If you have to do snow removal you definitely want a cab LOL...wish my lawn tractor had a cab it sucks running the snow blower on it because no matter what you do, you end up wearing a lot of the snow that gets blown back at the tractor.
For many years I had a rear snow blower. I got tired of getting a sore neck. Got a B2650 (cab) and front snow blower, and am loving playing in the snow. I love having warm feet.
Neal, your like a kid with a new "twak-tor". I like to plow in the snow , l build huge piles by plowing the whole yard (about 2 acres)-- the neighborhood must think l am crazy! Just "honing " My skills on All the "leavers" ,or maybe just wasting fuel ,machinery, time,effort,& environmental impact. Thanks for the great Visio Sir and happy safe tractoring. Wow that Hydrostatic machine you were running was SCREAMING LOAD.
This is great! At least this blower moves snow out of the way and makes a nice clean path. For years, I've used a rear blade which I think makes the tractor work harder by pulling or pushing the snow out of the way. On a side note, I very recently ordered parts for my L4300 DT tractor and I can't remember the tech's name I dealt with but, he was extremely helpful and on top of that, I got my parts the next day! Love dealing with you guys
Nice blower Neil. I have the traditional 3 point drive backwards on I just use when we get big drifts but would definitely have one of these if we got more snow. Great video, love the goggles 👍❄️✊
So I've got the same setup on my LX 2610 and I love it. I have a fairly long stay matte driveway. And the snowblower is heavy enough that it scrapes pretty well. I have also found that adjusting the top link will affect how well it scrapes dirt driveways in the early part of the winter you want it tilted back so it doesn't scrape as deep once you got a little bit of a base then you can tilt it back forward. I also have a couple of remotes so I run my shoot off of that but it works awesome good video thanks
while i will not be able to make it to your open house, since i am now in San Antonio Tx. I did grow up in York Pa. and hope you have a great day, and get many people to it. And as Mike Morgan would say "HAVE A DAY"
I have a conventional rear mounted blower, Neil, for my B2650 and that is the shear bolt which I have replaced 3 times in four years, knock on wood, as it were. And always at the most convenient time, too!🤣 Another wonderful video, thank you!
Hi Neil another great video I'm a Kubota fan I was just wondering if I could come over and play with your tractor and all your attachments and have the run of your shop looks like lots of fun you must be the coolest guy around and probably the coolest kid at heart great video go team Orange you're Canadian neighbor peace
I also love the snow. 4 years ago I bought a Tc35d that looked new it had only 400 hours on it and it came with a 6 foot new Holland front mount blower and the only complaint I have was that I could clean my 500 foot drive plus so fast that I started going up and down our road and cleaning all of the seniors drives also just because it was so much fun.so far we haven’t had very much snow in northern lower Michigan
Looks like it works real well in a couple inches. Sure as hell wouldn't work up here on the Canadian prairies where you get stuck in the hard packed drifts.
i dont feel so bad anymore im not the only person to wear ski goggles when snow blowing. i was impressed with how it was throwing the snow cause if it was anything like i had in Danville PA heavy and a slushy mess very impressive. the hospital i work at has 2610s and haven't gotten to run one yet but they look like a nice machine always stuck in at truck. I own a 7060 so if they are anything like the 7060 great machine. when you have the right toys for playing in the snow it is a blast. Great video look forward to the next one
Neal, are you crazy blowing snow on an open-station? Git yourself a grand L! Lol. I gotta have a rear mount to blow a field into a big pile for my niece and nephew. They call it “Mount Everest” and love it. I was young once and haven’t forgotten 😊
We’ve had 3 feet of snow overnight where I live. I don’t think the inverted style would work effectively in these conditions. I have a L4701 with an 8 foot blade on the FEL and a 6 foot blower on the PTO and it gets the job done every time.
Nice demonstration I like hoods but it's difficult to look behind. I recently found a 2XL hat like yours. I really like it. Probably the only thing better would be a cab.
