What did you do to or on your Kubota today?

[Flintknapper]

No snow and the driveway needed a little tlc so I back dragged with the bucket to level it out.
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Nicely done, looks great!

 

[Flintknapper]

Finished fabing a heavy duty rack to help tiddy the place up a bit
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Good use of space and nicely organized. Excellent Job.

 

[DustyRusty]

I was out moving snow again, and given the abysmal fuel efficiency of the MX I decided to experiment with engine rpm while blowing snow. The objective is to move snow away from where you don't want it, and since the blower worked just fine at 2,200rpm rather than the 2,600-2,700rpm indicated on the tachometer, I think I'll run it like this again.

I have no idea how much more fuel efficient it'll be but I can assure you that the noise in the cab is greatly reduced.

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Just don't try that lower RPM with wet heavy snow or you will be spending time changing shear bolts and unclogging the chute. Dry fluffy snow you should be OK.

 

[mcmxi]

Just don't try that lower RPM with wet heavy snow or you will be spending time changing shear bolts and unclogging the chute. Dry fluffy snow you should be OK.

For sure let the snow tell you what you need to do, but as long as the blower is sending it far enough away from where it's laying then all is good. No need to run the engine/pto to 540rpm if it's not necessary. That's increased fuel consumption and noise with no benefit.

 

[NCL4701]

No snow here. Cold rain followed by deep freeze and the wind that came with it. A few trees on power lines. VERY minor compared to many other areas. But it was the first time we actually used the 16kW PTO generator that supplanted a 5kW portable. Of course we had tested it. This was its first real deployment.

All involved clearly understand this isn’t 200 amp service, however it’s enough to run the well pump (unlike the 5kW) and pretty much go on as normal so long as no one gets stupid. The 5kW ran the heat and refrigeration units via a spaghetti of drop cords but little else, so this was a huge upgrade. Being able to run the well pump is kind of a big deal as is adding a transfer switch instead of stringing drop cords.

Very pleased with the performance and ease of setup. Ran it for about 3 hours, then power back on. 10 minutes later, power back off. 2 more hours of generator and power back on to stay. 🫰

Probably wouldn’t have run it that much if we didn’t have guests for the holidays and a first run of new equipment.

 

[Flintknapper]

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No snow here. Cold rain followed by deep freeze and the wind that came with it. A few trees on power lines. VERY minor compared to many other areas. But it was the first time we actually used the 16kW PTO generator that supplanted a 5kW portable. Of course we had tested it. This was its first real deployment.

All involved clearly understand this isn’t 200 amp service, however it’s enough to run the well pump (unlike the 5kW) and pretty much go on as normal so long as no one gets stupid. The 5kW ran the heat and refrigeration units via a spaghetti of drop cords but little else, so this was a huge upgrade. Being able to run the well pump is kind of a big deal as is adding a transfer switch instead of stringing drop cords.

Very pleased with the performance and ease of setup. Ran it for about 3 hours, then power back on. 10 minutes later, power back off. 2 more hours of generator and power back on to stay. 🫰

Probably wouldn’t have run it that much if we didn’t have guests for the holidays and a first run of new equipment.

I like that. Can you share a little more info on it? Manufacturer, where to buy. Did it come with that mount and 3 pt hook up or is that something purchased elsewhere?

Thanks

Edit: Never mind.......found it.

IMD PTO16-SAVR - 16kW Tractor-Driven PTO Generator w/ AVR (540 RPM) | IMD PTO 16-S AVR

Buy the IMD PTO 16-S AVR. Factory-direct at Power Equipment Direct. Also, read the latest reviews for the IMD PTO16-SAVR - 16kW Tractor-Driven PTO Generator w/ AVR (540 RPM)

www.powerequipmentdirect.com

 

[S-G-R]

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No snow here. Cold rain followed by deep freeze and the wind that came with it. A few trees on power lines. VERY minor compared to many other areas. But it was the first time we actually used the 16kW PTO generator that supplanted a 5kW portable. Of course we had tested it. This was its first real deployment.

All involved clearly understand this isn’t 200 amp service, however it’s enough to run the well pump (unlike the 5kW) and pretty much go on as normal so long as no one gets stupid. The 5kW ran the heat and refrigeration units via a spaghetti of drop cords but little else, so this was a huge upgrade. Being able to run the well pump is kind of a big deal as is adding a transfer switch instead of stringing drop cords.

