Very good PM video and it's so refreshing that YOU are paying attention to the dealer's mechanic and saving your warranty and especially your tractor. Seems people want even the smallest unit to pull the biggest loads right up to the breaking point instead of going to a bigger or the biggest tractor!! There is a fine line between what it will do and what people think it should do and those who step over the line and break things are unhappy the warranty won't cover them. You will get all that tractor will put out and many years service out of it because you are able to follow directions. Keep up the good work and videos, you are appreciated for your hard work and also your play times. Thanks for sharing. Oh, forgot to mention your mechanic is a good hand for the information he shares with you too.
Hey good day ODD! Thanks so much for the comments. Yes, they are super good people there. Every time I stop in or call, they immediately talk with me to help out. I wish I was a little more knowledgeable on the exact details but I guess I don't need to be as I have them to assist with mechanical q's. Cheers and hope none of my little white stuff makes it down to you. :)) Cheers!
This may be a little blasphemy, but I have a Massey Ferguson GC 1710 with a quick hitch and snow blower. With a few exceptions, the quick hitch looks the same as the Kubota, in fact the snowblower looks identical to the same size Kubota. I was looking for a rotary broom, couldn’t justify the price for new. I found a used Kubota broom and I am refurbishing it to work on my Massey with no changes. I think, in some ways, Kubota and the smaller Massey’s are distant cousins. Some parts are identical, while you have to be careful, it is worth looking at both parts catalog if you are having trouble finding something. You do great videos, peaceful and informative. And, as I have shown here, skills and some parts are transferable. Thanks, keep up the good work.
Good day GP and Thank very very much to mention my name ! I'm sincerely very touched by it ! Yes tire chains are very expensive 680$ for my sets for 4 wheels and that does not include the rear wheel spacer that i have to bought. I'm looking around 500 $ for both of them since the space between the wheel and the frame are not enough for chaines to pass. The reason why I choose to buy the chaines is because I live a place on Shefford Montaine on a steep hillside where we have a lot of icing condition ( Thank's to global warming ! ) and I use a lot of mixed sand/salt each year for not losing control of my car ( Sadly, it happen too many times,,, ). GP Thank you very much for the advice for the use of the chains on small tractor. i will ask the dealer about it and come back of what they are going to tell me. The chains in the front tires is to keep steering controls of the tractor. I guess I do not need to have the front axle engaged if it's causing damaged into the transmission, but i will come back with the answers. GP, You ARE a very GOOD teacher and YES GP you are also a VERY GOOD MECHANIC TOO ! GP you have TOOLS, you use them to FIXE stuff, to MAINTENANCE your MECHANICAL toys and the BEST of all, to TEACH US ! So if your not a MECHANIC TECHNICIAN, I wonder how we should call you !!! LOL Take Care GP and have a wonderful day !
Hey good afternoon Dave! That is way too kind but I appreciate your sincere words. I learned most of these things for you folks. LOL. It will be interesting to see what your dealer says. AU2183 and a few others had a much more understandable explanation in the comments for why I should not be using chains on the b2601. Thanks for sharing and all the best! Talk again soon!
Greetings Gord, Lee here, excellent video, you speak very clear, slow enough for us to comprehend what you are saying and we see that you research your subject making sure we get good reliable and precise info. You are always open to receive a hint from others. A true gentlman, keep up the great work.
Good evening Lee. Thanks very much for the kind words and thank you for watching and supporting my channel. I try my best and have learned a lot from you and many others so happy if I can share some good will in return. Have a wonderful week and all the best to you!
Another helpful video. Excellent comments from good people too. Just a quick tip, especially if kids are around. Put the tractor's keys in your pocket before working on any moving parts (got that tip a long time ago from a guy called stumpy).
I will call the dealer and ask the question. Once I have the answer, I’ll let you know what they said.. thanks again and keep up your good video. I appreciate them and I share them with my neighbour who has the same tractor as me.
Thanks Claude. It will be helpful to know. You are most welcome - I am glad you enjoy them. I appreciate you watching them and commenting. :)) Cheers and enjoy the rest of the week!
Good Morning GP! Another excellent video! Thank you Sir. I use chains on my tractor, (New Holland Workmaster 37) but on the rear wheels only. I would find it very difficult to clear my driveway without them. I was told by my dealer that I should NOT use chains on the front. Also, I agree with RCAFpolarexpress, you are a very good mechanic, and an even better teacher. Peace.
The chains are a very hot topic! So many advices and opinion. Honestly, I would not know what to do. I am almost glad I've got an old tractor... First, the warranty is over since at least half a century. Then it's 2WD!!! Lol! Since they are not a must for you, you better just avoid them. I met Dave (RCAFPolarExpress) today. We are almost neighbors. Our childrens take the same school bus!!! Very knowledgeable person, gentlemen. I hope he accepts my invitation to make a video together! BTW, I've just ordered chains for the Bolens. (2WD / warranty over since 35 years!!!).
LOL!! Good morning Joe! I think that's the best for me - no chains. But that is a remarkable coincidence. Great that you got to meet each other - it's such a small world. I think you should definitely have him as a guest on one of your videos. Good stuff! Cheers!
Great channel man! If you have industrial R4 tires and need more traction on snow and wet snow, let me tell you one cheap thing to do. Buy an Ideal tire grooving tool ($82 USD) and groove your tires along the lugs. It makes an amazing difference.
One thing about this style of blower, you should every spring take out the shear bolts and grease and rotate the flights. You you be surprised how many are frozen together and will not slip if you hit a object with the blower making the shear pins worthless
Good tips on maintaining your blower because during the winter that blower is your friend!!! As for the chains, on my Massey Ferguson sub compact, I have been using chains ever since I got the tractor. My dealer recommended them right from the start, but I have industrial tires on my tractor. I have chains on all 4 wheels and run 4 wheel drive too and have not experienced any issues YET!!! After what you say though, I'll be watching closely!! Take care Gord and have a great week. I like all your snow. Ours is just about gone again...
Well good morning Grampie and thanks for sharing! Our snow is minimal now but we are expecting more over the next few days so hoping to get out and play! Thanks for the info on your machine. Keep warm and all the best!
I was reading through the comments on this video. It's amazing the varying opinions and viewpoints, even from dealers, about whether to use chains or not. I guess if you can get along with out them then that's what you should do. I like your thought though, "as long as the tractor is under warranty, do what the dealer suggests". You can't go wrong there!! Hope you can get out and play today!!! Take 'er easy!!!
