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[@NickButters61]

Mr GP, Happy new year to you and your family! Me and my wife just purchased a B2650, your videos are entertaining and informational. Thanks for putting up with the headache to give us wonderful videos! Cook ya a coffee! Cheers!

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks very kindly Nick! Congratulations on the new tractor! Santa was extra special to you both this year. LOL. I am happy you enjoy the videos and wish you and your wife all the best for the New Year! I think you may enjoy tomorrow's video - Thanks again (and I'll take that coffee - its cold today.LOL)

[@keagandominick8343]

pro trick : watch series at flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching all kinds of movies these days.

[@daytondevin4306]

@Keagan Dominick definitely, been using flixzone for since november myself =)

[@tractorman4461]

A Hallmark picture for sure !! As good as you maintain your tractor, you should have no worries about keeping it for 20 years or more. I, as stated before, am a registered tractor abuser and my B7100 is still running strong as ever and I purchased it in '82. However, my '99 B2400 just developed an HST issue at my son's house. But... I KNOW you will never treat yours as harshly as these have been over the years. Great test on the chains, great music, great views in the forest and an overall great video GP. Chains are a gamechanger !!

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning T! These chains are just about the best thing since sliced bread. Question for you - every once in a while I smell like a burning smell. It only lasts for a few seconds now and then lately, but any idea what that might be? I know that is a pretty general question but I don't recall smelling it before. Doesn't happen often but has happened maybe 5 or 6 times since the winter started. I can't tell where it is coming from but the smell passes me as I am driving along using the tractor. Just thought you might have an idea. Thanks my friend!

[@tractorman4461]

GP Outdoors well that is a bit of a general description but the first thing that would come to mind might be a slipping fan belt. But it’s just a guess. Now you didn’t set a ham sandwich wrapped in foil on the manifold to warm for lunch and forget it did you. Lol. Yes, it really is a thing.... sorry I can’t think of anything else unless a chipmunk or mouse slips up there to stay warm after you shut down for the day and sheds a little hair or drags up some grass clippings for bedding. Hope you find the resolution soon sir.

[@GPOutdoors]

Nope. No sandwich this time. LOL. I'll bet you used to ride snowmobiles back in the day. Thanks T. I will check the fan belt - I know that was kind of a wide swing but I'll check. Cheers and have a good one!

[@tractorman4461]

@@GPOutdoors Good luck finding the source of the smell...let us know when you find it. Hahaha no snowmobiles down this way to speak of but there's tons of belt driven farm equipment though.

[@tomspencerful]

Hey Gord! Love your videos. They helped sell me and the Mrs. on a B2601 plus several attachments. Kubota definitely owes you a thank you!

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey that's great Thomas! Congratulations! I am sure you folks will enjoy having it. I am sure there is a list of chores and projects awaiting it's arrival. LOL. You may enjoy tomorrow's video if you have the time to watch. Good luck and a Happy New Years to you both!

[@tomspencerful]

@@GPOutdoors And a Happy New Year to you and yours sir!

[@tomc5740]

Beautiful machine you have there. Excellent job on the video coverage. Looking forward to seeing more. Thank you.

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks very much Alex! Happy you enjoyed it. All the best!

[@10esseeTony]

Thanks Gort! BEAUTIFUL scenery! Lots of work, but worth it!

[@GPOutdoors]

Happy New Years 10esseee!

[@erickstiner1668]

It’s rewarding to be able to maintain your property to your standards, not someone else. What helped me in my Kubota choice was the product quality along with the Kubota 0% finance for 6 years. You’re right GP with proper maintenance you should see 20+ years of work from that B2601. Great job on the video. Happy New Year to you and yours.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good stuff. Thanks for the helpful info Erick. Happy New Years to you and yours too!

[@karlcarnevale4948]

GP thanks to you for taking us on your tractor adventures.

[@GPOutdoors]

You're most welcome Karl! I am happy you enjoy them. Have a Happy New Years!

[@brianwestveer9532]

I think your explanation was better than what I looked up thanks Gord

[@GPOutdoors]

Happy if it was helpful Brian. I just wish I had taken a good hard look at it that way, years ago - would have saved me a lot of money. I guess we learn as we get older. But at least I have stopped wasting that money now, going forward. Have a Happy New Years!

[@hughiehanifen7707]

Awesome video. Slow and steady wins the plowing race. What a wonderful winter wonderland that is. Spectacular scenery excellent quality. Hope you had a great Christmas and all the best in the new year.

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks so kindly Hughie! I did - thanks. All the best to you and yours for the New Year too!

[@HOCKEYRULES19971]

our 16 kubota i from the 70s going well .we still have my sisters 1947ferguson . we hope you li8ve to 100 plus . and still enjoy your tractor

[@GPOutdoors]

My goodness, George. Wow. You must have maintained your investments well over the years. That's great to hear. I wish you and yours all the best in these "interesting" times. Be safe and be well. :)

[@LonnieVanZandt]

