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I get a lot of questions from subscribers about the RB1672 rear blade and my LX2980 front mount blower. So I purposely waited 11 days and 24" of snow later, to attempt to demonstrate the part each implement plays in maintaining the snow in the winter time. In this Part 1 of 2, I am only going to blow the snow from the driveway using my LX2980 front mount blower. In the next Part 2 video, I will use only the rear blade on my Kubota LX2610 compact tractor to see how much more snow is still sitting in the base. My Aquiline Talon rear tire chains once again perform as I ascend the steep hill on the driveway. Hope you will join me. Cheers!
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@bladerunner1458 3 жыл бұрын

Only had my Kubota snowblower out once in Northern Michigan on my 1/2 mile driveway. The 10 inch wet heavy snow on the ground now is melting and looks like I’m gonna leave it in place and since by the end of next week it’s going to be mostly melted. Supposed to be cold on Monday so I will get my cross country skis out for one of my last ski. The Birkie race went on but at reduced numbers. Next year. Thanks for your tips and demo.

@cliffmolz8719 3 жыл бұрын

I swear GP, you have more fun with that darned snowblower than a kid with a new bike :-)! You need to get a drone to take overhead shots while you are snowplowing to give the viewer and different perspective maybe. I don't think LandPride makes little orange drones though, but if they did, I know you would get one! :-). Take care and stay warm my friend!

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

LOL! It is kind of fun - there are a few videos on the channel from last winter where I threw the drone up there while clearing the driveway Cliff! Totally different perspective for sure. Have a great week out there!

@HamiltonvilleFarm 3 жыл бұрын

You did good Gord!

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Hey good morning Hank! Thanks - all clear now!

@chiefmik9108 3 жыл бұрын

Good Morning GP, we have to let Martin @ DIY know that this is true Tractor Therapy...Lol...Stay Safe & God Bless...Chief..{NYS/ADK}

@donmacdonald7758 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah we got lots of snow, 30 in. on my front lawn but nice job and she handled that snow like a champ. Thanks from Georgian Bay.

@donmcconnery5080 3 жыл бұрын

There is something about deep fresh snow on a sunny day that just buoys the spirit. We didn't get quite as much here in Caledon, but it looks nice. Unfortunately mud season is just around the corner. Thanks for the great cup of coffee.

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

It sure is Don. I am not looking forward to it - albeit short, it gets so messy around here. Have a great weekend sir!

@eyemanm6045 3 жыл бұрын

Good presentation

@olddawgdreaming5715 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning Gord, now that’s a snow !! Those are the snows I remember while in Marquette, Michigan! Sure glad you have the equipment for snow removal, it’s really doing a great job keeping your driveway negotiable. You’re doing a great job operating and maintaining everything. Thanks for sharing with us, enjoyed the video. Fred.

@tomfillmore9710 3 жыл бұрын

good video lots of snow we got snow 3 times this week 15 10 10 cms and more coming tomorrow could be 20 cms great for the snowmobilers and skiers and we like snowshoeing makes the winter slide by March tomorrow thanks buddy for the video take care

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Tom!

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Gord - great shot at 3:17 of the snow wall you've created. :)

@ronalddean4834 3 жыл бұрын

Hi G.P. I got a late start today I overslept this morning so I had to get up and get ready for church straight away this morning. Don't worry spring is coming the snow will soon go away then we get to cut grass. The never ending story. Have a wonderful week thanks for sharing

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Busy morning Ronald! But all good - enjoy the rest of our Sunday!

@pmihalko 3 жыл бұрын

GP, another great video! In regards to your hydraulics. Because your transmission and hydraulics are tied together you'll almost always hear and feel the draw, especially on a tractor of that size. When moving and asking the hydraulics to do a function (at the same time) you'll notice a strain. When the tractor is stopped you'll notice that both front and rear do not create a strain, instead only one will work at a time (at least on my unit). Try it, try raising the blower and your 3-point at the same time (while machine is not moving). One usually waits until the other is finished. Enjoy the day!! Spring is in the air, time for the loader soon.

@deanmoore420 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job going to snow that’s what I enjoy doing tomorrow I’m going to put my blower on my tractor winners coming that’s for sure great video

@GPOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I'm getting close too Dean! Soon for sure!