I loved watching the video but it just reinforced the reason I bought the Kubota LX2610 cab tractor. I love pushing snow from the warmth of the heated cab and the radio that I purchased from Messik"s playing. Maybe someday I'll get the snowblower but for now the blade will have to do. You looked like you were having a great time! (How could tractor time be anything but fun?)
Great video as usual. I was tempted to email you after the big snowstorm we received on the East Coast but then I looked and saw that you had posted this video. A couple quick questions though. I noticed in the previous inverted snowblower video you posted back in October, that you had a 68" model that was gray. Is there a reason you went with the 60" version? I was thinking that perhaps the 68" model was sold in the meantime. Do you think your LX3310 would have handled the 68" ok? Also, do you think there would be a need for a hydraulic chute deflector to adjust the height of the throw? Seriously considering the LX3310 and an inverted snowblower when I move to my new house later this year for next winter. You convinced me in your last video that I should also stick with a Front End Loader to have the extra weight plus all the other things I could use it for. One last question, do these inverted snowblowers take advantage of having a quick hitch on the back of the tractor? Thank you for all the great insights. My local Kubota dealer is on the small side and told me they point their customers to your videos for ideas.
Need Cab and Normand Hybrid Inverted blower. We have 2 of them. 82" and 92" and they rock. We run them right on the ground. They ride on their cutting edge. That gives the best scrape.
I have a 60" Meteor Pull Type on a BX 2670 Works great. Goes through 6"-8" snows better than a subcompact should. Proper top link adjustment is essential. A hydraulic top link is great for different conditions such as a gravel road where you dont want to shave as much, especially early in the season. I use the hydraulic top link on a 78" Meteor PT on a Boomer 37 The pull type allows you to keep your FEL on for drifts or pulling snow away from things such as garage doors. I love how efficient it is and i believe most of the criticism directed towards PT blowers is really unjustified.
@@sbrooks5683 The BX goes through 8” on our level driveway. I can always raise the blower up a bit and shave off some snow if it’s too deep. You do learn a lot using it and I’m glad I have it
Any reason not to back close to the garage door with blower raised, then drop it and pull forward to remove the snow. I've seen this procedure used in Canada.
I don’t see why not, unless the wind is a factor. I shovel out 2’ from my door and back up to it with my back blade. Wind doesn’t matter for that though.
The only possible downside to an inverted snowblower I can come up with is if the snow is too deep for the tractor to drive through. But how often is that going to happen? Inverted snowblowers look like the way to go.
How often depends on where you live? PA or Maryland outside the Appalachians? Not often. North Dakota or Canada? I'm probably going to stick with a front mounted blower just to be safe.
NEIL...NEIL... Neil is that you under all that snow? This is a great add for the cab tractor. LOl I moved snow for years dressed like that.. great memories, NOT.
Hmm, if I didn't already spend $1500 for the front mount blower for my lawn tractor I might consider one of those inverted blowers for my BX, but I doubt they make one small enough anyways. I found anything less than about 8-10 inches of snow the blower isn't very useful....the blower for my lawn tractor is a 3 stage...a 2 stage for light snow fall is a better option, but I bought the 3 stage as that's the only thing available, and the snow plow piles the snow up at the end of the driveway so I figure the 3 stage might be better to get through that anyways.
Inverted blowers are fantastic for laneways, but I always need a regular blower to knock back banks on the farm. So I live with the sore neck. It's the only thing the snow removal contractors use though.
Yeah, these types of scenarios are the only issue with rear mounted forward facing blowers. Or, for example, if you’ve collected a tall pile of snow and need to blow it out. These are a sweet option for folks who don’t have these types of conditions to deal with.
Sorry to be a devil's advocate but the snow packing into ice when you drive over it depends on on the temp of the pavement and the type of snow. I use a blade. Sometimes I have to blade in reverse because the snow packs down into hard ice if you drive over it first. The 2" we just had was this way and I still have 2 lines of ice where a delivery came before i plowed. Other times it's ok to drive over the snow first. Again, sorry but I hope this helps. Cheers!