Thanks for the heads up. When I buy my new tractor (I have a bulletproof 8N now with a loader) one of the questions will be if I can put chains on the rear. If the answer is no, that's a deal breaker. Kubota just went from the top to the bottom of the list if it has that fragile a drive train.
Good video I got a 1025R and I never put chains on it this is my third winter and I go out in the woods with it and do pretty much everything wear that to get my wood never had chains on it
The reason he told you not to use chains is because the tractor transmission and final drive system is designed so that there needs to be some slippage between the tires and the ground to compensate for turning and wheel spin, which can “load” the driveline with torque to the point that something has to give. This torque loading can happen especially between the front and rear axles. Chains can lock it up just like running on pavement too much can. As long as you stay off pavement chains aren’t usually a problem. I have seen broken axles from getting stuck with chains on though.
Just as a follow on, this is particularly true if you have a limited slip differential. I am surprised that using them on the back tires is an issue. But if you have limited slip differential and you have a way to turn it off, I would do that when using chains.
I asked my dealer about chains and he said that using them on the back tires only is fine as there is enough slip from the front to protect the transmission. He said that the farmers in Quebec who needed to use both front and back chains because of the steeper hills in the Laurentians experienced transmission issues because of all the hill travel they did. The type of chain matters too, a less aggressive chain might not cause problems on all 4 wheels (but then what is the point of that?).
Hey good morning Paul! Thanks for sharing this information. Consistent with what mine said as well. Stay warm, the cold came in over night. It's -27 here right now. Brrr!!
Hey GP...thats good info on the maintenance of that chute.......never would have guessed they used a plastic slide but it prolly works better than steel on steel......thanx...... :)
@@GPOutdoors Yes, it is the was the 4 wheel drive woks on this, between the Hydro and the tire size diff, there needs to be some slip. I agree with your warranty concerns. When you're ready to reconsider chains, consider this. I have the B2920. I put on the rear wheel spacers at the dealer for allowing me to run chains. I have the ind tread, the chains do work their way in between the treads and actually have a very small reveal above the tread surface. I have a set of small ATV chains for the front that I use when it becomes very icy and it helps with steerage. I don't use the 4 wheel drive much then, the least amount possible actually, but I don't need to either. I can see from your vids that you're a cautious guy. You don't ram and bull about.
@@GPOutdoors Chaining up aids my ability to move, If you go easy and pay attention, as I do, I don't feel you would have a problem. Check around with other dealers, too. Thanks for the vids again. Tell Guy, hey. It's great to have a neighbor like him.
Hey thanks a bunch for the extra info and help. Times like this I wish I was a little more mechanically minded but just another example of how lucky I am you guys are always willing to share experiences and help out. Stay warm and safe! I'll tell Guy. :))
When it gets warm again, I'd take that bearing off the sub frame and rotate it up so it's easier to grease. You should check all levels on level ground. I noticed your blower was up on wood blocks. Other than that, darn good video.
Hey good day Tomas and thanks for the comments. Yes I put the blower on blocks to keep it level. And to stop it from freezing into the ground in the cold. But thanks - that's an important point to remember. Cheers and all the best!
Good advice Tom. Pull both bolts and rotate the 2 hole flange Bearing 180 deg. and when checking the oil levels in the gear box use the short end of an Allen wrench as a dipstick
Me too mi dealer told me no warranty if I put chain. If you don't need the 4WD don't use it he said. I'm rarely in 4WD specially on asphalt it's hard on the 4WD another thing he told me ( one client broke is front axle 3 time because riding on asphalt in 4WD). And he also said if you need more traction add some weigh.
4WD is fine on hard surfaces as long as you're going in a straight line, in theory. It is once you are turning you'll have the problems. Turning requires all 4 wheels to travel in a different arc, causing the wheels to travel at different speeds to compensate for the different distances. The issue is that the centre differential is locked, therefore wanting to turn the front wheels at the same speed as the rears. This is different for AWD as the centre diff is of the open type that will allow drive only to the front or rear at the one time. It is also likewise when in 2WD you lock the rear diff, theoretically fine when going in a straight line, hell on the drivetrain when turning. This is why when locking any locking differential (centre or rear) it is advisable to do only in slippery conditions (mud, snow, sand, squirrels, etc). The slippage of the tire help compensate for the torque on the mechanicals. Clear as mud? Good, then you can engage 4WD as it will allow tire slippage.
Hey thanks Grant. Yes it was clear. Sometimes I wish before I do a video, that I was able to gather info from many of you so I can add it into the video for everyone. Several of you have experience and mechanical understanding but just as importantly, you are able to explain things very clearly. I appreciate it very much - thanks!
Very informative video . You see plenty of videos with guy's having chains on the back wheels . Don't recall seeing any on the front wheels . I guess the guys who have chains on the back don't have 4 wheel drive . You see plenty of guys add more weight on the back to get more traction . Chains on tractors .... that would be an interesting discussion topic .
Hey good day Henry. It certainly would. That would be a great video with a few mechanics or tractor experts discussing or debating it. Have a great week!
I have the Kubota B2682B blower on my B2650 tractor and yours is maybe of a better design as I don't have an access hole to lubricate the chain . I have a cover which can be taken off to get to the chain etc. . There is also an attachment which keeps the chain etc. in alignment which is held in place with set screws . When I took off the cover to lubricate the chain I could see one set screw had come out and the other two were almost out . I used some lock tight and haven't had anymore issues with that .
Hey good day Herb and thanks for sharing that. I have never opened mine up but perhaps at some point I should just to make sure they haven't moved. Enjoy the rest of the weekend and all the best!
Another reason I would be paranoid to put chains on that tractor is that you’re running a snowblower. Personally sometimes I get a little distracted once I’ve got my routine down, and with my luck, running that rig, I wouldn’t notice a chain had fallen off until it was on its way through the blower, lol! Personally I don’t think chains would make that much of a difference since you’re not actually pushing a load. If you were using a blade on the front it would be a different story. Interesting maintenance routine. Back when we had a rear mount for the BX I don’t remember doing near as much work on it, but I don’t think what you do have to do is too bad at all. Hope the winter is treating you alright. It’s just been cold here, still but an inch of snow. Hopefully something changes. Don’t work yourself too hard! Take care.
Good morning Jackson. Hey, new icon - Nice! LOL. Hopefully there would be no windows in front of the blower. LOL. The chain - thing is an interesting one. Lots of folks agree and many suggest it should not hurt it but also a few folks have mentioned that these newer smaller tractors aren't made with the same heft as the older bugger ones so that might have something to do with it. The B has some aluminum down there whereas the bigger L series are cast iron etc. Either way I do ok without the chains so will keep it on the up and up. Be well and all the best!
