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Front mount snow blower for Kioti

Peanie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 7 Southern Adirondacks, NY

2009-09-30          166080

I'm plan on purchasing a Kioti or Bob Cat 40-45 hp,HST with cab in november but I have a few questions. The biggest question isanyone that expierenced buying/installing a front mount snow blower on there tractor. I know Kubota has one for there tractor.
Any help would be appreciated.

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Front mount snow blower for Kioti

auerbach Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2168 West of Toronto   Pics

2009-10-01          166091

I saw one on a Kioti, powered by the rear PTO through a gear box that changed direction to forward to a shaft that ran the length of the tractor. Appeared to require some work to mount/detach the blower. Forgot how the blower was controlled (raised/lowered, chute moved, etc). ....

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Front mount snow blower for Kioti

Lwayne Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 95

2009-10-01          166102

I believe Erskine Attachments is owned by BobCat so a little research into their line might give you some insight as to what they offer. I THINK BobCat may have a similar system as John Deere just announced for their 4000 series . . . a front snow blower powered by a hydraulic pump ran off of the rear pto. ....

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Front mount snow blower for Kioti

Peanie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 7 Southern Adirondacks, NY

2009-10-02          166106

There is a bobcat dealer near by I'll check with them. I also found a site on the net that builds a sub frame and rear mounted hydraulic pump (web address below. I would feel better using some place close by for service or repairs.
Thanks for the help ! ....


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Front mount snow blower for Kioti

Lwayne Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 95

2009-10-02          166121

Peanie,
One thing about front hydraulic snow blowers: there is a BIG difference between pto driven, independent and self contained vs. using the tractors hydraulic system. CUTs seldom have high ehough flow GPM's or large enough reservoirs to provide adequate pressure. Also, if you have a loader some of them are quick attach in lieu of the bucket. A big drawback to these units is the price. ....

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