Kubota B2601 compact tractor. FSP500 spreader. The simplest ideas can make all the difference.
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- Kubota B2601 compact tractor. Land Pride FSP500 broadcast spreader. Sometimes the simplest ideas can make all the difference.
The last piece of the puzzle has finally fallen into place. Using the Kubota B2601 compact tractor, the B2782 front mount snowblower and Landpride FSP500 broadcast spreader, running at the same time, off the rear and mid PTO, to clear snow from the driveway and to spread sand or salt on the hills while snowblowing the snow, at a reasonably fast driving speed, is the solution I was looking for. A simple mod to the spreader from a subscriber, makes it all come together. Just in time for the final stretch of winter as we start to see more and more ice in the driveway, through the swinging temperature changes we experience at this time of the year. Perfect solution for me here on my long 1.3 km driveway. Come along with me as I test out the solution here at the cottage, in the outdoors. Cheers!
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I like seeing Gord and three clones on your intro! Cool effect! Also I think if you wanted to spread that sand just slightly more you could put a few bolts in those holes then the heads of the bolts will sling the sand a little farther out. Great video and i love your driveway!
Thanks HR! Yes, a few folks suggested that too so I may give it a try just to see how well it might work. Thanks again and enjoy your weekend!
we're so proud of you!
Hi G.P. that snow sure is beautiful. It's nice to have friends with experience. There is nothing we can't figure out. Great video thanks
You bet Ronald! Thanks for tuning in!
Good evening Gord, cool intro 👍👍. Glad you’re able too work both PTO’s at the same time and came up with a workable solution for the difference in speeds needed 👍👍. The driveway seems to be working alright now for the snowmobilers to not mess things up for you will be even better! Thanks for sharing with us and enjoy the good weather while it lasts. I had to mow my yard today, oh well. Catch you later, be safe. Fred
Thanks ODD! LOL. I'm plowing and you're mowing. :)) Kind of funny. Enjoy your weekend Fred!
Awesome 👍 ideas
Hi Gord, looks like the “no vane” spreader disc is working well for you too. As you see the direction of the spinner disc drops more sand to the right than left. My private road is about 10 feet wide when cleaned. I find keeping to the right side of the road back and forth drops the sand right where my cars tires are resulting in sand where your traction is needed.
Good morning Gerry! Great point - I was thinking the same thing. Just need it where the tires are. Thanks again! Enjoy the weekend!
Maybe take a couple of 1 inch pieces of the spreader bar and bold it do the center bolt holes across from each other , this might help to spread the sand more evenly and not throw it so far off your driveway , just something you might want to try
Good morning Don! Thanks for the suggestion. I may try something similar to that at some point just to see how it will work. But overall, just happy to be able to drive faster now and keep the sand in the driveway. Thanks again!
I am glad you put these videos together for the spreader. i am looking to buy one, probably not this year but next year. i have seen other spreaders with the sand/salt shield as an add on option, but land pride does not offer this. but those same manufacturers dont offer the cover for the spreader. i thin will get the land prid like you have and just try make 4 shorter vanes to try and get a more even spread. how long is your driveway and how many reloads of the hopper does it take per treatment? I am trying to figure out if the 500 is big enough for my driveway without having to reload it multiple times. thanks
Good morning Mike. Thanks for the kind comments. My driveway is just under a mile long but I don't ever sand the whole thing. I stick to the hills and valleys of it only. The 500 is a good size for me - 99% of the time I can do all the hills in one tub full. Also, it is important in the winter not to leave salty sand in it for long periods, especially if it gets wet. So I try to make sure to empty it on the driveway each time, when possible. Also, if I may suggest that as you research the different brands, you will want one with stainless steel parts in the spreader area (because of the salt etc). Good luck and hope you had a good Christmas!
@@GPOutdoors Thanks GP for the info, hope you had a good Christmas too. and thanks for the the videos you put out they are informative.
I wonder if you could have only 2 deflectors and bring the spreader closer to the ground for a more even spread, and let the snow banks contain the over spread in the driveway?
Good day Patrick. Thanks for the idea. I think I may try 2 but smaller in size at some point - just to see what happens but overall, just really happy I can now drive at a faster speed through the driveway. Thanks again and enjoy the weekend!