Thanks Gp. When I bought my tractor i ordered rear tire chains from the dealer. When they delivered it the chains were already on it. I took them off as you don't need chains in the summer.I was hoping to get a backhoe for it at a later time @ the salesman told me no problem. After researching i found out J.Deere doesn't make a backhoe for a 3025e model. The dealership told me the would sell me a aftermarket brand that i could mount to my 3 point hitch. My waranty was never mentioned but i used my own judgment and decided that if my tractor was to break i was sure the warranty would be voided. So if he lied to me about the backhoe, did he mislead to me about the rear tire chains? I will be researching this. I've not yet used them but i don't want to break my tractor. Thanks buddy. You may have saved me a bundle in costly repairs. I have the R 4 tires like your on the front and rear tires. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Hey good afternoon Dean. Always great to check. I am not sure but I know that the housing and some parts of my B2601 are aluminum and not cast iron, like some of the bigger tractors so that might have something to do with it but I figure if they are saying I shouldn't be using chains , then I shouldn't be using chains. Cheers and good luck!
Good morning . I think perhaps best to ask your dealer on that as I have never had one. For me though, I always run my blower at full RPM. I adjust my travel speed based on the quantity and type of snow I am clearing but the blower always runs at full RPM. I am pretty sure the manual says it is engineered to run at full rpm. Hope that helps a little - all the best!
LOL. Chains now though. Night and day difference. Wish I had tried them earlier. I thought my traction was pretty good overall until I threw some chains on the back tires this winter. Wow.
HI GP. I love your videos. Thank you for sharing them with us.I have the B2782B with my B3000HDCC.When you pump grease into those zerks/grease fittings in the middle of the augers, does it come out, or show up somewhere? How much grease do you pump into those?
Good day. I can never see it come out but I just give them 3 or 4 pumps every 10 hours or so of use. I think because the shaft is so long, it doesn't come out the ends. I am not sure if that is the correct way but so far, so good. Be safe and all the best out there!
Good morning GP. Good video as always excellent explanation. The part where you used the wire to hold the handle in place if you have a wire coat hanger you can use that it Is strong and will last a long time. Stay safe and warm my friend. Later
To keep that tee lock in place, can you use the wire like you did but drill a hole in the tee handles and wire through the holes to the frame? Could you use some sort of stop on the large cross bar in front of the handle, like a bolt or pin?
I use rear chains and sometimes front chains for my steep driveway in the winter on my B3030. And I have to say that perhaps this was the biggest disappointment for this tractor. I couldn't use rear chains without buying spacers. I think it should be a given that people may have to chain up their tractor, so there should always be a minimal of 2" clearance between the wheels and the fender from the factory. I happened to walk around a Mahindra dealer in my town one day and checked out their tractors. All models seemed to offer this clearance.
Good day A! I was surprised myself and thought the same thing, to be honest. Was not sure why there wouldn't be more clearance too. Not sure if you have seen the videos yet but I did end up buying the spacers and did a video on the install, as well as the new chains. Thanks for the comment this morning. All the best!
Good morning guys. A good question. I am not sure I can - the piece you are talking about is welded in so not sure I can flip it over. The piece of metal under it is actually shaped with a hole in it to allow you to get the grease gun in. Does seem poorly thought out Tom. Not sure why they would not have put it on the top like they did to the other one. Will be difficult again to try to get under there to grease it. Cheers!
@@jrsmyth9761 Mine are both on top. Most like the shop mech had it flipped when they put together and then flipped over to the other one. Just a thought but possible easy fix?
@@GPOutdoors Hey GP. Next summer check it out. those two collars hold the drive-line in place. It looks like you can loosen those collars and give you slack enough to rotate that bearing over.
Hey thanks M! I will look at it in more detail when the weather permits. If I can flip it then I certainly will . Thanks so much guys. I really appreciate the help! Be well and talk again soon!
Great video. I never thought about disengaging pto and manually spinning to lube chain. I was wondering how I was going to do that. For some reason our snow isn't sticking here in the Grand Rapids, MI area and I've only used the blower once.
Hey good evening Samuel. Ours has been slowly melting over the last week but we are supposed to be getting some tomorrow and over the weekend so hopefully will get a good dump. Stay warm and all the best!
I have a similar lubrication need on a snowblower. I have my wife engage the snowblower while I spray it with lubricant. It is not a dangerous activity.
interesting about the chains..I just watched a kuboda (dont remember what model)and he had all 4 chains on his.....and was doing paved driveways/.....that would be tuff on the drivtrain
Hey Trouble. That's what I've been learning ( not very mechanical but getting lots of help). So I think I'll keep mine stock - so far not really an issue anyway. Cheers!
I have a 2650 with the same front snowblower as yours. The maintenance manual says to check the chain deflection every 4 hrs. I find this difficult to measure as the reduction Box is in the way. Would be interested in any tips you have to check the deflection to the 1/16 in spec. Thx I'm in Lanark county Ontario and enjoy great Canadian videos like yours.
Hey good morning Paul in Ontario! To be honest I have never checked it. That box is in the way and difficult to check. I oil it but perhaps something I need to look into further. Certainly something I would prefer to do in the spring but if the book says every 4 hours then I am definitely delinquent. Thanks for pointing it out. I will check into it and see if I can think of any ideas. Thanks again and thanks for watching!
Good morning Paul. Hey, I just read through the manual again and in my manual for the B2782B blower, I can't find anywhere that it says to check the chain deflection. I read through the maintenance section starting on page 28 and also skimmed through the other assembly sections. When you have time, can you let me know what page you see that? Thanks for bringing this up. Cheers!
Hi GP, we might have different versions of the B2782B manual. Mine covers Serial no. 21503940 and up and is manual part number 77700-06538. The engineering doc config number says it is Rev 6 08-17 for OM 0377SB-A. In that manual, page 18 covers reduction chain adjustment. If you email me using my first-name @ last-name.ca I can send you a photo of the page. It looks from your video that you have the same adjustment nut as mine.
Good day Paul. Thanks for all the extra effort on this. I will call the dealer and ask. My manual is part number 7006000715 and OM 0301SB-A. I'll see what the mechanic there says. He's been working on them for 25 years. I'll let you know what I find out. Cheers!
Hi, have you ever thought about tractor chains ..was listening to another you tube, they talked about aqueline chains. And videos showing how easier they are to drive. Just curious.
Hey CM. Yes still considering it. Lots of discussion around it over the last while. Will keep thinking on it. Differing opinions on whether they cause any issues with the 4 wheel drive etc. Take care!
