Kubota L 5740 Plowing & Blowing Snow
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- čas přidán 13. 01. 2016
- This is a video of my Kubota L5740 with a Pronovost P 800 TRC, 3 point hitch snowblower & Fisher Quick Attach 8 foot HD snowplow.
When it comes to tractors it depends on application and what you are desiring to do. After that it is about weight and horsepower. I chose the Kubota Grand L 5740 because it is Kubota's largest compact tractor. The physical sizes of the L series are all about the same. So it comes down to engine displacement. Also, I found the price difference between the 30 HP and the 5740 at 60 HP was not enough to justify buying a smaller machine. Remember: A 60 HP tractor will do everything a 30 HP machine will but not visa versa.
Bucket or blade. The only thing a bucket is good for when it comes to snow is stacking it. A blade will allow you to push, angle, and stack. The plow is a Fisher 8ft HD with Fisher's quick attach skid steer mount. It angles via the remote third valve on the loader joy stick. It works wonderful. I highly recommend this Fisher set up. The tractor has no problem handling it. Snowblower. This 5740 has three rear live remotes. I looked at all brands of snowblowers. Most are all similar. Then there is the Canadian built Pronovost. Pronovost is the Rolls Royce of snowblowers in my opinion. Remotes: 1. chute rotation. 2. chute tilt. 3. hydraulic rotating drum as demonstrated in the video, bypasses the chute and blows the snow out of either side. It blows the snow farther, uses less horsepower, and really moves the snow. The Provonost P 800 TRC, 7 feet wide,with rotating drum is built like no other. You get what you pay for. Tractor brands. I am immensely happy with my Grand L 5740. I am NOT a fan of the new 60 series Kubota's. Kubota had to have a redesign to accommodate a large particulate filter on top of the motor, to meet new tier 4 emissions standards. As a result the fuel tank on top of the motor with mine was relocated under the frame. Not cool when you use the tractor with a rotary rough cut mower and a rock or tree branch punctures the tank under the cab. Another example, on the new 60 series is the hydraulic lines for the loader were located on the outside of the loader arms. I can't imagine why. What were the people at Kubota thinking? !!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you buy a used or left over Kubota Grand L 40 series, it is an outstanding machine. If you are buying a new tractor I would advise you to study all brands before buying. I have over a dozen implements for this tractor. Stay tuned. I will be posting more 5740 action videos soon. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Thanks Charles. Great video. Looking forward to the next one.
I have used a snow blower for many years. I can't imagine being without.
Love the snowblower setup! That really moves some snow!!
Gutless machine. I'll hate mine.
Can't beat a rear PTO blower and front blade combo - best of both worlds...Can't wait to see in in action again
Personally.. I like the blower on the front and 3 point blade.....
i'm trying to 1 up that. Im looking at a rear 3 pt expanding metal pless plow, with a blower on the front. driving forward for everything .
I have a smaller version, same set up. Kubota b3000HSCC with a 6' Curtis plow on the front and a 60inch Woodmaxx blower on the back. It's a little snow moving demon. :)
Beautiful!
+Matthew Morehouse Thanks Matthew. I have a dozen or so more implements for this tractor,
from a Harley Rake, rotary mowers, and across the entire spectrum. I
plan on posting many more videos. I am a huge Paul Short fan. There are
volumes to learn from him. Thanks for watching. Any questions, shoot
away.
+Charles Martin I am a huge Paul short fan also. He sent me my very own custom decals and a specialty repairs sweater . You should check out my channel!
Matthew Morehouse
Thanks Matthew, I will check out your channel, and subscribe. I came across Paul Short's channel about two years ago searching Kubota L5740's. I subscribed and have been watching ever since. :-)
How many hours on your tractor now days?
Tractor definitely seems like a much more efficient way to move snow
What size and model of provonost blower is that?
+Eric Riley The snowblower is 7 foot wide, model P800 TRC, with hydraulic rotating
drum. It is a Pronovost class II series. The class 1 is lighter and a
bit smaller in height and weight. Any Pronovost is an incredibly well
made unit and an excellent value for the money. I looked at them all
before I bought this one. Nothing compares to a Pronovost. The unit
weighs 1,400 pounds.
I noticed its been several years since you've posted this video, How is your L5740 holding up?
I get 550+ inches of snow a year, with it snowing up to 3 feet in 24 hours....
Would you recommend the setup you have for my circumstances?
I would recommend this set up. I had a 30 inch snow storm last season and it is nearly unstoppable. I can move 4+ feet of snow and eat up snowbanks no problem at all. Snowblowers are slower than pushing snow. However you can only push so much snow. A snowblower gets rid of the snow and moves it. I love my L5740. It is holding up exceptionally well. It is pre emissions. My dealer told me I can sell it for more than I bought it for in 2014. I have not intention of selling it. It is a keeper! Thanks
@@Celeco4948 wow thats impressive that this setup can handle 4 feet of snow. What year is your Kubota?
How many hours does it have? have you had to replace any major components?
Oh yeah from what ive seen your dealer is right
@@drzdrz209 My 5740 is a 2014. It has been flawless and the only work that has been performed is the basic maintenance. It has just under 300 hours on it.
@@Celeco4948 thats great to hear, have you looked at swapping out to Nokian Snow tires?
Are those aftermarket skid shoes or are the oem?
Ive never seen a blower that had 2 chutes like that. Is there an advantage to using the rear chutes over the directional one?
The Pronovost P800 TRC uses three tractor remotes. Left/right, up/down, and the rotating drum. The rotating drum will blow snow straight out of the drum on either the left or right side. It will move a greater volume of snow as opposed to simply blowing it out the chute. It moves more snow per horsepower. The rotating drum is not entirely necessary. Pronovost makes snowblowers that do not have the rotating drum function. When I have the blower hooked back up to the L5750 this coming fall I will try to do a video showing the rotating drum and how it functions.
@@Celeco4948
That makes sense. Super cool. Looking forward to seeing how this works. Do you get real heavy snows like in buffalo or washington state? I west michigan, it snows often due to lake effect, but its pretty rare to get a foot or more at once.
@@ronfox5519 No not like Buffalo. LOL. I am over by Albany, NY. I am in a valley and I don't get lake effect snow nearly as much. More from Nor'easters that come up the coast from down south. I can get two feet of snow at times though.
@@Celeco4948
Fun stuff
That tractor has a low range gear selection. Forcing the snow through it not only wears out the clutch but it also damages other tractor components!
Then why have a tractor if your not going to use it. Tractors are made to work not sit and look pretty.
Why weren't using you snow shoes not flat bladding it not say you shouldn't have just wondering is all
could you give 2 pros and 2 cons of your blade setup vs a 1/2 ton gas pickup?
taking a guess. pro's: can stack snow A LOT higher, lower maint. costs. cons. A LOT slower going job to job. slower at moving light snowfalls. am i anywhere close?
nocoolname32 if you're doing residential all over the place a pickup truck would be more efficient just for traveling reasoning. If you're in one general area around where you're equipment is stored, a tractor would be more efficient. Commercial work a tractor would outwork a half ton no doubt. A 1/2 ton shouldn't be used for heavy commercial use
A half ton pickup cant push 4 feet of snow and now you have ugly piles all over the place.
Really surprised at how the engine loaded and the blower slowed when the operator pushed into the snow. Hmmm.
Should have bought a Mahindra.
boring...