Kubota B26 with heavy plow

[rjv140]

I have a B26 TLB. I am looking at a 72 inch plow made for a skid steer. It weighs about 750 pounds, and is a good deal. I am a bit concerned over the weight of the plow as it may be a bit much for my machine to push with heavy snow. I am planning on getting chains for rear tires. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks

 

[RCW]

I know the B-series TLB’s are pretty stout for hydraulics, etc., versus the standard tractor configurations.
That said, my gut says 750 pounds might be a little too much.
I would first go to tractordata.com, or other site to look into lift capacity, tractor weight and other specifications to help you evaluate it further.
Is this an SSQA, where the bucket comes off and is replaced by the blade? If there’s an A-frame and angling hydraulics, etc., the blade might be quite a distance forward of the lift pins, which makes it much more difficult for the tractor to lift.
Again, just my gut talking....


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[rjv140]

The machine can lift about 1300 but it only weighs 4000. It can lift it but I’m concerned it might be too front heavy to push big snow even with chains.

Pic is taken from tractor data.

 

[rjcorazza]

My L4060 does fine with a 535 lb ssqa blade, but I don't think I would want it any heavier.
What are your loaders specs 500mm forward of the pins ?


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[rjv140]

My L4060 does fine with a 535 lb ssqa blade, but I don't think I would want it any heavier.
What are your loaders specs 500mm forward of the pins ?


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Loader specs at 500mm forward is: 946 lbs.

 

[rjcorazza]

Personally, I'd pass on a blade that heavy. As RCW mentions, your machine is heavier duty than the average cut, but that's a lot of weight routinely hanging off the loader arms.
I would be less concerned about actually plowing with it than I would be with roading the tractor and the constant lifting / lowering.


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[rjv140]

Thanks for the responses. I’ll probably pass on it. It’s not good enough deal to take the risk of it not working and having to resell it.

I’ll probably just go with a landpride or blue diamond one which are more manageable at around 550lbs.

 

[RCW]

Thanks for the responses. I’ll probably pass on it. It’s not good enough deal to take the risk of it not working and having to resell it.



I’ll probably just go with a landpride or blue diamond one which are more manageable at around 550lbs.

Probably a good choice. If RJ’s can handle 535 pounds, guessing you’ll be okay. Some others may have better knowledge than mine of the B26.

Just a note, not only is weight important, it’s where it’s located relative to the lift pins. Just through physics, the further forward means much more work to lift it.

Trust me, not trying to be a smartie-pants to you.... more directed to new guys that have to learn that concept. Sometimes they learn it the hard way. Maybe it will help someone in the future....[emoji41]


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