Arky217
Silver Member
I need a box blade, preferably a heavy duty one to use on rocky and root infested ground. My tractor is a Kubota L4200, 4wd, 45hp. The rear tire width is 71".
The largest BB that I can find locally new is the 72" King Kutter standard duty for $550. Suppose to weigh about 515 lbs.
But I have located a used Kodiak HD 96" in good condition, also for $550.
I saw on a post where a 60" Kodiak HD weights about 530 lbs. so I imagine this 8' may weigh over 800 lbs.
One problem that I see is that it may be too much for this tractor to pull.
But I plan on adding a top cylinder since I already have the rear remote for it, thus I may be able to control the 'bite' somewhat better.
Another potential problem would be 12" sticking out on each side; it may make the tractor cumbersome to use in the woods. ( I like the idea of the extra weight as a counter balance for my loader though)
Plan on using the BB first as a 'root rake', and then to put in a 1000' driveway on a ridge that is rocky in some parts.
What say ye, is this too much BB for this tractor, or would it be ok if I take it slow and easy ?
Thanks,
The largest BB that I can find locally new is the 72" King Kutter standard duty for $550. Suppose to weigh about 515 lbs.
But I have located a used Kodiak HD 96" in good condition, also for $550.
I saw on a post where a 60" Kodiak HD weights about 530 lbs. so I imagine this 8' may weigh over 800 lbs.
One problem that I see is that it may be too much for this tractor to pull.
But I plan on adding a top cylinder since I already have the rear remote for it, thus I may be able to control the 'bite' somewhat better.
Another potential problem would be 12" sticking out on each side; it may make the tractor cumbersome to use in the woods. ( I like the idea of the extra weight as a counter balance for my loader though)
Plan on using the BB first as a 'root rake', and then to put in a 1000' driveway on a ridge that is rocky in some parts.
What say ye, is this too much BB for this tractor, or would it be ok if I take it slow and easy ?
Thanks,