I have the same tractor, bucket, and blower setup. I don’t have the back blade or the spreader. I do the switchover of front bucket to blower only once per season because, alone, those implements are heavier than your video makes it look. I don’t want to do all that disconnection and connection each time I go out for a chore! One shortcut you make that I noticed is that you aren’t routing your hydraulic hoses through the curly-cue holders - it is a real chore to get all four of them twisted in when everything is stiff and iced up! One cautionary note: keep an eye on the L-shaft that mounts the front tongue hitch to the underbody of the tractor. I’ve had the retainer clamp vibrate off twice in heavy snow. The first time, the entire L-shaft worked its way out and fell out on the road. Not so bad... Until I didn’t notice it and continued with some blowing. At the end of the session, I did a little backing up. What happened then? Well, there was nothing really keeping the tongue and the hitch in the proper position except the pressure of moving forward into snow. Moving backward, the two freely moved apart. The weight of the blower kept it in place while the tractor in reverse forced the tongue further and further away from the proper position. In less than seconds, the PTO drive shaft was yanked off its mounting and, because it was spinning at 3000 rpm, destroyed itself. Luckily nothing flew into anyone. Now, I replaced the L-shaft’s quick-release clamp (little C-shaped clip) with a shear bolt that happens to have just the right shaft diameter and I always check that that L-shaft and the front screw-down clamp are in good shape and well-seated. Kudos to Kubota here: the local dealer replaced the entire PTO drive shaft, picked up the tractor, returned it, and did the labor all for no fee, all under warranty. They could have claimed it was Operator Error. What would be great instead of the tongue hitch would be some bucket-adapter (like your pallet-fork adapter) where we’d quick-hitch the blower onto the bucket. Easy-on, easy-off, ability to raise the blower into a drift, etc. Perhaps one day Landpride will make it for us? Despite the connection challenge, there’s no way I’d give up the front blower for having to drive backwards with a rear blower. As for a blower versus using the bucket or a blade? No way, either: the blower can throw the snow so far out of the way and never suffers the bite-down-hard into the ground risk with the bucket.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Lonnie. Thanks for the excellent comments. I agree with you totally. I only remove the loader once. Once I take the FEL off, it stays off until the spring. I found the exact same issue as you did with the L frame. Luckily I caught it early. I am very happy you didn't get injured - that had to be a little scary when it happened. And kudos to Kubota - great service for you. I got a great suggestion from another subscriber. I use a wire and wrap it around the handle of the tightening bolt and tie it to the ring on the side of the frame. It holds the bolt from loosening. Worked great all last winter - didn't move at all. I will put it on again today as I realized I forgot to wrap it. Thanks again - have a great week!

[@MetaView7]

What a beautiful country you live in.

[@rickmiller272]

You're right about the life of a well maintained tractor that is put together well in the first place. Just look at all the old Jonny poppers that are still alive and well, some near 100 years and still working!

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL. Good point Rick! Cheers!

[@atcpilot4life]

You hit on a lot of good points. I personally spent almost two years researching tractors. I forget where I heard this, but someone pointed out that a tractor does a lot of things “ok” versus having a bunch of separate machines that do one thing really good. A tractor is much more useful in my opinion. It’s well worth the investment. Cheers!

[@GPOutdoors]

Hi Brian. A really good point - true , I think. And I think unless you have a really specific need for a specific piece of equipment, I think the tractor makes good sense. Thanks for the great input and have a good one!

[@547Rick]

Thanks for sharing such a gorgeous views! Just love a new snowfall! Well done!

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Rick! So beautiful out there. Have a Happy New Years!

[@bigbigby4657]

Again, simply gorgeous! My Kubota L2900 with loader is best purchase I could've made, saves so much money and sore backs!😉👍

[@GPOutdoors]

Cheers BB!

[@rscott6512]

No doubt the chains are making a big difference. Beautiful scenery too! For those hills, while there is ample snow & ice, I would opt to engage 4WD instead of engaging the D-Lock. Maybe it is just me, but prior to engaging D Lock, I want to slow everything down, engine revs, mitigate stress on the drive train, ensure wheels aren't spinning while engaging etc. Kind of like when you engage the Tacoma into low 4.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day Ron. A couple other folks suggested the same thing this morning. I didn't know that but I am happy to get the advice. Will keep mindful for sure. Have a Happy New Year!

[@mfgxl]

Wow, this video was a lot of work. Congratulations on your effort and patience.

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks so much Aaron. I am happy you enjoyed it. Have a Happy New Years!

[@donmotz5528]

Another fun video GP.....thanx for taking us along......all the best my friend........ :)

[@GPOutdoors]

Cheers and a Happy New Years Don!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

What a beautiful ride through your winter wonderland. You should send some pictures to card companies ! Great job explaining how you were testing all the equipment. You definitely have it set up to work for you. Kubota should be very proud how you make your equipment work. Have a HAPPY NEW YEAR and be safe out there. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good afternoon ODD! Well, I have to admit that a lot of it comes from the good advice and direction I have received from good folks like yourself. Happy New Year good sir. Wish you all the best for 2020. Talk to you again soon!

[@ruyguy8888]

Dad purchased a set of Trygg SMT tire chains for his little New Holland Boomer 20. I cut in a new driveway through the Forrest to his property for him and was extremely impressed on how much traction I managed to grab in 2wd only on frozen and iced over Forrest floors. That actually brought a thought to me noggin while operating. If you experience any wheel hop while in two or MFWD with those chains on; stop immediately and try reconfigure yourself to get traction rather than spin the chained tires. Our little tractor axles cant take too much torque shock and can snap like a twig under the right conditions. Especially in the cold. Have a good one.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning and thanks for the good tip! I will keep that in mind for sure. Thanks very much RG! Happy New Years!

[@bobbennett3153]

Yes you've given us a great reasons to have bought a tractor especially for the safety of your Back & Body I never heard the definition of the concession Road before thank you

[@mariosancartier2537]

Sir the advice you have been given on why a person should own there on tractor makes a lot of sense. 🍻

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks very much Mario. All the best!

[@pennyt4020]

Beautiful!!! Can't go wrong with those views!!!

[@GPOutdoors]

Such a beautiful day to be out there. Happy New Years Penny!

