This was a very good vidio to produce for us....,just a little too soon. Your "Super Snazzy" & Expensive front-mount Kubota Snow Blower was still "No Match" for that "Super-Wet-Slush". I like to keep a solid-hard Base BEFORE l "Get all Excited" to Eradicate ANYTHING under 6". As a suggestion; Best just to "Track-it-in",& "Windrow it over"( plow on it) Delicately. Those "Chain-drives" WILL Always be a BIG Help....; just have to learn to use the Stearing-turning Brakes! ( unless you get tire-chains for the front). That Backhoe Attachment SURE offers a LOT of Weight, BUT a Simple 6 foot "back-blade " WILL solve ALL your Chanlenges. Thank you Sir for the Excelent vidio and happy safe Snow Management Procedures. Best wishes with all your endeavours.
The weather in my little patch of N.S. has changed alot over the years. This year we have had very little snow. And we have had hi wind and rain events. Today we are having the wind without too much precip. 🙂👍👍🇨🇦
Snow like storm number #2 (we got the same from that system in Vermont) is one of the reasons why I ended up going with a meteor pull behind inverted blower. I leave my loader on and can use the bucket to clean up the slush the blower doesn’t get, and back drag it out of places if needed. That and doing fire wood all winter having the loader for the grapple is key. This wet stuff certainly isn’t fun! We were fighting clogs as well. Your driveway and parking areas are getting to the point that a box blade or land plane should really be in your future. Much faster and easier for spreading fresh gravel and maintaining it in the spring then having to back drag everywhere. Glad to see the house is staying warm and dry. It’s been a long road for you guys and getting to see you finish interior projects like those fantastic cabinets is really nice.
Thanks. And all you said makes sense. I have been on the lookout for a York rake and I was really hoping to get a sander for the back of the tractor because ice is a big issue in the winter in that hill too.
@@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid a sander would be really nice. I’ve considered finding a beat up one to build an attachment for on the bucket, then maybe power it with my third function hydros. Just to run over everything after I’ve cleaned snow. With the length of your drive I bet a land plane would really do the trick for most maintenance.
I've been using my UTV with the plow, and yesterday was a real test with that heavy, wet snow. After several tries, I did manage to clear up the hill and out to the road. Still a bit slushy, but drivable with the Rav 4 now. I added a piece of schedule 80 PVC pipe tp the bottom edge of the plow so it skids over the gravel without digging in.. Works like a charm, but likely will wear out quickly. Easy to replace.
3 consecutive storms. Wow. Welcome to the Adironskimo Life. It would be nice if there was a heating element for that chute on the Kubota, to prevent ice build-up. It would have to be externally mounted, naturally, but maybe it could be done? Oh, and where's the cup holder in the cab for your hot toddy?
Lol. There’s definitely a cup holder but a heating element for the chute is a very creative idea! Hope the storm didn’t effect you all down there too much👍
Big little worker, your Kubota. Interesting, it has guards for steering pull rods. I've bent mine on my Mitsubishi once, pushing it against concrete base, while trying to squeeze as close as possible.
I was told to put wheel spacers, so the chains don't damage anything there 1 3/8" spacers from Kubota. I have a B-2650 with no cab with a 3pt snow blower. I love it! great video
Yes, I was told the same but I was also told at the same time that it wasn't really necessary. Since they were so expensive I chose not to do it and I haven't had any problems. I may add them in the future if I can come up with extra $
Good Day To Both Of You 👌😇👍We have to deal with an Other Windy and Cold Snow Storm 👍👍😇❄🥶Nice mod on the rwr pedal 😇👍SIR PLEASE BE GENTLE THAT STICK ( you should see what is holding it in place 🥴) Very Nice Mode on the steel flexible extension of your tractor muffler👍😇👌Very Nice Maintenance and YES Maintenance is THE Vital Factor 👌😇👍Now with these chains will be a total game changer for you 👍😇👌💪 Keep Up Your OUSTANDING Work Sir Cheers 👌👌😇😇👍👍🍻🍻
ceramic spray wax for the chute and auger area to keep wet snow from sticking, and a $30.00 impeller kit off amazon will improve ur throwing distance and keep ur impeller pushing the snow out better.... just some thoughts on improvement, i cant say much... i couldnt afford that tractor lol
We got 4" of snow and it was mostly gone in 24 hours. We are so glad we don't have to do the snow blower procedure! but can sympathies with your issues with snow as our south facing part of our driveway is covered in ice and snow even today. It is virtually flat so no issues for us. Seems like a major ordeal to switch to your snow blower attachment LOL.