Nail pretty cool video but you know I realized you actually have a cab tracker I'm just saying you could have used a cab track might have been a little more comfortable
So, do they make one for an M7040 (ie 69 HP)? And, re back-dragging in front of the other garage; open the garage door, back in, aim the blower over your right shoulder (remember there is nothing to blow until it can pickup snow which is all outside the garage) and go for it. Re the overall video, 10x speed entering and leaving the garage with the tractor is just funny.
You might be misunderstood on terminology. It is a rotated snowblower. Rotated 180 degrees. Inverted means 'upside down'. I thought you were constructing a snow hover craft.
Driving over 3" of snow isn't a problem but when you start going thru 2'+ or drifts and start pushing snow thru the radiator let me know how it works, because it will cook your engine quick,and if you think a snow packed radiator won't overheat your engine ask me how I know.
Every one , do yourself a favor if you are going to buy a tractor , buy one with a cab . I used to look like frosty the snowman on my old tractor with out a cab , since I upgraded to a cabbed model with heat and air i have to take my jacket off and don't need my insulated coveralls , I stay out all I want too in comfort !
It's only good for people who get less then 10 inches of snow a year. Other wise 24inchs plus of snow and the tractor would be stuck..or working a lot harder.
Snow blowers & blowing snow. NO FUN in an open station. That is why with my L3800 I have a Snow Plow... In addition I'm just waiting to take delivery for a Kubota Cab tractor.
The MK Martin is an out of date design, Normand, Pronovost as well as Bilodeau offer a much better product. I know your trying to give a cheaper option to a customer, but there is a reason the companies I mentioned moved away from the old design. I do not miss using those old school inverted blowers.
If you look into a comparable 60" Normand hybrid snowblower, you'll see that they retail for >$9000 to start. Great snowblowers but at over $3000 more, it's a hard sell. For that kind of money, i think most people would buy the front mounted snowblower with the quick connection on a tractor this size.
You should call Messick's they might have a cab for you
Thank you for confirming that my decision to get a cab on my Kubota was the right one.
If you have to do snow removal you definitely want a cab LOL...wish my lawn tractor had a cab it sucks running the snow blower on it because no matter what you do, you end up wearing a lot of the snow that gets blown back at the tractor.
Awesome! And come on guys... When you love the snow the cab takes away from the enjoyment of it.
For many years I had a rear snow blower. I got tired of getting a sore neck. Got a B2650 (cab) and front snow blower, and am loving playing in the snow. I love having warm feet.
That’s a slick setup as well, versatile for sure. I could feel that wind and snow blowing in your face, but it didn’t wipe the smile off your face.
Great video Neil. Snow blower looks like it does a great job. Not sure I've seen anyone have so much fun moving snow like you do lol keep it up.
Neal, your like a kid with a new "twak-tor". I like to plow in the snow , l build huge piles by plowing the whole yard (about 2 acres)-- the neighborhood must think l am crazy! Just "honing " My skills on All the "leavers" ,or maybe just wasting fuel ,machinery, time,effort,& environmental impact. Thanks for the great Visio Sir and happy safe tractoring. Wow that Hydrostatic machine you were running was SCREAMING LOAD.
I do the same. I push all the snow in my yard into a huge pile.
The inverted blower is the only way to go. My Dad used one for 40 + years, never had an issue driving in deep snow.
Time for an enclosed cab. I do like the ski goggle idea. Love the videos, and I also love the snow and using my equipment to clear it.
You liked like you were having wayyyy too much fun!
Cheers from Nova Scotia 🇨🇦
I love my cab tractor more and more when I see this
Always knew crazy Neil was really crazy.