Very pleased with the performance and ease of setup. Ran it for about 3 hours, then power back on. 10 minutes later, power back off. 2 more hours of generator and power back on to stay. 🫰

Probably wouldn’t have run it that much if we didn’t have guests for the holidays and a first run of new equipment.

A very worthwhile investment. I have a Propane unit that just kicked in and will probably be on until morning. We're getting high winds and rain and still have a lot of weakened infrastructure and trees from Fiona.

 

[Chanceywd]

I have a LP generac with the automatic transfer. It came on for 5 mins yesterday at 1:00pm. I have a 10kw pto I built with a HF head and a transmission running backwards years ago. It worked OK but as the NCL4701 said a lot of cord dragging and getting the tractor out. At 68 I decided to invest in 2021 and add the generac because then the well would run too. That water and bathroom use really factor in when you have a day like today at 2 degrees and the wind blowing, you aren't going to want to go outside!

Bill

 

[Flintknapper]

I have a LP generac with the automatic transfer. It came on for 5 mins yesterday at 1:00pm. I have a 10kw pto I built with a HF head and a transmission running backwards years ago. It worked OK but as the NCL4701 said a lot of cord dragging and getting the tractor out. At 68 I decided to invest in 2021 and add the generac because then the well would run too. That water and bathroom use really factor in when you have a day like today at 2 degrees and the wind blowing, you aren't going to want to go outside!

Bill

Yeah, its handy.

I have the Generac also (just put in this year). Run it off of Propane (250 gal. tank).

But I'd still like to have a PTO driven generator to power my shop and as back up for the Generac should I have a problem.

I could use my 10Kw Portable (gas) unit....but its kind of a pain to drag out and set up, not to mention finding fuel for it can be a problem if the area is out of power for days.

 

[Chanceywd]

Yeah, its handy.

I have the Generac also (just put in this year). Run it off of Propane (250 gal. tank).

But I'd still like to have a PTO driven generator to power my shop and as back up for the Generac should I have a problem.

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I could use my 10Kw Portable (gas) unit....but its kind of a pain to drag out and set up, not to mention finding fuel for it can be a problem is the area is out of power for days.

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It is 2 degrees here now. The generac is set to exercise at noon Saturdays. I have the cold weather battery and oil filter heaters. It will be interesting to see if it starts OK today.

Bill

 

[mdhughes]

It is 2 degrees here now. The generac is set to exercise at noon Saturdays. I have the cold weather battery and oil filter heaters. It will be interesting to see if it starts OK today.

Bill

I would like to know how well it starts. I have been thinking about getting a backup generator and was wondering how well it runs in really cold weather. We had -6 a couple nights ago.

 

[D2Cat]

I would like to know how well it starts. I have been thinking about getting a backup generator and was wondering how well it runs in really cold weather. We had -6 a couple nights ago.

You're a bit further south than me. We have a Kohler 20KW and this cold weather hasn't had any effect on it's startup. We have it set for a 20 minute test run every Monday. That is to not only confirm it's start up/run ability, but to get warm enough to eliminate any moisture build up on the armature.

 

[In Utopia]

I'm still using my 8500 running watt gas generator if needed during hurricane season. I store at least 30 gallons of treated premium gas. I do this from May-November. If I don't have to use it, I put it in the Tahoe in mid November.
Getting more if needed during extended outages isn't a problem. Walmart is 5 minutes away, and what they do is to set up a full bay for filling gas cans only. Makes life a lot easier living living near the Gulf coast.

 

[mcmxi]

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No snow here. Cold rain followed by deep freeze and the wind that came with it. A few trees on power lines. VERY minor compared to many other areas. But it was the first time we actually used the 16kW PTO generator that supplanted a 5kW portable. Of course we had tested it. This was its first real deployment.

All involved clearly understand this isn’t 200 amp service, however it’s enough to run the well pump (unlike the 5kW) and pretty much go on as normal so long as no one gets stupid. The 5kW ran the heat and refrigeration units via a spaghetti of drop cords but little else, so this was a huge upgrade. Being able to run the well pump is kind of a big deal as is adding a transfer switch instead of stringing drop cords.