Hello, We had a similar problem with the gravel washing away on the driveway. We installed “water bars” and that solved the problem. Check out are video on water bars.
Ugh... slush. Last winter up in the northern ADKs we had a very warm day, resulting in almost a foot of slush on our unpaved drive. Took me hours to push that water using only my compact tractor with just a loader bucket. What a mess. Your road washout sucked! Nice work patching before the snow.
It’s a balance between being high and low. If I go any higher they dig down into the gravel driveway. If I had a good base it wouldn’t be a problem but weather’s been weird this year
This was a very good vidio to produce for us....,just a little too soon. Your "Super Snazzy" & Expensive front-mount Kubota Snow Blower was still "No Match" for that "Super-Wet-Slush". I like to keep a solid-hard Base BEFORE l "Get all Excited" to Eradicate ANYTHING under 6". As a suggestion; Best just to "Track-it-in",& "Windrow it over"( plow on it) Delicately. Those "Chain-drives" WILL Always be a BIG Help....; just have to learn to use the Stearing-turning Brakes! ( unless you get tire-chains for the front). That Backhoe Attachment SURE offers a LOT of Weight, BUT a Simple 6 foot "back-blade " WILL solve ALL your Chanlenges. Thank you Sir for the Excelent vidio and happy safe Snow Management Procedures. Best wishes with all your endeavours.
I have snowblower envy. 😂That snowblower is a beast!
Man, it’s definitely one of the best things I bought for the tractor 👍
The weather in my little patch of N.S. has changed alot over the years. This year we have had very little snow. And we have had hi wind and rain events. Today we are having the wind without too much precip. 🙂👍👍🇨🇦
Stay safe!
Snow like storm number #2 (we got the same from that system in Vermont) is one of the reasons why I ended up going with a meteor pull behind inverted blower. I leave my loader on and can use the bucket to clean up the slush the blower doesn’t get, and back drag it out of places if needed. That and doing fire wood all winter having the loader for the grapple is key. This wet stuff certainly isn’t fun! We were fighting clogs as well.
Your driveway and parking areas are getting to the point that a box blade or land plane should really be in your future. Much faster and easier for spreading fresh gravel and maintaining it in the spring then having to back drag everywhere.
Glad to see the house is staying warm and dry. It’s been a long road for you guys and getting to see you finish interior projects like those fantastic cabinets is really nice.
Thanks. And all you said makes sense. I have been on the lookout for a York rake and I was really hoping to get a sander for the back of the tractor because ice is a big issue in the winter in that hill too.
@@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid a sander would be really nice. I’ve considered finding a beat up one to build an attachment for on the bucket, then maybe power it with my third function hydros. Just to run over everything after I’ve cleaned snow.
With the length of your drive I bet a land plane would really do the trick for most maintenance.
I’m always on the lookout for a used one👍
I've been using my UTV with the plow, and yesterday was a real test with that heavy, wet snow. After several tries, I did manage to clear up the hill and out to the road. Still a bit slushy, but drivable with the Rav 4 now. I added a piece of schedule 80 PVC pipe tp the bottom edge of the plow so it skids over the gravel without digging in.. Works like a charm, but likely will wear out quickly. Easy to replace.
Great idea with the pvc pipe👍
3 consecutive storms. Wow. Welcome to the Adironskimo Life. It would be nice if there was a heating element for that chute on the Kubota, to prevent ice build-up. It would have to be externally mounted, naturally, but maybe it could be done? Oh, and where's the cup holder in the cab for your hot toddy?