I love seeing how newer tractor owners figure a lot of things out that were never figured out by so-called old school tractor people. Excellent solution! No matter how much tractor or machine experience you have, you always have to be willing to look outside of the box for Real Life Solutions, excellent work. Good luck with spring thaw and keeping the snow out, enjoying your videos. Thank you
Thanks kindly Kapper! Really happy to be able to get them both working and drive through the driveway at a good speed. The sander idea came from a subscriber who I think is also new with tractors. Heading out to scrape that driveway today - the warm weather is turning it to slush. Be well and all the best to you and yours!
Will the fsp 500 work with a quick hitch
Morning PW. I don't think it will but i actually haven't tried yet. Sorry I could not be of more help. Have a great weekend!
HAH... loved that opening scene... made me do a double take. :-)
Same here!
:)) Cheers Joe!
I'm not sure the world is quite ready for four GP's, but at least your work load would be cut in quarters !! For a while there I thought I was watching your version of "Orphan Black"...where Canadian actress Tatiana Maslany plays multiple characters...like 8 or 10 cloned sisters.
I think your solution to the issue is just fine. If you do seriously consider the purchase of a belly mower, maybe your good relationship with your Kubota dealer will allow you to help him install one at his dealership to see the intensity of the labor involved. I removed the mower that came with my recent B3030 as quick as I could. I couldn't begin getting 'off-road' with the mower on due to the clearance. However, IF the mounts would be universal between the different front mount implements it would not present such a problem.
Excellent video, with awesome music. Thank you sir for sharing your activities.
Good morning T! I thought you said you couldn't get enough of GP? LOL. No plan to have a belly mower anymore - that was in the early stage of ideas - not a big fan of them for similar reasons - I prefer the rear finish mower for sure. Enjoyed watching you save the son the other day LOL. Take care T!
Good evening Sir, very good intro X 4 GP'S !!! LOL Great video GP !!! Keep up the good work spring is in the air for Sure !!! Cheers!!!
LOL. Sometimes you just can't get enough of me, eh Dave! LOL. Be well and all the best!
@@GPOutdoors LOL Thank you GP !!! you too GP take care of you !!! Cheers !!
💥 Another great vid GP! Got any big spring projects planned yet?
Keep on tractoring!
Good day Jon! Hope you are doing well. The only thing so far is a wood shed and just the regular chores as usual. Take care and all the best to you and your family!
Just an idea when you design your sand shelter you might want to consider an elevated hopper, just back the spreader underneath let gravity do the loading. Use the bucket to load the hopper in the fall would minimize the shovelling!
Now that's a pretty cool idea - thanks Stephen!
Using an elevated hopper, would make an easy loading job for the spreader, but you would need to have at least 2 tons above you and being able to fill it would be a pain in more ways then you think, unless he had an old grain elevator and a small hopper at the base!
Maybe experiment with smaller blades. Or just little bumps.
Sounds like a good idea and looks like it works well. Still can’t believe I’m watching you remove snow and I’ve got snakes crawling. Take care brother.
LOL!
Great intro GP! I like simple ideas! You are good driving the tractor and the drone at the same time. Coordination! Having sand spread, would that be detrimental for snowmobiles? Thanks!
LOL. Thanks Joe! Yup I am sure they don't like the sand but then of course, they can always ride the roads around the lake instead. :)) Take care mon ami!
It's nice to see you got the problem fixed Gord......it sucks when you cant get everything working in sync when it should.......cool intro.....stay safe my friend and have a great weekend and enjoy it with your family......... :)
Thanks so much Don! All good now. Take care!
Hello from eastern Ontario. Our snow pack is melting away pretty quickly. Would like your thoughts on a pull-behind snow blower. My L4060 doesn't have a mid-pto. Backing up for any distance puts too much strain on my neck. I think you did a demo on a rear facing blower but wonder how a pull behind would work for you. My driveway isn't as long as yours but I clear a yard nearly the same size. Currently using the bucket to clear my snow. Thanks for another great video.
