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I had your same problem earlier in the season. Several here suggested shortening the toplink. That didn't completely work for me, but I was able to find a shorter toplink from my dealer. That helped a lot!

JD2210 rear blade guage wheels
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by 44trxfun

dk, I grew up in NY Finger Lakes area, but lived out west for the last 20 years -- MT, OR, WA, and most recently, Elk City ID. I worked for the Forest Service there for the last five years. My mom is now 81 and I decided I wanted to be closer to her. It used to be a full two-day ordeal to get to see her. It would take 4-5 hours just to get to the Spokane airport! So now it's a 2-3 drive to get to her place.

I was pretty hesitant to leave the west, but it's growing so fast with so much "progress" / so many people, it feels OK to be here. Being as close to Boise as you are, surely you know what I'm talking about...

Good luck with your tractor purchase. If you have any additional questions about GC2300, feel free to E-mail me. I'll tell you, it's a great snow-blowing machine (which will come in pretty handy today!).

western NY - JD2210 and imps price check
John Deere Tractors
Replies 16 Post by 44trxfun

My MF GC2300 has only one also (on the tractor itself). Implements have 2-4 if I recall correctly. My MF dealer advised against overgreasing. He said a lot of folks tend to get a little carried away with it and end up overdoing it. Now that I think of it, I don't know that he gave me a lot of details, but I do remember him cautioning against it. Seems like he said you can actually overpack the greased component and retain dirt and moisture...

One grease fitting on BX 2200
Kubota Tractors
Replies 16 Post by 44trxfun

I've been using your techniques, but starting long before "a few feet" accumulates. At Tom G's suggestion, I use the rollback position on the bucket, intentionally leaving some snow behind, then shove 'er in float and go on down the road. I can see where that wouldn't work if you've already got a bunch on the ground, but maybe you can make something like this work? Good luck!

Techniques for snow removal with loader bucket
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 20 Post by 44trxfun

I've been doing loader and blower work on our snows for the last 6 weeks with a MF GC2300. I'm running unfilled turf tires, 4X4 all the time. I bought a set of rear chains from TireChains.com but haven't had to use them (yet). I'd rather have 'em & not need 'em than the other way around...

JD2210 - tire chains
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by 44trxfun

I have a GC2300; haven't had any hydraulic problems, and haven't run a tiller on it (yet)... Good luck!

2210 2230 2300
Kubota Tractors
Replies 18 Post by 44trxfun

jd2210, I'm getting pretty darned fond of my blower. No banks to worry about; no driveway narrowing up on me; pretty quick job to clear the snow. I agree entirely with Murf. I didn't price rear blowers; they're a lot less expensive, but I wanted a front-mount. I've only used mine this season (including today for our latest 8-10" last night) but it works great!

2210 - front blade or snow blower
John Deere Tractors
Replies 47 Post by 44trxfun

Yup, yup, I agree! We've got a lake effect snow advisory in place for tomorrow so I got a little extra diesel yesterday...should be fun!

Thanks everyone for ideas/suggestions/etc. I appreciate the help and look forward to more tractoring adventures in '04.
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to you all!

Merry Christmas
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 9 Post by 44trxfun

I have a MF GC2300 - very similar to BX2200. My dealer just installed 2 55W front-facing lights on top of the ROPS, and one 35W rear-facing on the rear fender. Installation was functional, not fancy. U-clamps onto ROPS for fronts, and just bolted on to the fender for the rear. I know the installation is pretty simple, but I had a few qualms/questions and I figured since I have a 2 year warranty on the tractor, I wouldn't risk voiding it (somehow...).

As for the lights, I've used 'em once in snow, and again tonight in rain. In all honesty, I think the rear should have been mounted higher (maybe also on the ROPS, but lower down) and angled down, but I can live with this. Front-facing lights are great. Makes a huge difference for visibility. Good luck!

I got my 2230 now need lights
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by 44trxfun

Several months ago in western NY, I was quoted $8200 for BX2200; $1600 for 60" MMM; and $2500 for FEL. Between location, season, and model year, don't know if you'd consider that apples & apples, or apples & oranges but at least it gives you a ballpark...

Good luck in your search!

