6' Box Blade for JD3120 too much?

billyvan · 03-29-2008, 02:55 PM

Found a 6' box blade made by Hawkline and it's considerably cheaper than a Frontier one. 6' is the smallest they make though, wondering if it is too much for a 29.5 hp tractor. Will be using it mostly on my driveway that is gravel over hard packed clay. Hoping this will be the answer to leveling out potholes. Hawkline is sold by Index Page and is in driving distance for me.

Sniggle · 03-29-2008, 03:23 PM

I have a 5 ft box blade on the back of my tractor. If I am ripping up new soil, as I have been doing the last few weeks, I am able to keep the tractor moving forward in low 4WD as long as I don't hit too many roots and rocks (with rippers all the way down). Same when using the box blade to level, can keep moving forward with a close to full box in low 4WD.

My tractor is 30 hp with loaded rears.

I think a 6 foot box blade is too much for your tractor.

john_bud · 03-29-2008, 03:55 PM

The answer is a definite, maybe.

If you stick to just moving gravel on the driveway and keep the scarifiers up or just barely in the ground, it will be ok.

You may (probably) need to fill the tires and add wheel weights.

jb

jbrumberg · 03-29-2008, 05:12 PM

I agree with jb. For dedicated driveway maintenance you should do "ok", but you will need weight and traction. Sniggle and I have the same basic rig setup. For serious dirt work in heavy, rocky, and rooted soil I would want a BB that is slightly wider than my tire width. Jay

billyvan · 03-29-2008, 08:57 PM

Hmm, better keep it to 5 ft or less in case I find more uses for it than my driveway. I guessing I will eventually. Have to keep looking for another supplier other than JD. Not so easy when you live way up here in the sticks! Probably just end up buying green since the delivery from the US would likely end up being the same price. Thanks, for the tips.

GreatWhitehunter · 03-29-2008, 09:03 PM

I have woods 65" for my 3320. I was consudering the 6' but I'm glad I got the 65". The width clears the tires and is the perfect match to the power of my machine. I'd suggest the 5' for your 3120. You'd probably be ok with the 65" also.

Matt T.

billyvan · 03-29-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GreatWhitehunter

I have woods 65" for my 3320. I was consudering the 6' but I'm glad I got the 65". The width clears the tires and is the perfect match to the power of my machine. I'd suggest the 5' for your 3120. You'd probably be ok with the 65" also.

Matt T.

5' it is then, Thanks

billyvan · 05-16-2008, 11:56 AM

I have ordered a 60"made by Westward. It should be here next week.

kennyd · 05-16-2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyvan

I have ordered a 60"made by Westward. It should be here next week.

Do you have any I-Match QH? Is it compatible?

billyvan · 05-16-2008, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyd

Do you have any I-Match QH? Is it compatible?

QH??? Not sure what you mean. Are you saying it may not work on an I-match hitch? I thought any 3pt cat 1 implement can be used on an I-match, just add the bushings, no? OH OH!!!

03-29-2008, 02:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
billyvan Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 44	6' Box Blade for JD3120 too much? Found a 6' box blade made by Hawkline and it's considerably cheaper than a Frontier one. 6' is the smallest they make though, wondering if it is too much for a 29.5 hp tractor. Will be using it mostly on my driveway that is gravel over hard packed clay. Hoping this will be the answer to leveling out potholes. Hawkline is sold by Index Page and is in driving distance for me. __________________ JD3120, R3's, FEL, 72MMM, 366 Front Blade, Box Blade, Ballast Box, imatch.

03-29-2008, 03:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sniggle Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jefferson County, WV Posts: 72	Re: 6' Box Blade for JD3120 too much? I have a 5 ft box blade on the back of my tractor. If I am ripping up new soil, as I have been doing the last few weeks, I am able to keep the tractor moving forward in low 4WD as long as I don't hit too many roots and rocks (with rippers all the way down). Same when using the box blade to level, can keep moving forward with a close to full box in low 4WD. My tractor is 30 hp with loaded rears. I think a 6 foot box blade is too much for your tractor. __________________ B7800 (new to me 2/6/8 @435 hours), 402 FEL, Woods GB60, RB72, LR72, PHD, Chain forks, 60 MMM G1900 (new to me at 1100 hours), 60 inch deck, snow blade, chains

03-29-2008, 03:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
john_bud Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: WI Posts: 4,439	Re: 6' Box Blade for JD3120 too much? The answer is a definite, maybe. If you stick to just moving gravel on the driveway and keep the scarifiers up or just barely in the ground, it will be ok. You may (probably) need to fill the tires and add wheel weights. jb __________________

03-29-2008, 05:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
jbrumberg Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Western MA Posts: 1,870	Re: 6' Box Blade for JD3120 too much? I agree with jb. For dedicated driveway maintenance you should do "ok", but you will need weight and traction. Sniggle and I have the same basic rig setup. For serious dirt work in heavy, rocky, and rooted soil I would want a BB that is slightly wider than my tire width. Jay __________________ NH TC29DA with 14LA and HD QA 60" bucket, weighted R-1's, FOPS, CCM M-160 (58") Tiller, Tebben MD 60" Rotary Cutter, Woods LR 108 (96") Landscape Rake, FEL cutting edge and tooth bar, Woods GB60 (60") Box Blade

03-29-2008, 08:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
billyvan Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 44	Re: 6' Box Blade for JD3120 too much? Hmm, better keep it to 5 ft or less in case I find more uses for it than my driveway. I guessing I will eventually. Have to keep looking for another supplier other than JD. Not so easy when you live way up here in the sticks! Probably just end up buying green since the delivery from the US would likely end up being the same price. Thanks, for the tips. __________________ JD3120, R3's, FEL, 72MMM, 366 Front Blade, Box Blade, Ballast Box, imatch.

03-29-2008, 09:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
GreatWhitehunter Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 365	Re: 6' Box Blade for JD3120 too much? I have woods 65" for my 3320. I was consudering the 6' but I'm glad I got the 65". The width clears the tires and is the perfect match to the power of my machine. I'd suggest the 5' for your 3120. You'd probably be ok with the 65" also. Matt T. __________________ 3320 TLB , Woods box blade , Landpride rear blade , JD snow plow , JD landscape rake , F-250 PSD , PJ dump trailer , PJ 20+5 GN, Millonzi grapple

05-16-2008, 11:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
billyvan Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 44	Re: 6' Box Blade for JD3120 too much? I have ordered a 60"made by Westward. It should be here next week. __________________ JD3120, R3's, FEL, 72MMM, 366 Front Blade, Box Blade, Ballast Box, imatch.

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