Hey GP Did you get a new camera and maybe a new Mic? It seems that your videos are much more crisp in sound an video. Keep it up . You inspire me to do better with my channel.
I have a couple questions. 1) At about 3:15 you talk about a zerk fitting at the front of the half shaft at the back of the snowblower. I could not get that cover off, well don't know how and did not want to destroy it. Only way I could access that fitting was to disconnect the opposite end, remove the inner shaft, rotate the front/outer shaft and point that fitting down. Once done reassemble. Not too bad, just seems like that cover comes off and that would be easier. 2) There is no place on the shaft cover to attach the safety chain. I noticed you used a worm clamp to attach it. Do you feel it is better than just letting it spin with the shaft? Thanks!!
Hey good day Tom. Thanks for watching and for the questions. On mine I just have to spin the shaft until the zerk faces down and then I am able to stick the grease gun into the zerk without having to take the pto shaft off. But you are right. Disconnecting the PTO shaft and separating it, is pretty simple to do. Plus you can grease the inner shaft if or as needed while it is apart. Re the safety chain. Yes I thought it was odd that the PTO shaft did not come with a hole on the shaft cover. So I just picked up that hose clamp and a piece of chain - I had to buy the chain so I could take a big link and bend it in order to fit it into the hose clamp creating the point to attach the safety chain. I think it is best to chain it if possible. The plastic sheath and chain etc are only there for safety reasons. Such that there is no exposure to the spinning shaft. Just my thoughts on it. Thanks again and have a great weekend!
@@GPOutdoors In my manual, I went back through it and posted on in a chat board the same question, that chain is a support chain. Apparently it is only meant to hold the driveshaft up while the blower is off the tractor. Thanks for the reply.
Hey good morning and thanks for sharing that Tom. That certainly now makes sense of why there is no safety chain connection on the PTO sheath, and also why the chain is attached to the frame of the blower instead of the shaft. Thanks for digging into that and sharing the answer. Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors Fuzzy probably wasn't the correct term jittery was better right when you were talking about chains. I'll switch to hot chocolate just in case.
I have a 2370 kubota and I did put chains on my rear tires. My snow blower is at the rear of the tractor. My question is: Will I do damage to my transmission with the chains because you mention in your video that with time you could do damage to the transmission? Waiting for your reply.
Hey good day Claude. I appreciate the question but I am not a mechanic. Definitely a good question for your dealer for sure. I know mine said I could put chains on the rear so long as I did NOT use the 4 wheel drive but I would definitely ask your dealer for sure. Cheers and if you remember, it would be great if you could let us know the answer. Thanks!
Hey Laurie. That's surprising to me actually. But perhaps plastic works ok. I think with all the rocks I keep picking up that I prefer the metal. :)) Cheers and thanks for sharing that info!
I have the same Tractor, thanks for sharing the great videos! Question - Do you put anything in your tires or is the tractor weighted? You seem to have great traction when you are snowblowing and no issue with getting stuck in the snow. Thanks!
Hey good evening Bob. Thanks for watching and for commenting. Yes, I have the rear tires filled wth beet juice and I have the rear blade on the back (about 285 lbs). Depending on the snow conditions, I sometimes spin when I get about 75 % up the steepest hill unless I put something heavier (like the box blade) on the back. In the cases where I only have the rear blade on it and I get to the steepest incline and start spinning , then I simply go back down to the bottom and turn around and go up the hill backwards without any trouble ( because now the 450 lb blower is in the back). Hope that helps! Have a great week!
Hey good day Lou. Just to be clear, they are not threatening my warranty at all. But they are warning not to use chains on my b2601. That's just my perspective and I have had others suggest to me that these newer smaller sub and compacts are not built as strong as the older tractors. But thanks for the feedback!
@@GPOutdoors Hi there! It sounds like the dealership's concerns are about gear binding in a transfer case or breaking an axle when the rear differential is locked up. Looking at your case, it seems everything is a sheet of ice and snow all winter long anyway. Running chains on the rear wouldn't pose any issues in my opinion. It's not like you are pretending its a bulldozer and hammering on the machine when you run it. I would prefer them for the safety of not sliding around and having control in icy situations. I mean, we all know to keep it out of 4wd and to not lock up the differential(s) on pavement. So when you are chained up, just don't hammer the machine in high traction scenarios. All of this being said, I have never heard of someone taking out any part of a drivetrain from chaining up a tractor. It sounds like you have made up your decision though. Thanks ok, to each is own and maybe it isn't worth the hassle of fitting them on your machine.
Hey thanks Lou. I wish I was more technical to really understand it and there are certainly times ( you will see in the videos where I have my front wheels turned to try to steer it out of the snowbank often) that I wish I had chains but in all honesty, I have not been stuck yet or not able to drive out of a situation so we'll see as we go forward. Either way, I appreciate your insights and sharing info on it. Cheers and have a good one!
Very good PM video and it's so refreshing that YOU are paying attention to the dealer's mechanic and saving your warranty and especially your tractor. Seems people want even the smallest unit to pull the biggest loads right up to the breaking point instead of going to a bigger or the biggest tractor!! There is a fine line between what it will do and what people think it should do and those who step over the line and break things are unhappy the warranty won't cover them.
You will get all that tractor will put out and many years service out of it because you are able to follow directions. Keep up the good work and videos, you are appreciated for your hard work and also your play times. Thanks for sharing. Oh, forgot to mention your mechanic is a good hand for the information he shares with you too.
Hey good day ODD! Thanks so much for the comments. Yes, they are super good people there. Every time I stop in or call, they immediately talk with me to help out. I wish I was a little more knowledgeable on the exact details but I guess I don't need to be as I have them to assist with mechanical q's. Cheers and hope none of my little white stuff makes it down to you. :)) Cheers!
This may be a little blasphemy, but I have a Massey Ferguson GC 1710 with a quick hitch and snow blower. With a few exceptions, the quick hitch looks the same as the Kubota, in fact the snowblower looks identical to the same size Kubota. I was looking for a rotary broom, couldn’t justify the price for new. I found a used Kubota broom and I am refurbishing it to work on my Massey with no changes. I think, in some ways, Kubota and the smaller Massey’s are distant cousins. Some parts are identical, while you have to be careful, it is worth looking at both parts catalog if you are having trouble finding something. You do great videos, peaceful and informative. And, as I have shown here, skills and some parts are transferable. Thanks, keep up the good work.
cool I have the same blower on the front of my B3000
Thanks for this video.
I am 40 minutes south of Owen Sound, Ontario.
Happy it was helpful Rick! Another Ontarian! Cheers!
