ford1720
New member
I need a box blade and would sure like some advice. I'm almost ashamed to post this part, what's the deal seams like everyone on the forum has a 4x4? I'm sad to say my tractor is only 2WD, but that's what I could afford. It is a 1988 model 1720 ford. I only have about 3 acres of ground and about 2 1/2 of them were in pines. I live in town and have to deal with city codes about where I can and can't build me a shop on my property, so I have cut the pines. The only place I could safely drop them was on my neighbors property, which left quite a mess. I promissed to fix their field and re sew it. Also I need to level the ground where my pines were. Can't afford a FEL so I figure a box blade would be the next best thing. Here's what I've found around here:
Sunshine 5' used and blades have been replaced with staight metal -$250.
Modern Manufacturing 6' New - $400.
United 5' new (not set up for quick hitch) - $425.
County Line sold by TSC 5' - $549. or 6' - $599.
The county line is built out of the heaviest metal of all these and appears to be braced the best, but it is also the most expensive and money is tight!
I Would appreciate any advice on this, and thanks in advance from a newbe.
Sunshine 5' used and blades have been replaced with staight metal -$250.
Modern Manufacturing 6' New - $400.
United 5' new (not set up for quick hitch) - $425.
County Line sold by TSC 5' - $549. or 6' - $599.
The county line is built out of the heaviest metal of all these and appears to be braced the best, but it is also the most expensive and money is tight!
I Would appreciate any advice on this, and thanks in advance from a newbe.