@larrykluckoutdoors8227 3 жыл бұрын

Love that setup

@craigerpc 3 жыл бұрын

Think of it this way..if you boil water in a kettle in your cab..it will steam everything up..but if you ventilate the cab the steam escapes.. in your case its your breathe and heat you produce..hence venting is soooo important

@orestwitiw213 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Gord being thrifty I use Howard Leight Laser Lite foam ear plugs when blowing snow with my BX2380. They cut the noise down substantially and are extremely inexpensive. I ended up getting a bulk box on Amazon that should last me for many years. You got the snow and we got the rain in the Soo.

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Morning Orest! We were supposed to get rain too but it never came. I think you got mine too!

@FromSteelToWood 3 жыл бұрын

That snowblower is pretty impressive. It pumps out a lot of snow given the relatively small HP it requires to do so. Remember, those large tractors for snow removal are in the range of 50-100hp! Moreover, knowing you had the truck and ATV ride the trails in the previous days, this is amazing you were able to pick up most of it. It does not seem like you left much behind. The blade will pick more, that is for sure. Thanks!

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Good day Joe! We'll see... there might be more under there that it seems....LOL!

@Surferjo 3 жыл бұрын

SNOOOOW we been waiting 11 days to for it :)

@dougdavis4439 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video GP! Glad the tractor is working good for you! Still not used to seeing you clear the driveway without the heavy coat! Lol!

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

LOL! Good morning Doug! I'm not missing it much. :)) Have a great day out there!

@dougdavis4439 3 жыл бұрын

@@GPOutdoors The cab life, is the good life! Lol. Have a good day yourself GP! Cheers!

@garybenedict3394 3 жыл бұрын

That driveway is getting wider. I think your having tooo much fun again. Be safe my son.

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Gary! All the best!

@JohnSmith-tv5ep 3 жыл бұрын

GP, nice views of the snow ! Down here in SW PA, we got nice views of mud! Lol, IT'S MELTIN !!! This past week Temps above freezing, and yesterday, went up to 56°F . I ain't complaining! But...... I may be 'planting gravel' on the driveway this week!

@peacefieldfarm_mn 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful day for moving some snow! Good tip on the recirc vs. fresh air setting. They have the same on cars too. I once heard of a guy who sold his car because he could not get the windows to unfog! He found out later he had the air control in recirc! Bummer! You not only made it to the top of the hill, but you went even faster than usual (video speed-up)! Great video, thanks for posting. Cheers!

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

LOL! Thanks michael. Huge difference the I shut that vent - hope all is going well!

@dvdadaudits7500 3 жыл бұрын

That motorcycle rider had either passion or no other choice. Either way hope they had a safe ride

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

LOL. I was thinking the same thing Gary - needed to get to work or something important. 60 mph in -7 temps means it had to be important I think. Cheers!

@GrampiesWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

How's she goin'? Nice video GP. Good idea to do this test. It will be interesting to see the results!! That was a good tip too for keeping the cab glass from fogging up. A pretty simple thing but makes a big difference eh!!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful spot and your snow plowing experiences!! Take care

@simonthebroken9691 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@rohoroyarrington3224 3 жыл бұрын

Another beautiful and informative video GP. Our snow is 99 percent gone here in Ohio and we will probably only get a couple more dustings before the season ends...but every now and then mother nature throws us a major curve lol. Thanks for the update on the ISOtunes. mine are due to be delivered Monday. I'll put them to the test over the weekend. My family is coming up for a camping trip and we will be splitting and stacking firewood for next year. Have a great week Cheers

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Roy. I hope you like them as much as I do. All the best - let me know!

@oldmanbs1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the hint on the fresh air vent. I’m still waiting for my LX2610HSDC to get in.

@GPOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Morning Brian! Hope you get her soon!

@oldmanbs1 2 жыл бұрын

@@GPOutdoors I do too! Cant

@oldmanbs1 2 жыл бұрын

Wait to start making it mine, I’m going to put FatMat on the floors and sound deadening undercoating on the under fenders to try to kill the HST whine. I’ll let you know when I do and see if it makes it quieter. I really like your cabin, and life in the great white north, not to mention all the toys you have for your tractor, love your videos and keep up the good work and may Our Heavenly Father continue to bless your life with health family and friends. Brian.

@bigbearhungry983 2 жыл бұрын

Try what's called ( Snow Jet by Arines ) Not sure if you can get it in Canada but it really works keeping snow off your Snow Blower. Spray the inside of the blower and blades. Also spray the Chute.

