Kubota BLMX3164 Snow Blower

Introduction

The Kubota BLMX3164 is a rear-mounted, three-point snow blower that attaches to a tractor’s three-point hitch and runs off the rear PTO, offering a different mounting approach from the front blowers in Kubota’s range. At 64 inches wide with 540 PTO drive, it clears a full path and throws snow well clear, while mounting on the back of the tractor rather than the front. For a prairie owner who wants a capable snow blower without a front subframe, or who values the lower cost and simpler mounting of a three-point unit, the BLMX3164 is a practical choice. It is a two-stage-style blower driven by the rear PTO through the three-point hitch.

On Aglist, the focus is on how a rear three-point blower like this compares to a front-mount, which tractors it suits, and how it performs, because the mounting choice shapes how you clear snow. Choosing between front and rear mounting is one of the first decisions with a tractor snow blower, and this page covers the rear-mount side of it.

Because three-point mounting works differently from a front blower, we start with fitment and how it mounts.

Fitment: How the BLMX3164 Mounts

The BLMX3164 mounts on the three-point hitch and is driven by the rear PTO, which makes fitment more straightforward than a front blower, though horsepower and hitch still need to match.

As a 64-inch three-point blower with 540 PTO drive, it attaches to a Category-appropriate three-point hitch and needs a rear PTO and adequate tractor horsepower to run it under load. Because it uses the standard three-point hitch and rear PTO rather than a model-specific front subframe, it is generally more flexible across tractors than a front blower, which is one of the advantages of a rear unit. That said, you still need a tractor with enough PTO horsepower to drive a 64-inch blower and the correct hitch category.

The safe approach is to confirm the BLMX3164 suits your tractor’s three-point hitch category and PTO, and that your tractor has the horsepower to run it, before buying. Your dealer can confirm the match. If you are choosing between mounting styles, the Tractor Snow Blowers category page explains front versus rear mounting in more detail, and the Kubota tractors compared guide covers Kubota tractors that can run a rear blower.

Key Specifications

Specification	Kubota BLMX3164
Type	Rear three-point snow blower
Working width	64 in
Drive	Rear PTO, 540 rpm
Mounting	Three-point hitch
Chute rotation	Manual or hydraulic (by configuration)
Cutting edge	Replaceable
Skid shoes	Adjustable
Fits	Tractors with a suitable three-point hitch and PTO horsepower

Specifications are drawn from Kubota data and dealer sources. Confirm the exact configuration, hitch category, and horsepower requirements for your specific tractor with your dealer, since these vary by model.

How It Performs

The BLMX3164’s rear mounting is its defining feature, and it comes with real trade-offs against a front blower. Clearing snow with a rear blower means working in reverse or looking behind you, since the blower is mounted on the back of the tractor, which takes more care than driving forward into the snow with a front unit. In exchange, a three-point blower is generally less expensive than a front blower with its dedicated subframe, mounts and dismounts using the standard three-point hitch, and can often move between tractors more easily. At 64 inches with 540 PTO drive, it clears a full path and, with its blower design, throws snow well clear of the cleared area.

This suits owners who want capable snow clearing without committing to a front subframe, who already use the three-point hitch and are comfortable working in reverse, or who want a more flexible blower that is not tied to one tractor’s front end. It handles the driveways, yards, and deep snow of a prairie winter, with the practical differences of rear mounting. For clearing where visibility forward is less important than lower cost and mounting flexibility, a three-point blower like this is a sensible choice.

For owners who want the visibility and intuitive feel of driving forward into the snow, a front-mount blower is worth the added subframe cost. The BLMX3164’s place is flexible, lower-cost rear-mount clearing for owners comfortable working from the three-point hitch.

Best Applications

The BLMX3164 is a strong fit for:

• Owners who want a snow blower without installing a front subframe
• Tractors that already use the three-point hitch and have the PTO horsepower to run a 64-inch blower
• Owners comfortable clearing snow in reverse in exchange for lower cost and flexibility
• Situations where a blower may move between tractors rather than staying on one machine

For owners who prioritize forward visibility, a front-mount blower is worth the subframe. The BLMX3164’s place is flexible, lower-cost rear-mount snow clearing.

Kubota BLMX3164 Reviews & Ratings

On Aglist, open the Reviews & Ratings section on this page to see how the BLMX3164 performs in real prairie winters: how well it clears deep snow, how far it throws, how manageable rear-mount clearing is in practice, and how it holds up season after season. If you run a BLMX3164, your review helps the next prairie owner weigh rear mounting against a front blower.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tractors does the Kubota BLMX3164 fit? As a three-point, rear-PTO blower, it fits tractors with a suitable three-point hitch category and enough PTO horsepower to drive a 64-inch blower. Because it uses the standard hitch and rear PTO rather than a model-specific subframe, it is generally more flexible across tractors than a front blower. Confirm the hitch and horsepower match with your dealer.

Is the BLMX3164 front-mount or rear-mount? Rear-mount. It attaches to the three-point hitch and is driven by the rear PTO, so you clear snow working in reverse or looking behind you, rather than driving forward into it as with a front blower.

How wide is the Kubota BLMX3164? It has a working width of 64 inches, sized to clear a full path on a tractor with the PTO horsepower to drive it.

What are the advantages of a rear three-point snow blower? A three-point blower is generally less expensive than a front blower with its subframe, mounts and dismounts using the standard three-point hitch, and can move between tractors more easily. The trade-off is clearing snow in reverse rather than with the forward visibility of a front unit.

Does the BLMX3164 use 540 PTO? Yes. It is driven by the rear PTO at 540 rpm, so your tractor needs a 540 rear PTO and adequate horsepower to run the 64-inch blower under load.

Does the BLMX3164 work on gravel driveways? Yes, with the skid shoes adjusted to keep the blower up off the surface so it does not pick up and throw gravel. Set the shoes higher on gravel than on pavement, leave a thin snow layer, and many owners wait for the drive to freeze before blowing.

Related

• Tractor Snow Blowers: browse and compare snow blowers for front versus rear mounting.
• Kubota tractors compared: Kubota tractors that can run a rear blower.

Note: We try our best to keep specs and information accurate, but some details can be missing or different depending on the source. Before you buy, service, or repair equipment, please double-check key specs and fitment with the manufacturer, the owner’s manual, or your dealer.

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