Box Scraper Box Blade Question

[Surewhynot]

I am looking to purchase a box blade to level dirt, maintain a drive way etc.. My Kubota dealer wants $900.00 for a 6' Woods. I found the Kingkutter at a cheaper price. Is there a huge difference and does anyone have a suggestion as to the best brand or model to get?

 

[jbrumberg]

Surewhynot:

There are quite and I do mean quite a few posts about box blades here. I suggest you get yourself comfortable and do the search engine. You be reading your screen for a long, long time. For myself I wanted a boxblade that was heavy, had good welds, paint, and steel), captured lower links, and had scarifiers that were easy to adjust with my gloves on. I found a BB that satisfied me although it was expensive (but cheaper than the competing brands). Jay

PS: KK's newer line of HD BB's with a floating tailgate appear much better made than the other models.

 

[beersngars]

I'm in Ohio and just ordered a 65" Woods BB for $755.00 thru my Kubota dealer. If I recall, the price he quoted me on the 72" one was only a few dollars more. You may want to shop around a little. I looked at a bunch of box blades and went with the Woods. Probably way more than I need, but the quality is visable.

 

[peterc38]

One member, Bob_Skurka took the time to do a very detailed comparison which was very helpful to me when I purchased a box blade ( I went with Woods)

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...o-comparision-brands.html?highlight=box+blade

 

[Surewhynot]

I went with the Woods.

 

[Leon Wittner]

I have the 6' KK on my L-2800 Kubota and I do not know how folks do without one. It does a great job and is well built. Those scarfer forks realy do a number on big rocks and hard surface roads. I finish up with a 6" KK rock rake and my roads look fantastic and almost as smooth as any road grader could get.

 

[Sniggle]

I just pulled the trigger on a Woods GB 60 BB...$725 + $60 delivery (20 miles) + $42 taxes. Seemed like a good price, and the other dealer I called would not go below $850 for it.

This will be for levelling a newly cleared 3.5 acre parcel for planting as pasture. The tiller will have to wait, as much as I would like to just buy all the toys now.

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2003 Kubota B7800, FEL, upgraded seat, Woods LR72 Rake, Woods RB 72 back blades, Woods GB 60 BB, TSC PHD w/12 inch auger, tooth bar, Pats Easy Change, filled rear tires.

 

[daBear]

Woods.

 

[PA hayseed]

I won't argue with woods, but you could look at KK as well. I bought a brand new Taylor Pittsburg one at auction for 400. It is pretty heavy and solidly built. I figured for 400 for a several hundred pound 6' one was worth it. taylor Pittsburg and KK are sister companies by the way. I'm not trying to convince you of buying one, just laying out another option.

Always look at upcoming equipment auctions in your area (and ebay) prior to running out and buying one from a lot. I support my dealer, and my dealer is helpful, but money doesn't grow on trees.

 

[2manyrocks]

Seems like new 6' atlas box blades went for $300-$400 at the farm equipment auction last Fall. I see people asking that much for used ones. An auction is the best place to buy. For what your dealer wants, you could probably get a couple of items at auction.