@xdude2x 2 жыл бұрын

I use the blade to do most of the work and then blow it into the woods, it’s faster and it reduces wear and tear on the blower. Thanks for the video

@ToreDL87 3 жыл бұрын

Well that snowblower didnt stop for anything at all! I found that for those days the snow does get a bit sticky, keep a bit of diesel on a spray bottle, give it a few squirts on strategic places when required, its cheap, effective, and doesnt pollute any more than other products :)

@beozzie690 3 жыл бұрын

I’m sure like many others we are waiting for you and Guy to be blowing snow in your summer gear and see who is warmer

@piercedtiger988 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting observation with the blower riding over hard pack due to the shoes on the side. I just purchased a blower for my Massey Ferguson and the shoes are L brackets mounted to the back of the blower. I'd thought about custom fitting some shoes to the side to keep it from digging into my gravel sections, but now I think I'll skip them! With the shoes on the back I can use down pressure to angle the front of the blower down and have actually dug down through drifts and piles when it starts to ride up. I even made some mini moguls playing with it in the yard the day after I got it and realized I could angle it up and down to contour the snow.

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! Thanks for sharing the info Jonathon. Have a great week out there!

@piercedtiger988 3 жыл бұрын

@@GPOutdoors You're welcome! The moguls were mostly unintentional! haha I just realized I could push the blower down once it started riding up over the really hard stuff. It would lift the front and articulate in the middle enough that the blower would point down. Since the cutting edge is in front of the shoes it would start cutting through the berm it had just floated over. Discovered this mostly due to our back yard being very uneven so we stopped using float mode and manually adjust while cutting a dog path. It would start to go up and leave more snow under the tires, so then we'd have to push it down to dig back down to ground. It was quite apparent standing off to the side while my wife tried it out for the first time. I could see a very shallow /\ between the front of the blower and the tractor when she'd accidentally push it down too far. Also noticeable when parked and it lifts the front wheels off the ground.

@bobpurs 3 жыл бұрын

Loosing our snow here GP. Driveway down to gravel now. Have a good day 👍

@peterkober6758 3 жыл бұрын

G P looks like fun wish we had it it's been in the 40s for a week now snow is melting predictions same for at least 2 weeks then who knows God Bless All PaK

@iamdrako 3 жыл бұрын

@gp outdoors I was talking to a hydraulics 'expert'. He claims it brings down the tractor because of the type of hydraulic it uses. Something about closed loop vs open loop. As he explained it's to me, all of the hydraulic fluid goes through that little actuator. It can't go anywhere else but there. As the fittings and actuator itself aren't very big, they don't allow for much flow. So this brings down the engine because it is attempting out 7-15gpm of hydraulic fluid through something that can only take 3-6. Basically, it's like dead shifting your hydraulic pump without a flow relief valve. This forces the system to use your pressure relief valve. This forces your hydraulic flow to come almost to a stop, before your pressure relief valve opens allowing for a bypass. Most pressure relief valves are designed to keep flow low, and pressure high. This puts a huge load on your hydraulic pump, and your engine. I asked if they did it to keep cost down. He told me that is only half true. If they used a different system, the chute controls would be much slower. I don't have a system to verify with. This does seem like a good explanation to me. It also explains why much bigger tractors also suffer from this issue. I'm my opinion, they get dragged down even harder. If this is true, I wonder what the long term effects are on the hydraulic system. I doubt it's too big an issue. These systems are basically unchanged in 40 plus years of service. Anyone else have better information?

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning and thanks very kindly for sharing the info with all of us and taking the time to do so . Greatly appreciated. I understand the concept explained and hopefully many folks will see your comment. Thanks again - have a wonderful week!

@ddelano7408 3 жыл бұрын

Hi GP, Changing the rear setting to fresh air did make a difference! I probably won't be bowing any more snow this season so I installed the grapple to get my burn piles built. The snow blower is now the rear ballast.

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped D! I didn't even realize I had that vent open. Good stuff!

@C_J_81 3 жыл бұрын

Nice update! Still liking the addition of in cab commentary. Also you can take credit for inspiring a B2601 purchase. Yesterday we purchased a used 2019 B2601. Picking it up next weekend. I think without your videos we would have ended up with a BX.

@JeepinMaxx 3 жыл бұрын

That wider blower really does a great Job! BTW - thanks for the ISO Tunes testing and review, mine came in this week and work great! Thanks for the $10 off code!

