3PTH hitch Blower vs Front snowblower

[KubotaVet]

[Sarcastic] Front vs Rear snow blowers has been a real hot topic! So can I expect the same passionate discussion this summer over Mid-Mount-Mowers vs Rear? I'll just lay my claim now that mmm's are better, cause I just bought one [/Sarcastic]

 

[Dave_eng]

My experience with the various Kubota-branded blowers is very limited. My B2550 clearly has an add-on speed reduction chain drive and I suspect the same basic design could be/was marketed as a lightweight 3ph blower with a suitable mount.

This does imply that my B2789 3ph blower could be fitted with a similar speed reduction and bolted to the front with a suitable mount. But I don't think I would want that much weight hanging on the front of the tractor, not without a pretty substantial subframe added, anyway.

If Kubota offers a heavier-duty front mount blower for their compact tractors than the one's I've seen thus far, then it might well be worth considering even for heavy use applications. This lookiing over my shoulder for 2 or 3 hours is getting old fast!

Torch

I have serious neck surgery, ie it no longer rotates and so I bought an inverted blower. Essentially a conventional 3 pt blower turned around and you pull it through the snow.

Your existing blower could become an inverted one with a bit of fab work. The B7100 HST with chains can go through the deep stuff with ease.

You rarely look back.

Dave M7040

 

[helicopterjim]

Interesting topic.I have a home in the Cariboo area of BC. We can get lots of snow but not often is it a heavy dense snow. I have a driveway about 250 meters long so shovelling is out for me.
I have a B7510 with a rear 3ph Kubota blower and a front mount power angle blade. This works great for me as I can use the angle blade to clean up the drive and then the blower to move the snow into the bush.
If there is a heavy snow then sometimes a couple of passes with the blower are needed to open things up before I can clean up with the blade and then a final pass with the blower. Not too much backing up needed and I'm okay with when I do have to back up.
My only dilemma is the neighbours see me at work and then they want their driveway cleaned up too.

 

[rjcorazza]

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My only dilemma is the neighbours see me at work and then they want their driveway cleaned up too.

I hear ya. I slowly got roped into plowing too many neighbors ‘while you’re out could you’... 4 years ago I lowered the boom (with notice) that plowing would be $200 per season.
Anyway, I am in the rear blower camp mostly for the ease of switching implements, keeping my loader available, and expense.



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[Mainah]

I hear ya. I slowly got roped into plowing too many neighbors ‘while you’re out could you’... 4 years ago I lowered the boom (with notice) that plowing would be $200 per season.
Anyway, I am in the rear blower camp mostly for the ease of switching implements, keeping my loader available, and expense.



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I prefer my rear blower for the same reasons. Plus you don’t sacrifice ground clearance.

 

[vic gerbasi]

if you use a rear snow blower and keep your bucket on you can usually get yourself unstuck by bucket if you have to " by experience"

 

[Kubota BX 1860]

I prefer the front mount blower for a lot of reasons, but there is one little problem: when you're blowing in a curve, the rear tires track to the inside of the turn ruining your nice tidy snowblower edges. I suspect this wouldn't happen with a rear mount blower. When I had my walk behind blower I really loved the nicely groomed edges; don't get those any more. But I ain't tradin'....

 

[Huckster79]

No you're correct, generally speaking rear blowers are more heavy duty compared to front blowers. I think it has to do with the fact that the blower is on the rear 3pth, which is your strongest point on the tractor for lifting. And the rear PTO is larger then the mid, allowing for heavier construction. But I'm no engineer so take that for what its worth.

Basically in my opinion both types of blowers have there pro's and con's.

Rear Blowers - Pro's: Heavier duty, Cheaper (unless you add hydraulics), Keeps the snow out of engine/filter, you still have your FEL.

Con's: Sore neck!
My solution for sore neck can be found here http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28858

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Front Blowers - Pro's: No Sore neck, you can use a back blade or box scraper on rear (very handy!).

Con's: Not as heavy duty and more expensive.

Ultimately it comes down to which setup works best for you and the type of winters you have to deal with, and what concessions you're willing to make.

I know this is a very old thread, BUT #KubotaVet, how is your camera system for 3pt snow blowing going years later? Was it a good option? Have you been happy? I think I'm going to go 3pt for a snow blower as I assemble my spring Kubota purchase....

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I know this is a very old thread, BUT #KubotaVet, how is your camera system for 3pt snow blowing going years later? Was it a good option? Have you been happy? I think I'm going to go 3pt for a snow blower as I assemble my spring Kubota purchase....

Don't hold your breath waiting for a reply:

 

[Huckster79]

Don't hold your breath waiting for a reply:

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Yea, looks like I'll be holding it a while most likely! Thanks