Brush-Grill guard mod for snowblower?

[dfixit1]

Does anyone know where I can find the modification for the brush guard when installing the snowblower subframe front mount bracket?
Manual states it must be removed but the dealer is modifying the guard to allow both to be installed at the same time.
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[dfixit1]

Sorry no, forgot to mention Grand L40 series.

 

[dfixit1]

Bump, no takers?

 

[eiresurg]

I saw a picture with this mod on a L3560 once. You may try calling Messick's. Not sure why you'd need the brush guard on with that big blower sticking out front, though?

 

[dfixit1]

I saw a picture with this mod on a L3560 once. You may try calling Messick's. Not sure why you'd need the brush guard on with that big blower sticking out front, though?

The reason for the modification is for use with FEL, you wont have to remove the front snowblower bracket. It is a mod that allows both the brush guard and blower bracket to be installed at the same time.

 

[dfixit1]

I saw a picture with this mod on a L3560 once. You may try calling Messick's. Not sure why you'd need the brush guard on with that big blower sticking out front, though?

I got this from Randy at Messicks. I wish they had a picture of the mod because I’m not quite sure which lower crossmember the mod refers to?
Is it the one at the mounting plate with the lightening holes or the next one up?
Does anyone have the snowblower on their Grand L40 with the grill guard that can post a picture?

 

[eiresurg]

I'm pretty sure the part you want is L4481. Cost ~$100.

 

[dfixit1]

I'm pretty sure the part you want is L4481. Cost ~$100.

This was the only thing I can find with that number.
Got a reply from Nate at Messicks, “That L4481 kit below won’t work for you. It’s for the Grand L60 series and the new 4 point auto hitch system Kubota has.”

 

[dfixit1]

Got my answer, see pictures. I was cleaning up subframe and noticed front bracket had impression from a grill guard. I text previous owner and he sent picture. Why didn’t I do that in the first place?

 

[HorsPower]

Got my answer, see pictures. I was cleaning up subframe and noticed front bracket had impression from a grill guard. I text previous owner and he sent picture. Why didn’t I do that in the first place?

Dfixit - So did you just mount the front bracket behind the original L40 grill guard, and cut off the cross brace?

I too am looking to mount the new style 4 point subframe onto a L40 series tractor, but keep my front brush guard intact so that I don't have to take it on and off each time I take off the loader and mount the snowblower.

 

[HorsPower]

Few more pics for reference. I also spoke to Messick’s and they said the L4481 bracket intended for the L60 series will not work with the L40 series. But they could not tell me why specifically. If the bracket was a bit cheaper than $168 I had considered buying it and actually test fitting to see if it worked.

 

[HorsPower]

I decided to just cut the brush guard and weld it to the front subframe mount so that I don’t have to switch back and forth. Still need to paint it but here is how it turned out.