LA481 snow plow

[phillyd2]

I have a Kubota L3010 Tractor with a LA481 Loader but moving snow with the bucket was not the best on our 1000' driveway. I'm thinking of adding a snow plow to replace the bucket in the winter. My local dealer quoted:

Adaptor Plate - converts pin on to universal coupler - 645
Mounting Brackets for back of bucket - 150
freight for above ~ 100
labor, cutting, & welding to install ~ 285

72" Plow w/ Power Angle - 1960
Electric Hydraulic Valve Kit - 670
Hoses & Hyd Couplers - 160
freight for above - 130
labor to setup & install ~ 265

Are there other less expensive options?

 

[timdan94]

I bought an old truck plow that was manual angle and welded a piece of angle iron to it so I could just hook it over the cutting edge of my bucket and attach it with 2 pieces of chain and a binder. It works great and was cheap. I have less than $500 in to it.

something like this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdrNzgYlCxo&feature=BFa&list=PL7A923D0205AF4DCA