First Kubota

[dzldanz]

Im in eastern Ontario OTTAWA , CANADA. where we get plenty of snow. Maintaining one paved lot and one gravel lot .I'm upgrading from a 2006 John Deere 3320 cab model with front blower and quick connect front blade. I'm about to order my first Kubota with the same attachments for snow removal only. Thinking of adding the air seat and front fenders. L4060 HST cab model. Thoughts? Any problems with the seat?

 

[hodge]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[SDT]

I'm upgrading from a 2006 John Deere 3320 cab model. I'm about to order my first Kubota for snow removal only. Thinking of adding the air seat and front fenders. L4060 HST cab model. Thoughts?

Don't know where you live, how much snow you get, whether you plan to plow, blow or both, all of which would help.

I'm upgrading from a 2006 John Deere 3320 cab model. I'm about to order my first Kubota for snow removal only. Thinking of adding the air seat and front fenders. L4060 HST cab model. Thoughts?

The GL series is a great series, if becoming a bit dated.

Since you state that you plan to use if for snow removal only, you might you want to consider other snow removal options?

Might want to consider a RTV X1120C with plow or blower?

Of course, the most effective equipment to use depends upon the areas that you need to clear.

FWIW, the GL6060 that I recently sold prior to downsizing in preparation for a 1.700-mile relocation, was the most productive and versatile tractor that I had ever owned for my purposes encompassing a 50+ year tractor using experience.

 

[Sidekick]

Since you state that you plan to use if for snow removal only, you might you want to consider other snow removal options?

Might want to consider a RTV X1120C with plow or blower?

I definitely wouldn't recommend a rtv over a tractor for plowing after using both. Shifting of a rtv is a real pain in the axx I have found compared to just using a foot to reverse on a hydro tractor.

 

[McMXi]

I'm upgrading from a 2006 John Deere 3320 cab model. I'm about to order my first Kubota for snow removal only. Thinking of adding the air seat and front fenders. L4060 HST cab model. Thoughts?

Not sure about the front fenders, but the air ride seat is worth it to me. My first MX6000HST didn't have an air ride seat, but when I ordered the MX6000HSTC I chose that option with zero regrets. I like it enough that I even bought the air ride pedestal for the Grammer seat in the M6060. Both of my tractors have Grammer seats which I think is a really good seat. They're different but both are very comfortable over 8 hour days of mowing and such.

What I'm saying is that if you order the air ride seat in the L4060, it'll be the cloth covered Grammer seat and not the vinyl. By the way, if you order, you get to keep the original seat and any other parts that come standard but can be upgraded. You might have to mention that to the salesman since some dealers will pull parts off and put them on a shelf to sell.

 

[SDT]

I definitely wouldn't recommend a rtv over a tractor for plowing after using both. Shifting of a rtv is a real pain in the axx I have found compared to just using a foot to reverse on a hydro tractor.

Used just about all options.

As stated, depends upon areas needing routine clearing.

It is readily apparent that the overwhelming majority of those who clear snow commercially, use trucks with plows rather than tractors.

Again, depends upon areas needing clearing.

 

[McMXi]

It is readily apparent that the overwhelming majority of those who clear snow commercially, use trucks with plows rather than tractors.

There's more nuance to this than you provide. Commercial snow removal typically involves the need to get from A to B at a reasonable rate of speed, and certainly faster than most tractors are capable of. Even 50 kph (31 mph) is considered fast for a tractor on the road but way too slow for most commercial operations.

But take away that part of the equation and I'll happily put my MX up against any pickup truck when it comes to snow removal. With a front blade and rear blower you're not going to find that level of flexibility with a pick up truck. It's not practical to put a tractor on a trailer and haul it between snow removal jobs, so their use is limited for a commercial application. Not to mention that many offering that service up here use their trucks for general transport and hauling all year round and will run a front plow (and maybe a salter/gritter) on the back during the winter months.

 

[chim]

Apparently these guys think tractors do OK:

Stefano Narducci

24-Year-Old entrepreneur specializing in the future of residential snow-blowing & mowing ❄️☀️

www.youtube.com

Matt Morehouse

Official YouTube of Matthew Morehouse ❄️ Founder of Dr. Snow Removal ☀️ Founder of Precision Inc. 🕰️ 22 Years Old

www.youtube.com

 

[chim]

dzidanz, please keep in mind that this was my parking lot experience with one tractor (L3200) and one blower (64" Prononvost Puma). Different equipment may produce different results.

Driveways and small areas like driveway turnarounds were a lot of fun with the blower. Just ease into the snow and send huge white roostertails. I was not impressed with the blower for cleaning parking lots. The main problem was re-blowing the snow. The lots were too wide even starting in the center. The blower only threw the snow so far. Next few passes were OK. Then I started getting into snow that had already been blown and it was denser. The wider the lot the worse (heavier and denser) it got.

Then I switched over to an 8' power angle truck blade and it's been great. Much faster, no shear pins to break. It's mounted on the loader so I can pile the snow as needed. It's one of the "underslung" installations so it's closer to the tractor and doesn't act like a rudder.