Good evening 4060! I have never tried one before but there are several makes out there to look through. One of the farmers I pass each week has one and I have pulled over and watched him many times. Seems to work very well - he has a very long driveway, as you might imagine. I agree that being turned backwards for a long periods is pretty painful - at least for me. But I would see if there are some youtube videos that demonstrate the different units for you to see. And of course, always check the google reviews. They are commonly called "rear pull" blowers or "inverted" rear blowers. Sorry I could not help more but wish you good luck!
Another good video GP. How's your brother Chris making out with the tractor he got around Christmas ? Any chance you guys will be teaming up on some spring projects. ? Cheers from Nova Scotia.
Good morning MG! He is doing well - thanks so much for asking. I am hoping to get a few with him over the summer. Be well and take care!
You check out Paul Short's channel. Specialty Repairs and Custom Mods. he does a lot of mods and manufactures some neat add ons for small Kubota tractors and he is in NL. Nice work on the driveway.
Good day Richard! Yes indeed - thanks! Have a great weekend!
Seems like your not getting the sand out as much as I'd be happy with. Perhaps you could buy more of the distribution blade sets and modify them in different ways? Find the right combination like coupe them down half way.. or drill holes in the ends in a honey comb fashion?
Good day Jesse. Thanks for the great ideas. I am pretty happy with the big difference between now and having the distribution vanes in places throwing it too far, but I think that is a smart idea to perhaps try some options to see if I can get it to throw a full 8 feet consistently. I think that would be perfect for my needs here. Thanks again - really appreciate you sharing some thoughts. Take good care!
I think you have sand spreading really good Gord. How many feet do you climb up that hill. Were do the sleds ride to.
Good day Brian. Thanks - I am pretty happy with it now. Not sure exactly to be honest. Two big hills and a few smaller ones. The sleds head over to the snowmobile trail at the end of my lake. Have a good one Brian!
What a beautiful sunny day!
Maybe just a couple bolts installed on the plate may spread it just a bit more.
Great minds think alike lol just finished video.
I was thinking 4 or 8 bolts with the shanks pointing upwards might even the spread out a bit. On the other hand though, if the drive can blown in two passes, one out and one back, the concentration towards the outer edges may be better for full sized vehicles to track.
Thanks gents! I may give that a try but pretty happy with this so far. Just need to drive on the sides instead of down the middle. Thanks again and all the best!
Good day Gp. I glad you got it to work for you and share it with as. A few more months and it all going to melt away 🤗 have a good weekend
You bet Denis. The melt is already in progress here. Man, happens so quick. Hope all is well. Cheers!
are you using a drone for some of the footage? Are you operating it? You have some great camera angles on this video. Your production values are really nice.
Thanks so much Doug. Yes and yes. Happy you are enjoying it. Have a great week!
Cool opening effect....if only we had ourselves to help us do all our chores...
LOL. So true Erick. Hope you are doing great!
That quad intro was spectacular.!
LOL. Thanks Merton!
GP nice job! What if you only use 1 or 1/2 of a distribution vane?
Morning Jimmer. I haven't tried it yet but a few folks suggested the same - perhaps to test it just to get a piece of wood about 1/2 the size and see how it throws it. I may give it a try just to see but so far really happy to be able to get them working together at a good driving speed. Thanks Jimmer!
GP, don't know, but your editing skills, camera shots, informative comments are gettin really amazing, and, also liking the music choices too! Keep it growing! (the channel,... not the snow banks! LOL!!) Good stuff!
Thanks so much John! Enjoy your weekend!
Hi Gord. So it did work. That's great! You must have been excited.
Did you train Guy on how to use your drone? Great music in the video by the way.
I'm off to cut and split some of my log pile.
Have a good weekend.
Hey good evening Alain. Yes I am pretty happy with it. And now I can drive in medium range. Nice! No , I haven't yet but hope by the summer I will have a co-pilot. LOL. Hope you had a nice day out splitting firewood. Take care!
It looked like you were driving the tractor while the drone was being used. If so you have good skills driving and flying a drone. Lol
Most every problem has a solution, thats the beauty of TH-cam. Somebody somewhere has been there, done that and shared their experiences. Very Useful indeed. Thanks GP 👍👍👍
Agree 100% Dean. Very happy now. Have a good weekend my friend!
Been thinking of spreader for seeding , is this too obvious ? Don't have one now. Fertilizer, sure, but also seeder?
