Hello GP Been learning right along side you on the B2601. I notice you get that bone chilling cold as we do in Wisconsin. I see you getting all bundled up to stay warm. When I go to play in the snow I put on a heated thermostatically controlled jacket, pants, and gloves. made by Gerbing. I've used it for years when riding my bike in cooler climates. Just turn up the thermostat and stay warm. It plugs right into my tractor. Keep the videos coming. Cheers
Hey good morning Will and glad to have you along for the adventure! I have never heard of that. I will look up Gerbing and check it out. A few folks have suggested that I pick up a heated seat cushion and plug it in but the only ones I can find here locally are only rated to be inside and not to be used in wet outdoor conditions. Thanks for the tip! All the best!
Hey DIY! We haven't got very much all winter so it is kind of exciting to finally get a good sizeable downfall. ( Ok, that sounded kind of crazy) LOL. Cheers!
It sounded like the rear blower put no strain on the tractor at all. I just bough a HLA snow pusher for my tractor and has done very well, but we just got a 12" snow storm and i wasn't home during it so i couldn't clear the snow as it was coming down. Ended up having to clear a 200ft driveway with the bucket. Took about 2hrs to do. Was thinking of getting a rear blower. Thanks for the video.
Good morning Woody. Boy, that's a long way to clear. You are right. The rear blower never causes the rpm's to drop compared to the front mount for sure during my uses of it. The other nice thing about the rear is you get to keep your FEL. Cheers and good luck with the decision.
Morning Gord ! wow, that power of that rear snowblower attachment is insane. ( I'm talking about that snowbank in the first 2 minutes into the video - the one on the main road ) Try doing that with a regular snowblower you push by hand, I don't care how big the model, it won't even touch those compact snowbanks... compact snow turned to partial ice.... nope, you'll damage the typical snowblower. ( the one you push I mean ) Anyway, coffee in hand, good morning and I'll continue watching ! 🎅 P.S. in that first 2 minutes... you can see the rear snowblower is much stronger than the front, then you back away with the camera, and wow, the one in the back is huge ! wow
Wow! Another great video and lots more snow to clear for you and Guy. I can’t believe you AND your neighbour go out at -26° to play with your tractors! (And take the time to set up your cameras! In Nova Scotia it was plus 8° C yesterday (melted all our snow again) and it went down to -6 C today and we’re all like “oooooh, it’s so cold!” The polar vortex is not affecting us and if anything the jet stream has been located in such a way that it has been warmer than normal this winter. We usually would have a fair amount of snow on the ground and at least some days where the temps dip to -20 or sometimes more. My new tractor is getting an easy first winter for sure! Also, how many feet or km of driveway do you actually have?? 😁
Good morning Andrew. LOL. Well I got to get out there - warm or cold. :)) Lots of warm clothes. Yes, funny winter here too. Usually at this time of the year , I have a good 4 feet of accumulation but it has been similar to yours I think. The driveway is cut through the forest and is about 1.4 kms long. Hills, bends and all. No shoulders or anything so no where to plow snowbanks which is why I had to get a blower. Thanks for checking in and for watching. All the best to you Andrew!
GP I noted you have a lot for snow stuck on both your front and rear blower. The snow at the bottom of the snow bank is "insulated" from the cold and is yet sticky snow from previous warm and rainy days. When it meets the very cold metal of the snow blower, it freezes on it... Not so convenient! This is why I prefer constant cold weather in winter! Thanks for sharing GP!
Good morning Joe. I never thought about that but it makes sense. Often I need to clean it off before I put it away at the end of the day. Safe travels this week!
@@GPOutdoors Have you tried to spray on a good coat of silicone before you start out? I find with my walk behind blower a quick spray of silicone on the auger the impeller and the discharge chute helps to keep the build up to a minimum while it helps the snow to keep moving, Just a suggestion.
Hey thanks John, I have never heard of that but may give it a try this next season. I have some in my shed so perhaps I can do that and see how it goes. Thanks for the great idea. Cheers!
Greetings again Gord, just started # 131 and what a pleasant surprise, I know you did that for me. Thank you kindly!! I believe your front blower had the edge on that snow bank. I have to say that I am very jealous of all the snow you are getting, here in East Uniacke, Nova Scotia bare ground, not getting a lot of seat time on my B7510. Thanks Again, Later
Good evening Lee. Yes indeed. Glad it was helpful. Sorry I had responded earlier to your comment on #130 by accident. LOL. Yes, we got some snow last week but it has all turned to ice now and no real snow expected for a while again. I have to say, on the roadside snowbanks, I'd have to give it to the rear blower. It ate right through the bank and remained flat on the ground but I noticed the front blower started straining the engine and began to ride up on the bank as I went through it. They both blew a far way - I think the front blew it further though. Hope it was helpful and stay warm!
