FEL snow plow?

[Johnson16]

I am sure it has been discussed before but can I get some opinions on it. I use a back blade on my gravel driveway but every year talk about a fel blade seeming like it would be nice to have. I just worry with the blade being out so far it will really push the front of the tractor around. I have a 2501.

 

[Cglaza]

Heavy snow will make your steering less effective but I have not had an issue with my bx. I generally go in a straight line when I plow and the turns I make are gradual. Lifting up your plow a hair makes a huge difference than if you let it float.

Chris

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[SDT]

I am sure it has been discussed before but can I get some opinions on it. I use a back blade on my gravel driveway but every year talk about a fel blade seeming like it would be nice to have. I just worry with the blade being out so far it will really push the front of the tractor around. I have a 2501.

I use the Kubota FEL mounted blade on my B3350 but only on asphalt. I also use a ballast box to counter the weight of the FEL and front blade.

Front chains will help steering considerably on crushed rock but are counter productive on pavement.

SDT

 

[miketrock]

Is there enough room, if u wud take off the grille guard(to make more room), to fit suitcase weights on the front, without the FEL hitting the weights ? Or some other shape n size weights for better steering ?

 

[chim]

Here's some reading to get you started:

https://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43592

 

[NHSleddog]

Here is the thread on my setup on the 2650.

https://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44326

No problem plowing at all.

 

[SDT]

Is there enough room, if u wud take off the grille guard(to make more room), to fit suitcase weights on the front, without the FEL hitting the weights ? Or some other shape n size weights for better steering ?

Not possible.

Front weights interfere with the FEL

SDT

 

[SidecarFlip]

I use the Kubota FEL mounted blade on my B3350 but only on asphalt. I also use a ballast box to counter the weight of the FEL and front blade.

Front chains will help steering considerably on crushed rock but are counter productive on pavement.

SDT

How I do it and I plow the road to the pavement (if necessary) which is a mile. You'll hear people say that chains on the front axle of a FWA tractor don't do anything. I'm here to tell you they do, in spades. Much more than rear chains. In fact I don't run chains on the rear tires, only the fronts.

I have a large plow as well.... It's on the SSQA FEL hitch....

 

[flyidaho]

I have a front hydraulic adjustable blade on my L 3301, and it, combined with the rear blower, makes for an awesome combo! I finally bought chains last year, for all fours, as I am on a mountain and besides the slopes, we get an ice buildup later in the season. The chains mean I can go slower, and still have a lot of push.

 

[Johnson16]

Lots of great info so far. Thanks!

 

[i7win7]

I have the Kubota plow. When you angle the blade you have to use the curl function to make the blade level. I have better results with the 3 point blade. Wish I could find wheels/casters to replace the skid shoes on the blade.

 

[SidecarFlip]

I use the curl and the third function to angle the blade. Make yourself a set is wheels to fit where the skid shoes now fit. many sizes on wheels and casters available at harbor freight and tractor supply.