What size Box Blade for CK 20s-gear

Kraut · 06-30-2008, 10:57 PM

Kioti recommends no larger then a 4ft blade. What are your veteran thoughts on this. Would the Ck 20 handle a 5 ft to cover the tracks?

JoelD · 06-30-2008, 11:50 PM

I think this depends on use and soil.

Not sure where you live, where I live, my LK3054 with loader and rops weighs in at approximately 3800-4000lbs with fuel and all, and 5foot is perfect.

It's really a weight thing, if you are trying to rip through rock infested soil like me, you need lots of weight.

Would think a 4 footer about right for a 20 in these conditions.

If grading and moving soil, I would think 5 footer on your machine would be fine.

But ripping hard soil I'd think you a little to light for anything more than 4 foot.

Good luck,
Joel

Kraut · 06-30-2008, 11:54 PM

Should have stated that I reside in Fl.

Thanks

driver444 · 07-01-2008, 12:29 AM

I have a Mahindra 2015. Very similar specs to the CK20. I run a 5 foot box blade on mine with no problems (usually). I have r-4's that are loaded. For a little extra traction, I'll grab a scoop of dirt in the loader bucket too.

I agree that soil conditions would be a factor, but nothing that "taking smaller bites" wouldn't fix.

bearhawk · 07-01-2008, 02:30 AM

5' on a CK20 is no problem..

You want to cover your tracks.

I can stall mine, depending on the condition of the soil. But more often I have soil pouring out the top of the box before the tractor will stop.

KAB · 07-01-2008, 09:37 AM

I use a 5' on a CK20 HST with no problems.

Just don't try to dig to deep on a single pass.

Kurt

Noland · 07-01-2008, 11:07 AM

I also have a 5' BB for my CK20 and it handles it OK.

dfkrug · 07-01-2008, 06:47 PM

I put a Worksaver 66-incher on the CK20 I bought and it has AG
rears at the widest setting. Works fine. The only issue is I had
to bend the 3PT arms a bit outward so the stay chains did not rub
the tires. This would have been a prob with the 60-incher, too. Other
brands, maybe not.

gkm · 07-01-2008, 09:31 PM

I'd say without reservation, go for the 5'. I have a 5' and have absolutely no problem overfilling box and the tractor's never even come close to stalling. If anything, at times it will spin tires!

BTI · 07-02-2008, 11:38 AM

Ok, I'm gonna be the odd man out here....well me and JoelD

I say if you are going to use it hard, landscaping and such, sort of like a rear mount bulldozer go with the 4'
If you are just spreading gravel/dirt etc then 5'.
A box blade isn't just a box, it has rippers too...and some will dig DEEP.
I have stalled a DK45 with a 72" box before.
Rippers in the full down position box full of WV river dirt.

Usage and soil are the deciding factors.

BTI

06-30-2008, 10:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kraut Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 26	What size Box Blade for CK 20s-gear Kioti recommends no larger then a 4ft blade. What are your veteran thoughts on this. Would the Ck 20 handle a 5 ft to cover the tracks?

06-30-2008, 11:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
JoelD Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Windham, NH Posts: 463	Re: What size Box Blade for CK 20s-gear I think this depends on use and soil. Not sure where you live, where I live, my LK3054 with loader and rops weighs in at approximately 3800-4000lbs with fuel and all, and 5foot is perfect. It's really a weight thing, if you are trying to rip through rock infested soil like me, you need lots of weight. Would think a 4 footer about right for a 20 in these conditions. If grading and moving soil, I would think 5 footer on your machine would be fine. But ripping hard soil I'd think you a little to light for anything more than 4 foot. Good luck, Joel __________________ Joel 2004 Kioti LK3054XS TLB Woods Box Blade 1986 F 250

06-30-2008, 11:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kraut Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 26	Re: What size Box Blade for CK 20s-gear Should have stated that I reside in Fl. Thanks

07-01-2008, 12:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
driver444 Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Schenectady, New York Posts: 228	Re: What size Box Blade for CK 20s-gear I have a Mahindra 2015. Very similar specs to the CK20. I run a 5 foot box blade on mine with no problems (usually). I have r-4's that are loaded. For a little extra traction, I'll grab a scoop of dirt in the loader bucket too. I agree that soil conditions would be a factor, but nothing that "taking smaller bites" wouldn't fix.

07-01-2008, 02:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
bearhawk Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Milton, New Hampshire Posts: 324	Re: What size Box Blade for CK 20s-gear 5' on a CK20 is no problem.. You want to cover your tracks. I can stall mine, depending on the condition of the soil. But more often I have soil pouring out the top of the box before the tractor will stop.

07-01-2008, 09:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
KAB Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NE Ohio (Lake County) Posts: 343	Re: What size Box Blade for CK 20s-gear I use a 5' on a CK20 HST with no problems. Just don't try to dig to deep on a single pass. Kurt

07-01-2008, 11:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
Noland Bronze Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 67	Re: What size Box Blade for CK 20s-gear I also have a 5' BB for my CK20 and it handles it OK.

07-01-2008, 06:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
dfkrug Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,618	Re: What size Box Blade for CK 20s-gear I put a Worksaver 66-incher on the CK20 I bought and it has AG rears at the widest setting. Works fine. The only issue is I had to bend the 3PT arms a bit outward so the stay chains did not rub the tires. This would have been a prob with the 60-incher, too. Other brands, maybe not. __________________ See my TBN projects at: http://mysite.verizon.net/resyfcgt/ Kubota B21 rebuild 1 cy FEL bucket custom b/h thumb custom b/h subframe Diesel fuel dispenser Bucket dentistry custom hydraulic b/h thumb

07-01-2008, 09:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
gkm New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Shepherdstown Posts: 12	Re: What size Box Blade for CK 20s-gear I'd say without reservation, go for the 5'. I have a 5' and have absolutely no problem overfilling box and the tractor's never even come close to stalling. If anything, at times it will spin tires! __________________ CK 20S Gear, FEL, Kioti RFM, 60" Box Blade

07-02-2008, 11:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
BTI Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Nelsonville, Ohio Posts: 538	Re: What size Box Blade for CK 20s-gear Ok, I'm gonna be the odd man out here....well me and JoelD I say if you are going to use it hard, landscaping and such, sort of like a rear mount bulldozer go with the 4' If you are just spreading gravel/dirt etc then 5'. A box blade isn't just a box, it has rippers too...and some will dig DEEP. I have stalled a DK45 with a 72" box before. Rippers in the full down position box full of WV river dirt. Usage and soil are the deciding factors. BTI __________________ EARTH FIRST----We'll Clear-cut the other planets LATER *****The poster formerly known as Kiohio**** 740-753-9242

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