Thank you for your great comparison. It really shows the advantages and disadvantages of both blowers very well. I own both, and for my purposes a rear blower is much better.
Good morning and thanks AU! I appreciate the feedback and thanks for sharing your experience. I have enjoyed learning how it works and will use it a few more times before I have to give it back to Kevin and Dave. Cheers!
GP, have you given any thought to a rear camera setup and a couple mirrors? I bet in a long familiar driveway like yours you’d get used to watching a screen quickly if you could mount it where it stayed clean.
Hey thanks AU. A few subscribers have suggested the same thing. I have it on loan from Dave and Kevin at Farmer Equipment Sales to learn how pro use it etc so won't have it long term. Thanks for offering a few suggestions though. All the best!
What a way to start the day, knowing you will be caring for your road so others can use it and some even stop by to see if it's okay (that makes it worth while) and knowing you might meet up with your friend on the road and together you two will get the job done knowing it will be quicker and safer (and just maybe you'll be invited to coffee when the work is done) and you will have had a great day of socializing too!! We enjoy your videos so much and the great times you and Guy have together. Also the coffee breaks way out in the boonies. What a life of enjoyment you all have and share with us. Thanks for sharing the snow removal equipment and the videos and fellowship.
And a good morning to you ODD! Thanks - I might have to hire you to do voice overs on the videos. LOL. Thanks so much for your kindness. Really happy you enjoy them. Makes it worth all the time it takes to make them. Have a wonderful week!
Speaking of having good neighbors. I used to have one down below me as we oftentimes through the years worked together on the section of town road I live on keeping it completely opened up all winter long, ( 1 mile stretch ). Locals were able to utilize it year round. That is until things began disappearing from my garage (10) years back now & continued right up to a couple years ago, sadly. This past June I finally confronted him about this based on circumstantial but quite compelling evidence. Sadly, he will never own up to it. The guy is 80 years old & it saddens me it ever came to this, for I have lost a friend of 20 years as a result... Helping each other out came naturally, without the other expecting anything in return. Thievery, forever altered that relationship... :~(
Dang GP, my neck is still hurting. I used to blade backwards with the first B7100 for hours on end. But I was 36 years younger too. I just couldn't do it for an extended period today. Does your rear pto have multiple speed selector ? Another great video showing how nice it is to have good relationships with the neighbors !
Good morning T44! LOL. No, the PTO just runs off the tractor at one speed - unless, I reduce the throttle of course. Thanks for watching and for saying hi!
Just wondering. Because my 7100 has three speeds. 540, 1050 and 1500 on the pto. Sometimes I run the card with the saw in second speed and it really sends the blade flying. Actually too fast for the rated RPM of that antique saw.
Good evening Chef. Thanks for the question. No I don't think it is a waste of money but part of the decision has a lot to do with what you plan to do with the tractor. I purposely did not get one because of the things I do with it. (in the summer I am glad I don't have one but in the winters I wish I did). In the summers I use it a lot in the forest and wanted the narrow footprint ( without a cab) to maneuver more easily through the trees etc. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend!
That big rear blower really chews through the snow and doesn't seem to put much load on the tractor, great to see you compare the two again in that icy snowbank , still no clear winner , just an achy neck . I'm in northern Michigan we had a weeks worth of that polar vortex too, brrr , stay warm thanks again
Hey good evening Fred. man, it was bitter cold, I'll tell you , and immediately followed by plus 0 temperatures. You're right, that rear model doesn't load down the tractor at all but the front mount does. And yes, I can see that if I did it for too long, I would be feeling it for sure. Call the massage therapist!! Cheers and all the best kind sir!
Here in Vermont we have had temps of 45 to 50 degrees farenhight we lost about 8 inches of snow😯, I just hope to be able to ice fish. Also, get my taps out to collect sap. I make maple syrup, yum!😋
After driving in reverse all day clearing snow I'd be looking for a masseuse and a hot tub. Gotta be tough on the neck. BUT you guys make a great team and make it look easy!
Great video as always. I was thinking watching your video that the rear blower reallly resembles the JRW snowblower that were made up there. I'm Inpressed it throws the snow a good distance also. Thanks so much for taking us along and sharing. Your channel is a blessing to those new with tractors as well as those familiar. All the best
Great team work. You really need a cab ( even a soft cab) wish I had one. With those temps and fine snow blowing around it’s cold. The amount of snow reminds me of 2015 in Nova Scotia. Every Wednesday we got dumped on. 👍
Good day Laurie. I was thinking the same thing a few times during this filming cause I came out covered a couple of times. One day maybe! Thanks for tuning in and all the best!
