Properly sized CUT, Kubota vs. Yanmar (so far)

You may also want to consider Kioti. It's a Kubota clone, and it's listed in the CUT & SCUT forums.

Just make sure that whatever you get has the front loader Universal Quick Attach - so that you can use the many skid steer attachments that are available.

I have a Kioti SCUT, and I use the rear blade as much as any other implement. It does a great job on my driveway for the snow. Cal

3 Legged Dog said:

You may also want to consider Kioti. It's a Kubota clone, and it's listed in the CUT & SCUT forums.

Just make sure that whatever you get has the front loader Universal Quick Attach - so that you can use the many skid steer attachments that are available.

I have a Kioti SCUT, and I use the rear blade as much as any other implement. It does a great job on my driveway for the snow. Cal

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How does rear blade work in snow?...You drive through the snow and pull it along...I imagine with the blade at an angle?...Wouldn't a front blade be more effective?

MARK (LI) said:

How does rear blade work in snow?...You drive through the snow and pull it along...I imagine with the blade at an angle?...Wouldn't a front blade be more effective?

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The front blade would be easier to operate, but it's much more expensive and complicated.

I believe you have to install a special undercarriage for the front blade, along with hydraulics to raise/lower/angle the blade. Unless you have a Quick Attach loader and find a Quick Attach blade to replace it.

The rear blade was only $350 and is easy to attach to the 3 point hitch. And I can run it with the loader bucket still attached so I can use both.

I can spin the blade 180 degrees to use it in forward or reverse. For clearing snow, I run the tractor in reverse with the blade either straight, or slight angle left/right, or sharp angle left/right. If I get a big pile of snow in a tight area, I just turn around and pick it up with the loader bucket.

The same goes for grading dirt. I can run it with the moldboard forward to cut the pile, or drag it with the moldboard reversed to smooth the dirt. There are 10 possible angle angle combinations for forward or reverse operation. Cal

3 Legged Dog said:

The front blade would be easier to operate, but it's much more expensive and complicated.

I believe you have to install a special undercarriage for the front blade, along with hydraulics to raise/lower/angle the blade. Unless you have a Quick Attach loader and find a Quick Attach blade to replace it.

The rear blade was only $350 and is easy to attach to the 3 point hitch. And I can run it with the loader bucket still attached so I can use both.

I can spin the blade 180 degrees to use it in forward or reverse. For clearing snow, I run the tractor in reverse with the blade either straight, or slight angle left/right, or sharp angle left/right. If I get a big pile of snow in a tight area, I just turn around and pick it up with the loader bucket.

The same goes for grading dirt. I can run it with the moldboard forward to cut the pile, or drag it with the moldboard reversed to smooth the dirt. There are 10 possible angle angle combinations for forward or reverse operation. Cal

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I hadn't looked at the rear blade as I figured it might be easier with a blade on the front. Both the Kubota and Yanmar models I mentioned have the quick attach loader that comes off and a snow blade that goes on. The Kubota has a mechanical and hydraulic tilt. Yanmar is mechanical.

By the way thank you for the Kioti suggestion. I have heard of good feedback on these as well.

Thank you,
Chris

Hello:

I apologize for the duplicate post, accidentally posted this in the Yanmar section, it was meant to go here...

We are currently looking for a CUT and have talked to a Kubota and Yanmar dealership in our area. Based on talking with both we are comparing the Kubota B2650 vs. the Yanmar 424 which I've read good reviews on both. As far as implements, both are very similar according to the specs. Both have the same features we are looking for (quick attach for FEL/snow blade, float feature for front end, back hoe, and 60" belly mower), etc.

Our primary use would be using it as a mowing machine during the summer, and snow removal in winter. Here and there with other tasks such as grading, FEL work, and backhoe/trenching. Mainly I wanted to get some opinions on if these machines would be able to handle up to 12-14 inches of snow with the front blade. We're in mid-Michigan so 8" of snow is our average here during winter. Our future plans are also to use this machine for some small field work (pulling a 10-12 ft disc) for planting a few acres of tillable area.

Mainly I'm looking for any additional feedback to make sure we are properly sized for what we are thinking of doing with the machine from a non-salesperson. I know of the lifting capacity of them but more curious on the field work aspect and if it has enough weight.

Thank you in advance!

Chris

Either of these machines will handle your mowing and snow removal chores no problem.

From your other thread:

szilagyic said:

I hadn't looked at the rear blade as I figured it might be easier with a blade on the front. Both the Kubota and Yanmar models I mentioned have the quick attach loader that comes off and a snow blade that goes on. The Kubota has a mechanical and hydraulic tilt. Yanmar is mechanical.

By the way thank you for the Kioti suggestion. I have heard of good feedback on these as well.

Thank you,
Chris

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Trust me, you want the front blade with hydraulic blade angle option. I've had both (mechanical and hydraulic) and would never go back to mechanical. The efficiency gained through hydraulic control is worth every penny. [If you don't have experience using a blade for snow removal, you may wonder how often the blade angle gets changed. If you have a hydraulic angle kit, the answer is constantly. Or less often if you are just making do with a mechanical angle kit.]

A rear blade is something you might use in conjunction with a front mounted implement (snowblower, blade, or even FEL.) You can back up to something like a garage door and pull snow away from it so you can scoop/blow/push it with your front implement. But it is not a substitute for a front-mounted snow implement. It's just a helpful add-on if you have a situation where it would be useful.