@loyaltyreal4933 3 жыл бұрын

I just love your snow videos I've been waiting 11days on this video cheers!!

@anthonytetreau522 Жыл бұрын

You probably won't get this message, but the dip hydraulics when you rotate the stute, is due too much flow taken away from the drive while under load. I've kind of noticed that the shute turns rather rapidly, maybe a flow restrictor on the shute line(s), might help. 🤔

@GPOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Anthony. I appreciate the advice. It is noticeable for sure. All the best!

@deanstrickland6993 3 жыл бұрын

YIPPEE!!!! Snow blowing video!! (INSERT HAPPY DANCE HERE)🥳🥳🥳🥳. Stay safe!

@TimberRidgePro 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! For me, I would angle the rear blade more when not in use. The blower clears a nice path then the blade chops off a few inches of the side wall of snow back into the cleared path. My OCD can’t take it. 😂 Another great vid!

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

LOL! Thanks Josh. I finally figured that out yesterday - it was driving me nuts watching the crisp cut in the shoulder getting broken up by the blade. :)). Thanks for the great suggestion!

@chriswoods1120 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos!

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!

@LouisianaTractorworks 3 жыл бұрын

That was a lot of snow GP! The setup is handling it real good and like you say, even up hill. Have a good week! See ya in the next one!

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Good day LA! Great to hear from you . Hope all is well and you are keeping busy my friend!

@mattjulian8153 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive how that little machine chewed through the snowplow ‘gift’, Nice! BUT...you best be on the watch for the OPP or MTO while clearing at the road. I strongly suggest getting an ‘approved’ snow removal warning strobe on the cab that gives 360 degree visibility

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Good day and thanks Matt! I appreciate it - I have one but have not figured out how or where to mount it yet. Have a great weekend!

@mitchz.6234 3 жыл бұрын

Another good test for the blower GP.......Hey Gord could you move the mic closer to ya...that tractor whine makes it tuff to understand you when you're giving us all those tips. Thanks a lot....

@rcote1234 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful day for snowblowing (not motorcycling). Enjoy!

@shanebrewer530 3 жыл бұрын

He GP, you should angle your blade when snowblowing those edges of the driveway so it doesn't cave in the snow where you just cleaned. That's what I do.

@andyrobinson339 3 жыл бұрын

I guess one advantage of the rear mounted blower is that the pitch can easily be regulated with the top link. Not sure if that's a good trade off for the neck ache I get after looking backwards for so long though!!

@m2autoworks 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful day like that, bet you wish your driveway was 10 miles long.

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

LOL! Good day Darrin - Big Thermos of coffee, music and sunny skies - no reason to go back into the cottage. :)) You bet!

@dougskramstad5237 3 жыл бұрын

You do a really nice job making these videos! Keep up the good work!

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Doug! Happy you are enjoying them.:)

@jrsmyth9761 3 жыл бұрын

GP, you mentioned not wanting to spray the inside of the blower with anything. I have been using Fluid Film, after many recommendations on various forums, and use it on my satellite dish, too. This is supposed to help with the sticking, but also accumulate over time to provide a coating to protect from rust/protect the surface.

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom. A few other folks highly recommended it too. I may give it a try next year - getting late in the year now to get a good run with it. Thanks for sharing - super helpful to hear experience from other folks. Cheers!

@johnsteffel8879 3 жыл бұрын

Here is a thought... what would happen if the snow blower were simply waxed? As in an application of a good car wax... Here in SE Virginia, I don't even think anyone HAS a snow blower... but, I waxed an inexpensive chipper from Harbor Freight.. and it seems to have helped keep it clean less 'sticky' from the wood being chipped...

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting thought John. I am not sure I had heard of that before - usually folks have said they spray the box and fan etc with a silicon type product. Thanks!

@alittleofthisandalittleofthat 3 жыл бұрын

I got a question for you. I have a 54” rear blower. When using the blower if you were to have the discharge chute pointed to the side that flows more so with the direction of the impeller VS having it the other direction would the blower get rid of the snow a bit faster ( less friction on the chute) allowing faster unloading of the impeller snow. I have thought about this for a long time... and still thinking about it lol. 👍

@Morpheen999 3 жыл бұрын

A little yes..