Good evening GP, you should register your main entrance as test ground for various snow removal equipments !!! Very nice filming and camera angle view was outstanding and with the machinery in live action was great !!! Cheers !
Good evening and hi Dave! Great job you and Joe did on the quick attach mods. Excellent series! So nice to see you both together. Hope all is well. Thanks for the kind words! We have a freezing rain storm coming through again - not sure if it will reach you as well but keep an eye out! Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors Hello GP, thank very much, Joe was the great brains behind that project and it was really fun to do !!! ( i had to put somes projects side but that OK !!! LOL Yes, I'm OK and thank you for asking GP. I'm just really busy to get ready for a leadership and management course lasting 3 weeks and starting next week. Yes, in Montreal city is starting to receiving that nasty stuff and for us about 2 hrs or so we will !!! Cheers GP and do take care of yourself and family !
Fun combination! I wish there was a good way to make blowers cut through hard snow and ice - I've beefed up cutting edges, etc. over the years, with little improvement. Thanks for making these videos!
Hey gp im in Muskoka and have the same tractor. Love it so far. I'm looking at buying a woodmaxx rear snowblower the sb60 and wonder if you have any info on that blower or if you think I should get the land pride one from kubota for a bit more money
Good morning Triple A. Sorry I am a little behind on comments today . I just responded to your other comment on it. Hope it helps a bit. And hey, I hope you are all ready and have your stuff put away for winter. I just had flurries here two days ago. LOL It's coming Triple A!
Again, don’t know if your coming or going. 😁 That rear blower sure moves the snow. Do you happen to know the minimum require HP for a blower that size? Seems like your machine handled it without an issue. You sure got yourself a great neighbor! What fun you two must have. Keep on tractoring and God bless.
Good morning Jon. Yes, I was mentioning to someone else, when I use it , I don't hear any strain or drop in RPMs at all however I do with the front mount when pushing alot of snow. I think it needs at least 15 HP but not 100% sure. You can check them out on Farmer Equipment Sales website and the specs are there. Cheers and have a good week!
That looked pretty neat with the 2 tractors working together. I’ve got a big blower on the back of my 55 horse kioti. Although it would be easier on the neck having a front mount blower, I wouldn’t use it enough to justify not having a loader. Price is also a big factor, my blower is pretty old so it didn’t cost much but I always seem to be working on it...
Good day Eric! Thanks for sharing your setup. That's a good point. I think the cost is relative to the amount of use or need someone has for sure. Thanks for watching - have a great week!
Okay, we've seen enough snow. It's time to spice things up a bit. Why don't you and Guy have a race to see whose tractor is faster? And a couple of "snow bunnies" cheer leading would be nice too.
Hey Gord . You're getting pretty good at driving backwards . You kept up with Guy very nicely . That rear blower is a monster . Just wondering why you have snowmobiles running up and down your driveway . Are those your sleds ? The way you said it , it sounded like the public has access on your driveway . Nice video .
Good morning Henry. Yes that blower is a beast. I have only used it a few times now but it chews into anything so far but never strains the engine. When you use the front blower, you can hear the tractor engine starting to slow when you dig into deeper piles but the rear just pushes through. Re: the snowmobiles. Yes - it is private property but the main snowmobile trail is at the end of my lake and there is no easy way to get to it for the folks north of me except to go through my driveway and across the lake. Been doing it for years. Last weekend I counted more than 125 of them going through ( now you know why I use my hazard lights on my own driveway. LOL). I don't mind. Many folks are kind enough to stop in and ask if it is ok, so I get to meet them and so far, never any damage or anything. Thanks for saying hi!
Hey good morning Sean. Thanks for asking. That thing is a beast. Handles bigger capacity than the front blower for sure. You probably noticed when blowing the side of the road it stayed on the ground and kept chewing away at ground level whereas the front blower did great but it weighs less and starting to ride up on the hard icy base. I have also noticed that my engine rpms never drop using the rear but it does when you start to eat too much with the front. All said, doing short distances is not a problem but on a long driveway, my back and neck definitely felt it. It's not easy being twisted backwards for long periods of time - at least not at my age LOL. Geez, that sounded old eh? . A few folks suggested that they use plows/bucket on the front and a rear blower setup, and for a normal driveway I think that makes a lot of sense - financially as well, since the rear is so much cheaper. However I don't have anywhere to push snow so for me, and this tight mile long driveway, the front with a blade on the back is my preferred setup. If I had a normal driveway or parking area, I would certainly want to keep my FEL on the front for the winter and would go with the rear blower. Appreciate you asking Sean. Have a good one and thanks for all your support, as always. Cheers!
