649 Let's Recover My Truck! Kubota LX2610 Tractor. LX2980 Snow Blower. Cruise Control. Who knew? 4K

[@ritterjon]

💥 How nice to have helpful neighbors not just to be there when you need help but to be there when your not there. *Keep on tractoring!*

[@ToreDL87]

I like how you even brought the coffee in order to replicate results testing the cruise control 🤣 Don't beat yourself up on the speed aspect. Even good landscapers with tractors twice/thrice the size & power of that Kubota works at about the same speed, because they don't wanna overload the snowblower's impeller bearings & transmission. No wonder Taco got stuck, listen to the blower hitting that snow at 8:05'ish, it's just one of those times you get snow with a weird consistency. Even 15 inches of fluff is nothing to sneeze at, 15 inches times 3-4 snowfalls and a week goes by it compresses down to 15 inches of concrete. Your neighbors, bless them, did you a solid one knocking down that bank before it froze solid!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great job Guy, Bob, and Ralph to the rescue. Your neighbors are really helpful, let them when needed. Good that the cruise control worked for you, anything to help just a little helps BIGTIME. You folks got winter, enjoy it all you want. We enjoy watching your videos and really appreciate them and the WILD BUNCH around there. Stay safe and keep up the fun. Fred.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Good morning Fred! There's always something going on up here. :)) We are finally getting snow. Enjoy your weekend and all the best!

[@garybenedict8513]

Wooow I’m amazed at how much work these compact tractors are capable of. How do you put a value on friendships. Your a fortunate guy GP Take care of each other and be safe.

[@GPOutdoors]

Cheers Gary!

[@goodsamaritanfirewoodproject]

Hey Gordon ! Catfish here ! I enjoyed the humm of the tractor and snow blower as they approached and passed ! Very soothing and well done ! Way to cruise ! Operation free my truck a success !

[@davidolchewsky5365]

I couldn't agree with you more about having good neighbors is a blessing! You've got some great relationships up there! I just told one of my neighbors that I love to use my tractor to open up a blown shut, with snow drifts, driveway. I also told them about something 'new' on the horizon, so I don't have to endure those cold snow whirlwinds that many times happen while snowblowing on my BX-2200. I must admit, I'm a bit jealous of the snow you've got. We still don't have any and with temps in the high 50's during the day, it feels like spring. We're not out of the woods yet. Time will tell ...

[@peacefieldfarm_mn]

Thanks for taking us along today, GP. I appreciate it!! Cheers!

[@GPOutdoors]

Cheers Michael!

[@profdave2861]

That was a great adventure, Gord! You’re absolutely right - great friends and neighbours are priceless and we help each other. In our Lanark Highlands property, the gate to my property is about a third of a km down an unmaintained concession road. My next door neighbour (one lot past mine) is retired and comes in to his cabin for a few days every week. He blows out the unmaintained portion of the road to his driveway, but also blows out the snow right up to my gate when it gets deep. While we don’t have municipal plow windrows, the natural depth of the snow alone can build up 2-3 feet up there, which would make for a lot of shoveling for me just to open the gate (even though it’s elevated!). It’s great of him to keep my entryway to the gate cleared! I took the L4060 and rear blower up last week - first time I’d been in since I plowed it in late December with my ATV. There was over 2 feet of heavy, layered snow in my half km driveway where I had plowed, and over 3 feet in the bush! Somewhat ironically, I too tried using my cruise control for the first time to blow all that snow out. It was so heavy I had to go very slowly, and the cruise was great for that - plus it allowed me to turn my whole body more without my foot on the pedal (yes, I know - rear blowers are a pain in the neck, but I really like to have my bucket available in the winter.) I hope you were able to get out on the sled! I’ve been out a few times but it looks like we’re going to lose most of our snow over the next two weeks, so it could be a very short season. Cheers!

[@buroakridgehomestead5995]

Agreed. You have great neighbors! What a fun group to spend time with - especially given the common interests.

[@firehawkct4304]

GP, you do have great neighbors. That makes all the difference in the world knowing you will be there for each other. All the best!

[@L2FlyMN]

Good neighbors are a huge blessing for sure!!! Have seen the nightmare some go through when they have the opposite!!!