This is great! At least this blower moves snow out of the way and makes a nice clean path. For years, I've used a rear blade which I think makes the tractor work harder by pulling or pushing the snow out of the way. On a side note, I very recently ordered parts for my L4300 DT tractor and I can't remember the tech's name I dealt with but, he was extremely helpful and on top of that, I got my parts the next day! Love dealing with you guys
Nice blower Neil. I have the traditional 3 point drive backwards on I just use when we get big drifts but would definitely have one of these if we got more snow. Great video, love the goggles 👍❄️✊
Neil in his winter onesie. Nice!
So I've got the same setup on my LX 2610 and I love it. I have a fairly long stay matte driveway. And the snowblower is heavy enough that it scrapes pretty well. I have also found that adjusting the top link will affect how well it scrapes dirt driveways in the early part of the winter you want it tilted back so it doesn't scrape as deep once you got a little bit of a base then you can tilt it back forward. I also have a couple of remotes so I run my shoot off of that but it works awesome good video thanks
Ha. If busting a shear pin is screwing up, I know a lot of people that have screwed up. 🙋♂️ Great to see a big kid out playing in the snow!!!
while i will not be able to make it to your open house, since i am now in San Antonio Tx. I did grow up in York Pa. and hope you have a great day, and get many people to it.
And as Mike Morgan would say "HAVE A DAY"
I have a conventional rear mounted blower, Neil, for my B2650 and that is the shear bolt which I have replaced 3 times in four years, knock on wood, as it were. And always at the most convenient time, too!🤣 Another wonderful video, thank you!
Good job Neil !
Hi Neil another great video I'm a Kubota fan I was just wondering if I could come over and play with your tractor and all your attachments and have the run of your shop looks like lots of fun you must be the coolest guy around and probably the coolest kid at heart great video go team Orange you're Canadian neighbor peace
I also love the snow. 4 years ago I bought a Tc35d that looked new it had only 400 hours on it and it came with a 6 foot new Holland front mount blower and the only complaint I have was that I could clean my 500 foot drive plus so fast that I started going up and down our road and cleaning all of the seniors drives also just because it was so much fun.so far we haven’t had very much snow in northern lower Michigan
what does the snowblower run on? does your tractor have a mid pto?
Looks like it works real well in a couple inches. Sure as hell wouldn't work up here on the Canadian prairies where you get stuck in the hard packed drifts.
i dont feel so bad anymore im not the only person to wear ski goggles when snow blowing. i was impressed with how it was throwing the snow cause if it was anything like i had in Danville PA heavy and a slushy mess very impressive. the hospital i work at has 2610s and haven't gotten to run one yet but they look like a nice machine always stuck in at truck. I own a 7060 so if they are anything like the 7060 great machine. when you have the right toys for playing in the snow it is a blast. Great video look forward to the next one
I wear the ski goggles all the time when I snowblow.
Neal, are you crazy blowing snow on an open-station? Git yourself a grand L! Lol. I gotta have a rear mount to blow a field into a big pile for my niece and nephew. They call it “Mount Everest” and love it. I was young once and haven’t forgotten 😊
Cab for the win 😁
We’ve had 3 feet of snow overnight where I live. I don’t think the inverted style would work effectively in these conditions. I have a L4701 with an 8 foot blade on the FEL and a 6 foot blower on the PTO and it gets the job done every time.
Nice demonstration
I like hoods but it's difficult to look behind. I recently found a 2XL hat like yours. I really like it. Probably the only thing better would be a cab.
Looks like a fun job
All this crazy equipment and no cordless impact?! Come on Neal! You’ll never look back.
Can it be offset to one side or the other so it cuts outside of the of the path of tires?
I loved watching the video but it just reinforced the reason I bought the Kubota LX2610 cab tractor. I love pushing snow from the warmth of the heated cab and the radio that I purchased from Messik"s playing. Maybe someday I'll get the snowblower but for now the blade will have to do. You looked like you were having a great time! (How could tractor time be anything but fun?)
I wish they made an inverted snow blower for the BX2680.