So here’s the $1,000,000 question... Cab tractor and rear blower, or open station and front blower? I think the cost of both would be close to equal. Thoughts?
LOL! Good evening James. Long mile - long driveway with no where to plow the snow? No cab and front blower with rear blade. Normal or reasonable driveway? Cab with FEL on the front (bucket or blade) and rear blower. That's GP's call. LOL. Thanks and all the best!
GP Outdoors I thought you might say that! I’m looking at about a 700 foot driveway and I’m really on the fence. I’ve got to get something this spring and in the spring/summer/fall I’m usually thinking open station. As soon as winter hits, I quickly “warm up” to the idea of a cab! I’ve got a lot of forest, like you, which gives me a bit of concern about a cab, but I think I could just widen the trails and enjoy the A/C on those 35 degree summer days. In my darkest hours I think I should get both! When’s the next Lotto Max draw...?
Ok the neighbor is getting a lot of screen time, about time to know his name? He can't go on forever being the L3300 guy. Besides he's starting to build a cult following with the L series fans. Y'all have to create a catchy team name like Loral & Hardy, Starsky & Hutch, Penn & Teller, Lone Ranger & Tonto. Or maybe Snow Blower Demons, Dark Roast Bandits or Snow Drift Annihilators? Something legendary where us youtuber's have to tune in each episode, and see how much yáll got done.
LOL MNP! That is too funny and made me just about fall off my chair. His name is Guy. Seriously. And one great neighbour to have. But I like the idea of the catchy team name. I'll have to give that some more thought. Thanks again for making me laugh. Priceless. Cheers and have an awesome week!
Hi Gord,This is what I referred to in my other post, could you imagine trying to get through this stuff with an inverted blower? It would be impossible, unless it was a big tractor ;-)
OK, now I know what missing from this picture, your driveway is so long you could legally build a Tim Hortons and a gas station, maybe a Kubota dealership ;-)
So, how's the contortionist body working out for you? Ever get frozen in one spot doing it? I'd need a full cab with a camera behind me watching it. It'd be cheaper to put a blower on the front. With degenerative disc disease, a stroke, and on blood thinners, you couldn't pay me enough to have that gaudy blower on the back. My personal preference. Other than that 🤔🤔🤔
Good morning Tomas. I think the front is the way to go for you. I am enjoying trying it out though. It's nice to be able to try different types of equipment to see how they work. Have a great day, be well and thanks for watching as always!
Nice teamwork! Thanks for another great video.
Teamwork sure makes the work go faster. Beautiful winter scene. Great job
Thanks for tuning in Roy. Yes, really pretty out there with the snow laden trees. Cheers!
Hello GP Been learning right along side you on the B2601. I notice you get that bone chilling cold as we do in Wisconsin. I see you getting all bundled up to stay warm. When I go to play in the snow I put on a heated thermostatically controlled jacket, pants, and gloves. made by Gerbing. I've used it for years when riding my bike in cooler climates. Just turn up the thermostat and stay warm. It plugs right into my tractor. Keep the videos coming. Cheers
Hey good morning Will and glad to have you along for the adventure! I have never heard of that. I will look up Gerbing and check it out. A few folks have suggested that I pick up a heated seat cushion and plug it in but the only ones I can find here locally are only rated to be inside and not to be used in wet outdoor conditions. Thanks for the tip! All the best!
Great seeing you guys clearing the driveway together.
Thanks Karl. Sure gets it done quick. Cheers!
It is good to have neighbors that you can depend on people helping people is always a positive thing.
I always look forward to your new videos
Good morning and thanks James! It certainly is. Have a good weekend!
Hi GP! Good teamwork between you and Guy as always. Glad you don’t seem to get tired of clearing the snow!
Hey DIY! We haven't got very much all winter so it is kind of exciting to finally get a good sizeable downfall. ( Ok, that sounded kind of crazy) LOL. Cheers!
Thanks for directing me to #131, I missed it. It must have been cold, this is the first time I have seen you with a proper hat on! Cheers!
LOL Michael. Yup, if I have that Canadian toque on, you know it's cold out. :)) Cheers and all the best!