[@MrTks1959]

When I developed my property (12 years ago) and put in a quarter mile long gravel driveway (complete with a concrete bridge over my creek), I didn't know anything about tractors and so decided to try and maintain the driveway with a Polaris Ranger UTV and some tow behind implements. It turned out to be the wrong set up for my large property. The tractor I eventually bought (6 years later) was definitely the way to go, and I can't imagine living out here without one any more. I love having tractors, they take labor out of doing work and make it fun. Happy New Year and best wishes for the year to come!

[@GPOutdoors]

Some excellent points to share with everyone TK! I forgot to mention the fun part of things. But so very true. Thanks very kindly. Have a wonderful New Years to you and your family!

[@merrymanrc]

It so pretty around your place and yeah it a postcard picture I hope you got a outside coffee cup to keep your coffee nice and warm keep warm take care cheer

[@GPOutdoors]

I do Richard! LOL. Have a Happy New Years!

[@neilvolosing4615]

I drive a Jeep off road a lot with a search and rescue unit, we always put it in 4WD and then engage the Diff lockers if needed.

[@hillhump1789]

Hi GP, I agree, absolutely beautiful! Love winter, and many say I'm crazy! Take care. Peace.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL HH! Cheers and Happy New Years to you and your family!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? GP you have a very beautiful spot and all the snow on the trees only makes it look that much nicer!!! The chains sure make a difference eh!! I'm getting new chains for my tractor as the old ones were worn out. I wouldn't even try to plow without chains. You did good to last as long as you did without them !!! Now you'll have top get a cab!! Don't laugh..it's like the chains, you'll wonder how you got along with out one once you get it!!! Even in summer, you can get in and close the door and no flies. In winter, you're out of the weather. You'd love it, I know you would. Start saving your bottles buddy!!! Happy New Year Gord, to you and the misses, and thanks for all your support of my channel over the year!!

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! You're talking me into it Grampie! I can almost feel the heat - I can almost see the black flies trying desperately to get at me through the glass. :)) Thanks - wish the best for you and Nanna the New Years!

[@jegdia]

I liked the intro music, it was only playing for a few seconds. Good idea using the rear blade with the snow thrower. It cleans up the small layer of snow left by the thrower. Also appreciate the review of your equipment. I watched a lot of your video’s this late summer before I bought my 2650. I also bought the factory cab which has need VERY appreciated!

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks and happy it was helpful. Boy, I'll bet that cab is really nice about now - keeping nice and warm through the winter. That's great! Have a Happy New Years!

[@ericanderson923]

Dude...awesome

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks so much Eric! Have a great weekend!

[@jimspirnock1184]

Nice job GP Looks so nice with that fresh snow. Better than all of the mud and rain here in Pennsylvania.

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Jim! Hopefully our muddy season is behind us now till next fall. Pretty messy stuff. Happy New Years!

[@Ausfahrt]

Great video, I really needed this one. I am a Florida boy who is retiring to Vermont this coming year and I bought a Kubota B2650. Our property in Vermont is only 15 acres but it's on an unplowed dirt road so the tractor should stay busy!!

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning and congratulations! Great tractor, I think - the 2650. I am sure you will enjoy spending a lot of time on it around the property. Enjoy retirement and all the best for the New Year!

[@peterkober6758]

G P thanks still waiting for snow maybe the 1st so enjoyable learning a lot and thanks for sharing you life and friends Happy New Year God Bless PaK

[@GPOutdoors]

You are most welcome Peter. Thanks so much for staying with me here for so long! I wish the best for you and your family for the New Year!

[@chrisparenti2461]

You’re right, those are beautiful scenes for post cards. When you have that much property to maintain having a tractor makes perfect sense. It will pay for itself in the long run

[@GPOutdoors]

Cheers Chris!

[@coypatton3160]

GP, in general terms, most of us will have a tractor investment that will still be a workable machine for our grandchildren. As these at least engine wise will last for 1000’s and 1000’s of hours before needing any major engine work. With good maintenance, the drive works of the tractor will last even longer. The one point I can not comment on would be the HST drive as I personally prefer a gear drive and shuttle shift. So investment is the right way to think. For most of us a used machine will also be a great option. The big issue for a used machine, is FEL included and if we want a front mounted attachment as price for those can get pricey if they can be found for older machines. FEL’s can be found on machines but even a used one demands a price still. As for rear implements, those can generally be gotten for most any tractor. The biggest thing in my opinion on buying used is you need to be able to do most of your own wrenching as you will likely not have the dealer support. Have a great day!

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Coy - really great and helpful points for folks to consider. I have never used a shuttle shift but have heard of them. With the gear drive, are you able to shift gears on the fly? Wth this HST, I have to stop to change gears. Thanks again Coy. Have a Happy New Years!

[@coypatton3160]

GP Outdoors if the transmission is synchronized, you can shift gears on the fly. However that is not very common on compact tractors. If you change ranges, then you have stop is my understanding. My tractor has gears and ranges (for me a combination for 12 forward and 4 reverse gears) but are not synchronized. The shuttle shift works similar to your HST for forward to reverse. Mine does not have this either, but I have used one that did.

[@tractorman4461]

@@coypatton3160 Hey man...us Missouri boys need to stick together....You've made very good points in your comment. I have a 580CK Case with shuttle shift. You've described their operation well. I really like it on the backhoe as compared to a manual tranny and clutch. But on these smaller tractors, the HST (to me) is a big time game changer when in tight places requiring continual fwd and back operation. I just got the chance to level a tandem load of gravel and grade a driveway with an older Kubota with manual transmission and I just couldn't get into the swing of operating it both quickly and smoothly for the short duration of that job. The big aggravation was keeping the right hand on the loader control and removing the left hand to continually shift, leaving the steering wheel momentarily. BUT...if it had a shuttle, the situation would've been tremendously improved. It really boils down to what a fellow is comfortable with I guess.