Very pleased with the performance and ease of setup. Ran it for about 3 hours, then power back on. 10 minutes later, power back off. 2 more hours of generator and power back on to stay. 🫰

Probably wouldn’t have run it that much if we didn’t have guests for the holidays and a first run of new equipment.

Wow! That's a very affordable option for those of us that have tractors already, which is basically all of us here.

I bought a Kubota GL7000 generator two years ago for twice the cost of your unit and it puts out a measly 7kW but it's powered my house on one occasion. It's a very nice generator but the output is dwarfed by your 16kW unit. Power here is generally very stable and reliable and I wanted something mobile so didn't go the Generac route. One day maybe, but for now it' s down to the GL7000 to come to the rescue if needed.

 

[Chanceywd]

I would like to know how well it starts. I have been thinking about getting a backup generator and was wondering how well it runs in really cold weather. We had -6 a couple nights ago.

I went out to clear around the mailbox so I started it then. Not a long crank at all and started right up. Mine is the 20kw generac. I let it run for about 10 minutes while I warmed the 8N to plow the driveway and mailbox. Got it done and it is 4 degrees and breezy.

Bill

 

[Tommieboy]

I use the plow on the 200 yard gravel driveway and the snow blower on the asphalt. I can do the asphalt in 15 minutes or less so it's not a big deal to look out the back window. As I said in my earlier post, I turn in the seat so that I'm facing to the right.

I don't like driving over snow and compacting it before trying to remove it so that's one of the things I like about the rear facing snow blower. A front mounted snow blower would be the best solution, but I'm not spending $7k or more on one of those, and in addition, I would need to put the snow blade on the other tractor. As it is, I'm very pleased with the setup I have.

Driving over snow and compacting it is a non issue with the pull type. You simply drive over the snow and it removes it as effectively as any other blower...minus the neck craning and with the ability to drive comfortably and look forward as you drive. Most people who comment negatively on pull type blowers have never used them, I've had mine for 2 years and wouldn't think of going with a rear facing. There's a reason pull types are the most popular blowers in all nordic countries.

 

[mcmxi]

Driving over snow and compacting it is a non issue with the pull type. You simply drive over the snow and it removes it as effectively as any other blower...minus the neck craning and with the ability to drive comfortably and look forward as you drive. Most people who comment negatively on pull type blowers have never used them, I've had mine for 2 years and wouldn't think of going with a rear facing. There's a reason pull types are the most popular blowers in all nordic countries.

I understand the benefits of pull type rear snow blowers, and frankly a front mount is better than any rear mount, but until turning in the seat and looking over my shoulder, and/or using the mirrors becomes a problem I'll stick with what I have. There's always someone out there who'll tell you that you have a problem with something even though you don't.

 

[Tommieboy]

I understand the benefits of pull type rear snow blowers, and frankly a front mount is better than any rear mount, but until turning in the seat and looking over my shoulder, and/or using the mirrors becomes a problem I'll stick with what I have. There's always someone out there who'll tell you that you have a problem with something even though you don't.

For me, keeping my bucket accessible during the winter was a must so front mount wasn't a consideration, especially when I can still drive forward and clear snow with no issue.

 

[mcmxi]

For me, keeping my bucket accessible during the winter was a must so front mount wasn't a consideration, especially when I can still drive forward and clear snow with no issue.

We all have different tractors, types of snow, amounts of snow, driveways, parking areas, inclines, wants, needs, finances, and so on, not to mention range of motion. I could buy a used front mount snow blower for the MX for not much more than a Erskine pull behind, but I would have to give up the front hydraulic snow blade which is a deal breaker for me. I have two tractors and the M6060 has the bucket on it and I can easily switch to pallet forks if needed.

For the moment I'm more than happy with the snow setup I have. In a few years maybe I'll reconfigure it, but for now it's staying as it is. Not for one moment do I think I have the best snow setup on the forum and I hope you don't have that impression. My setup works for me and that's all there is to it. I don't like driving over snow because it compacts and turns to ice, but that's my reality which might be different from yours.

 

[Kennyd4110]

It is 2 degrees here now. The generac is set to exercise at noon Saturdays. I have the cold weather battery and oil filter heaters. It will be interesting to see if it starts OK today.

Bill

My old (2008ish) 15kw LP fired Generac just ran it's exercise routine, it's 14* now, started right up and ran perfectly. It has just over 500 hours on it now.