Nice tune by the way
Good day Tim! I think you are asking if it will spread grass seed? If so , yes indeed. It comes with an agitator that I use when I spread grass seed in the summer. Cheers and thanks!
I've heard of a Three Dog Night, but now we have a Four Gord Morning.
LOL Ron! Hope you are doing well and getting ready for Spring! Lots to do. have a good weekend and all the best to you Ron!
Great video. I'm new to tractoring and owning land, being from the big city. The first time I tried to plow my 500 foot driveway, I made many rookie mistakes, which caused me to have to ditch my tractor on side of driveway and wait a few weeks for a thaw. Who knew diesel gels up? lol Sometimes we think we are over our heads, then we see other rookies make the same mistakes and then finding a way.
That being said. I'd like to know the song in this video. It definitely hits home for me.
Awesome. Where did you get the hopper cover?
It was an option on the unit - super glad I got it. Keeps the rain and snow out. Cheers!
Gord! My Spreader restoration is complete with Guy's bridging solution! Got it all together and rolling last week! Thank you for being such a great R&D team for the B2601! Cheers!
Hey thanks and really happy it is working out for you too. Guy is an unsung hero, I think. He can figure anything out, I think. LOL. Take care and all the best!
Nice, works good
Thanks Bob!
Hey there GP. Great way to solve that sand-spreading issue. Hm, I too thought maybe a shield or something to block the forecast of sand but removing the spinner-cups was so simple and obvious. Smart move. Enjoyed the full video (picture quality & editing). Hope seasonal snow soon ends for you up there....but those dang black flies are next (ouch!) I'm dreading the yellow flies, here.
LOL. The melt has started here this last few days Houndsman, but you are right, it won't be long before the flies emerge shortly after the good weather. Thanks and all the best!
I looked at those type of material spreaders, but found that a drop spreader works well for me. I bought the Bauman 640 pto drive ( there is an electric drive the same size ) . It doesn't do well for grass seed, but the rest sand salt it serves well.
How's she goin'? The spreader is working pretty good and your front blower still impresses me. Thanks for posting!!!
Cheers Grampie!
That does work great for what you wanted GP! I know you are liking the results!! lol Have a good weekend!
Very happy John! You too - be well!
Great Job!! I would put a couple bolts back on through the spinner plate and see if that helps spread sand another foot or so.
Thanks Iceroad - I may give that a try to see. Cheers!
This is getting to be too much!!!...4 Gordons,..running 2 ptos..., and flying a drone...??? Toooo much!! I can’t take it🤯🤯!. JK!! You sir are definitely a pro at this TH-cam stuff!
LOL Garny! I have to keep it interesting for you good folks. :)) Happy you enjoyed it. Thanks so much and have a good weekend!
cut a plastic jug like a clorox bottle 1 gal, make small fins or vain.
Thanks Frank! Easy and straight forward idea. Cheers!
On the spreaders I played with, they had a plate in the bottom that could be rotated to bias the spread to the left, middle or right. You might want to play with that (if it has one), or the lack of throwers makes it much less effective. Folding the throwers back will also narrow the spread, even if they are on there, but folded as far back as possible... also saves you losing them in the shed somewhere.
But your knowledge of gritting driveways is a lot more than mine, you could count to times I've driven in snow (in my 50 years) on a blind butchers left hand.
LOL. Good morning Spooky. I hadn't heard that one before.:)) Yes, tried to fold the vanes etc but still couldn't drive at much higher than just above idle, without throwing it too wide. Most important for me is being able to now drive at a reasonable speed and keep it narrow. Thanks very much for offering some ideas though - I appreciate it. All the best !
The issue with your solution you've done is it seems to spread mostly either side instead of evenly
Good day Matthew. Yes it favours the right side but I am thinking that I don't need alot of sand in the middle -more on the sides when the tires will run. But I may try something else just to see if it works better overall. Thanks!
@@GPOutdoors maybe try make some new speakers that are more curved in or out to make it spread smaller distance but more even
You've had yourself CLONED? I don't think I'm ready for that. It would be really confusing. And I'm not sure how people would feel about it.
LOL. Cheers Cleon!