[@coypatton3160]

Tractorman44 Personally, I find that with my non shuttle shift tranny, that feathering the clutch to get a bit of rear travel and forward movement works well for rock and dirt pile work. I will build up a bit of a ramp to assist in the rolling back motion. Yes a shuttle shift or an hst would be better but you learn to work with what you have.

[@JeepinMaxx]

Great video! My wife bought me a rear blade for Christmas - can't wait to try it out next time we have snow. I've been watching your technique using it

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey what a great Christmas gift! Nice! You must have been very good all year. LOL. That's great - enjoy it - hope you get lots of snow to use it. :)) Cheers!

[@deanbarr5740]

Beautiful Country up there GP. I'm Thankful that we only had snow cover twice this December. It only lasted a couple of days. Those chains are doing great for you. Happy 2020.

[@GPOutdoors]

Happy New Years Dean! All the best for 2020.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Another great video in the Northwoods removing snow. We also have a driveway that's nearly a mile long but we are not in snow country. It is enjoyable watching you clean your driveway LOL. But I enjoy the tractor work and you made a good decision on the investment. Thank you and happy New Year

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning and Happy New Year Kapper! Thanks for the comment this morning and for watching. The winter brings some pretty sights up here and I always enjoy getting the tractor out to play in the snow. LOL. Best wishes for 2020!

[@danyf3116]

Having destroyed my back due to injury sustained while serving the Armed Forces, what used to take me 2 hours to complete, takes a full day plus a week to recover. In 18 years, I've gone through 2 high end Craftsman lawn tractors. If I had bought my Kubota back then, chances are I'd still have it. When I decided to get my BX23S this past June, one of the most obnoxious question ever heard was, "What will you do with a tractor?" Say what? They should have asked what CAN'T you do with a tractor. I have never been happier with a piece of equipment like my little tractor. Hell, EVEN my wife operates it and she is way safer than I am, let me tell ya. She is slow and meticulous whereas I am rougher than she is. I have made a few implements for it like the grapple forks, the pallet forks and soon, the Craftsman 52 inch snow blower will be mounted on the front using the skid steer adapter. And powered with 17HP motor. Yup. I love my tractor. Great channel by the way. Finally subscribed

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Dany and thanks for watching! So true. These small tractors are powerhouses. So happy I have it and similar to you, wish I had picked it up a long time ago. Thank you for your service. I wish you and your wife a Happy New Year!

[@danyf3116]

@@GPOutdoors Thanks and same to you and your family.

[@OurGreeneAcres]

GP that’s a beautiful place you have there and a lot of snow to move. That tractor looks like it’s up to the task. Great video

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks so much GA! Best wishes for the new year!

[@pohbor5788]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!!!!

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks so much Pohbor! All the best to you and your family too!

[@rynely1]

I’m liking the jacket

[@craigcrockart9193]

Looks fantastic

[@richardpiau7546]

Nice winter scenes GP, wish you and your familly an happy new year! Cheers! Richard

[@GPOutdoors]

And to you and yours too, Richard!

[@Living-The-Dream]

Nice balance of equipment 👍🤠❄️

[@hphillips7425]

I am cold just watching. Here in west Tennessee it was 65 deg. Yesterday you are correct about the post card view

[@GPOutdoors]

It was a beautiful day H! Happy I could share it with you good folks. Have a Happy New Years!

[@seanbarclay201]

Beautiful scenery 😍👌🎉 Happy New year from Sean Ireland 🎉 ❣️💙🎉❤️

[@GPOutdoors]

Nice! Happy New Years Sean!

[@user-terra21no09]

С Новым годом! Очень хорошее место для дома!!

[@richbissonnette301]

Wishing we would get some snow down here in New Jersey USA. I’m another one of those crazy people that love the snow, especially when it looks like its clinging to the trees

[@GPOutdoors]

Hopefully soon, Rich. We have not had a lot so far either but getting some here and there. Cheers and wish you the best for the New Year!

[@wtfbuddy1]

New storm for Central Ontario coming - hope everything works out and no freezing rain

[@GPOutdoors]

Fingers crossed. Cheers and Happy New Years!

[@JohnWhite-si4xc]

GP you right the shout of the trees on the way in would be great post cards so cool to see them pictures like that call me crazy but love to see winter seen's like that cheers

[@GPOutdoors]

I am happy you enjoyed it John. Have a Happy New Years!

[@alainamyotte6127]

Beautiful winter scenery! I have freezing rain right now. I will probably have hanging branches tomorrow. You should have installed the blower in you tractor shed so you didn't have to lay in the snow. 😉

[@GPOutdoors]

Here too Alain. Heard it all night long. Yes, that would have been better for sure. Cheers!

[@peacefieldfarm_mn]

Top of the mornin, Gord! I got a better feel for the hills in your driveway with the truck shots. It definitely is a beautiful day to be moving snow. Postcard perfect! Your chains still amaze me! Also you made a great case for owning your B2601. But you left out one important fact... It is just plain fun to work with your tractor! Cheers!

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL. Good morning Michael. I was thinking I should have mentioned that too. It IS fun. Hope you folks have a wonderful New Years!

[@henryrodgers3409]

Looking good Gord . The landscape sure looks pretty with all of that snow . Buying a tractor is a big expense but it pays off in the end . Imagine all the things that you couldn't do with no tractor . It sure can get expensive paying someone never mind being on their time schedule . Besides you can do what you want , when you want when you have your own equipment . Happy New Year Gord to you and your family . Love the winter hats and GP cup .

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day henry. Some good points for sure. Always tough to take the initial plunge but really happy I finally did. So glad you are enjoying the hats and mug. All the best to you and your family too my friend!