Good day GP and Thank very very much to mention my name ! I'm sincerely very touched by it ! Yes tire chains are very expensive 680$ for my sets for 4 wheels and that does not include the rear wheel spacer that i have to bought. I'm looking around 500 $ for both of them since the space between the wheel and the frame are not enough for chaines to pass. The reason why I choose to buy the chaines is because I live a place on Shefford Montaine on a steep hillside where we have a lot of icing condition ( Thank's to global warming ! ) and I use a lot of mixed sand/salt each year for not losing control of my car ( Sadly, it happen too many times,,, ). GP Thank you very much for the advice for the use of the chains on small tractor. i will ask the dealer about it and come back of what they are going to tell me. The chains in the front tires is to keep steering controls of the tractor. I guess I do not need to have the front axle engaged if it's causing damaged into the transmission, but i will come back with the answers. GP, You ARE a very GOOD teacher and YES GP you are also a VERY GOOD MECHANIC TOO ! GP you have TOOLS, you use them to FIXE stuff, to MAINTENANCE your MECHANICAL toys and the BEST of all, to TEACH US ! So if your not a MECHANIC TECHNICIAN, I wonder how we should call you !!! LOL Take Care GP and have a wonderful day !
Hey good afternoon Dave! That is way too kind but I appreciate your sincere words. I learned most of these things for you folks. LOL. It will be interesting to see what your dealer says. AU2183 and a few others had a much more understandable explanation in the comments for why I should not be using chains on the b2601. Thanks for sharing and all the best! Talk again soon!
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Greetings Gord, Lee here, excellent video, you speak very clear, slow enough for us to comprehend what you are saying and we see that you research your subject making sure we get good reliable and precise info. You are always open to receive a hint from others. A true gentlman, keep up the great work.
Good evening Lee. Thanks very much for the kind words and thank you for watching and supporting my channel. I try my best and have learned a lot from you and many others so happy if I can share some good will in return. Have a wonderful week and all the best to you!
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Another helpful video. Excellent comments from good people too. Just a quick tip, especially if kids are around. Put the tractor's keys in your pocket before working on any moving parts (got that tip a long time ago from a guy called stumpy).
That's a great tip Ron! (LOL, I think!!) Always good practice to remove from the ignition even if no kids around. Thanks! And thanks to "Stumpy"...
I will call the dealer and ask the question. Once I have the answer, I’ll let you know what they said.. thanks again and keep up your good video. I appreciate them and I share them with my neighbour who has the same tractor as me.
Thanks Claude. It will be helpful to know. You are most welcome - I am glad you enjoy them. I appreciate you watching them and commenting. :)) Cheers and enjoy the rest of the week!
Good Morning GP! Another excellent video! Thank you Sir. I use chains on my tractor, (New Holland Workmaster 37) but on the rear wheels only. I would find it very difficult to clear my driveway without them. I was told by my dealer that I should NOT use chains on the front. Also, I agree with RCAFpolarexpress, you are a very good mechanic, and an even better teacher. Peace.
Hey thanks a bunch HH! And for the kind words. Appreciate you sharing what you do with your workhorse. Cheers!
Suggestion before or after the season take the shoot off check for ware on the ring and other parts then spray the lub. Just on the safe side
Hey good call - thanks Don!
The chains are a very hot topic! So many advices and opinion. Honestly, I would not know what to do. I am almost glad I've got an old tractor... First, the warranty is over since at least half a century. Then it's 2WD!!! Lol! Since they are not a must for you, you better just avoid them. I met Dave (RCAFPolarExpress) today. We are almost neighbors. Our childrens take the same school bus!!! Very knowledgeable person, gentlemen. I hope he accepts my invitation to make a video together! BTW, I've just ordered chains for the Bolens. (2WD / warranty over since 35 years!!!).
LOL!! Good morning Joe! I think that's the best for me - no chains. But that is a remarkable coincidence. Great that you got to meet each other - it's such a small world. I think you should definitely have him as a guest on one of your videos. Good stuff! Cheers!
Great channel man! If you have industrial R4 tires and need more traction on snow and wet snow, let me tell you one cheap thing to do. Buy an Ideal tire grooving tool ($82 USD) and groove your tires along the lugs. It makes an amazing difference.
One thing about this style of blower, you should every spring take out the shear bolts and grease and rotate the flights. You you be surprised how many are frozen together and will not slip if you hit a object with the blower making the shear pins worthless
Good tips on maintaining your blower because during the winter that blower is your friend!!! As for the chains, on my Massey Ferguson sub compact, I have been using chains ever since I got the tractor. My dealer recommended them right from the start, but I have industrial tires on my tractor. I have chains on all 4 wheels and run 4 wheel drive too and have not experienced any issues YET!!! After what you say though, I'll be watching closely!! Take care Gord and have a great week. I like all your snow. Ours is just about gone again...
Well good morning Grampie and thanks for sharing! Our snow is minimal now but we are expecting more over the next few days so hoping to get out and play! Thanks for the info on your machine. Keep warm and all the best!
I was reading through the comments on this video. It's amazing the varying opinions and viewpoints, even from dealers, about whether to use chains or not. I guess if you can get along with out them then that's what you should do. I like your thought though, "as long as the tractor is under warranty, do what the dealer suggests". You can't go wrong there!! Hope you can get out and play today!!! Take 'er easy!!!
Thanks for the heads up. When I buy my new tractor (I have a bulletproof 8N now with a loader) one of the questions will be if I can put chains on the rear. If the answer is no, that's a deal breaker.
Kubota just went from the top to the bottom of the list if it has that fragile a drive train.
Glad it was helpful B! Cheers!
Good video I got a 1025R and I never put chains on it this is my third winter and I go out in the woods with it and do pretty much everything wear that to get my wood never had chains on it
Hey thanks for the info Cliff! I do too. Every now and then I spin a bit but the diff lock and some attention always get me through. Cheers!
Great video, great ending.
Thanks Craig! All the best!
The reason he told you not to use chains is because the tractor transmission and final drive system is designed so that there needs to be some slippage between the tires and the ground to compensate for turning and wheel spin, which can “load” the driveline with torque to the point that something has to give. This torque loading can happen especially between the front and rear axles. Chains can lock it up just like running on pavement too much can. As long as you stay off pavement chains aren’t usually a problem. I have seen broken axles from getting stuck with chains on though.
Just as a follow on, this is particularly true if you have a limited slip differential. I am surprised that using them on the back tires is an issue. But if you have limited slip differential and you have a way to turn it off, I would do that when using chains.
