B2601 Delivered today!

[Tractor NUG]

Congrats on the new machine! I have had a grapple on my radar for a while. Didn't realize HLA made grapples - I have a 7' ssqa snow blade from HLA, and it is very well made also. Definitely going to look at their grapples...

Grapple is a must for sure. I knew I needed one for sure. I have. About 4 actress of woods and a lot is dead wood and brush. I used it yesterday to clear out a lot of bush and dead wood and that thing was awesome.

The area to the left I grappled - it used to look like the area on the right. I took it slow and it digs up the roots, old wood , big stones and rocks really well. Then I closed the grapple and carried it over to my dump area and dropped it. I even used it to lift a big stone a little and then pushed it off about 15 feet out of the way. Tractor whines a little bit but it did the job.

 

[Tractor NUG]

I picked up a ballast box at pallet forks.com for my B2320.

It's narrow enough to not get in the way when using the fel and cost about $150 delivered. Of course you can make one yourself if so inclined. You may want a quick hitch as well if you start getting other attachments.

Thanks! I will take a look.

 

[Tractor NUG]

Your owners manual for the loader should address this, as should the dealer (most good ones won't even sell a loader without it...). Filling the tires IS NOT adequate rear ballast since it's not behind the rear axle. It's great for traction-but not offset the loader.



Your wheel coming off the ground is extremely dangerous for you and your machine.



Kubota makes a ballast box, as does Titan (imported from CHINA-mixed reviews on quality) or can can use an implement. Heavy Hitch also sells a nice setup that uses suitcase weights-good deall on shipping them via Fastenal too if you have one close.



Here a link to an article I wrote on the GTT forum, yes different color but same theory: http://www.greentractortalk.com/for...s/4363-what-rear-ballast-why-do-you-need.html

Hey also. Do I need ballast on the back to Snowplow the driveway? I was assuming not since the unit is mounted in the front and I am not lifting anything except the snowblower. ?

 

[78Vette]

I have about 1.25 kms of driveway to clear.

I love the B series. If i am ever buying another tractor, this is it!
Congrats and buy yourself a cab for the winter. Even a cheap soft one will be better than being out in the wind. I made my own out of 1.5 angle iron and skinned it with Lexan and a plywood roof. No heat or other fancy stuff, but it sure made it nice on a windy -25C day. 1.25 km is nothing to sneeze at..
Enjoy!

 

[Tractor NUG]

I love the B series. If i am ever buying another tractor, this is it!

Congrats and buy yourself a cab for the winter. Even a cheap soft one will be better than being out in the wind. I made my own out of 1.5 angle iron and skinned it with Lexan and a plywood roof. No heat or other fancy stuff, but it sure made it nice on a windy -25C day. 1.25 km is nothing to sneeze at..

Enjoy!

Thanks - I was thinking it might get a little chilly out in the open for that long. Cheers!

 

[Stmar]

An enclosure is definitely a good idea, reason I got the B2650 cab model. I also have a Raider fabric enclosure and grip warmers for my Honda ATV and it made a world of difference last few years plowing snow. First year with Kubota cab tractor with heat, used the AC this summer and it was sweet.

 

[Tractor NUG]

An enclosure is definitely a good idea, reason I got the B2650 cab model. I also have a Raider fabric enclosure and grip warmers for my Honda ATV and it made a world of difference last few years plowing snow. First year with Kubota cab tractor with heat, used the AC this summer and it was sweet.

That sounds great. I was taking a note to drop by the work clothes store to pick up some warm outerwear. The Can sounds a whole lot better. [emoji106]

 

[Kennyd4110]

Hey also. Do I need ballast on the back to Snowplow the driveway? I was assuming not since the unit is mounted in the front and I am not lifting anything except the snowblower. ?

In my opinion, yes...just not as much. I don't know what that snowblower weighs, but I assume it's 250-300lbs? If your rear get light, then you will have to use 4WD more to make up for the slipping rears, and while that is not always a bad thing, the front is meant to assist with traction, not be the primary source of propulsion.

 

[Tractor NUG]

Your owners manual for the loader should address this, as should the dealer (most good ones won't even sell a loader without it...). Filling the tires IS NOT adequate rear ballast since it's not behind the rear axle. It's great for traction-but not offset the loader.

Your wheel coming off the ground is extremely dangerous for you and your machine.

Kubota makes a ballast box, as does Titan (imported from CHINA-mixed reviews on quality) or can can use an implement. Heavy Hitch also sells a nice setup that uses suitcase weights-good deall on shipping them via Fastenal too if you have one close.

Here a link to an article I wrote on the GTT forum, yes different color but same theory: http://www.greentractortalk.com/for...s/4363-what-rear-ballast-why-do-you-need.html

Hey I read your article- explains it very well and clear- I get it now. Thanks a lot- appreciate it and will find something very soon. Cheers

 

[Tractor NUG]

So I spent a little time today and made a video. Not professional by any means but thought i would put something together since I watched so many others as I was trying to research my purchase and they helped alot. Thought you might enjoy it or might be helpful- Cheers!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yxqa-dWgVQ

 

[SwampCat]

You dont NEED a cab, just put your Ski Doo helmet and suit on. Thats what I do. And, HE GOT a HAT !

 

[Tractor NUG]

You dont NEED a cab, just put your Ski Doo helmet and suit on. Thats what I do. And, HE GOT a HAT !

Skidoo suit sounds like a plan Yes, I was going to ask the dealer for a hat but figured I would test him to see if he gave me one- he did. Sign of a good dealer.
Cheers!