[@pitchpines3851]

Really like the front blower and rear blade combination. Those chains seem to do the trick too. Just ordered a set last week! Take care

[@GPOutdoors]

Nice PP. I think you will like them for the winter. So far, I am really happy with the performance. Cheers!

[@d.a.ballou9740]

Just beautiful GP! Happy New Years to you.

[@GPOutdoors]

And to you, DA! Cheers!

[@michaelbradley8508]

Another great video as always... With those snow/ice ladened branches bent down over the road, you may want to carry a battery powered reciprocating saw with you and you can cut them off from the driver's seat. All the best to you and your family in 2020. Michael from Alberta

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day Michael. Yup, I think I could use one for sure. Some trimming needed, as many of those trees didn't bend back. Thanks kindly for the support and chats over the last year. Wish you and your family a Happy New Years too!

[@rayphillips200]

Beautiful.. I really enjoy your channel

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks so very much Ray. I am happy you like the videos. Have a wonderful New Years!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

That is some picture perfect scenery!! That's great you can run up hill with the blow in two wheel drive. You and your family enjoy New Years GP! Looking forward to another year with you!! lol

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks John! All the best to you and yours my friend!

[@jeanbizot2974]

Your équipement and saving on the long term is perfect.. in the same way please build a hangar so your investment is away from any bad weather.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning and happy New Years Jean! Thanks for watching and for the suggestion. Still trying to decide what to do in the interim for shelter while waiting to have a garage. All the best and thanks again!

[@gkk2001]

This was an interesting and thought provoking video for me. Unlike you, I am never in snow conditions being in middle Georgia. But am almost always on dirt and mud, woods, fields, and hills. I am sometimes using a boxblade but not often using ground engaging equipment.. Usually have a backhoe mounted. I approached the traction issue a little different and would appreciate any feedback. I am in 4 wheel drive probably 90% of the time. I don't use chains but fully see your need for them. I use diff lock only when stuck say one wheel is up and not engaging the ground. That is the only time I use it. I really only go to 2 wheel drive when I enter Hi gear with the HST on pavement. If I was plowing your driveway, I would stay in 4 wheel drive 100% of the time. Maybe I am off base. Please let me hear any thoughts. 👍

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning and thanks for the great comment and thoughts Greg! Before I got the chains this winter, I always used 4wd when driving on snowy or icy surfaces (and always when clearing snow) - very seldom on the gravel unless I was carrying a load downhill, and never on dry hard surfaces. I use the diff lock similar to yourself. I think in the video I used the diff lock twice to see how it would work to get up the hills (without resorting to 4wd since I was testing the traction without using 4wd). With the new chains, I am trying out different combinations to see how the tractor performs. There has been a lot of discussion and debate over the last two winters, on the channel, about whether to use 4wd with chains on the tires. My dealer strongly advised me not to use the 4wd if I put the chains on the rear and not to put chains on all 4 wheels (it has something to do with the 4wd because it changes the ratios of the tire sizes or something to that effect?), however many folks have suggested that as long as I am on a surface which will allow the wheels to "slip" then I should be fine. So I have been trying the different combinations out to see how the traction works. So far, now that I have the chains on, I really don't need the 4wd in the snow. Whereas before I got the chains, I had to use the 4wd and in some cases, I still was not able to climb the steep hill in icy conditions. The chains provide incredible traction - I am still surprised at the change. In the fall while in the rainy, deep mud, I was using just 4wd and also had times when I had the chains on. In the mud, the chains provided traction but steering was not as good as I would have in 4wd so I prefer 4wd for sure in the deep mud. So, in short, with the chains now, I don't have to use the 4wd, but when I have used it to clear the snow, I get even better traction - I can tell the difference. Sorry for the long answer but hope it has shed some light on the question. Have a good weekend and thanks again!

[@gkk2001]

GP Outdoors....thank you for the reply. I am ignorant of chains so now I understand your position much better. I am glad I don't have ice to contend with but I will have 98F weather soon enough to contend with. I do more sofa work during those days. I will stay tuned to your progress understanding driving techniques.

[@FromSteelToWood]

We seem to miss all that snow up to now! Not much snow on the ground yet! You made a mention about steering the tractor in corners. Have you tried the left/right brakes? They are meant for that. Then remember, as the chains give you more traction to go uphill, it also increases the effectiveness of the left/right braking for steering, without affecting much your capacity of pushing the snowblower. Thanks!

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! I actually did forget Joe! I remember you told me and I did it a few times last winter and helped a lot. I must be getting old. LOL. Cheers!

[@Bigtoolrack]

Great Video!

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks BTR! I am happy you enjoyed it. Happy New Years!

[@Bigtoolrack]

GP Outdoors same to you my friend!

[@GPOutdoors]

BTW. Awesome looking equipment you folks are building. Cheers!

[@Bigtoolrack]

GP Outdoors Thank you!

[@seansysig]

GP Happy New Year to you and yours. Beautiful scenery

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Sean! Happy New Years to you and yours!

[@doogiek13]

My financial analysis to buy my tractor was, I want one, I just retired, and I can afford it! Best decision I ever made. I built my house, added on, built a garage, built a screened porch and of course added a tractor bay to my original garage. If I had this thing when I was younger? Who knows!

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL Doug! Now that sounds like a good reason to me. Me too - wish I had it a long time ago. Have a Happy New Years!