It sounded like the rear blower put no strain on the tractor at all. I just bough a HLA snow pusher for my tractor and has done very well, but we just got a 12" snow storm and i wasn't home during it so i couldn't clear the snow as it was coming down. Ended up having to clear a 200ft driveway with the bucket. Took about 2hrs to do. Was thinking of getting a rear blower. Thanks for the video.
Good morning Woody. Boy, that's a long way to clear. You are right. The rear blower never causes the rpm's to drop compared to the front mount for sure during my uses of it. The other nice thing about the rear is you get to keep your FEL. Cheers and good luck with the decision.
Morning Gord ! wow, that power of that rear snowblower attachment is insane. ( I'm talking about that snowbank in the first 2 minutes into the video - the one on the main road ) Try doing that with a regular snowblower you push by hand, I don't care how big the model, it won't even touch those compact snowbanks... compact snow turned to partial ice.... nope, you'll damage the typical snowblower. ( the one you push I mean ) Anyway, coffee in hand, good morning and I'll continue watching ! 🎅 P.S. in that first 2 minutes... you can see the rear snowblower is much stronger than the front, then you back away with the camera, and wow, the one in the back is huge ! wow
Morning Frosty! She was very powerful. Thanks for tuning in and for the morning comment!
Good morning GP. Great stuff. Spring is
Coming
Coming soon I hope. LOL. Cheers Dean!
Wow! Another great video and lots more snow to clear for you and Guy. I can’t believe you AND your neighbour go out at -26° to play with your tractors! (And take the time to set up your cameras! In Nova Scotia it was plus 8° C yesterday (melted all our snow again) and it went down to -6 C today and we’re all like “oooooh, it’s so cold!” The polar vortex is not affecting us and if anything the jet stream has been located in such a way that it has been warmer than normal this winter. We usually would have a fair amount of snow on the ground and at least some days where the temps dip to -20 or sometimes more. My new tractor is getting an easy first winter for sure! Also, how many feet or km of driveway do you actually have?? 😁
Good morning Andrew. LOL. Well I got to get out there - warm or cold. :)) Lots of warm clothes. Yes, funny winter here too. Usually at this time of the year , I have a good 4 feet of accumulation but it has been similar to yours I think. The driveway is cut through the forest and is about 1.4 kms long. Hills, bends and all. No shoulders or anything so no where to plow snowbanks which is why I had to get a blower. Thanks for checking in and for watching. All the best to you Andrew!
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That’s a looooot of driveway! Good thing you have a Kubota,and a neighbour with one! He’s one great “Guy”! 😜😂
GP I noted you have a lot for snow stuck on both your front and rear blower. The snow at the bottom of the snow bank is "insulated" from the cold and is yet sticky snow from previous warm and rainy days. When it meets the very cold metal of the snow blower, it freezes on it... Not so convenient! This is why I prefer constant cold weather in winter! Thanks for sharing GP!
Good morning Joe. I never thought about that but it makes sense. Often I need to clean it off before I put it away at the end of the day. Safe travels this week!
@@GPOutdoors Have you tried to spray on a good coat of silicone before you start out? I find with my walk behind blower a quick spray of silicone on the auger the impeller and the discharge chute helps to keep the build up to a minimum while it helps the snow to keep moving, Just a suggestion.
Hey thanks John, I have never heard of that but may give it a try this next season. I have some in my shed so perhaps I can do that and see how it goes. Thanks for the great idea. Cheers!
Greetings again Gord, just started # 131 and what a pleasant surprise, I know you did that for me. Thank you kindly!! I believe your front blower had the edge on that snow bank. I have to say that I am very jealous of all the snow you are getting, here in East Uniacke, Nova Scotia bare ground, not getting a lot of seat time on my B7510. Thanks Again, Later
Good evening Lee. Yes indeed. Glad it was helpful. Sorry I had responded earlier to your comment on #130 by accident. LOL. Yes, we got some snow last week but it has all turned to ice now and no real snow expected for a while again. I have to say, on the roadside snowbanks, I'd have to give it to the rear blower. It ate right through the bank and remained flat on the ground but I noticed the front blower started straining the engine and began to ride up on the bank as I went through it. They both blew a far way - I think the front blew it further though. Hope it was helpful and stay warm!
Thank you for your great comparison. It really shows the advantages and disadvantages of both blowers very well. I own both, and for my purposes a rear blower is much better.
Good morning and thanks AU! I appreciate the feedback and thanks for sharing your experience. I have enjoyed learning how it works and will use it a few more times before I have to give it back to Kevin and Dave. Cheers!
GP, have you given any thought to a rear camera setup and a couple mirrors? I bet in a long familiar driveway like yours you’d get used to watching a screen quickly if you could mount it where it stayed clean.