Hey thanks so much folks. I understood that! You should have been on the video. LOL. Thanks very much for sharing the info. Cheers!
I asked my dealer about chains and he said that using them on the back tires only is fine as there is enough slip from the front to protect the transmission. He said that the farmers in Quebec who needed to use both front and back chains because of the steeper hills in the Laurentians experienced transmission issues because of all the hill travel they did. The type of chain matters too, a less aggressive chain might not cause problems on all 4 wheels (but then what is the point of that?).
Hey good morning Paul! Thanks for sharing this information. Consistent with what mine said as well. Stay warm, the cold came in over night. It's -27 here right now. Brrr!!
Good video, not sure I will ever have the need for a snow blower but at least now I am prepared. One never knows, thanks and Merry Christmas!!
And a Merry Christmas to you and yours Paul!
great vid 👍
Hey GP...thats good info on the maintenance of that chute.......never would have guessed they used a plastic slide but it prolly works better than steel on steel......thanx...... :)
You are most welcome Don! Cheers!
That's a real nice unit. Your right don't put chains on it. it could screw up your tractor. Keep warm
Good morning and thanks LJ! I think I will keep it stock, so to speak. Cheers and all the best!
@@GPOutdoors Yes, it is the was the 4 wheel drive woks on this, between the Hydro and the tire size diff, there needs to be some slip. I agree with your warranty concerns. When you're ready to reconsider chains, consider this. I have the B2920. I put on the rear wheel spacers at the dealer for allowing me to run chains. I have the ind tread, the chains do work their way in between the treads and actually have a very small reveal above the tread surface. I have a set of small ATV chains for the front that I use when it becomes very icy and it helps with steerage. I don't use the 4 wheel drive much then, the least amount possible actually, but I don't need to either. I can see from your vids that you're a cautious guy. You don't ram and bull about.
@@GPOutdoors Chaining up aids my ability to move, If you go easy and pay attention, as I do, I don't feel you would have a problem. Check around with other dealers, too. Thanks for the vids again. Tell Guy, hey. It's great to have a neighbor like him.
Hey thanks a bunch for the extra info and help. Times like this I wish I was a little more mechanically minded but just another example of how lucky I am you guys are always willing to share experiences and help out. Stay warm and safe! I'll tell Guy. :))
When it gets warm again, I'd take that bearing off the sub frame and rotate it up so it's easier to grease. You should check all levels on level ground. I noticed your blower was up on wood blocks. Other than that, darn good video.
Hey good day Tomas and thanks for the comments. Yes I put the blower on blocks to keep it level. And to stop it from freezing into the ground in the cold. But thanks - that's an important point to remember. Cheers and all the best!
Good advice Tom. Pull both bolts and rotate the 2 hole flange
Bearing 180 deg. and when checking the oil levels in the gear box use the short end of an Allen wrench as a dipstick
Me too mi dealer told me no warranty if I put chain. If you don't need the 4WD don't use it he said. I'm rarely in 4WD specially on asphalt it's hard on the 4WD another thing he told me ( one client broke is front axle 3 time because riding on asphalt in 4WD). And he also said if you need more traction add some weigh.
Hey good day Teddy! Thanks for sharing . I appreciate it. Some good feedback. Cheers and stay warm!!
4WD is fine on hard surfaces as long as you're going in a straight line, in theory. It is once you are turning you'll have the problems. Turning requires all 4 wheels to travel in a different arc, causing the wheels to travel at different speeds to compensate for the different distances. The issue is that the centre differential is locked, therefore wanting to turn the front wheels at the same speed as the rears. This is different for AWD as the centre diff is of the open type that will allow drive only to the front or rear at the one time. It is also likewise when in 2WD you lock the rear diff, theoretically fine when going in a straight line, hell on the drivetrain when turning. This is why when locking any locking differential (centre or rear) it is advisable to do only in slippery conditions (mud, snow, sand, squirrels, etc). The slippage of the tire help compensate for the torque on the mechanicals. Clear as mud? Good, then you can engage 4WD as it will allow tire slippage.
Hey thanks Grant. Yes it was clear. Sometimes I wish before I do a video, that I was able to gather info from many of you so I can add it into the video for everyone. Several of you have experience and mechanical understanding but just as importantly, you are able to explain things very clearly. I appreciate it very much - thanks!
@@ccga3359 Lol on the slippery squirrel!
Very informative video . You see plenty of videos with guy's having chains on the back wheels . Don't recall seeing any on the front wheels . I guess the guys who have chains on the back don't have 4 wheel drive . You see plenty of guys add more weight on the back to get more traction . Chains on tractors .... that would be an interesting discussion topic .
Hey good day Henry. It certainly would. That would be a great video with a few mechanics or tractor experts discussing or debating it. Have a great week!
I have the Kubota B2682B blower on my B2650 tractor and yours is maybe of a better design as I don't have an access hole to lubricate the chain . I have a cover which can be taken off to get to the chain etc. . There is also an attachment which keeps the chain etc. in alignment which is held in place with set screws . When I took off the cover to lubricate the chain I could see one set screw had come out and the other two were almost out . I used some lock tight and haven't had anymore issues with that .
Hey good day Herb and thanks for sharing that. I have never opened mine up but perhaps at some point I should just to make sure they haven't moved. Enjoy the rest of the weekend and all the best!
Very good information.
Thanks Walter. All the best!
Another reason I would be paranoid to put chains on that tractor is that you’re running a snowblower. Personally sometimes I get a little distracted once I’ve got my routine down, and with my luck, running that rig, I wouldn’t notice a chain had fallen off until it was on its way through the blower, lol! Personally I don’t think chains would make that much of a difference since you’re not actually pushing a load. If you were using a blade on the front it would be a different story. Interesting maintenance routine. Back when we had a rear mount for the BX I don’t remember doing near as much work on it, but I don’t think what you do have to do is too bad at all. Hope the winter is treating you alright. It’s just been cold here, still but an inch of snow. Hopefully something changes. Don’t work yourself too hard! Take care.
Good morning Jackson. Hey, new icon - Nice! LOL. Hopefully there would be no windows in front of the blower. LOL. The chain - thing is an interesting one. Lots of folks agree and many suggest it should not hurt it but also a few folks have mentioned that these newer smaller tractors aren't made with the same heft as the older bugger ones so that might have something to do with it. The B has some aluminum down there whereas the bigger L series are cast iron etc. Either way I do ok without the chains so will keep it on the up and up. Be well and all the best!
Very good point about the chain... I'd rather check my chains to make sure they are well secured...
Good one Gord! Thanks
You bet Nate!!
