Timber
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We never retire we just change jobs
Various BoxBlade Uses
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tractordog
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I was going to try and get away with borrowing the box blade.
Now I am wondering if I should get a TSC 5 or 6 foot box blade.
Now I am wondering if I should get a TSC 5 or 6 foot box blade.
Timber
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tractordog
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The spec on the 1520 is 62 inch I believe.
going to have to take out the measuring tape.
I dont think two inches makes a difference.
cost is not the issue, they are both about the same.
I am thinking ease of use in tight spots, weight etc....
going to have to take out the measuring tape.
I dont think two inches makes a difference.
cost is not the issue, they are both about the same.
I am thinking ease of use in tight spots, weight etc....
SPYDERLK
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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!
Good to "see" you again Rob ! ... Yeah, Im retired and have part time work in my field .. flexible at my discretion. Its so hard not to let it suck you in. And the people there have a hard time understanding cuz its still "their life". :confused3:
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Hello Larry, good to see you too.
I see you are still up to making logical and reasonable explanations...as you have many times in many threads.
Regarding the boxblade, I too recommend going wider than the wheel width.
More than several occasions did I need that extra width to scrape or cut where I couldn't drive. Not only that, when you tilt the boxblade severely from right to left (or left to right), the corner cutting the gutter will be closer to the center of the tractor than when the boxblade was level.
Especially handy for me when cutting gutters on my road with high banks, where I could not "straddle" the gutter. My boxblade is about 6" wider than my tread. When tilted like that, where my wheels track is where the gutter is cut. So I use that as a method for getting the gutter cut where I want it to be. If my boxblade was shorter, the cut would happen somewhere inside the wheel, and I would have to drive partially on the other side of the gutter.
I see you are still up to making logical and reasonable explanations...as you have many times in many threads.
Regarding the boxblade, I too recommend going wider than the wheel width.
More than several occasions did I need that extra width to scrape or cut where I couldn't drive. Not only that, when you tilt the boxblade severely from right to left (or left to right), the corner cutting the gutter will be closer to the center of the tractor than when the boxblade was level.
Especially handy for me when cutting gutters on my road with high banks, where I could not "straddle" the gutter. My boxblade is about 6" wider than my tread. When tilted like that, where my wheels track is where the gutter is cut. So I use that as a method for getting the gutter cut where I want it to be. If my boxblade was shorter, the cut would happen somewhere inside the wheel, and I would have to drive partially on the other side of the gutter.
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Thanks for sharing the videos and pictures 3RRL. I hope I am healthy enough to get as much seat time as you do when I retire!
I take a small length of chain and run it from the top of the 3 pt to a drag mat which I tow behind the BB as well, works great for a super smooth finish. I also take it into the woods to smooth trails for 82 yr old quad riding dad who hates bumps. nothing like off roadin with a CUT:laughing: