Various BoxBlade Uses

[Ken45101]

Most of the hinged rears can be fastened down, if desired.

Thanks. Although I still wonder if they are as strong as the solid ones.

Another question: how does the strength of the roll over models compare to the solid built ones? Seems like a solid welded box would be stronger and less prone to damage (and I'm sure less expensive).

Ken

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Thanks. Although I still wonder if they are as strong as the solid ones.
Another question: how does the strength of the roll over models compare to the solid built ones? Seems like a solid welded box would be stronger and less prone to damage (and I'm sure less expensive).
Ken

I think that the roll over box blades are usually considered to be heavy duty. They might be a little on the light side to really be that, but they are heaver than a medium duty blade. My 81" roll over is 980lbs and has held up fine behind my 12,000lb tractor. If you look at industrial blades, you will find them to be 1200-1600lbs for a 7 foot model. Oh, and the industrial models are a lot more $$$$ than the roll overs.

Something to have in mind is that the roll over blades were designed back when there were no rear remotes on the tractors. So with the pull of a lever you could have your rippers in the ground without getting out of your seat. And the same holds true for the other functions of the blade.

 

[Ken45101]

Brian,

Thanks for the comments and pictures. It looks like you have nice soft, sandy soil. I'm dealing with clay and embedded rocks though Mostly I would be using the blade for building and grading trails through the woods.

When I had a light duty scraper blade, I was a frequent customer at the weld shop <sigh>.

Ken

 

[3RRL]

Right about the rear swinging blade.
Most can be fastened so you can smooth with the rear blade but some don't so you would have to modify that kind. The hinged ones will cut better with the front blade when the rear hinge swings back, out of the way. That is a very good feature.

Ken, how wide are your rear tires? My boxblade is 84" wide and my rear tire width is about 78" to 80".

 

[Ken45101]

Right about the rear swinging blade.
Most can be fastened so you can smooth with the rear blade but some don't so you would have to modify that kind. The hinged ones will cut better with the front blade when the rear hinge swings back, out of the way. That is a very good feature.

Ken, how wide are your rear tires? My boxblade is 84" wide and my rear tire width is about 78" to 80".

I went out and measured this morning and the rear tires are only 72" wide. I thought they were 7'. So a 84" box blade would be good.

What I've noticed with my fixed box blade is that if I tilt it up a little, the front cutter runs a bit off the ground and distributes soft dirt underneath it and the back slides over and compresses it. That's when I have nice crumbly soil (those rare days of the year, LOL).

Ken

 

[ducks13]

Does anyone know how to get to 3rrl's videos? When I click the link I seem to need a password to get into the album. I wrote a private message to 3rrl a couple of weeks ago with no reponse. Anyone know where else they would be posted or other ones that show the box blade in action?

 

[3RRL]

Hey John, sorry about that.
I've been out of touch for a couple weeks and just now got caught up with TBN. I did read your pm too, so I will respond here.

Here are a couple videos. I checked them and you should be able to see them too.

 

[Charlesaf3]

they work for me - your last name is on them though, might want to remove that?

 

[Timber]

Hey Rob good to see you

 

[3RRL]

Hello Charles and Charlie...
Yes, I'm still here but mostly read about your adventures instead of posting a lot. Man, this ranch stuff is hard work. I'm sure I'm busier now in retirement than ever before, dang!