Box Scraper getting a box blade!

[Sackett2]

Won the bid on e-bay; 72" for 102.50. its a lighter weight one without the option of a removable cutting edge. I just need one for light driveway maintenance so this will be fine... and the cost.
e bay number300269767085

[greg_g]

Well Rick, you didn't ask any questions - so one must assume you are interested in comments. I'll take the liberty of offering two:
1. I hope you're going to pick it up yourself. $175 is big bucks for in-state delivery of a $102 item.
2. One glance at the A-frame straps is enough to conclude that you should pull this boxblade only. Trying to push anything substantial with it - especially behind a 43hp tractor - will soon pretzel the A-frame.

Having said that, you might want to consider gusseting the vertical flatiron of the A-frame against the diagonal lift braces - before anything gets bent.

//greg//

[john_bud]

I think you may have got ripped off even at 100 bucks.

The rear blade looks like it's just folded over 3/16 metal like the rest of the construction. That will wear down very fast. Your tractor will destroy it fast, even just pulling it with the light construction. You have a welder? A buddy with one? A porta-power? You hook a root or a rock and it will twist easily behind a 40+ hp tractor.


Sorry to rain on your parade, but with BB's you do often get what you pay for. But, when you get it, please post up more photos. I would like to be wrong about this!


jb

[N80]

The picture is no longer there, so I can't see it. I bet its not that much different from a typical United or KK, at least not much worse. I think the problem is not the 'cheapness' of the unit but the tractor size. I think it said it was rated to 35hp, which is probably a stretch. On a 20 hp tractor it would probably be perfect, but if his tractor is 43 hp and 4wd, he's going to have to be real careful with it.

For grooming a driveway, probably no problems and a good deal. But if doing any serious dirt moving or excavating, it will need to be handled with care.

[scott_vt]

Good Mornin George,
I cant imagine a 20 hp tractor pulling a 6 ft boxblade and doing any real work with it. But I do agree that if he has a welder or knows somone that can beef it up with additional plate, that may be a good option !

In any event good luck with your new implement !

[john_bud]

I think if you sign in, you can see closed items. I have to dis-agree on that 20hp tractor point. It is a 72" wide box and that is too wide for most 20 hp tractors, unless you are just moving mulch or fluffy top soil from a pile.

Maybe my assesment is too dismal. Could be. My opinion is from using a 30 hp Kubota and seeing what forces are generated by hitting rocks and roots. If he has neither, it may be ok. maybe.

[N80]

Good Mornin George,
I cant imagine a 20 hp tractor pulling a 6 ft boxblade and doing any real work with it. But I do agree that if he has a welder or knows somone that can beef it up with additional plate, that may be a good option !

In any event good luck with your new implement !

Just like with the 45 hp tractor, it depends on what you're going to be doing. By all accounts it looks pretty light, so dragging gravel with a 20 hp would probably be just fine and being light it probably isn't going to engage all that well either. Not ideal for either one, but unlikely to be destroyed by a 20 hp anyway.

[Sackett2]

I'll try to address all comments:
The e bay place is only 8 miles from my house- no shipping. I drive past the place to work every day.
I have a 41 HP tractor.
I am "Steve" not Rick
I realize it's a cheaper model, but I'll play with it around the house, on the driveway some- don't need the rippers as much. If I find it to be more than useful AND it gets tore up- I'll buy my a nicer one. I don't expect it to do everything- but at 102.50 I'm not out much.

[N80]

but at 102.50 I'm not out much.

Bingo. If there are no additional shipping costs this is at least worth a try at only $100.

[denmansoft]

It looks much like the BB I got.
For $100 you can go a little slower to not do so much damage.
Your tractor could probably damage a $1000 BB if you hit the right rock at speed.
Enjoy the BB and your savings. Its not as if these things are space age disposable.
You can do a lot of beefing up and strengthening for what you saved.