Box Scraper Box Scraper?

koryaube · Jul 2, 2009

I am looking to purchase a Box scraper. I own a Kubota 2920 with a FEL...my question is can this tractor handle a 5 foot BB or should I go with a smaller 4 foot. The dealer I purchased My tractor from has a Howse 4 foot he will sell for $425. But I really like my Woods grooming mower RD6000 and would like a woods gb 60. I am aso under the impression that the "SCARIFIERS" on the Howse may work them-self loose from another post.

DrewL · Jul 2, 2009

I would hope that your dealer would say a five foot BB would be just fine for your machine.

SouthernConservative · Jul 2, 2009

WOODS GB 60 -Will be all you need

iplumb · Jul 2, 2009

I use a 5' KK Box blade for my 2920 and love it! Wouldn't want anything smaller. Plenty of power.

koryaube · Jul 3, 2009

Thanks for the replies my local dealer has a GB 60 for $900 does this sound fair? Thanks for the help.

greg_g · Jul 4, 2009

Sounds a bit pricey to me, but that said - I've never seen anything with a Woods decal that wasn't. The important factor is width and weight. You want a BB that is wider than your tire tracks. And the heavier the better. My approach to buying implements like that is price per pound. If no other features help you make up your mind, divide the price by the weight and get the best dollar per pound deal.

One feature to study carefully is the A-frame section that connects the implement to the tractor. If you plan on pushing material (in reverse), that's your weak link. The sturdier the better.

//greg//

dirt ditch · Jul 4, 2009

Defiantly want a box wide enough to cover the tire tracks. Mine is the same width as the loader bucket. If I need to dig a hole the box blade can be backed down the ramp that is created and rip the hard dirt then turn the tractor around to dig with the loader until I'm down to hard dirt again then repeat ripping with the box blade. A couple weeks ago I dug a hole over 4ft deep this way to remove a cement antenna base.

biffo · Jul 5, 2009

... as weight is one of the critical factors what would be a good weight for a 5 foot box blade?

MtnViewRanch · Jul 5, 2009

biffo said:
... as weight is one of the critical factors what would be a good weight for a 5 foot box blade?

500-750 pounds

dirt ditch · Jul 6, 2009

Most of the folks here subscribe to the bigger and heaver theory when it comes to box blades. Nothing wrong with that as they probably use them far more than I do, have more experience, and use larger more powerful tractors in tougher soil conditions. I was going to buy a heavy duty box blade and spend more money than I should out of my budget to get it. Then I came across a standard duty box blade on sale. With the special the store was running and a % off coupon the price came to $235. For that price it was worth the risk and it has turned out to be a great buy for me. It now weighs 495lbs By adding some weights. I have used it to grade my road, rip out old asphalt, cement, roots, and do some leveling. So if a person has a tight budget and normal conditions a standard box blade might work just fine.