Everything Attachments Xtreme Duty 78" Box Blade

[rjwerth]

Just thought I'd give my thoughts after using my new EA 78" Xtreme duty box blade.

Ordered it on a Wednesday and received it on Tuesday. I could have gotten it a day earlier, but I wasn't home that day. It arrived in excellent condition and ready to work! At 680# it is probably the heaviest BB in that size without going to one with hydraulic rippers. After measuring the wheels on my DK50SE, I knew I didn't want a 72" but was concerned that a 84" would become a problem in the woods. Thank goodness EA is one of the few who actually make a 78" because it fits very well on my tractor! Just a few inches outside the rear wheels so I can get close to things (probably about the width of my rear view mirrors).

The one minor issue I had was the cotter pins on two of the rippers are a real pain to deal with. Other than that, it was easy as could be to set it up. I used it to grade a 1000' hard-pack drive and man did it make short work out of it. No skipping at all! Of course, I waited for a good rain to try it out, but still, that drive is VERY hard...almost pavement like on a dry day.

Using my TnT kit from MIE I tilted it forward to let the rippers do their dirty work first, then tilted back for 2-3 passes to fill it the abundant pot holes. I was very pleased with the result-especially since I'd never done this before. Hopefully it will last for years to come.

[ericher69]

Pictures? Action shots or video?

Sure I'm not the only one

[rjwerth]

Yeah.....about that....uh...

Surely I'm not the only one to be so excited to work (play) with my new tools (toys) that I completely forgot that there are some here who need their visuals. I'll have some taken on my next go at it in a week or so.

Sorry!

[creekbend]

Congratulations.

[mikehaugen]

Still itching to get mine, but I want to wait until I can afford a set of ag tires. I just don't think a 2wd with turfs will be very effective with a box blade.