Extendable 3PH Arms

   / Extendable 3PH Arms #1  

SLOBuds

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Kubota L35
I want to offset one side of my BB to do some grading work. Angle the BB so that dirt flows to one side when I drag.

Is there such thing as an arm extender that I can add to my current arm? It looks to me like some of the manufacturers provide adjustable arms. My arms are fixed length. And I can't seem to find any aftermarket product that does that.

So 2 questions:

  • Is it OK to drag that BB at an angle, and
  • If OK, how should I get by BB to pull at that angle - an arm extension? Something else?

Thanks
 
   / Extendable 3PH Arms #2  
FWIW, my big NH has flexible link ends that extend out, but the manual says not to operate in the extended position (just for simplifying hook-ups). I don't see why you couldn't pull the box blade at an angle so long as it is strong enough, i.e., don't try with a lightweight, cheaply built unit.
 
   / Extendable 3PH Arms #3  
I myself would not pull a BB on an angle unless it was designed for that purpose. The standard BB's frame is designed for straight on force.

David
 
   / Extendable 3PH Arms #4  
I think you would just fill one side of the box. I need new extend able arms because my turn buckles are bent and the treads are stripping out. This also from pushing with the box blade
 
   / Extendable 3PH Arms #6  
SLOBuds said:
OK OK ... so I'll rent a blade.

Thanks for keeping me from doing something stupid.

Gee. you had....you could have posted over on the Blond moment thread...:D
 
 
 
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