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I am sorry I can’t help, but just for fun I asked chat… this is it’s answer
If you’re referring to the Kubota B2778 60-inch front rotary sweeper, adapting it to a Kubota B1700 is possible in principle, but it is not a simple bolt-on conversion. The sweeper is part of Kubota’s front quick-hitch implement system and depends on several tractor-specific components.
For a B1700, you would typically need:
The biggest challenge
The difficult part is finding the correct B1700-specific quick hitch and subframe.
The B1700 shares relatively little with the newer B-series tractors that commonly use the B2778. Even though the broom itself may physically attach to the quick hitch, the subframe and driveline are usually tractor-specific. Owners looking for front snowblowers on the B1700 often report that locating the correct hitch and PTO components is harder than finding the implement itself.
If you already own the B2778
The conversion is worthwhile only if it comes with:
Buying those pieces individually can easily exceed the value of the sweeper.
By the way it references this site for the answer! https://www.orangetractortalks.com/...er-fits-a-b1700.51230/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
If you’re referring to the Kubota B2778 60-inch front rotary sweeper, adapting it to a Kubota B1700 is possible in principle, but it is not a simple bolt-on conversion. The sweeper is part of Kubota’s front quick-hitch implement system and depends on several tractor-specific components.
For a B1700, you would typically need:
- Front quick hitch/subframe
- This is the large steel frame that bolts under the tractor.
- It provides the mounting points for the sweeper and lifting mechanism.
- The B2778 does not mount directly to the tractor frame.
- Mid-PTO
- The B2778 is driven from the tractor’s 2,000-rpm mid PTO, not the rear 540-rpm PTO.
- Your B1700 must already have the factory mid-PTO option installed, or you would need to add the complete mid-PTO kit (an expensive and increasingly difficult retrofit).
- Front driveline
- A telescoping PTO shaft runs from the mid-PTO to the front quick hitch.
- Different tractors often use different shaft lengths and bearing supports.
- Lift mechanism
- Hydraulic lift cylinder or mechanical lift linkage, depending on the quick-hitch version.
- Lift chains and brackets.
- Hydraulic angle kit
- If you want hydraulic angling of the broom, you’ll also need:
- hydraulic cylinder
- hoses
- quick couplers
- an available remote valve or diverter.
- If you want hydraulic angling of the broom, you’ll also need:
The biggest challenge
The difficult part is finding the correct B1700-specific quick hitch and subframe.
The B1700 shares relatively little with the newer B-series tractors that commonly use the B2778. Even though the broom itself may physically attach to the quick hitch, the subframe and driveline are usually tractor-specific. Owners looking for front snowblowers on the B1700 often report that locating the correct hitch and PTO components is harder than finding the implement itself.
If you already own the B2778
The conversion is worthwhile only if it comes with:
- the complete quick hitch,
- subframe,
- front PTO shaft,
- lift hardware,
- and hydraulic angle components.
Buying those pieces individually can easily exceed the value of the sweeper.
By the way it references this site for the answer! https://www.orangetractortalks.com/...er-fits-a-b1700.51230/?utm_source=chatgpt.com