@regsparkes6507 3 жыл бұрын

In my experience with my 54 inch blower on my Kioti, there doesn't seem to be an noticeable difference from left to right and vice versa.

@dhenschel4 3 жыл бұрын

GP, you really have some beautiful snow this time of year. Clear sky and sun sure helps I guess too. Re - the hydraulic chute controls. I have been meaning to bring up the drop in rpm when those controls are called upon, and I think it is overkill on Kubota's design to have hydraulic controls for those functions. It should be a small hydraulic pull on the engine to operate those, so interested to hear what the dealer has to say about it. If I were to design my own on a manually controlled blower I would try to get by with the small electric units designed for the same type of work. Have a nice weekend at the cottage!

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! I will try to remember to ask them soon. Have a great weekend!

@bay9876 3 жыл бұрын

Waiting for the driveway to become half full or half empty. The snowblower has the final word

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@jh9855 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning, GP. Question for you. Do you use the float position on your snowblower? Love the snow you have and the video of your snowblower. Something magical about watching the arc of the snow into the sun. We here in Southern Maine are into mud season, the one time of the year we hate. Any snow we receive, we probably will close our runway and not plow the snow. Grass is replaceable, pavement is not. Thanks for sharing your video.

@anneswan8879 3 жыл бұрын

Would you consider doing a demo on how to use the hydro stick control for newbies? I just bought an LX2610 and am new to doing anything but mowing with tractors . I'm managing snow blowing with instructions from the manual and the dealer, but I get the chute to the right with difficulty and don't know if I truly have the blower in float. Views of what you are doing with the controls would be wonderful. I'll be attaching a loader when the snow stops. The rest of the tractor operation has been easy to learn, but that stick requires some finesse if you've never used front implements before. The diagrams in the manual are hard to translate to the actual movement of the stick. Up and down, easy. Finding the detent and left and right, not so much. I'm sure it's like learning to drive a stick shift car, you acquire a feel for it that is hard to explain. You seem like you might be able to explain.

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning Anne! Congrats on the new tractor. I am not an expert as you know, but will certainly try to get that into a future video when it snows. I understand exactly what you mean - I was very confused and found it difficult to learn myself when I first got the tractor. In the meantime , I hope this helps - When you push forward on the stick and the blower is lowering to the ground, push it firmly further forward until you feel a "click" - you will know you are in float because the stick will stay there and when you drive forward you will see the blower moving up an down over the bumps in your driveway freely and if you pull back on the stick to lift the blower off the ground, you will feel the click again. Turning the chute to the right. LOL. Me too! I couldn't figure out when I first got it why I could turn the shoot to the right. It's because the Kubota has a 'detent' when you push the stick to the right too. In order to turn the chute right , when you push the stick to the right, then push a little harder until you feel the "click" again and then the chute will spin. I know it seems odd because when you turn it left, you just pull the joystick left and it turns, but in order to turn it to the right , you have to give the joystick that extra push to the right to feel the click. Hope that helps - will try to get it in soon for you. Thanks for watching and all the best Anne!

@anneswan8879 3 жыл бұрын

@@GPOutdoors Thank you so much! I was afraid I'd break the stick by pushing past the detent, but yesterday I did push it to the right beyond the detent and voila! the chute swung around! This morning I got it into float. I was taken aback that I was slightly lifting the front of the tractor before it moved past the detent to float and dropped back down. I quickly blew the old, wet, crusty snow off our back lane and it worked like a champ. Thanks again! In a couple weeks, I'll move on to learning to remove the blower and attach the loader, which will bring me back to learning the tricks of that stick.

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

That's great Anne! It feels good when you get the hang of things. I often now will drop the blower down to just above the ground. And then I pop it into float quickly so I don't go through lifting the front tires off the ground first. You'll be a pro in no time! Let me know how it goes from time to time!

@ranger6x660 3 жыл бұрын

I looked at a new Honda Goldwing last Summer that had an automatic transmission and heat and air conditioning. I just purchased a new tractor and bought a rear blade and rear rake. I wonder how the rake would work to loosen up the hard packed snow so you could blow it out of the way?. Another enjoyable video.

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Good day Ranger! That's a great question - I have never tried a rake before, but perhaps it could do as you have suggested. Be interesting to see. Thanks!

@cody28h 3 жыл бұрын

BE Larkin use to have a dealership in Peterborough my dad use to buy tractors and supplies from them

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Good day Cody. I didn't know that- I have met the father several times. He still spends time at the dealership. Thanks!