Will you be making a video showing what it looks like and how to attacks to the tractor?
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@@MessicksEquip Thank You
Great video as usual. I was tempted to email you after the big snowstorm we received on the East Coast but then I looked and saw that you had posted this video. A couple quick questions though. I noticed in the previous inverted snowblower video you posted back in October, that you had a 68" model that was gray. Is there a reason you went with the 60" version? I was thinking that perhaps the 68" model was sold in the meantime. Do you think your LX3310 would have handled the 68" ok? Also, do you think there would be a need for a hydraulic chute deflector to adjust the height of the throw? Seriously considering the LX3310 and an inverted snowblower when I move to my new house later this year for next winter. You convinced me in your last video that I should also stick with a Front End Loader to have the extra weight plus all the other things I could use it for. One last question, do these inverted snowblowers take advantage of having a quick hitch on the back of the tractor? Thank you for all the great insights. My local Kubota dealer is on the small side and told me they point their customers to your videos for ideas.
Need Cab and Normand Hybrid Inverted blower. We have 2 of them. 82" and 92" and they rock.
We run them right on the ground. They ride on their cutting edge. That gives the best scrape.
I have a 60" Meteor Pull Type on a BX 2670 Works great. Goes through 6"-8" snows better than a subcompact should. Proper top link adjustment is essential. A hydraulic top link is great for different conditions such as a gravel road where you dont want to shave as much, especially early in the season. I use the hydraulic top link on a 78" Meteor PT on a Boomer 37 The pull type allows you to keep your FEL on for drifts or pulling snow away from things such as garage doors. I love how efficient it is and i believe most of the criticism directed towards PT blowers is really unjustified.
What’s the max depth of snow you can drive thru and blow with your inverted?
@@sbrooks5683 The BX goes through 8” on our level driveway. I can always raise the blower up a bit and shave off some snow if it’s too deep. You do learn a lot using it and I’m glad I have it
They definitely got there place if ur in town blowing out laneways its a no brainer lmao but if u deal with 3’ drifts well that’s different
All you need now is a back up camera. I got the entire package that plugs into the 12 volt socket with rocker switch for about 60$
Question if I may. Do you get more HP out of typical tractors Rear PTO than you do its Mid PTO?
No. Same.
Ski goggles are cracking me up...lol
Any reason not to back close to the garage door with blower raised, then drop it and pull forward to remove the snow. I've seen this procedure used in Canada.
I don’t see why not, unless the wind is a factor. I shovel out 2’ from my door and back up to it with my back blade. Wind doesn’t matter for that though.
Leaves 2-3 feet uncleared. There is a back scraper for the blower to cover this, but I don't have jt.
Two things you're missing. A cab and a Metal Pless plow. Other than that, nice tractor.
Nice!
What if the snow is 4' deep?
The only possible downside to an inverted snowblower I can come up with is if the snow is too deep for the tractor to drive through. But how often is that going to happen? Inverted snowblowers look like the way to go.
How often depends on where you live? PA or Maryland outside the Appalachians? Not often. North Dakota or Canada? I'm probably going to stick with a front mounted blower just to be safe.
@@Allurade you can just use the loader to push some of the snow out of the way so you can drive through it
NEIL...NEIL... Neil is that you under all that snow? This is a great add for the cab tractor. LOl I moved snow for years dressed like that.. great memories, NOT.
Hmm, if I didn't already spend $1500 for the front mount blower for my lawn tractor I might consider one of those inverted blowers for my BX, but I doubt they make one small enough anyways.
I found anything less than about 8-10 inches of snow the blower isn't very useful....the blower for my lawn tractor is a 3 stage...a 2 stage for light snow fall is a better option, but I bought the 3 stage as that's the only thing available, and the snow plow piles the snow up at the end of the driveway so I figure the 3 stage might be better to get through that anyways.
Inverted are great until the 2' foot drifts show up. Front mounted or rear facing are best overall.
