My hobbies wood working mostly turning, hunting, target shooting, reloading, Gravely garden tractors, old cars, currently building a 41 International hot rod, wine, beer and hard cider making and making attachments for my Kubota.
Building a garage for our two vintage campers. Started a little late in the year so we are pushing to get it done before the snow starts. My L2501 is sure saving me a lot of work compared to the old Ford I had. Sure do like the power steering.
There ready for the snow. The steel that goes almost all the way across the plate is 2x2” solid steel that the plow is welded to. I do most of my plowing with the back blade and mostly just pile the snow with the front plow.
The plate has 3/8" plate on the top and bottom. As for 3/16" being to light I was just looking at the bucket and it is mostly 3/16' plate with 3/8" top, bottom and along the sides. I will be welding a snow plow to it and will add plates to spread the stress. Hope to work on it this weekend and...
I will be stopping in this week to see about the plate, I think they will guarantee it to fit they have a good reputation. I do have a welder and torches.
When I bought my tractor I ask how much a plate was salesman quoted me $200 I don't know if is a Kubota part or not.
Thanks for the info Mark
Personally I prefer a blade. I used to do my drive with a garden tractor and blower when it got deep, and it didn't matter which way I blew the snow it always came right back in my face. I have been using a Ford Jubilee the last few years, with a back blade and front blade on the FEL which works...
Use what ever makes you feel safe. But for those that don't like straps take a look at the big trucks, you will find straps they are 4" straps but they are hauling a lot more weight then our tractors. I drove tractor trailer cross county for a while and the only time the company required us to...