[@timwarren5021]

GP good friends are a blessing. You are blessed with many good friends.

[@GPOutdoors]

Cheers Tim!

[@erda2072]

Good neighbours are truly priceless!

[@alanskinner7031]

Yup! my neigbhoor has blown my drive for years, he has a few tractors. i send him some gas money every November $400.00 Cash for good luck.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

The only time I find myself wanting to use CC on the b2601 is in high gear on the road. Unfortunately, it won’t lock in at full speed - like one click off. So I really don’t even use it then. Looks like they made a good improvement on the LX.

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Ed! Yes, a big difference for sure. With the B, me too - I found it was not very helpful except when heading down the road. Have a nice weekend!

[@stevesedgwick5789]

Good neighbourliness is a pleasure

[@KenFraser-t5r]

Thanks for reminding me that I have cruise control on my orange tractor. That will help using my new rear 3 point blower this winter. I cannot contort like I used to..

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey Ken. Great to hear - one of our community subscribers pointed it out to me, and I think you will find this coming winter, when you find that sweet spot of speed and RPM, you will enjoy the ride much better with the cruise control in place and a hot coffee in hand. Cheers!

[@bobpurs]

Good neighbors make life easier and glad I have some great ones. You also have some awesome neighbors GP. 👍✊

[@GPOutdoors]

I sure do Bob! Very fortunate. Have a good one!

[@randylonghurst9326]

Great neighbors are a blessing! 👍 I found the cruise control works good with the back blade on my MX5400 until i get into the really deep drifted stuff.

[@547Rick]

Nothing like great neighbors!

[@bwillan]

Cruise control for snowblowing. Who knew it would work so well. I'll file that one away in the useful information bucket. It really is a bless to have great neighbours that will help you out without even having to ask.

[@stickmanmob]

I have the exact same setup with a steep uphill driveway. I used cruise control for the entire job last storm for the first time, and loved it. Slow and steady, and the engine never bogged down from me trying to go too fast.

[@jimwilloughby]

I have a Kubby B2601 with a front end loader for snow removal, and it is perfect for the amount of snow where I live, and the size of my driveway. Seeing this video I almost , repeat almost , wish I lived in an area and had a long enough driveway to need a set up like this. BTW, your explanation of your rotating the chute and moving the deflector up and down is dead bang on the money. Especially when talking about wearing the snow due to the wind direction. I used to use a walkbehind snow blower so I know what you're talking about.

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

GP, that's what happens when you, 'pay it forward ' !!! The things you think that are just no big deal to you, will always be returned from others as no big deal to them and always exponentially received from both. Good stuff GP!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good Evening GP, Yes in deed Outstanding Neighbors are very precious👌😇👍 Cheers 🍻🍻

[@GPOutdoors]

Cheers Dave!

[@tractortyme]

If I didn't need my lift capacity for log works on my tractor, I would totally be fine with a LX2610 for my snowremoval needs. Always loved Kubota's setup for front snowblowers. Good machine Gord.

[@gusswenson7811]

Good evening GP Famous last words… I won’t get stuck.. hahahah I have never use the cruise control. I don’t have any long enough… Well maybe out to me pew pew range. Hahah I do keep that open just for fun… Thanks for taking us along on another one of your adventures. As always stay safe and always be kind. Cheers

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Good morning Gus. Guy keeps his pew pew open too (:)) - was just using it last week. Say hi to Sally!

[@waynehood2690]

As always great video.... the summer boys in the woods are now called the winter boys to the rescue. They'll need help one day and i know you'll be there. Stay warm.

[@GPOutdoors]

You bet Wayne!

[@frankenberry9670]

Sounds like your previous tractor didn't have cruise control but a throttle lock. Old army trucks had a handle you could pull out and twist. It would set the throttle but the speed of the vehicle depended on load and what gear you were in. Some equipment such as backhoes had the same thing as a crude form of RPM control. Nowadays cruise control on regular cars tries to maintain the speed of the vehicle under changing load conditions. Some equipment will try to maintain a set RPM.

[@cslikesorange2615]

Definitely good to have great neighbors and great friends. Many hands make light work and provide some good company. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed your video - especially since it is 37F and raining where I am. Much rather have snow at these temps.

