ID or opinions on Box Blade

[maverick302]

Hello all,

I recently purchased my first tractor, a 1958 Case 411B. I am in the immediate market for a box blade, but I am new to these implements, so I have little knowledge on how to assess for quality on the used market. I found one nearby that is priced decently, and it seems to be pretty heavy duty, but they don't know the brand. It is a hinged back and the 3ph attachments seem to be more robust than most that I've looked at. It's been repainted and has some dings/rust, but the edges and teeth points look half decent. It is a 76" width, and they tell me the sheet metal is 3/8" thick. It also only comes with 4 ripper shanks, so I can either make do with those or purchase more, but it doesn't look like the common pin-style shanks that I'm seeing.

Can anyone possibly ID this?

Does it appear to be a good unit compared to a King Kutter or similar?

Will the 76" cutting edge be difficult to find a replacement for?

Are the ripper shanks adjustable, and will I be able to find more to fit this style?


Thank you in advance.

 

[maverick302]

Just for reference sake, this will be used for ~1/4 mile gravel driveway maintenance, and occasionally leveling my ~1/4 acre lawn which gets jacked up from wildlife and all the tree roots from the 75-100' tulip trees surrounding it.

 

[Leejohn]

Check here. Box Blades, Box Blade Parts, Box Scraper & Tractor Box Blades

Sides look to be worn down a lot. Other wise looks good.

 

[maverick302]

Check here. Box Blades, Box Blade Parts, Box Scraper & Tractor Box Blades

Sides look to be worn down a lot. Other wise looks good.

Awesome, thanks for the link. It seems to be the 吐ront slot type ripper, that痴 very helpful. Also thanks for the observation on the worn sides, I wouldn稚 have even known. Is that a big problem?

 

[ovrszd]

I have a Land Pride that looks a lot like that. I can't confirm that Land Pride made mine. Maybe Gannon.

Anyway, to your questions.
It's wayyyyyy more blade than a KK. No comparison.
Unless you plan to use it commercially you'll not need to replace the blade. But, they aren't hard to find.
Yes they are adjustable. No it's not hard to find them.
The rear blade can be bolted down or allowed to float, another excellent feature that's hard to find.
Not familiar with your tractor, these blades are heavy, which is a good thing if your tractor can handle it.

This blade is mechanical lift on the scarifiers. This system works very well. The fact that they can be lifted is a huge plus. Again, this blade is far beyond what's usually found on a dealer's lot. I can't see any major repairs that have been made. Without detailed inspection it's hard to say about wear. The side plates are shorter at the front. Again, without detailed measurements I can't tell you how much has been worn away. Nothing to worry about.

What are they asking for this blade?? Individual I assume? I hate fresh paint, would have rather saw it in it's work clothes. Depending on price, don't let this get away.

 

[Sparkeee24]

That is a commercial unit. The scarifier s are forged. I bet the steel is excellent quality, hardened. You would see this on a 10-15 k lb skip loader for construction sites and similar. Front edges look a little worn, but not too bad. What's its price? This style with hydraulic actuating is about 2800 to 4000 new. It's probably around 1200-1400 lbs. It can do a lot of work, or anchor the *** end of your machine depending on soil, traction, HP, gearing and weight. I see some really crappy welds for that rod holding the spring assist on, and it looks like the scarifier bar may be tweeked. I would check it out.

 

[maverick302]

That is a commercial unit. The scarifier s are forged. I bet the steel is excellent quality, hardened. You would see this on a 10-15 k lb skip loader for construction sites and similar. Front edges look a little worn, but not too bad. What's its price? This style with hydraulic actuating is about 2800 to 4000 new. It's probably around 1200-1400 lbs. It can do a lot of work, or anchor the *** end of your machine depending on soil, traction, HP, gearing and weight. I see some really crappy welds for that rod holding the spring assist on, and it looks like the scarifier bar may be tweeked. I would check it out.

I too noticed the shoddy welds, but I wasn稚 even sure what that bad was for. Not a problem, I have plenty of welding equipment to fix.

Going on a 2wd 40hp tractor that is 5-6k lbs. Before I publicly announce agreed price, what is a reasonable price for this unit?

 

[fried1765]

I too noticed the shoddy welds, but I wasn稚 even sure what that bad was for. Not a problem, I have plenty of welding equipment to fix.

Going on a 2wd 40hp tractor that is 5-6k lbs. Before I publicly announce agreed price, what is a reasonable price for this unit?

My opinion only!
Certainly appears much more HD than my KK.
Never have seen this style/brand.
$800 ??? My guess only!

 

[sd455dan]

Sure looks like a Gannon box blade to me.
mine is also the 76 inch model but has been modified/hacked on by previous owners and shows more wear on the cutting edges.
If the price is decent, Very hard to beat them for a rear counterweight, moving/leveling dirt- and they can even be used for plowing snow in reverse if your tractors 3 point is up to it.

It is such a handy counterweight/ implement I rarely take mine off the tractor unless I need to dig post holes /till or some other 3 point use.

 

[maverick302]

It does look like a Gannon. Reading more into them, I am unsure if I have enough tractor to use it. Will my 3ph be up to the task of lifting? Will I have problems with pulling it?

For all those that are curious, I am picking it up for $500.