@regsparkes6507 3 жыл бұрын

Gord, you mentioned the chute rotator "drawing down on engine power",... now I don't have this issue at all, but my blower's chute is 'fed' with number 4 ( 1/4 i.d. ) hydraulic hoses, and because of this the chute turns much slower and ( for me ) tit's much easier to control. With the smaller diameter hose the hydraulic pump on the tractor has very little fluid to move as compared to a larger diameter hose. So there is less demand on the hydraulic system to deliver the given amount of GPM to turn the chute. The chute deflector on mine is operated by an electric actuator ( Princess Auto ) and that too works a dream. Just a thought for you on the topic.

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning and thanks Reg! That's good info for folks. I am not sure what size hoses I have but I will try to find out some more info on it. Thanks!

@seather863 3 жыл бұрын

The only rubber we through down in Febuary is snowmobiles or tractors. GP do you still have your snowmobile? If so, can we get some riding footage?

@chevmlt 3 жыл бұрын

Hi GP I enjoy watching your videos I have a front snowblower for my B2650 I added flow controls on the hydraulic swing and deflector to smooth out the movement. Did you ever consider adding flow controls or hydraulic restrictors to your Front mounted snowblower ?

@jrsmyth9761 3 жыл бұрын

Will you provide more info on this? I, too, have the B2650 with front blower and have thought about doing something to mellow out these two functions, but did not know where/how to go about it. Thanks!!

@orestwitiw213 3 жыл бұрын

I just ordered 2 Parker Flow Control valves for my BX2380 to smooth out the chute rotation. It drives me nuts how jumpy it is. Hope to have them on soon.

@gerryzidner8603 Жыл бұрын

I’m running a Kubota L4060 and love it. Front blower and heated cab. We get similar snow in Penetanguishene. Question; what RPM would be best for blowing. I’ve tried varying it but don’t want to push the engine too hard. Any suggestions?

@johnsponable4907 3 жыл бұрын

So how do you like the turbo? Do you think that it really helps out like in heavy snow or that large hill? What about the 4-cylinder engine, because the JD 2038R only has a 3-cyl which probably doesn't give as much torque as the 4-cyl.

@ccga3359 3 жыл бұрын

Yes engine rpm's will drop when using hydraulics as the load on hydraulic pump is stealing some of the available power. It's the same on your car when you turn on your air conditioning, rear window defogger and the like. Every accessory you use is adding load to the engine thus requiring more fuel usage to compensate. Perfectly normal for this to happen.

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great info Grant! Super helpful!

@profdave2861 3 жыл бұрын

I think the “recirculate” button in vehicles is one of the most misunderstood controls. I’ve seen people driving around with totally fogged up windows and shake my head that they probably are recirculating the air. It does help warm up a vehicle faster because the heater uses the preheated air within the vehicle, but if there is excess moisture, it will condense on the cold glass. Regarding the front blower, could you remove the skid shoes once you have that frozen base to let it scrape down more? I realize you can’t do that without a hard frost in the ground but given the conditions now, it would seem possible. My old rear blower doesn’t have any skid shoes at all. Since it’s rear mounted, I can of course change the angle of attack with the top link (although with my hilly driveway I still have to lift it at times), but once I have a frozen base, I can scrape right down to icy hard pack and very little builds up thereafter. Just a thought! Cheers!

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 3 жыл бұрын

😂 I've been battling condensation like crazy this winter, but my truck's heat is toast. Cold toast 🧊 Regular circulation, recirculation, cold air defrost, space heater in an inverter, nothing works except putting down the windows, and even that doesn't last when I roll them back up ( not to mention, it defeats the purpose of a space heater 😂 ). I drive around with a squeegee.

@dhenschel4 3 жыл бұрын

Dave, you are correct, the recirc should only be used in summer to take a load off the a/c condenser from having to cool and dehumidify the outside air continually. And it is frustrating to see people driving around with the recirc on in winter - I wonder how many end up in accidents due to their poor visibility. I was driving somewhere with a friend and he didn't realize the use of the system, and it was such a revelation to him when he realized why the windows were all fogged up and how easy it was to fix.

