shu
Bronze Member
Yep, been there. Am just getting out of the new-guy stage and learning the 'rules' of leveling ground. It's a Catch 22. You can't get level unless you already are.
Immediately smoothe out any humps or wheel skid holes by back-blading with the FEL. Whether using FEL or box blade, forward or reverse, always work from the most level surface you have into the more unlevel area.
Use the FEL for the first work, then finish with the box blade; the FEL is cruder, but much easier to control than the rear mounted blade. Expect to make many passes with the box blade; you see those road grader guys going back-and-forth, back-and-forth, working it down gradually.
Unless you are starting with already soft earth (if you are starting with grass cover or hard packed dirt) plan to tear it down below the level you want and then build back up.
Expect to get better with experience.
Immediately smoothe out any humps or wheel skid holes by back-blading with the FEL. Whether using FEL or box blade, forward or reverse, always work from the most level surface you have into the more unlevel area.
Use the FEL for the first work, then finish with the box blade; the FEL is cruder, but much easier to control than the rear mounted blade. Expect to make many passes with the box blade; you see those road grader guys going back-and-forth, back-and-forth, working it down gradually.
Unless you are starting with already soft earth (if you are starting with grass cover or hard packed dirt) plan to tear it down below the level you want and then build back up.
Expect to get better with experience.