[@davidlesley1328]

Very educational, not being a tractor owner I would never have thought that cruise control existed

[@mikerequa820]

Great video!! That tractor and snow blower definitely does the job sure is a sweet setup sure nice to have a cab over the open station for sure. It definitely is great to have great neighbors 1and they are lucky to have a neighbor like you also. That's the way it should be but unfortunately it's not that way in some places. That's way I was raised at 68 year's old I still do my best to keep the snow off road and my neighbors driveways and keep ditches mowed cause the county road district don't. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun enjoy

[@GPOutdoors]

That's wonderful Mike! All the best to you good sir!

[@craigpugh6341]

Dear gp Love snowblower, Snow,video, good work, Newbrunswick Canada 🇨🇦

[@petekleinschmidt4251]

Great video Gord! Gotta love good neighbors! Boy the kabota sure is getting a workout! 👍

[@iamdrako]

It's kinda awesome having good neighbors. I have that load control on my 3046r. It works great. The cruise control in general is a pain though. It doesn't dis engage well. It just comes to a complete stop. Haven't figured out how to get it to stop doing it. Owners manual isn't helpful. Glad yours is working well!

[@watershedoverlook]

That's very interesting Gord. The cruise control on my ROPS LX is the same variety as you had on the B2601. I find whenever I engage it there is always an RPM drop when I take my foot off the pedal. Although, I typically only use it when I'm driving up the road, not actually working. I see more testing is apparently required! Hope you enjoyed the snow machine time the next day!

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Chris! I am surprised it is not the same as mine but I would enjoy seeing that testing. On the B I could only set it in one position and although i could step on the pedal while in use, I could not reduce speed. Mine allows me to adjust speed on the fly as well. Maybe test it out and let us know how it worked out. Happy to discuss - Cheers!

[@eastcostguy374]

I also notice a small drop of perhaps 100 RPM on my JD 1025 when I engage the cruise. I haven't tried under load but presume the outcome would be the same.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? If you have good neighbors, that's just great!! The cruise control has it's time and place. Once you get a good snow/ice base down on your lane the cruise control will be perfect!!! Take care!!

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Grampie! Hope you are keeping warm and enjoying the snow!

[@newhampshire-bob1604]

Hey Gord! I haven’t needed cruise control myself but I will keep it in mind! Good job clearing the snow!

[@stannelson2582]

Just in case nobody tells you this. You look like your doing just fine. Don’t let them get you down. Means nothing but I would have no issues servicing my driveway. Party on with that cup of coffee!!!!!!

[@GPOutdoors]

Cheers and thanks Stan!

[@m.cooper1854]

I now realize that without a large area of grass or brush to cut, you would not have used your cruise control in the summer. The Kubota L series cruise control is a pleasure in fieldwork. Pick an appropriate speed at PTO rpm and simply steer.

[@wvello2265]

Excellent video, much enjoyed!

[@badgerlandturf]

It’s a bit out of season, but I have used the cruise control when I brush hog my pasture…it’s a 400 meters long and 200 wide. It would get tiring NOT to use it! If we EVER got some snow here…I might try it in the winter plowing. Great video GP

[@jacobdalecrow564]

The most shocking thing about this video is the fact you are sitting in front of a gas fireplace!!! With all the firewood videos of yours I have watched, I was not expecting that.

[@scubatraveler100]

Thanks!

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning and thanks very much Rick! I hope you are keeping well sir!

[@anthonysaucier2919]

If I ever move back into a snowy area again I will definitely be buying another kubota with a cab and with the snowblower and rear blade! Still love watching your videos as I sit in the Southern California sun.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Good morning Anthony!

[@casycasy5199]

you have great neighbors

[@badcompany3057]

A good man measures his life not in the number of his years but in the quality of his friends. Unkown

[@chiefmik9108]

Hi GP glad to see that all went well... Yep we use the cruise control on our Boomer 45 when mowing the field, got spoiled with it also... Keep Safe Buddy & God Bless...Chief..{NYS/ADK}

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Chief! All the best to you too sir!

