Gannon Box Blade 6 ft on CL

GoldenCityMuse · May 22, 2016

I see this on my regional CL.

It has the hydraulic rippers. But how hard would it be to make this compatible w/ a cat 1 3PH? I have quick hitch too.

Steave · May 22, 2016

This is a cat 1-2 setup. The inside 2 slots are for cat 1, and the outside 2 slots are cat 2. You'd need to check with the manufacturer about the quick hitch compatible or if its close to you go measure it. Good looking box blade.

Steave · May 22, 2016

http://www.woodsequipment.com/files/Images/Products/HD24472HSD.jpg

Go here it might shed some light about it.

Steave · May 22, 2016

Well I see the link I tried didn't help much but another picture. :confused3: Go to the Gannon web site.

MtnViewRanch · May 22, 2016

I don't believe that it is QH compatible.

Easy fix though. Cut off the ears on the mast and rotate them forward and weld. That "should" take care of the QH compatible problem.

thatguy · May 22, 2016

that would be a beast of a box blade..

GoldenCityMuse · May 22, 2016

Thanks for the info guys, I certainly am interested in it.
Asking price is ~$2k. What do you think?

justinramani · May 22, 2016

Price a new one and determine the difference. If a new one is 3k+ - I would say that it's a good deal.

BigCountry1689 · May 22, 2016

I have a very similar one from Modern Implements 7 FT with the hinge back, only difference is mine has the manual scarifiers, mine also is a category 2 hitch. I bought CAT 1 to 2 bushings from TSC, and cut them down to where the were flush with the hole on the inner ears. Then I bought CAT 1 pins with the bolt ends, I mounted the pins inwards and bolted them through the first set of ears with grade 8 washers. It is not the preferred method but I haven't had any issues. I will post a pic tomorrow when I get home. I have noticed after about 25 hours one of the pins is bent by about a half inch. But considering all the stuff I push and pull with it I guess a little bending is expected.

ovrszd · May 22, 2016

Sorry, but your Modern Implements BB is not similar at all.

To the OP. These are not QH compatible. The top link pin is not forward far enough. The QH will impact the scarifier cylinder or it's fittings/hoses unless modified.

These BBs are a beast. Not familiar with your tractor??? I use a 7' on a 95HP, 10K lb tractor. It handles it well but can still be stalled if scarifiers are dropped into solid dirt.

The 2K price is fair. Not a steal, but not a ripoff either. You need to decide how much you will use it.