Box Scraper Box Blade: Bush Hog, Woods, King Kutter?

[omike209]

Hi all,
I have a Kubota B7510, new to this and am looking to purchase a new/used Box Blade to use around my house mainly for putting in a stone driveway, carving out trails, and putting in some food plots. I was planing on a 60" box blade unless someone tells me other. Is there a big difference is the manufacters such as King Kutter, Bush Hog, Woods and several other brands? Also what weight would you recommend for my Tractor?
Thanks,
Mike

 

[wushaw]

I had a B7500 which is the same tractor except for the 1/4" inching valve.
I had a 48" KK bb that would bring that tractor to a stop even after I filled the rear tires.
I wouldn't go any bigger than 48" for that tractor and the KK will work just fine.

 

[yekrut]

I have been looking into the same thing for a while now. My situations a little different but my questions are similar. I have a 2006 Kubota L39 TLB and a (1988) Bolens G214 (21hp 4x4 - Iseki Deisel engine 470 hrs). I have been debating on whether I should get a box blade that either can pull with the understanding that I would get better performance out of the L39 in most cases. To cover my wheels on the L39 I would need atleast a 6ft BB. Only need a 5ft'er to cover the other tractor. I don't think the 21hp tractor would handle a 6ft BBvery well (not even sure it would handle a 5ft'er) but the extra 6inches on each side would be nice to grade up close to the creek bank without having to get to close. From what I have gathered weight of the BB will directly impact quality of performance as well as the durabiltyof the implement. The KK's are lighter but a heck of a lot cheaper then Woods or Land Pride. Obviously the quality of the latter 2 is said to be much better. I may be willing to sacrifice some durabilty if I could get decent result out of the KK type which I could use with either. I haven't made up my mind yet as I am also considering adding a landscape rake and\or a pulverizer to the mix as I have some variety in my needs. I'll be interested in others comments related to size and weight recommendations for your 7510. While much nicer than my 21 hp bolens I think the power of the 2 would be comparable but I wouldimagineyou have a couple hundred pounds of weight that would be benefical in most csituation related to implement work.

 

[omike209]

Thanks for the reply,
The dealer recommeded the light duty 5ft Woods to give the extra width for the rear tires but the Owner's manual says 54". Would I still stall the Tractor if the teeth are not all the way down?

 

[wushaw]

Stalling it and stopping it can be two different things. It never stalled the motor just loss of traction.
I would have the rippers all the way down and trying to pull the dirt at the same time in low range.

 

[Leon Wittner]

I had the same concerns and struggled with the size. My owners manual told me maximum size but I went with the size that gives me a path that extends six inches wider than me rear tires. I am sure glade I did in order to get next to banks or surfaces without interference from my tires. I have 29HP and my L2800 with loaded tires pulls it with no problem with all six scarf-er blades fully extended. It has pulled rocks from the ground bigger than you can imagine. KK is what I use and they are built very tough. I was so pleased with the BB that I bought the KK rock rake and wow what a job it does for grading roads. Once I rip up the buried rocks with the back blade I can tilt my rock rake and windrow them. I pick them up with the FEL.

 

[hotchkiss]

I am loooking for an eight foot rear blade to use on a larger tractor. My rear wheels are set at 84 inches so I want one that is wider than the wheels. I am also looking for a very heavy duty blade. Is Woods the only way to go?????

 

[wushaw]

Welcome to CAMMOND Industries, Inc. On-Line is another manufacture you need to look at.

 

[peterc38]

Hi all,
I have a Kubota B7510, new to this and am looking to purchase a new/used Box Blade to use around my house mainly for putting in a stone driveway, carving out trails, and putting in some food plots. I was planing on a 60" box blade unless someone tells me other. Is there a big difference is the manufacters such as King Kutter, Bush Hog, Woods and several other brands? Also what weight would you recommend for my Tractor?
Thanks,
Mike

Here is a great thread by a long time member comparing various box blades

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...to-comparision-brands.html?highlight=boxblade


for the record, I have a Woods GB60 for a Kubota B7610, the same basic tractor as you, albeit a little more HP.