Hey thanks AU. A few subscribers have suggested the same thing. I have it on loan from Dave and Kevin at Farmer Equipment Sales to learn how pro use it etc so won't have it long term. Thanks for offering a few suggestions though. All the best!
What a way to start the day, knowing you will be caring for your road so others can use it and some even stop by to see if it's okay (that makes it worth while) and knowing you might meet up with your friend on the road and together you two will get the job done knowing it will be quicker and safer (and just maybe you'll be invited to coffee when the work is done) and you will have had a great day of socializing too!!
We enjoy your videos so much and the great times you and Guy have together. Also the coffee breaks way out in the boonies. What a life of enjoyment you all have and share with us. Thanks for sharing the snow removal equipment and the videos and fellowship.
And a good morning to you ODD! Thanks - I might have to hire you to do voice overs on the videos. LOL. Thanks so much for your kindness. Really happy you enjoy them. Makes it worth all the time it takes to make them. Have a wonderful week!
Speaking of having good neighbors. I used to have one down below me as we oftentimes through the years worked together on the section of town road I live on keeping it completely opened up all winter long, ( 1 mile stretch ). Locals were able to utilize it year round. That is until things began disappearing from my garage (10) years back now & continued right up to a couple years ago, sadly. This past June I finally confronted him about this based on circumstantial but quite compelling evidence. Sadly, he will never own up to it. The guy is 80 years old & it saddens me it ever came to this, for I have lost a friend of 20 years as a result...
Helping each other out came naturally, without the other expecting anything in return. Thievery, forever altered that relationship... :~(
That's very unfortunate Bill. Sorry it turned out that way. I guess sometimes bad things happen but would have been nice to still have the friendship.
Dang GP, my neck is still hurting. I used to blade backwards with the first B7100 for hours on end. But I was 36 years younger too. I just couldn't do it for an extended period today. Does your rear pto have multiple speed selector ? Another great video showing how nice it is to have good relationships with the neighbors !
Good morning T44! LOL. No, the PTO just runs off the tractor at one speed - unless, I reduce the throttle of course. Thanks for watching and for saying hi!
Just wondering. Because my 7100 has three speeds. 540, 1050 and 1500 on the pto. Sometimes I run the card with the saw in second speed and it really sends the blade flying. Actually too fast for the rated RPM of that antique saw.
Great friends working together......very nice to see GP......stay warm my friend...... :)
Thanks Don. Have a wonderful week!
Do you find yourself wanting an I closed cab?, or is it a waste of money?. You’ve got a lot of great attachments!.
Good evening Chef. Thanks for the question. No I don't think it is a waste of money but part of the decision has a lot to do with what you plan to do with the tractor. I purposely did not get one because of the things I do with it. (in the summer I am glad I don't have one but in the winters I wish I did). In the summers I use it a lot in the forest and wanted the narrow footprint ( without a cab) to maneuver more easily through the trees etc. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend!
That big rear blower really chews through the snow and doesn't seem to put much load on the tractor, great to see you compare the two again in that icy snowbank , still no clear winner , just an achy neck . I'm in northern Michigan we had a weeks worth of that polar vortex too, brrr , stay warm thanks again
Hey good evening Fred. man, it was bitter cold, I'll tell you , and immediately followed by plus 0 temperatures. You're right, that rear model doesn't load down the tractor at all but the front mount does. And yes, I can see that if I did it for too long, I would be feeling it for sure. Call the massage therapist!! Cheers and all the best kind sir!
It was like a snow ballet...well coordinated and well done 😊
LOL. Thanks Edward. Maybe I should try to orchestrate a video to music sometime. I just might try that. :)) Cheers and all the best!
Here in Vermont we have had temps of 45 to 50 degrees farenhight we lost about 8 inches of snow😯, I just hope to be able to ice fish. Also, get my taps out to collect sap. I make maple syrup, yum!😋
Nice! Maple syrup MMB. Can never get enough of that. Yes, be careful out on the ice. Good luck!
After driving in reverse all day clearing snow I'd be looking for a masseuse and a hot tub. Gotta be tough on the neck. BUT you guys make a great team and make it look easy!
LOL. Hey, I would take the massage regardless. Yes, good for short normal work but tough working such a long driveway. Thanks Barr! Be well!
Great video as always. I was thinking watching your video that the rear blower reallly resembles the JRW snowblower that were made up there. I'm Inpressed it throws the snow a good distance also. Thanks so much for taking us along and sharing. Your channel is a blessing to those new with tractors as well as those familiar.