[@leol1682]

Like the video Gord . thanks again ,

[@thomasmogensen1]

First . ,😅😎 Damn you got the snow, we don't 😔

[@L4060BGB]

Greetings from eastern Ontario. Had to laugh GP. Famous last words. Four-wheel drive won't get stuck! Enjoyed the videos. We have received over 100 inches of snow so far this winter. And last February saw the heaviest snowfall. Fingers crossed for this year. Cheers.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Cheers!

[@GeorgeAlexa]

It looks like a lot of fun. I believe we had a tenth of an inch where I live this winter. I grew up in U.P. Michigan, where they get lots of snow, but I moved away to a warmer climate. In a way, I miss the snow.

[@jamesoncross7494]

You do have great neighbors. I rather have good neighbors than a great house.

[@tomfillmore9710]

Great videos Gord nice to have good neighbours but they know if they need help you would be there for them and that is the way we was raised take care buddy enjoy the time at the cottage

[@GPOutdoors]

Cheers Tom!

[@retiredforlife63]

Now that looked looked like a bit of fun!

[@GPOutdoors]

Always very satisfying clearing a big snowfall RFL! Cheers!

[@ericbrinson9741]

Having a cab and power chute must make snow blowing so enjoyable. I have an open station 55hp Kioti with and old 3pth blower that you have to get off and manually turn the chute, but it sure beats the heck out of shovelling!

[@shawnhanniman8597]

You should make yourself an extension. On my tractor at my cabin which is old too manual chute. I took a piece of conduit and a connector and made it longer. Works much better

[@frankazevedo7983]

Great video GP really enjoyed it. I also have good neighbours at my cottage. We all help one another lifting, launching and pushing various items around our cottages.

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

You do a great job of staying composed when people are always chirping suggestions. That can be very hard to do!! Never used the cruise control on my 1025r or lawn mower. Just not a long enough area to make the effort i guess.

[@dcandjames]

Glad it all worked out.

[@boat_topper6147]

Year of the snow!!

[@Go4Corvette]

Even 4x4 get stuck 😂😊 it's knowing the road and when not to keep going.

[@ddelano7408]

Another great video GP! Good friends are invaluable! It's nice to see you all help each other out when the need arises. I'm going to have to try out that cruise control trick. Cheers from MA!

[@mikeadams2339]

Great learning adventure. Thankz!

[@dougdavis4439]

Great friends you have there GP!

[@williamweiss6128]

Nice rig, getting the job done.

[@m9ovich785]

Thanks Gord. Mike M.

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Mike!

[@ronevans852]

I’ve never seen so much snow in my life wow.

[@Rok_Piletic]

should install some 'Mirror Dash Cam Backup Camera' for even mre comfort recording & cruise control ride

[@sheilasantiago3715]

Nice and cozy

[@eastcostguy374]

Beautiful spot, lots of snow compared to Nova Scotia.

[@Carsonwrld]

Hey there love your videos. I recently got a new kubota and am unsure of how to get the mid pto for my front snowblower up to the right operating speed my dealer had walked me through it but I have been away from home and my tractor and have forgotten how, do you just run it at 540 if so how do you get to 540 on the mid pto, if not how do you determine and set what your mid pto should be at for proper efficient snowblowing, thanks in advance 👍😀

[@donflack3778]

Enjoyed this video! KC Don 😉

[@GPOutdoors]

Cheers Don!

[@Lackieestatesfarm]

I have those same wheel chains on my old 135 massey Ferguson. It’s great how smooth they run. A major improvement over the old cross chains

[@danielrapoza8468]

Hi Gord, I really enjoyed the two part video. Thank you for sharing. I was surprised to hear the cab noise level. I guess I should be looking for some type of ear protection with Bluetooth capability. Dealer has my LX but still no build date. Rear remotes valves and backhoe sub-frame still missing. ☹️. Dan

[@BG-vq9fd]

I mow my very hilly yard with my JD X738 4x4 gas. With cruise on it will hold speed better than I can with the peddle.

[@dhab146]

Beautiful place.

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

I see it’s working great, tons of snow on that road

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Larry!

[@keithbellerose3858]

Great tractor better Neighbours!

[@SuperDave21]

Great video GP.... you got it out like a champ though! Cheers!

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks SD! Have a good one!

