DPTURBO29
New member
Hello,
I'm a new user and about to purchase my first tractor. It will be an M series Kubota with front wheel assist and the LA1153 loader, but I've not made up my mind between the 5140 and 6040 yet.
In any case the first implement I am planning to purchase is a box blade. My new property (fingers crossed - loan isn't closed) is 64.5 acres that is about 3/4 unimproved woods with a 1/2 mile gravel drive to the house. I'll be using the blade to do general cleanup work around the property and maintain the drive.
My question for everyone is in your collective experiences which manufacturer or brand seems to offer the most in a box blade (weight, construction, features) for the money. I would like it to be as heavy as possible, but know more steel costs more money. I about fell out of my chair when I saw the suggested retail on a 7' Tuffline with the hydraulic scarifiers (can't remember if it was a 30 or 40 series, but it was about 1100 lbs.)
I'll leave the rest to you all. I'm looking forward to your suggestions. Feel free to make any suggestions about blade widths as well. 7' seemed about right to me for the smaller Ms, but I'm open to pros and cons.
Thanks,
Derrick Pace
I'm a new user and about to purchase my first tractor. It will be an M series Kubota with front wheel assist and the LA1153 loader, but I've not made up my mind between the 5140 and 6040 yet.
In any case the first implement I am planning to purchase is a box blade. My new property (fingers crossed - loan isn't closed) is 64.5 acres that is about 3/4 unimproved woods with a 1/2 mile gravel drive to the house. I'll be using the blade to do general cleanup work around the property and maintain the drive.
My question for everyone is in your collective experiences which manufacturer or brand seems to offer the most in a box blade (weight, construction, features) for the money. I would like it to be as heavy as possible, but know more steel costs more money. I about fell out of my chair when I saw the suggested retail on a 7' Tuffline with the hydraulic scarifiers (can't remember if it was a 30 or 40 series, but it was about 1100 lbs.)
I'll leave the rest to you all. I'm looking forward to your suggestions. Feel free to make any suggestions about blade widths as well. 7' seemed about right to me for the smaller Ms, but I'm open to pros and cons.
Thanks,
Derrick Pace