All the best
Good morning and thanks Bill. That's very kind of you to say. I am happy folks enjoy it. I enjoy talking with you all. Have a wonderful week!
Great team work. You really need a cab ( even a soft cab) wish I had one. With those temps and fine snow blowing around it’s cold. The amount of snow reminds me of 2015 in Nova Scotia. Every Wednesday we got dumped on. 👍
Good day Laurie. I was thinking the same thing a few times during this filming cause I came out covered a couple of times. One day maybe! Thanks for tuning in and all the best!
Good evening GP, you should register your main entrance as test ground for various snow removal equipments !!! Very nice filming and camera angle view was outstanding and with the machinery in live action was great !!! Cheers !
Good evening and hi Dave! Great job you and Joe did on the quick attach mods. Excellent series! So nice to see you both together. Hope all is well. Thanks for the kind words! We have a freezing rain storm coming through again - not sure if it will reach you as well but keep an eye out! Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors Hello GP, thank very much, Joe was the great brains behind that project and it was really fun to do !!! ( i had to put somes projects side but that OK !!! LOL Yes, I'm OK and thank you for asking GP. I'm just really busy to get ready for a leadership and management course lasting 3 weeks and starting next week. Yes, in Montreal city is starting to receiving that nasty stuff and for us about 2 hrs or so we will !!! Cheers GP and do take care of yourself and family !
G P Guy that was fin to watch you two make wonderful team thank you for the enjoyment
God Bless
PaK
Good day Peter. Always a lot more fun when you get work done with a friend. Thanks for watching and stay warm! Cheers!
Fun combination! I wish there was a good way to make blowers cut through hard snow and ice - I've beefed up cutting edges, etc. over the years, with little improvement. Thanks for making these videos!
Good day David! True. But Lucky we have rear blades to help out but would be great to have it all in one unit. Cheers and have a good one!
Hey gp im in Muskoka and have the same tractor. Love it so far. I'm looking at buying a woodmaxx rear snowblower the sb60 and wonder if you have any info on that blower or if you think I should get the land pride one from kubota for a bit more money
Good morning Triple A. Sorry I am a little behind on comments today . I just responded to your other comment on it. Hope it helps a bit. And hey, I hope you are all ready and have your stuff put away for winter. I just had flurries here two days ago. LOL It's coming Triple A!
@@GPOutdoors I'm as ready as I'll ever be but there's allways something I forget 😁
Very Nice GP you guys looked cold ! but you had the hard part keeping your head turned ! have a great day and God bless ! Kioti Curt :-)
Good day Curt! Man., it was cold! But that rear blower just pushes through the snow really well. Have a great week and thanks for watching!
Again, don’t know if your coming or going. 😁
That rear blower sure moves the snow. Do you happen to know the minimum require HP for a blower that size? Seems like your machine handled it without an issue.
You sure got yourself a great neighbor! What fun you two must have.
Keep on tractoring and God bless.
Good morning Jon. Yes, I was mentioning to someone else, when I use it , I don't hear any strain or drop in RPMs at all however I do with the front mount when pushing alot of snow. I think it needs at least 15 HP but not 100% sure. You can check them out on Farmer Equipment Sales website and the specs are there. Cheers and have a good week!
That looked pretty neat with the 2 tractors working together. I’ve got a big blower on the back of my 55 horse kioti. Although it would be easier on the neck having a front mount blower, I wouldn’t use it enough to justify not having a loader. Price is also a big factor, my blower is pretty old so it didn’t cost much but I always seem to be working on it...
Good day Eric! Thanks for sharing your setup. That's a good point. I think the cost is relative to the amount of use or need someone has for sure. Thanks for watching - have a great week!
How's she goin'? Two tractors, well equipped, that snow didn't stand a chance!!!
Hey, doing great Grampie. Hope you are keeping warm!
Okay, we've seen enough snow. It's time to spice things up a bit. Why don't you and Guy have a race to see whose tractor is faster? And a couple of "snow bunnies" cheer leading would be nice too.
LOL Ron! I think we know who would win that race. Got a few other things coming up in the next week so stayed tuned. Hope all is great. Cheers!
It was surprised how it ate right threw the snow along the road.
Hey Gord . You're getting pretty good at driving backwards . You kept up with Guy very nicely . That rear blower is a monster . Just wondering why you have snowmobiles running up and down your driveway . Are those your sleds ? The way you said it , it sounded like the public has access on your driveway . Nice video .
