a little more fun and maybe a little faster but the BX did a great job.

 

[LQPAPPY]

Here is the new B3030 watching the BX2200 leaving.

 

[kcender]

Thanks to everyone for their comments.There still seems to be a variety of opinions on moving snow with a BX tractor.I think it will get the job done but I wonder if I will be frustrated with it.After watching some videos of BX's moving snow,I am starting to wonder if I should keep the 3240.It seems that the tractors in the videos were spinning out in areas where the 3240 would easily plow through.I think I am a bit spoiled but it is the old saying,"you don't know what you've got till it's gone."

 

[Chilly807]

If it's a winter like last year, no problem at all. 2 years ago, the BX would have had it's hands full and then some. How good is your weather forecasting?

I'd say if you're not in a hurry to get cleared out, it will do the job. The extra reach and weight of the bigger machine will do a better job if we get a lot of snow all winter long.

Sean

 

[madmax12]

Thanks to everyone for their comments.There still seems to be a variety of opinions on moving snow with a BX tractor.I think it will get the job done but I wonder if I will be frustrated with it.After watching some videos of BX's moving snow,I am starting to wonder if I should keep the 3240.It seems that the tractors in the videos were spinning out in areas where the 3240 would easily plow through.I think I am a bit spoiled but it is the old saying,"you don't know what you've got till it's gone."

I'm new to the tractor experience, so maybe what I say will be mistaken. But, unless you need the money now, your tractors will maintain most of their value, indefinitely... right? They are both great tools, that you could sell anytime in the future. But, If you sell one now, and need it back... that seems like a much more costly route.

Many people own tractors that see next to no use. But the few times they are used each year they are invaluable.

Not knowing your needs... I'd say hang on to it, since you are uncertain.

 

[radioman]

Many people own tractors that see next to no use. But the few times they are used each year they are invaluable.

Not knowing your needs... I'd say hang on to it, since you are uncertain.

Well said! best advice for kcender. All I can say at this point is that The first winter I tried using bucket only on BX, dont like it, seems inefficient due to width of 4 ft. I made a wooden snow pusher of 6 ft- better, but I feel inefficient still. I used a small 4 ft back blade- better in wet stuff- but dont like it in deep stuff. added a angling truck plow in front- I felt I hit a jackpot. It so much better to look forward all the time- driving on freshly cleared path and snow is pushed aside windrowed.

 

[dodge man]

I just had a friend that got an Grand L. Next to a shovel, the BX looks like a huge monster of a machine. Next to a Grand L, it almost looks like a toy. I posted early how my BX cleared a lot of driveway and roadway in front of my house. I'd guess cleared a single lane about 1500 feet long of snow that averaged 20" deep, but some drifts were probably over 4 feet deep. This took me about 6 hours of works with the bucket. I'd bet an L would have done it in half that time or less. We've lived in this house for 14 years, and there has only been about 3 or 4 snows where I can't clear off my driveway with a rear blade. If your L is just going to sit around, sell it, but if you get a lot of snow and can afford to keep it, don't let it go.

 

[Chilly807]

If you can find a neighbour that wants to buy it, and will clear your driveway for you, that'd be ideal. No, I'm a little bit too far away, although I'd like to have the hoe. Won't fit my L3400 though..:bawling:

Sean

 

[Jabroni]

Here's my YouTube video of my '24 plowing snow. YouTube - Kubota BX24 Plowing snow
Note the constant steering correction. I had the hoe on at the time. I removed the hoe and it was a completely different experience. No chains either,

 

[AStanton]

I just had a friend that got an Grand L. Next to a shovel, the BX looks like a huge monster of a machine. Next to a Grand L, it almost looks like a toy. .

I found something to make my B3030 look like a toy. Go big or go back, baby!

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Thanks to everyone for their comments.There still seems to be a variety of opinions on moving snow with a BX tractor.I think it will get the job done but I wonder if I will be frustrated with it.After watching some videos of BX's moving snow,I am starting to wonder if I should keep the 3240.It seems that the tractors in the videos were spinning out in areas where the 3240 would easily plow through.I think I am a bit spoiled but it is the old saying,"you don't know what you've got till it's gone."

You didn't seriously think the BX would compare in performance with the L, did you????

 

[kcender]

You didn't seriously think the BX would compare in performance with the L, did you????

I didn't think it would compare but I wasn't sure of the differences in their capabilities,still don't really know.I should clarify by saying that I owned a BX25 before the 3240 and am familiar with the capabilities of both tractors except for plowing snow with the FEL bucket of the BX, which is what this thread is about.I only had it for one winter and we didn't get a lot of snow that year,I think I only plowed twice and that was with a blade on the front of the BX.I didn't care for the blade as it made a lot of mess in my gravel driveway but I probably wasn't a very good operator either.I find the bucket on the 3240 does a nice job with a minimum of mess,that's why I prefer it.The thing I am curious about is how my BX2360 would do with the FEL bucket.I don't mind a little extra time,not tearing the sh?t out of my driveway is my main concern.

 

[kcender]

Just took a drive up to the local Kubota dealer.Had a good look at the buckets on the BX's,got to say it didn't give me a good feeling.They really looked quite small,especially for snow removal.I did see a M7040 though with a seven foot wide bucket,makes the six foot on the 3240 look small,hmmm....?

 

[madmax12]

Just took a drive up to the local Kubota dealer.Had a good look at the buckets on the BX's,got to say it didn't give me a good feeling.They really looked quite small,especially for snow removal.I did see a M7040 though with a seven foot wide bucket,makes the six foot on the 3240 look small,hmmm....?

When we r trying to downsize or save money, it isn't recommended that a man go shopping at any kind of dealership...whether it be motorcycles, cars, trucks, tractors, or tools.

At least that's been my experience

 

[bcp]

You are supposed to compare the BX bucket to a snow shovel, not a bigger tractor.



Bruce

 

[kcender]

You are supposed to compare the BX bucket to a snow shovel, not a bigger tractor.



Bruce

IF a person was making rational decisions,yes.Not always easy to do

 

[kcender]

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who posted a comment,it helped me decide to keep the 3240.I think the BX would have done the job but I would probably have been frustrated with it especially if we had a big snow storm.When you get used to something it is hard to make do with something else.When I looked at what money would be left after getting the BX ready for plowing,it really didn't seem worth it.The 3240 is paid for so it doesn't really cost me anything to have it set there. As one person said,many people only use their tractor a few times a year but it is nice to have it when you need it.I also have a couple of ditches that need periodic maintenance so I can use that to help justify keeping it.

 

[madmax12]

:thumbsup:

 

[mbkubota]

I built a hydraulic plow for my BX1800. My main driveway is 250ft gravel plus turnarounds, parking area etc. Plow is 54in (wish it was a little bigger). Curtis makes a 6ft for the BX, but I tend to think that's too big if you get a lot of heavy snow. I have loaded turf tires, never had to put on my chains or 3pt weight. 4wd is key.