Thanks Gp. When I bought my tractor i ordered rear tire chains from the dealer. When they delivered it the chains were already on it. I took them off as you don't need chains in the summer.I was hoping to get a backhoe for it at a later time @ the salesman told me no problem. After researching i found out J.Deere doesn't make a backhoe for a 3025e model. The dealership told me the would sell me a aftermarket brand that i could mount to my 3 point hitch. My waranty was never mentioned but i used my own judgment and decided that if my tractor was to break i was sure the warranty would be voided. So if he lied to me about the backhoe, did he mislead to me about the rear tire chains? I will be researching this. I've not yet used them but i don't want to break my tractor. Thanks buddy. You may have saved me a bundle in costly repairs. I have the R 4 tires like your on the front and rear tires. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Hey good afternoon Dean. Always great to check. I am not sure but I know that the housing and some parts of my B2601 are aluminum and not cast iron, like some of the bigger tractors so that might have something to do with it but I figure if they are saying I shouldn't be using chains , then I shouldn't be using chains. Cheers and good luck!
Thanks GP
Great videos ! What rpm do you recommend for the bx2816 blower with a bx23s? Thanks
Good morning . I think perhaps best to ask your dealer on that as I have never had one. For me though, I always run my blower at full RPM. I adjust my travel speed based on the quantity and type of snow I am clearing but the blower always runs at full RPM. I am pretty sure the manual says it is engineered to run at full rpm. Hope that helps a little - all the best!
Great video - got it, no chains
LOL. Chains now though. Night and day difference. Wish I had tried them earlier. I thought my traction was pretty good overall until I threw some chains on the back tires this winter. Wow.
Here in PA we call them GREASE FITTINGS..
That sounds better. LOL. Thanks :))
wwell done, thank you
Cheers and thanks Jeff!
HI GP. I love your videos. Thank you for sharing them with us.I have the B2782B with my B3000HDCC.When you pump grease into those zerks/grease fittings in the middle of the augers, does it come out, or show up somewhere? How much grease do you pump into those?
Good day. I can never see it come out but I just give them 3 or 4 pumps every 10 hours or so of use. I think because the shaft is so long, it doesn't come out the ends. I am not sure if that is the correct way but so far, so good. Be safe and all the best out there!
GP, Thanks for the quick response. Enjoy the rest of your week !
Could be lubrifiant graphyte applyed too
Good morning GP. Good video as always excellent explanation. The part where you used the wire to hold the handle in place if you have a wire coat hanger you can use that it Is strong and will last a long time. Stay safe and warm my friend. Later
Hey Mech! That's a great idea - thanks! You are a real life McGiver! LOL. Cheers and hope all is well!
To keep that tee lock in place, can you use the wire like you did but drill a hole in the tee handles and wire through the holes to the frame?
Could you use some sort of stop on the large cross bar in front of the handle, like a bolt or pin?
Good day Tom! Yes I think drilling a hole through it would be better so I could draw the wire through it. Thanks!
I use rear chains and sometimes front chains for my steep driveway in the winter on my B3030. And I have to say that perhaps this was the biggest disappointment for this tractor. I couldn't use rear chains without buying spacers. I think it should be a given that people may have to chain up their tractor, so there should always be a minimal of 2" clearance between the wheels and the fender from the factory. I happened to walk around a Mahindra dealer in my town one day and checked out their tractors. All models seemed to offer this clearance.
Good day A! I was surprised myself and thought the same thing, to be honest. Was not sure why there wouldn't be more clearance too. Not sure if you have seen the videos yet but I did end up buying the spacers and did a video on the install, as well as the new chains. Thanks for the comment this morning. All the best!
I haven't seen the video, I will have to check it out. Thanks.
Hey GP, great vid. What if you took those two bolts off the front bearing a rotated it 180. Then the zerk would be on top?
Wondered about that, too. Seems like poor thought to have it "hidden".
Good morning guys. A good question. I am not sure I can - the piece you are talking about is welded in so not sure I can flip it over. The piece of metal under it is actually shaped with a hole in it to allow you to get the grease gun in. Does seem poorly thought out Tom. Not sure why they would not have put it on the top like they did to the other one. Will be difficult again to try to get under there to grease it. Cheers!
@@jrsmyth9761 Mine are both on top. Most like the shop mech had it flipped when they put together and then flipped over to the other one. Just a thought but possible easy fix?
@@GPOutdoors Hey GP. Next summer check it out. those two collars hold the drive-line in place. It looks like you can loosen those collars and give you slack enough to rotate that bearing over.
Hey thanks M! I will look at it in more detail when the weather permits. If I can flip it then I certainly will . Thanks so much guys. I really appreciate the help! Be well and talk again soon!
Great video. I never thought about disengaging pto and manually spinning to lube chain. I was wondering how I was going to do that. For some reason our snow isn't sticking here in the Grand Rapids, MI area and I've only used the blower once.
Hey good evening Samuel. Ours has been slowly melting over the last week but we are supposed to be getting some tomorrow and over the weekend so hopefully will get a good dump. Stay warm and all the best!
I have a similar lubrication need on a snowblower. I have my wife engage the snowblower while I spray it with lubricant. It is not a dangerous activity.
That's a good idea too Tom. Thanks for sharing!
interesting about the chains..I just watched a kuboda (dont remember what model)and he had all 4 chains on his.....and was doing paved driveways/.....that would be tuff on the drivtrain
Hey Trouble. That's what I've been learning ( not very mechanical but getting lots of help). So I think I'll keep mine stock - so far not really an issue anyway. Cheers!
I have a 2650 with the same front snowblower as yours. The maintenance manual says to check the chain deflection every 4 hrs. I find this difficult to measure as the reduction Box is in the way. Would be interested in any tips you have to check the deflection to the 1/16 in spec. Thx I'm in Lanark county Ontario and enjoy great Canadian videos like yours.
Hey good morning Paul in Ontario! To be honest I have never checked it. That box is in the way and difficult to check. I oil it but perhaps something I need to look into further. Certainly something I would prefer to do in the spring but if the book says every 4 hours then I am definitely delinquent. Thanks for pointing it out. I will check into it and see if I can think of any ideas. Thanks again and thanks for watching!
Good morning Paul. Hey, I just read through the manual again and in my manual for the B2782B blower, I can't find anywhere that it says to check the chain deflection. I read through the maintenance section starting on page 28 and also skimmed through the other assembly sections. When you have time, can you let me know what page you see that? Thanks for bringing this up. Cheers!