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

Got 50° F down here in Pittsburgh PA. Flurried twice in November.Put the 'snow' plow on 3 weeks ago for the...' snow removal' !? But hasnt been cold enough just rains, seems like spring. Now I need to get stone to cover the mud, THEN when it finally freezes...and the snow flies..... I'll be able to SCRAPE IT ALL OFF!!! (Makes sense to me !!! ) LOL

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL John. The weather patterns have certainly changed over the last number of years. We are in for a freezing rain storm tonight. Interesting to see what I wake up to in the morning. Cheers!

[@petehutzel3778]

On those turns where the tractor wants to slide out while blowing snow, try raising the blower an inch (OK, 2.5 cm, I am a Yank stuck in the old system). The problem my Kubota has is that with the blower in float mode, there is not enough weight on the front wheels for turning traction. If you are not operating in float mode, try switching to float just for the turns. Final suggestion--I clear snow with a box scraper on the back. That is actually too much counterweight for the blower and my front end is always a bit too light for turning. So check how much that blade weighs. I am thinking about front wheel weights for my setup, but it may also exceed max weight for the machine. Perhaps I will drill a lot of holes in the box scraper, the way drag racers lighten their machines!

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Pete. thanks for the ideas! I have tried it a few times and found that raising the blower up an inch :), it does the trick every time. I usually operate in float and just raise it a bit as I go through the corner. Thanks again and have a Happy New Year!

[@jea069er]

Happy New Year, i am going to upgrade from my BX25DLB to at least two sizes up so i can still fit it in my new N&N dump trailer which i ordered to come in, in the spring of 2020!

[@GPOutdoors]

Happy New Year Jo! That's great. Good luck with the new choice! Cheers!

[@bobbennett3153]

Gordon that's absolutely beautiful snow scenery I would think it would be best to leave it in 4-wheel drive the front tires would just spin on the snow or ice and still give you a traction and stopping power when you hit the brakes just a suggestion and no chains on the front

[@GPOutdoors]

I think I agree with you Bob. I will give the 4wd a try soon - just want to see what the chains can do on their own first. Thanks and have a Happy New Years!

[@bubbagump4686]

GP , take your boots and take out the laces . Take the boots and put them next to the wood stove / fireplace , Guy's wood furnace. Once they are warm / hot ...... and dry. Apply a coat of Sno Seal all season leather protection. OR Bees wax ! It will welt into the leather boot and make it waterproof . I do it once a year and have had the same boots for 4 yrs now. Use the boots every weekend , Giv e it a try. Cheers !

[@GPOutdoors]

Wow Bubba. I was just thinking about that - literally. I forgot to seal them and was just thinking about it yesterday. Great idea. I definitely need to. Thanks and have a Happy New Years!

[@bubbagump4686]

Happy New Year. ........... did you sand the drive after you cleaned it ? Also not a bad idea to cut back those leaning trees. Just say'n . Cheers !

[@rohoroyarrington3224]

Beautiful video GP. Keep them coming. it's 62 degrees and raining here in Ohio. It will probably be snowing in May lol. Cheers

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL Roy! Happy you enjoyed it. Nature can be so beautiful sometimes. Have a Happy New Years! We are getting freezing rain coming in tonight so should be interesting tomorrow. Cheers!

[@HP.Customs]

This makes me realize how much I underuse my 2920B HST model Kubota.

[@GPOutdoors]

I keep learning and getting surprised by how much this compact tractor is actually capable of. Have a Happy New Years and thanks very much for watching H&P!

[@mooman86]

Great video, I love blowing snow. Don’t like it in my face though ! Thought about wearing a snowmobile helmet and goggles when I blow snow, maybe it will help

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL. Good morning Moo! It works pretty good - I have worn mine a few times on blustery days. Have a great week!

[@jimlisterman2138]

@@GPOutdoors Helmet with "windshield" requires "windshield wipers". HaHa ! * ! * ! Carry towel along to wipe your "windshield". So Sayeth JimInCincy.

[@profdave2861]

Absolutely beautiful up there GP! I hope it isn’t spoiled by this next storm coming through - down here in southeastern Ontario we are getting freezing rain overnight changing to rain tomorrow and then a bit of snow before it tails off. I hope it’s mostly snow for you, especially since the rest of the week looks quite mild (again). Any sleds running up there yet? The OFSC map is showing all trails closed but I can’t help but think there would be a few sled running around with the snow cover you now have. If we don’t start getting snow down here I may have to come up for a visit to get out snowmobiling - my thumb is getting itchy LOL!

[@GPOutdoors]

God morning Dave! I was listening to it throughout the night - kept waking me up. Still dark so not sure what i am going to see when daylight breaks. No sleds yet at all - not enough snow. I haven't even started mine yet. Hopefully soon! And you are more than welcome to come up for a run. Have a Happy New Years!

[@profdave2861]

Good morning Gord! I appreciate the offer, and based on the total meltdown around my area, I’ll certainly be trailering for any snowmobiling I do in the foreseeable future. Hope it stays white where you are (and at my Lanark Highlands property too!) By the way, that Kubota winter jacket looks great on you! I have the lighter black/orange Kubota jacket that you also have - a little thank you form the salesman when I bought the tractor & implements. When I go back soon to get my fluids and filters for my 50 hour service, I might inquire about that winter jacket. I can hear my salesman now... “Why would you want a heavier jacket? You have a heated cab!” LOL Cheers and stay safe on all that icy stuff!

[@DennisHutton62]

When you lifted the blade you added the weight to the rear. Perhaps that is why you made the hills.

[@GPOutdoors]

Great point Dennis. I will test out blading and blowing at the same time up the steep hill soon. Cheers!