@profdave2861 3 жыл бұрын

@@dhenschel4 Yes, good point, it helps immensely in with the AC, but it can also help warm the car up faster in cold weather, as long as there’s not a lot of moisture in the air (like when you get in the vehicle with a wet or snowy coat!). I didn’t mention it in the first post but about 15 years ago my older sister (in her late 50’s at the time) bought herself a new car (a Saturn). I asked her a few months after she bought it how she liked the new car, and she complained about it fogging up especially in damp or cold weather. I asked if she had turned off the recirculation.. The answer was “ what recirculation?” She was embarrassed but thanked me profusely for curing the only frustration she had with that car! (And thankfully she won’t read this!!!)

@dhenschel4 3 жыл бұрын

@@profdave2861 This sounds like one of those 'did you read the manual?" moments - I don't remember reading about this, but it has to be in there... I hope cars are smart enough today to not let this happen, but I think that means running the a/c in the winter.

@profdave2861 3 жыл бұрын

@@dhenschel4 I think the “recirculate” topic is very poorly covered in most vehicle owner’s manuals. As a side note, when you put your vehicle system on “defrost”, the AC compressor comes on to dry the air - even when the heat is on!

@brianfogg7532 Жыл бұрын

GP, I'm curious about the skids on the sides of your snowblower. Are those stock Kubota skids? I have a BX 2750 blower on my tractor and it has very small skids that are inboard of the sides. Mine don't work well at all and I'm looking for a better solution. There's a lot of crushed rock on my road and driveway and I just can't seem to stop pulling the rocks in and breaking shear pins. There's a company out there that makes heavy duty skids called Armor skids that look something like yours.

@jimsamples7069 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos! 👍Can I ask what it is you carry in your medical bag 🎒seems you take that wherever you go? Thanks for the videos as I learn b4 I get my Kubota..

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Morning Jim. I found this one reasonably priced on Amazon (around $50.00) - tourniquet, bandages, sling, scissors, bandaids, gauze etc - lots of stuff in it. And it came with that tough little carry bag. Congrats on the new tractor! Let me know how it goes!

@stevehuls9522 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice snow machine and that's coming from a John Deere owner. Curious as to how much fuel it took to clear your road and the tractor hours incurred. With snow that deep, maybe angle your blade more so it doesn't pull snow back onto the road from the high edge left by the blower. Also noticed what I presume was a safety kit (red bag with white cross behind your left arm). Anything unique you carry in the kit? Thanks for another nice video. Steve from Minnesota

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Morning Steve! Great idea on the blade - I finally angled it after a while. No, just a standard kit with a bunch of stuff in i t- gauze, bandages, sling, scissors etc. I found it on Amazon for a reasonable price (about $50 CDN).Have a good one!

@warped2875 3 жыл бұрын

w00t!

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

I got a w00t!! Morning W - have a great day!

@bladerunner1458 3 жыл бұрын

I ride by bicycle all year to commute and shop in northern Michigan. I know how to dress for the cold but is harder as I age.

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff BR! And great exercise - one of my daughters loves riding everywhere. Have a great weekend!

@OGAOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

There you are blowing snow again. I got snow down my way last week about 6” thought I was going to have to call you in for reinforcements. I was able to get out and harvest some firewood though. As always take care and be safe.

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

LOL! Morning Ben. I see you have been selling a lot of wood - great stuff! Take care!

@tsafa 2 жыл бұрын

Did you have to upgrade the hydraulics? What is involved in getting that snowblower to work?

@earlphillips6393 3 жыл бұрын

I have the B2650-HSDC-TLB, along with several attachments. One being the 63" two stage snowblower with hydraulic rotator and chute control via the 3rd function, which is still unused in the shed. I've been using the FEL with a 72" hydraulic plow blade. I watched as you ordered those rear chains but here would definitely be overkill. I take my cross chains off & on as needed and most of the time they are not needed. They are cross link Peerless Road Service chains and with R4 tires it is quite the jostling ride. I am looking for your style chain but without the studs.... thinking they would give a smoother ride, especially on blacktop...... any suggestions?

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Good day Earl. Thanks for sharing your info with me. The Aquiline tire chains I bought were from tirechainsrequired dot com, down in the USA. "Aquiline" chains have no studs or hooks. When you see a product that they sell called Aquiline "Talon" chains, the "talon" means they are studded. I have never tried regular cross link chains but on a flat paved or hard surface, these chains are still bumpy (way less bumpy than the old V-Hook H pattern chains I had last year, but still bumpy). Great in snow and ice and mud in the forest, but still not smooth at all when riding on a hard flat surface. I hope that helps a bit. Good luck to you and thanks for the comment today!