Hi GP, we might have different versions of the B2782B manual. Mine covers Serial no. 21503940 and up and is manual part number 77700-06538. The engineering doc config number says it is Rev 6 08-17 for OM 0377SB-A. In that manual, page 18 covers reduction chain adjustment. If you email me using my first-name @ last-name.ca I can send you a photo of the page. It looks from your video that you have the same adjustment nut as mine.
Good day Paul. Thanks for all the extra effort on this. I will call the dealer and ask. My manual is part number 7006000715 and OM 0301SB-A. I'll see what the mechanic there says. He's been working on them for 25 years. I'll let you know what I find out. Cheers!
Hi, have you ever thought about tractor chains ..was listening to another you tube, they talked about aqueline chains. And videos showing how easier they are to drive. Just curious.
Hey CM. Yes still considering it. Lots of discussion around it over the last while. Will keep thinking on it. Differing opinions on whether they cause any issues with the 4 wheel drive etc. Take care!
Hey GP Did you get a new camera and maybe a new Mic? It seems that your videos are much more crisp in sound an video. Keep it up . You inspire me to do better with my channel.
Good morning AK. Thanks is much. No, same stuff. Maybe just the acoustics but thanks! All the best. Stay safe!
I have a couple questions.
1) At about 3:15 you talk about a zerk fitting at the front of the half shaft at the back of the snowblower. I could not get that cover off, well don't know how and did not want to destroy it. Only way I could access that fitting was to disconnect the opposite end, remove the inner shaft, rotate the front/outer shaft and point that fitting down. Once done reassemble. Not too bad, just seems like that cover comes off and that would be easier.
2) There is no place on the shaft cover to attach the safety chain. I noticed you used a worm clamp to attach it.
Do you feel it is better than just letting it spin with the shaft?
Thanks!!
Hey good day Tom. Thanks for watching and for the questions. On mine I just have to spin the shaft until the zerk faces down and then I am able to stick the grease gun into the zerk without having to take the pto shaft off. But you are right. Disconnecting the PTO shaft and separating it, is pretty simple to do. Plus you can grease the inner shaft if or as needed while it is apart. Re the safety chain. Yes I thought it was odd that the PTO shaft did not come with a hole on the shaft cover. So I just picked up that hose clamp and a piece of chain - I had to buy the chain so I could take a big link and bend it in order to fit it into the hose clamp creating the point to attach the safety chain. I think it is best to chain it if possible. The plastic sheath and chain etc are only there for safety reasons. Such that there is no exposure to the spinning shaft. Just my thoughts on it. Thanks again and have a great weekend!
@@GPOutdoors
In my manual, I went back through it and posted on in a chat board the same question, that chain is a support chain. Apparently it is only meant to hold the driveshaft up while the blower is off the tractor.
Thanks for the reply.
Hey good morning and thanks for sharing that Tom. That certainly now makes sense of why there is no safety chain connection on the PTO sheath, and also why the chain is attached to the frame of the blower instead of the shaft. Thanks for digging into that and sharing the answer. Cheers!
I think I got a bad cup o' joe.....you started getting fuzzy at the end.
LOL WC! Maybe your internet slowed down...I am sure the joe was superb...Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors Fuzzy probably wasn't the correct term jittery was better right when you were talking about chains. I'll switch to hot chocolate just in case.
Hey - don't blame the coffee.LOL. Cheers! Talk again soon.
I have a 2370 kubota and I did put chains on my rear tires. My snow blower is at the rear of the tractor. My question is: Will I do damage to my transmission with the chains because you mention in your video that with time you could do damage to the transmission? Waiting for your reply.
Hey good day Claude. I appreciate the question but I am not a mechanic. Definitely a good question for your dealer for sure. I know mine said I could put chains on the rear so long as I did NOT use the 4 wheel drive but I would definitely ask your dealer for sure. Cheers and if you remember, it would be great if you could let us know the answer. Thanks!
I notice your impeller on your blower is made of metal! JD's front blowers are plastic impellers.
Hey Laurie. That's surprising to me actually. But perhaps plastic works ok. I think with all the rocks I keep picking up that I prefer the metal. :)) Cheers and thanks for sharing that info!
I have the same Tractor, thanks for sharing the great videos! Question - Do you put anything in your tires or is the tractor weighted? You seem to have great traction when you are snowblowing and no issue with getting stuck in the snow. Thanks!
Hey good evening Bob. Thanks for watching and for commenting. Yes, I have the rear tires filled wth beet juice and I have the rear blade on the back (about 285 lbs). Depending on the snow conditions, I sometimes spin when I get about 75 % up the steepest hill unless I put something heavier (like the box blade) on the back. In the cases where I only have the rear blade on it and I get to the steepest incline and start spinning , then I simply go back down to the bottom and turn around and go up the hill backwards without any trouble ( because now the 450 lb blower is in the back). Hope that helps! Have a great week!
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The dealers chain story doesn't make sense, but if they are threatening your warranty it's not worth it. Kinda silly though.
Hey good day Lou. Just to be clear, they are not threatening my warranty at all. But they are warning not to use chains on my b2601. That's just my perspective and I have had others suggest to me that these newer smaller sub and compacts are not built as strong as the older tractors. But thanks for the feedback!
@@GPOutdoors Hi there! It sounds like the dealership's concerns are about gear binding in a transfer case or breaking an axle when the rear differential is locked up. Looking at your case, it seems everything is a sheet of ice and snow all winter long anyway. Running chains on the rear wouldn't pose any issues in my opinion. It's not like you are pretending its a bulldozer and hammering on the machine when you run it. I would prefer them for the safety of not sliding around and having control in icy situations. I mean, we all know to keep it out of 4wd and to not lock up the differential(s) on pavement. So when you are chained up, just don't hammer the machine in high traction scenarios. All of this being said, I have never heard of someone taking out any part of a drivetrain from chaining up a tractor. It sounds like you have made up your decision though. Thanks ok, to each is own and maybe it isn't worth the hassle of fitting them on your machine.
Hey thanks Lou. I wish I was more technical to really understand it and there are certainly times ( you will see in the videos where I have my front wheels turned to try to steer it out of the snowbank often) that I wish I had chains but in all honesty, I have not been stuck yet or not able to drive out of a situation so we'll see as we go forward. Either way, I appreciate your insights and sharing info on it. Cheers and have a good one!
@@GPOutdoors Take care GP. You have created a good show for all of us to watch and enjoy.
YOU obviously live in the wrong part of Ontario Still have grass in Grey and Bruce Counties Lmao Give it 15 minutes and im sure it will change
LOL Larry! I haven't been up to the Bruce in a few years but you're right. It will change when you are not looking. Cheers!