GP, I have a similar situation with a shared access driveway with atv & snowmobile access. If recreational vehicles have packed the fresh snow I set my scarifiers for 2" on my box blade and break the surface and blow it away.
Good day Sean. Thanks for the idea. I never thought of that but it sounds like a great idea for getting the pack broken up. Thanks again - enjoy your weekend!
Cheers!
I bet you are ready to start summerizing that snow blower GP. Time to break out the trail prep equipment. lol Cheers
LOL. Good day Roy. I was just thinking about that earlier this week. Several days and warm weather and sunshine has been turning that snow into slush on the driveway so it won't be long now. Have a wonderful weekend!
Man! You’re getting pretty fancy with the video editing, nice touch.👍
Thanks Rex! All the best!
I think the spreader and pattern are perfect. I don't see the need to cover the entire road perfectly, you can easily drive down the middle which is where I would be driving. The sleds should spread it out a little for you too.
Good day Chris. Thanks - I think so too. Just need to drive down the sides of the road more - was kind of hard to steer straight and fly the drone at the same time. :)) Thanks again and all the best!
Good lookin rig !
Hi GP,
Catchy Tune! Who was the composer?
I see you found a way to get a lot accomplished with 4 of you! LOL!
Removing the flights on the disc kept the sand confined. I was wondering if just putting only the bolts back in might give a slightly wider distribution so your whole path benefits!
Great Video!
Here in Northern Illinois, we are seeing hopefully the last remnants of the snow remains.
Good morning Tom! LOL. Yup got the work done a little quicker. A few folks have suggested the same or similar idea. I may give it a try at some point but pretty happy - I just need to drive along the sides instead of across the middle. :)) Thanks again - we'll hopefully be seeing some Spring soon!
Tom OakTree The song is “East City Lights” by Jake Schlegel
It's always amazing when a simple solution, that a person never considered, or at least not much, will shine. Glad you found your answer GP. EDIT: apparently, "replies to my comments" is turned off by default. That's why I missed your reply.
Thanks Mitch. And got it - lots os little hidden settings on youtube and other social media. No worries though- all good! Cheers and have a good one!
GP Outdoors thank you Sir. Cheers.
That makes sense, but didn t know they were removable. Good fix and tip.
Morning Don. Yes I didn't know either until one of the subscribers mentioned it to me . Just a nut and bolt. Much better now. Cheers!
So, with all that added sand, you shouldn't have any pot holes when it melts. 🤔🤔🤔
LOL! That was part of my plan - didn't I mention that? LOL. Cheers Tom!
That spreader can definitely be "dialed in" in a more optimal manner. My money is on a deflector getting a nice even spread from left to right across GP's nice lane! Cheers
Morning Scott! Getting most of it now and not losing it into the forest. LOL. But perhaps I could still tweak it a bit more. :)) Be well and enjoy the weekend!
G P been watching a long time always something interesting to learn and see wish we had more land to do more with my BX 2370
God Bless
PaK
Good morning and thanks Peter! You have certainly been with me for a very long time. I really appreciate it. Have a wonderful weekend!
That was a great for spreading the sand and for your tractor . Hydrostatic tractors are not designed to be driven at idle speeds ( bad idea ) and up those hills to boot .
Good morning Herb! Thanks for the info- I actually didn't know that. I normally don't of course, but have had to drive slow in the past with this spreader. Appreciate you letting me know - thanks again! Have a good weekend!
Very cool effect showing you at 4 different positions around the tractor at the same time! Do the snowmobile riders complain about the sand being on the driveway?
LOL!! Well they shouldn't! They could always make their own trails. Could you imagine coming around a bend on a snow mobile to see a truck stuck sideways !
Oohhhhh Sugar!!!!!
LOL. I sure hope they don't DA. It a long way around the lake on the roads. :)) Cheers and enjoy the weekend!
THOSE SCRATCHES OVER THE HOOD???
Good morning Andrea! Yes, I am 90% sure they are coming from the hydraulic hoses on the FEL. I will have to touch them up this summer. Hope you are well!
Fist to comment! Have a great weekend Gord.
LOL Colin! Cheers!
an oldie but goody: " he don't know he don't know"!
LOL CP! It sure is - from way back. :)) All the best!