Good price on BX 2230 and BX23
Kubota Tractors
Replies 8 Post by 44trxfun

Finally got a chance to try out the snowblower! Our weather in western NY has been snow/thaw/rain--not real conducive to using the blower. But I finally got about 5-6" last night over what I thought was enough of a base to give it try. It was great! Threw snow about 30 feet and never broke a shear bolt. I've got a few pics posted in my profile of today's fun. Thanks to you guys for your tips on this.

1st western NY winter preparing
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 9 Post by 44trxfun

I've loooked in the archives to see if anyone's addressed this, but I didn't see anything. I have MF's 50" front-mount blower for their GC2300 (VERY similar to Kub's BX2200). I've seen folks suggest shortening the toplink to raise a 3PH blower a bit in order to avoid picking up gravel. <br>
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I'm wondering if it's OK to run a front-mount blower a bit off the ground (maybe a tad higher than the lowest setting of the skid shoes) to accomplish the same thing. I realize the 3PH is carrying the weight on the rear mount and that's obviously missing on the front mount. However, my sub-frame attachment seems pretty stout and if I'm moving slowly through snow, is it critical that the blower be supported on the ground? Can the short front PTO U-joint take this kind of treatment or is it really the limiting factor? <br>
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As always, thanks for your help.

running a front mount blower
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 3 Post by 44trxfun

Yesterday, I noticed a little hydraulic fluid on the 4-way valve for the loader. I cleaned it up before I put the tractor away for the afternoon. This morning, a small bit was there again. Just enough to make a small drop on the floorboard, but no more. Is this normal or might there be a bad seal or ?? on one of the couplers?

4-way valve and small hydraulic leak
Operating and Attachments
Replies 3 Post by 44trxfun

I didn't contribute anything to your decision/dilemna, but congratulations on your new tractor! Sounds like you did a good deal, and I'm sure it'll serve you well. Looking forward to hearing about your adventures!

Commited and a Thank you to all
New Holland Tractors
Replies 12 Post by 44trxfun

I assumed (and I know I shouldn't) that a membership good for 12 months lasted that long, regardless of whether I signed up in January or September. If that's not the case, it probably should be stated clearly/explicitly so buyers know what they're buying.

That said, if my membership (purchased in September) really does expire at the end of December (3 months, not 12), I will re-up. This is one of the best sources of tractor info I've found. I appreciate the help from everyone!

Premium membership
Website Operations Howto
Replies 27 Post by 44trxfun

Well, the dealer installed the lights (2 55W on top of the ROPS and 1 35W on the rear fender). We talked about it quite a bit and he said they've mounted lots of 'em in those spots and they haven't had a complaint. There's enough wire in the harness they built to turn the top ones under the ROPS for summer mowing when I'm not likely to be using them. He said they thought about mounting them there, but when they tried it they didn't think I'd like it very well because the beam was pretty much straight out. Thanks all for your suggestions. (Hope I won't regret not mounting them directly on the blower, Murf!)

Best front-mount light location
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 15 Post by 44trxfun

Congratulations on your new tractor!

finally decided Agracat 25hp wins out
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 16 Post by 44trxfun

I look at E-bay from time-to-time and was surprised to come across this ad for Kubota compact tractors keys. Seller claims they fit many of Kubota's tractors. How unique are keys for a given tractor? If this is real (what next?), I guess it's time to buy a "Denver boot" for our tractors, eh?

Kubota Keys being sold on E-bay
Parts and Repair
Replies 8 Post by 44trxfun

I am in a similar position Osheen, and had a similar thought. Then I realized this forum is probably better than any printed mag. Up to the minute discussions on any brand of tractor/implement; dang-near immediate feedback & suggestions on problems; lotsa great reviews by real users. And humor to boot! All at a VERY reasonable price!! How could any printed magazine compete with that?

Is there a tractor magazine
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 7 Post by 44trxfun

Yeah Mark, the shop just ground one pin sleeve enough so it would fit on the tractor. Now I can get the blade correctly leveled, or even pulled up a bit if necessary. Thanks for your assistance!

Cat 1 top link - shorter than 12 quot
Operating and Attachments
Replies 16 Post by 44trxfun