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Alan,
I had no idea you were so close. Over in Davison we only got bb sized hail, no snow that I saw. A friend was up near Cadilac fishing over the weekend and he said they had 1" on the grass.
Glad you got the fuse issue resolved.
David
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Alan,
I just bought a bx2230 with fel, 60" mmm and rear blade.
So far I love it. I hope to get by without the snow blower, but with 800' of drive way, that may not happen.
David
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Alan,
Thanks for the advice. Several posters here have mentioned them. There's one in Lapeer that I keep meaning to stop at and check out what they have. Just haven't had time lately.
David
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AV8R,
I agree that a rear mount snow blower would be a pain in the neck, and after thinking about it, it's not an option. But at $3K for the front blower, that's probably not an option either! Like I said originally though, hopefully I'll be able to get by with the fel and rear blade. I'm not too particular how it looks, as long as my wife doesn't get stuck. (of course now I have something to pull her out with!)
David
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AV8R,
the quote of $3K came the from the dealer where I bought the tractor (Flint New Holland). It included the snow blower ($2K) and the hydraulic front mounting unit ($1K). I haven't shopped around yet, since I'm not seriously looking for one yet. still hope to get by without one.
Pete,
I'll check out the trader magazine, but won't hold my breath looking for the kubota front snow blower for my bx. a 3pt rear i'm sure I could find, but as AV8R pointed out, that's alot of strain on my neck (something I definitely don't need!). I will look for a small brush hog though. For the limited use it would get, a used one is my best bet.
I talked with Kim at Jensens when I was shopping for the tractor. He was very helpful, and had great prices. I went with the local dealer as he is only 4 miles from home. I wasn't very impressed with Nolans. They just didn't seem interested. I will try them for used stuff now though. The only place near Dort I can think of is the New Holland dealer I bought from. They're on Bristol near Dort. some used stuff, but not alot. So far a very helpfull service dept there.
Thanks for all the advice. how hard is it going to be to clear a driveway with a rear blade? I'm envisioning just angling the blade and driving over the snow (forward) with the blade then pushing the snow off to the sides. If the snow gets too deep, I'll turn the blade around and have to do it in reverse, or use the fel. Make sense?
david
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pull not push...
I had never considered that but it does make perfect sense. I also hadn't thought about the clearance between the tires and blade. I thought my only prblem would be clearance under the tractor (snow gets too deep). That snow blower is starting (just starting!) to sound better all the time.
thanks again,
David
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It sounds like this thread may have saved me from damaging the 3pt. thanks to all. I would have been very depressed if that would have happened to my new toy!
the blade will be angled, but the first pass will have to be a full cut, and if I do half cuts, then they would have to be toward the previously cleared area, or else I'll just be pushing (pulling) that previous cut along with the new cut. (did that make sense?)
beagle
I 'd be very interested in seeing how you fab'd and mounted the front blade. I have an old blade taking up space in the barn that I could maybe use. what exaclty do you mean by the mmm 'lugs' at the center of the tractor? I'm picturing the lift points for the mower, but would be reluctant to subject them to the forces of a front blade. Of course, maybe your setup is different than my bx.
thanks again,
david
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