[@Gwalker0220]

GP your friend in Alaska here... We have been getting hit hard with the white stuff here to... My tractor is a L275 with a bucket and back blade... First year I've really thought of getting a blower... Back blade can only handle so much and with unfilled tires and no chains you only get so much... Tell no name guy up the road I said hi...

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Morning G! I will tell him for sure. Cheers!

[@christhomas9837]

Gord you have great neighbours. They know if the shoe was on the other foot you would have cleared the end of the driveway for them. I wonder how much snow will be left on Monday.

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Chris! Yup, I am thinking it may be looking like spring come next week. Have a great weekend!

[@garypuls5263]

Nice work GP!

[@d.a.ballou9740]

Yup GP, you have great neighbors! And as TTWT says: if you want great neighbors, you have to be a great neighbor. I know that if the roles were reversed, you'd be one of the first ones there to lend a hand! Thanks for bringing us along. And about the 6:09 mark that was just plain showing off!!🤣🤣🤣👨‍🚒

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Welll.....maybe a little....Cheers and all the best DA!

[@ernestkooistra1559]

Nice. Cheers!

[@thegreatnorthwoodswithbb2863]

Cruise control snow blowing? Who suggested that 😂😂😂😂

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! A great idea. Super happy!

[@garryherron9081]

GOD BLESS YOU, WITH ALL OF HIS HEART.FROM GARRY.🤤

[@dhab146]

Advice- Not good to engage pto equipment at high rpm, very hard on the pto and eventually you will have problems. Start lower and slowly throttle up to operating rpm and proceed. Nice tractor set up.

[@tedkirkham5517]

Great content, love your channel

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks kindly Ted! Happy you enjoy it. Cheers!

[@nicon1011]

Get some heated windshield wipers. It helped us a bunch with our toolcat

[@Cinder2008]

I enjoyed the video.

[@Gnomemansgarage]

cant beat when yah have good neighbors , I used to have them now the city attitudes have moved out here and well you get my drift . nice video have a nice evening

[@HermanTheGerman1960]

Snow Tires or a All-Terrain that are “Three Peak” rated. This is the best rating you can get for a tire that is used in the snow. I personally use the BFG All-Terrain KO2 and never had a problem in the snow. I like the “cruise control” idea for snow blowing

[@briannelson4493]

Down here in Wisconsin I took my snow blower off and put the loader back on we’ve had warm wet snow followed by cold temps that creates ice first time I ever bent my auger now the loader can handle it and back blade.

[@derekdreke4990]

Such a beautiful place bud

[@todd7106]

Gord I noticed that you have your front guard attached when you have your front snowblower attached. (I also notice this when you were running the B2601 with the B2782) I bought a B2650 with a B2782 front snowblower and was told I have to remove the front guard (same as yours without the steel mesh) when mounting the snowblower because of interference. Have you had any problems? Of course I would rather not remove the front guard if I do not have to.

[@Wheelloader__]

Cool video GP

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks! Have a great weekend!

[@johnmedlin5894]

Great video GP. You have some really awesome neighbors! I know you would do the same for them as well.

[@jeanvaljohn3921]

Thank you for taking the time and effort to share your adventures. Now Iam Wondering about the decibel levels in the cab. Does that blower add greatly to the noise levels? Do you wear plugs?

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Jean. I did a video on measuring the db on he chainsaw, tractor, splitters etc a while back (can't remember the video number) but if I remember correctly it was around 85 db, I think. Yes, usually - it is very loud in the cab. I wear ISOTUNES - they provide -27db and allow me to listen to my music from my phone while I drive. Very comfortable, especially when I am wearing my toque. Cheers!

[@benhineline7867]

I noticed the noise level inside the cab when using CC is substantially louder. Do you have a similar experience? I also have the LX 2610 thanks to this channel.

[@genegreear4183]

I also have a Toyota Tucoma. The only trouble I had was in snow. That’s because it is really light in the back. I used a snow shovel and loaded down the beds and drove right out of it. Later

[@SteadArcFab_Ministries]

Fun video GP! Definitely sounds better in cruise 👌👍 Blessings from Michigan 👊👊 Wonderful neighbors are 👌👌👌!!!