Blade Size and Type

[snmhanson]

I am looking for a rear blade for my Kubota B7800. I will use it mainly for clearing snow a handful of times a year (up to 12" deep) but also use it on occassion to do some light duty grading. So far I have gotten prices on Woods, Landpride, Bush Hog and King Kutter. I am going to look at Corriher/Midwest as well. Price-wise King Kutter is the leader of course but the jump up to Woods (~200) is not too bad if I am going to get a superior product. Of course Corriher may be the best value, I'm just not sure about shipping costs which may bring it to the price of the Woods. Any suggestions on which brand/model I should go with for the best value on a blade that won't fold in half the first time I hook it on something?

Also, any recommendations on size? I was thinking a 72" to be able to get in to tight places easier but maybe a 84" would be better for plowing? I also would like a tilting blade to be able to do minor ditch work and build banked turns for a dirt bike/mountain bike track.

Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

Matt

 

[ronjhall]

Matt
I have a 72" Land Pride. I use the blade on my B2910. Check out this picture of it. Click Here
With the top link shortened up the blade can be rotated 180 degrees.
You may want to look at a lighter weight blade like the RB2572 from Land Pride .
The 35 series has an option to angle the blade hydraulically.

 

[RoyJackson]

I use a 72" blade behind my 790. I also used it behind my old Deere 670. I've no idea who made it...it's probably 40 or 50 years old. Definitely a robust blade.

Anyway, both the 670 and 790 had no problem lifting the blade or when pushiing snow (well, haven't had the 790 long enough to push any snow yet).

Bottomline is, a 72" blade should be just right for your tractor. I angle my blade 20° to 30° to push the snow to the side...works real good but there is a tendency to push the tractor in the direction opposite of the blade angle...if it's a heavy wet snow. I had bar turfs on the 670. There were times I ran out of traction but the differential lock took care of that most the time.

As far as a manufacturer...I like Land Pride, but you pay for it. I've read of folks bending the moldboard on the King Kutters but I wouldn't worry too much about that when pushing snow.

 

[MicroPilot]

I would suggest looking at how the different adjustments (rotation, tilt, offset) are accomplished on the different blades. This could be a deciding factor in your purchase.

 

[jim_wilson]

I recently bought a rear blade for my BX23 - it is a Midwest blade with the angle, tilt and swivel features - I think the model is RB22-60. You can check it out at http://www.midwestequipment.net/rear_blades/series_22_blade_specs.htm.

I also looked at the Corriher blade which is the same blade - made by Midwest for Corriher and I ended up buying a Kioti blade of the same part number because the dealer was within driving distance , he had the blade in stock, and it was orange so it matches the tractor. I looked at a number of different rear blades and I thought the Midwest stood out on price and ease of use. If you look at many of the other manufacturers you have to unbolt the blade to offset it - the Midwest has two big pins that you take out and you can offset the blade then put the pins back in. Much easier in my opinion. See if you have any Kioti dealers in your area - you might be able to get one in orange for a cheaper price than the Corriher.

 

[snmhanson]

Thanks for all of the advice. I think if I buy a new blade I will take a close look at Midwest. If shipping end up costing too much or I want to buy local for some other reason I will consider Woods or Bush Hog (no local Landpride dealer). In the meantime, however, I'll probably keep scanning the classifieds for a good deal on a used blade. I missed a great deal on a used (but in great shape) Landpride a few weeks ago for around $200. If the weather starts changing and I don't have a blade yet I will look at new. Thanks again.

Matt

 

[qqq]

The link Jim posted had an extra "." at the end. Here's a corrected link:

22 Series Rear Blades