[@Billy_Darley]

for that much driveway i think i would have opted for something bigger with a cab and heater even if i had to go with an older machine. 26hp is probably all the smaller id want to go with any tractor. the way i figure it, once you have the need for a tractor, youre in need of the biggest one you can afford and accommodate. my neighbors tractor is a tc26d if i remember right and we both feel that its a bit too gutless for our needs. only about 4 acres between the two of us in town and even then it isnt enough so obviously im not blowing smoke about tractor size. ive heard more weight also helps with various implements so theres that reason too.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good evening Billy. Thanks for the thoughts and perspectives. I do appreciate it. Surprisingly, the 25 hp is more than enough for my needs on the property (4 acres) so far, after more than 2 years. There has only been a few times when I wish I had more. I would love a cab my friend, but 3/4 of the year I spend in the forest and I am pretty sure I would be putting a branch through a glass pane at some point ($1,000 repair) so I chose, at least for now, as a new tractor owner, to go without the cab as I am still learning and I spend a lot of time navigating between trees in the forest. Hopefully in the coming years as I get more experienced at managing the tractor, perhaps I will move up to a cab model and enjoy the A/C in the summer and the heat in the winter. LOL. Man, that would sure feel good. But for now, I think I made the right choice. We'll see in time, I think. Thanks again for watching and for the thoughtful comments. All the best!

[@sleddingfarmer8692]

Curtis makes a cab for many Kubota small tractors that has heat AND AC now. Otherwise, the Kubota 2650 (26 horsepower) is the smallest factory heat /ac cab Kubota makes. And if you go larger, then you start getting into tractors with exhaust filters and other emission things that are unreliable. Mahindra has a 35 hp factory cab tractor with heat/ac that would be a good alternative if needing more power/size

[@Billy_Darley]

@@sleddingfarmer8692 i dont have to worry about that emissions stuff. cant afford them tractors.

[@NHHalKnowsHow]

It looks like you need to be sponsored by a garage or pole barn company and get your equipment out of the weather. Thanks for the great videos!

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL HR! That would be nice. Saving for a garage to put in that wide open area you see out back. Can't wait for that day to come. Have a Happy New Years and all the best!

[@michaelmcdonald6727]

I haven’t seen a haulmark card with a kubota on it but I’d buy one! Great video GP. Hope you had a great Christmas. And a Happy New Year.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOl! Now there's an idea that might sell. Thanks - Happy New Years to you too, Michael!

[@doogiek13]

I would put it in 4WD before I used the dif lock. No reason not to be in 4WD on snow or ice if you need it.

[@bobbennett3153]

Is there a possibility of a fly over with the Drone with those beautiful winter scenes

[@GPOutdoors]

I would love to but the model I have is pretty old now and the electronics don't like the cold. Cheers Bob!

[@genze58]

I have a similar driveway and I only hit it with the snowblower. I wonder why you use the scraper so much it seems like you’re digging up a lot of debris gravel and dirt that you then have to send through your snowblower. I like to have a layer of snow that ends up freezing and then I just blow on top of that and I keep the Snow about a half inch thick and we drive all of our cars on it with no problem whatsoever. I even have two wheel delivery trucks, park driveway without any issue at all. So it seems like a lot of extra work and a bit of a mess to be dragging that road with the blade when you have a nice snowblower. Just hit it side to side with the blower and you’ll end up having steep sides that you build and you never end up having to do the blade at all.

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good evening Gary. Thanks for the good information about yours, and suggestions. I always start the winter off with the blower in the highest position (from the ground), until I know the ground has a good freeze into it. And I don't use the blade until it is good and frozen. But like you, I know how my driveway responds to different climate changes throughout the winter so once it is good and frozen, there are times it is best to scrape it down to the frozen surface. I can kind of tell when that is needed. But I agree with you, if I try to blade too early, or drop the blower down too early in the season, I end up snapping shear pins. Thanks for sharing, and I am happy to have someone else that knows what it is like to clear a mile of driveway. Cheers and thanks again!

[@jjfore0921]

Kubota should be giving you a commission. I bought my 2601 with grapple, mower deck, box blade, rear blade, and carry all biased on your informative videos. Thanks for all you do. Cost me 25k, but I am sure it is money well spent. Only regret is getting a belly mower and not a 3 point finish mower.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL. Thanks JJ! I hope you enjoy the tractor as much as I have. Have a Happy New Year!

[@wlsteffen]

What scenery, the video is what I was looking for. I have a box blade and a front snow blower on my B2601,and am wondering why you don’t run the blower hoses under the front axel like in the manual? I have to use zip ties on the holders. The beautiful lake shot was great. What lake is that? Enjoy all your videos and the learning process. Wayne from Wisconsin.

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good day and Happy New Year Wayne! Loved heading out that day. I tried once to route them and wasn't comfortable having them down there so close to the tire ( turning radius) so just decided to zip tie them to the grill guard - that way I can always see them and no worries about possibly falling into the tire path. Plus - there are too many hoses to fit in the rings. All the best to you and your family!

[@karelmarx8899]

You should have a cabin. 🥂🕊

[@GPOutdoors]

Happy New Years Karel!

[@karelmarx8899]

@@GPOutdoors Thank you, I wish you all the best in 2020.

[@DK-vx1zc]

What a beautiful spot you have.. Mile long drive... yikes How many acres do you have ? Thanks for sharing...Enjoyable

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Dk! Yes, it was a pretty sight for sure. I only have about 4 acres - the driveway is a shared drive down from the road. Cheers!

[@lcee6592]

Fantastic video and scenery!!! I noticed what looks like a truckers turnbuckle in the middle of your loader bucket when the forks were attached. Is that a special one or is it modified? Makes sense to help support the middle when the forks are attached! Oh btw, are you using any skid shoes on your rear blade?

[@GPOutdoors]

Happy you enjoyed it CR. Just a standard one I picked up at Princess Auto. Definitely a must have to support the bucket, I think. No, I don't use skid shoes on the blade as I also use it grading in the summer. Happy New Years!