This is basically an advertisement for cab tractors mascarading as a snow blower commercial.
Or ski goggles. 😉
@@MessicksEquip 😅👍🏼
Inverted blowers are fantastic for laneways, but I always need a regular blower to knock back banks on the farm. So I live with the sore neck. It's the only thing the snow removal contractors use though.
Yeah, these types of scenarios are the only issue with rear mounted forward facing blowers. Or, for example, if you’ve collected a tall pile of snow and need to blow it out. These are a sweet option for folks who don’t have these types of conditions to deal with.
Sorry to be a devil's advocate but the snow packing into ice when you drive over it depends on on the temp of the pavement and the type of snow. I use a blade. Sometimes I have to blade in reverse because the snow packs down into hard ice if you drive over it first. The 2" we just had was this way and I still have 2 lines of ice where a delivery came before i plowed. Other times it's ok to drive over the snow first. Again, sorry but I hope this helps. Cheers!
👍🏼Cab be nice about now.... 😂✌🏼😎
And a floor drain in the garage! 😉
Nail pretty cool video but you know I realized you actually have a cab tracker I'm just saying you could have used a cab track might have been a little more comfortable
So, do they make one for an M7040 (ie 69 HP)? And, re back-dragging in front of the other garage; open the garage door, back in, aim the blower over your right shoulder (remember there is nothing to blow until it can pickup snow which is all outside the garage) and go for it. Re the overall video, 10x speed entering and leaving the garage with the tractor is just funny.
That opening beat is serious, what is that??
Layover Stayover by Sam Barsh. Licensed through Soundstripe.
@@MessicksEquip thanks you 🙏
You might be misunderstood on terminology. It is a rotated snowblower. Rotated 180 degrees. Inverted means 'upside down'. I thought you were constructing a snow hover craft.
Driving over 3" of snow isn't a problem but when you start going thru 2'+ or drifts and start pushing snow thru the radiator let me know how it works, because it will cook your engine quick,and if you think a snow packed radiator won't overheat your engine ask me how I know.
Every one , do yourself a favor if you are going to buy a tractor , buy one with a cab . I used to look like frosty the snowman on my old tractor with out a cab , since I upgraded to a cabbed model with heat and air i have to take my jacket off and don't need my insulated coveralls , I stay out all I want too in comfort !
LOL, it is to bad that there is not a Kubota dealer near you that would be willing to trade in your current machine for one with a cab.
As cool is that is, I never want to live anywhere I need one.
Anyone else notice the flat tire?
Yes but that’s powdered snow not wet
I don’t like snow
Last night we got our first real Measurable snow about 2 inches east central Illinois
It's only good for people who get less then 10 inches of snow a year. Other wise 24inchs plus of snow and the tractor would be stuck..or working a lot harder.
... or you just make a few passes while the snow is still falling.
ah... shear pins... it happens to all of us.
Snow blowers & blowing snow. NO FUN in an open station. That is why with my L3800 I have a Snow Plow... In addition I'm just waiting to take delivery for a Kubota Cab tractor.
I love snow as well but here in south central pa, we hardly get any anymore. Global warming? I'd have to agree.
Can't your local Kubota dealer get you a deal on a cabbed tractor for Christ's sake?
Your front left tire is flat and off the rim.
Good eye. Caught it and fixed after filming.
Hydrostatic transmissions are so audibly annoying. It sounds like you are sitting on a giant mosquito 🦟
The MK Martin is an out of date design, Normand, Pronovost as well as Bilodeau offer a much better product. I know your trying to give a cheaper option to a customer, but there is a reason the companies I mentioned moved away from the old design. I do not miss using those old school inverted blowers.
If you look into a comparable 60" Normand hybrid snowblower, you'll see that they retail for >$9000 to start. Great snowblowers but at over $3000 more, it's a hard sell. For that kind of money, i think most people would buy the front mounted snowblower with the quick connection on a tractor this size.