Lol. There’s definitely a cup holder but a heating element for the chute is a very creative idea! Hope the storm didn’t effect you all down there too much👍
Big little worker, your Kubota. Interesting, it has guards for steering pull rods. I've bent mine on my Mitsubishi once, pushing it against concrete base, while trying to squeeze as close as possible.
Thanks. Bummer on the guards
I was told to put wheel spacers, so the chains don't damage anything there 1 3/8" spacers from Kubota. I have a B-2650 with no cab with a 3pt snow blower. I love it! great video
Yes, I was told the same but I was also told at the same time that it wasn't really necessary. Since they were so expensive I chose not to do it and I haven't had any problems. I may add them in the future if I can come up with extra $
i would get back snow blade for your tractor it make your snow blowing a lot easier
Definitely a thought if I find one used
Good Day To Both Of You 👌😇👍We have to deal with an Other Windy and Cold Snow Storm 👍👍😇❄🥶Nice mod on the rwr pedal 😇👍SIR PLEASE BE GENTLE THAT STICK ( you should see what is holding it in place 🥴) Very Nice Mode on the steel flexible extension of your tractor muffler👍😇👌Very Nice Maintenance and YES Maintenance is THE Vital Factor 👌😇👍Now with these chains will be a total game changer for you 👍😇👌💪 Keep Up Your OUSTANDING Work Sir Cheers 👌👌😇😇👍👍🍻🍻
That part of the video with the stick was sped up. I wasn’t moving it so fast. Thanks though and stay safe in the storm my friend 👍
@@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 🙏🤣😉👌👍Cheers 🍻🍻
You need to install an impeller kit. It will eliminate clogs
On the list👍
You definitely need a snow blower there. How you don’t get the -39 degrees we’re getting out west.
Thanks and that’s seriously cold! Hope you’re staying warm!
Do you spray your auger and chute with some type of Silicone?
Yes I did
Our seasons are Spring, Summer, Dreary, and Gray
😂well said!
ceramic spray wax for the chute and auger area to keep wet snow from sticking, and a $30.00 impeller kit off amazon will improve ur throwing distance and keep ur impeller pushing the snow out better.... just some thoughts on improvement, i cant say much... i couldnt afford that tractor lol
Thanks. And I still have many years of payments on it. 👍 lol
We got 4" of snow and it was mostly gone in 24 hours. We are so glad we don't have to do the snow blower procedure! but can sympathies with your issues with snow as our south facing part of our driveway is covered in ice and snow even today. It is virtually flat so no issues for us. Seems like a major ordeal to switch to your snow blower attachment LOL.
Lol. Yes, I do t look forward to putting it on at all but then I’m so thankful to have it after a big storm! Stay warm 😁
Hello, We had a similar problem with the gravel washing away on the driveway. We installed “water bars” and that solved the problem. Check out are video on water bars.
Thanks. Will definitely check it out👍
Hard to blow that wet heavy snow, a blade would possibly be a better choice. But we often make due with what one has😊
I have a blade but I wanted to see how this would do
Yes wet snow isn't fun to blow.
Nope
Ugh... slush.
Last winter up in the northern ADKs we had a very warm day, resulting in almost a foot of slush on our unpaved drive. Took me hours to push that water using only my compact tractor with just a loader bucket. What a mess.
Your road washout sucked! Nice work patching before the snow.
thanks, it’s the second time it’s happened. And I totally feel you’re pain with the slush! Worse if it freezes in place though
try setting your blower guides so you don't get the gravel
It’s a balance between being high and low. If I go any higher they dig down into the gravel driveway. If I had a good base it wouldn’t be a problem but weather’s been weird this year
buy the cheapest silicone that you can get and spay the whole thing mind don't stick. what kind of chains are thoughts, i haven't bought mind yet.
I will find a link to what I got and let you know.