Good morning Henry. Yes that blower is a beast. I have only used it a few times now but it chews into anything so far but never strains the engine. When you use the front blower, you can hear the tractor engine starting to slow when you dig into deeper piles but the rear just pushes through. Re: the snowmobiles. Yes - it is private property but the main snowmobile trail is at the end of my lake and there is no easy way to get to it for the folks north of me except to go through my driveway and across the lake. Been doing it for years. Last weekend I counted more than 125 of them going through ( now you know why I use my hazard lights on my own driveway. LOL). I don't mind. Many folks are kind enough to stop in and ask if it is ok, so I get to meet them and so far, never any damage or anything. Thanks for saying hi!
That's quite the dynamic duo. GP how was blowing snow backwards for you? Curious to hear your opinion since you have such a long driveway.
Hey good morning Sean. Thanks for asking. That thing is a beast. Handles bigger capacity than the front blower for sure. You probably noticed when blowing the side of the road it stayed on the ground and kept chewing away at ground level whereas the front blower did great but it weighs less and starting to ride up on the hard icy base. I have also noticed that my engine rpms never drop using the rear but it does when you start to eat too much with the front. All said, doing short distances is not a problem but on a long driveway, my back and neck definitely felt it. It's not easy being twisted backwards for long periods of time - at least not at my age LOL. Geez, that sounded old eh? . A few folks suggested that they use plows/bucket on the front and a rear blower setup, and for a normal driveway I think that makes a lot of sense - financially as well, since the rear is so much cheaper. However I don't have anywhere to push snow so for me, and this tight mile long driveway, the front with a blade on the back is my preferred setup. If I had a normal driveway or parking area, I would certainly want to keep my FEL on the front for the winter and would go with the rear blower. Appreciate you asking Sean. Have a good one and thanks for all your support, as always. Cheers!
So here’s the $1,000,000 question...
Cab tractor and rear blower, or open station and front blower? I think the cost of both would be close to equal. Thoughts?
LOL! Good evening James. Long mile - long driveway with no where to plow the snow? No cab and front blower with rear blade. Normal or reasonable driveway? Cab with FEL on the front (bucket or blade) and rear blower. That's GP's call. LOL. Thanks and all the best!
GP Outdoors I thought you might say that! I’m looking at about a 700 foot driveway and I’m really on the fence. I’ve got to get something this spring and in the spring/summer/fall I’m usually thinking open station. As soon as winter hits, I quickly “warm up” to the idea of a cab!
I’ve got a lot of forest, like you, which gives me a bit of concern about a cab, but I think I could just widen the trails and enjoy the A/C on those 35 degree summer days. In my darkest hours I think I should get both! When’s the next Lotto Max draw...?
LOL! Hey sounds like a good coffee discussion. Give me an email at gordpotter55@gmail.com . Cheers!
Ok the neighbor is getting a lot of screen time, about time to know his name? He can't go on forever being the L3300 guy. Besides he's starting to build a cult following with the L series fans. Y'all have to create a catchy team name like Loral & Hardy, Starsky & Hutch, Penn & Teller, Lone Ranger & Tonto. Or maybe Snow Blower Demons, Dark Roast Bandits or Snow Drift Annihilators? Something legendary where us youtuber's have to tune in each episode, and see how much yáll got done.
LOL MNP! That is too funny and made me just about fall off my chair. His name is Guy. Seriously. And one great neighbour to have. But I like the idea of the catchy team name. I'll have to give that some more thought. Thanks again for making me laugh. Priceless. Cheers and have an awesome week!
Hi Gord,This is what I referred to in my other post, could you imagine trying to get through this stuff with an inverted blower? It would be impossible, unless it was a big tractor ;-)
Good video I thought you went into hibernation God bless
LOL. Good morning Cliff. It's been so cold this past week that I think I should have. Hope you are well. Cheers!
You guys really need a cab tractor
LOL! Man, Duane, if I got a Cab I don't think I'd ever get out of it:)) Have a good one!
OK, now I know what missing from this picture, your driveway is so long you could legally build a Tim Hortons and a gas station, maybe a Kubota dealership ;-)
Good morning Michel! LOL. Now, a Tim's at the end would be a welcome pit stop. Have a great weekend!
So, how's the contortionist body working out for you? Ever get frozen in one spot doing it? I'd need a full cab with a camera behind me watching it. It'd be cheaper to put a blower on the front. With degenerative disc disease, a stroke, and on blood thinners, you couldn't pay me enough to have that gaudy blower on the back. My personal preference. Other than that 🤔🤔🤔
Good morning Tomas. I think the front is the way to go for you. I am enjoying trying it out though. It's nice to be able to try different types of equipment to see how they work. Have a great day, be well and thanks for watching as always!