@bencreske2560 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I love the videos and information you share. Are you selling those jackets that you had on in the video?

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

HI Ben. Thanks so much. Unfortunately not - it was part of a Christmas Gift giveaway for a bunch of subscribers. Thanks though. Take care!

@Living-The-Dream 3 жыл бұрын

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@bzyfry200807 3 жыл бұрын

When you move to chute it draws on the hydraulic pump which takes a few horsepower. Totally normal.

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben!

@BG-vq9fd 3 жыл бұрын

I had 14 inches last week and sadly it's melted now. What tires do you run on your truck? I'm surprised you get out the drive when you haven't cleared the snow.

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

They are stock Kevlar tires that come with the Off _Road package. The truck has 5 different off-road settings and I am pretty sure I can't get it stuck. I like it alot. LOL! Thanks BG!

@DemoMus 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great video. What tire chains are you using and where did you get them? Are they on R-14 tires? Thanks

@GPOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gary! I just have the R4's. I was not sure whether to spend the extra on the R14s so stayed with the old tested and true (although I hear they are better in the snow). I bought Aquiline Talon chains - they are great - got them from the US at a place called tirechainsrequired dot com. The gentleman there was named Bill, I believe. Love them!

@DemoMus 2 жыл бұрын

@@GPOutdoors thanks!

@rickoliver5684 3 жыл бұрын

at the end of your driveway once you break thru, why don't attack the snow plow drift from the road way. That way your won't blow your snow out on the road which could be trouble passing vehicles. You just have to which for any vehicles coming down the roadway.

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely should not be throwing snow into the roadway. But I have a blind corner at the west side and a hill on the east and for some reason, many folks drive awfully fast through this side road so I try not to spend too much time in the roadway. I put all my lights on but folks tend to treat it like a speedway but it is a good idea, for sure Rick. The little bit that got into the road before I spun the chute, I cleaned up afterwards. I think up here, it is against the law to throw snow back into the road. Take care!

@gregz7159 3 жыл бұрын

You must get a lot of snow up there, Gord. What’s your average annual snowfall there?

@tedgrigg1417 3 жыл бұрын

GP, when are you doing your draw for the 2 pairs of ISO pros? Maybe I missed your video....

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning Ted. I did not video it separately - the draw was done 48 hours after the video came out - the winners are listed in the description of that initial video. Cheers!

@ianpentney3008 3 жыл бұрын

Wow is that ever a cool plad jacket in Kubota orange. Where did you get it?

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Morning Ian. It was a one time order back for last Christmas. Sadly not available now. Keep an eye out though....Cheers!

@tonygreen1067 3 жыл бұрын

Is the snow blower hydraulic chute up/down and third function worth it?

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning Tony. 100% for me here - the driveway winds and turns and so does the wind direction. I also use my 3rd function for my grapple during the summer. Good luck!

@craigerpc 3 жыл бұрын

Totally unrelated to this video..but check out milwaukee markers.. google them for reviews. Awesome product

@d.a.ballou9740 3 жыл бұрын

Not that it makes any difference, but I have to ask: Why do you snow blow down the "wrong" side of the driveway? I've seen other KZfaqrs do the same thing. When I plow my 800' driveway I RARELY do it "against traffic". Again, not that it matters, you can do it any way you want, I'm just curious. :)

@MrJOSEPHMAMA 3 жыл бұрын

I do the same thing. I'd rather meet slow moving traffic head on and negotiate a safe pass instead of someone trying to just squeeze past me without a comfortable margin.

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Good day DA. LOL. Honest answer - I change sides based on what camera angles I think might be better for you folks. LOL. I get in and out of that cab so often to move the cameras around and I try to adjust based on where the sun is, and what view might be nicer. So, if you were able to see me all the way through the driveway you would see all the spots where I switched sides. :)) So, coming back, I have to jump from one side to another through to the end. Great question though. Have a great week!

@d.a.ballou9740 3 жыл бұрын

@@GPOutdoors Thanks GP, I knew there was a reasonable answer, I just couldn't think of it. Also, while I appreciate all of the camera angles and editing that you do, I just don't realize all that's involved! I hope you have a great week as well.

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

No worries DA. It makes it worth it knowing you folks enjoy them. Cheers!