[@kevinbrewer2141]

I was watching one of your older videos. Is there any way that you could do a review and show how guys snowblower hooked up. For some of us that have older tractors or for someone that wants to save money and buy a older tractors. Thanks

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day Kevin. Great question - we did a video together last winter that showed it (a little repair first and then the hook up). It is video #115. Hope that helps. Cheers!

[@alittleofthisandalittleofthat]

When you picked up the stick of wood I though... does he carry extra Shear bolts and wrenches?

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL. I sure do Laurie. Only had to snap the first one and drive all the way back to the cabin to learn to carry the spares and tools. ( and yup, I did eventually snap one shortly after on that day). Have a Happy New Years!

[@alittleofthisandalittleofthat]

GP Outdoors good to have a first aid kit too, I always carry one when I go to the woods. Happy New Year 🎉 :-) 👍

[@shesh17]

Hi, wondering why you scraped into the driveway versus off to the side?

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning - great question. In those areas, I scrape into the middle from both sides and then come back down the middle with the blower to clean it up. I have to be careful not to pile too much along the sides throughout the winter (there's no where to push the snow). Cheers!

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Time to get the pole trimer out to cut the snow cover ones

[@GPOutdoors]

You bet, Larry. A few of them snapped back but several stayed. Have a good one!

[@michaelharvey7613]

Did you ever find out about tire chains on the front wheels?

[@dukebeach1]

This may be a stupid question, but why do you use both a blower and a blade? Won't one or the other suffice? Is it just matter of more implements is better?

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day BG! That is a really good question. They each have a specific purpose. In my case, I can't plow the driveway as it is too long and there is nowhere to "push" the snow. The forest is tight to the edges of the driveway. So when I get any accumulation of snow, I use the blower in order to shoot the snow off into the forest and away from the driveway. Keeps the driveway wide. However, the blower can't "scrape" the driveway - the skid shoes run on top of whatever hard surface is under it, which over time is in fact inches of hard snow that has built up. So for large amounts of snow, the blower does it's job. The blade on the other hand, is needed for scraping the driveway. Temperature dependant most of the time, If I knew we are getting warm weather, I will often scrape the driveway down to minimize the amount of snow that will turn to slush and then possible freeze into ice thereafter. Often you will see I blade into the middle and then run the blower down to clear it into the forest. Sometimes I will blade to the sides but not often. There are other reasons but that hopefully provides a few examples to explain it. If I had a driveway that had lots of room to the sides, then I would have purchased a front plow instead of the blower. Hope that helps a bit. Have a great New Years!

[@hussietart]

Hey GP. Any time your wheels are slipping it,s costing you Horsepower and fuel efficiency. Better to engage four wheel drive and differential lock before you actually need it. Love your content, Keep up the great videos. Best wishes for the holidays. Happy New Year!!

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning and thanks for the good advice Tom. Makes sense. You too - Happy New Years!

[@brianwestveer9532]

The chains are definitely way to go can you tell me what is the concession Road

[@DonSherman]

Yep, i am also interested to know what a "concession road" is.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good afternoon Brian. That's a great question. I may not do as well as Wikipedia might describe it, but in short, back in the 1800's and early 1900's, the government parcelled off land in 100 acre parcels and gave the land to people if they agreed to farm it. In order to provide those families access to their 100 acre parcels, the government built roads between the parcels (called Concession Roads). Surprisingly, after all these years, most street signs still label them a "Concession Road #X", but in many places, the municipality has updated some of them with an actual 'name'. However, in my case, the concession road has an actual road name now, but in order to find my place on a GPS system, if I type in the road's name, the GPS won't find it but if I type in the Concession Road number, it finds it no problem. Hope that explains it ok. Cheers!

[@Gwalker0220]

I would be more concerned with breaking the diff lock then braking the 4x4 system.... Be sure the rear tires are not spinning when you in gauge the diff lock... My diff lock broke on my B7100... I love that blower. I. Use a back blade on my L275... Works great but the blower would be handy....

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning and thanks G. I was not aware of that but will be mindful. Cheers and all the best!

[@erickstiner1668]

On a side note...do you use a fuel caddy to get fuel or just five gallon jugs? With that much driveway and work, was wondering how you manage fuel????

[@GPOutdoors]

I am pretty fortunate - I always have a spare can and I use a "stop spout" which works really great - about $10.00 at princess Auto. But generally, I fill up at Guy's place. He has a huge diesel tank and so I normally fill up at his place. Cheers Erick!

[@bombidude]

Gp.. I see you only have rear tire chains.. do you think I need chains on my BX 2380 while using my front mounted snowblower?.. Everything on order and I didn't get it yet...

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning BBD. I think it depends on the terrain or geography of what you have there I think. The only reason I got them was because of the big inclines and hills - very tough in the ice winter, even with 4wd. I might offer you may want to try it without them (I went two full winters with no chains) and if you find too many times you are without traction etc, then maybe get some for the rear (your dealer can best advise I think). Good luck with the new tractor - you must be counting the days. LOL. Cheers and Happy New Years!

[@Twindadx2_]

Merry Christmas GP and Family! That's a nice looking Kubota jacket Gord. Did you get that through Larkins?

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Twindad! Thanks I hope you had a great Christmas too. Yes, I did. Super warm. All the best for the New Year!

[@jonathanfleming533]

Hi GP, what RPM do you typically run your tractor at when snowblowing wet snow?

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day Johnathan. I run at full RPM (for the blower) and I usually run in medium or low gear - generally low if there is alot of wet snow. Have a Happy New Years and all the best!