Options to get with HD rear blade

[Zebrafive]

I see multiple options for HD rear blades. Hydraulic angle, offset & tilt cylinders; cushsion valves; side/end plates; skid shoes; rear tail wheel. Any "must have"? Any not worth getting?

I am thinking Hydraulic angle and offset cylinders and skid shoes.

 

[schmism]

what size tractor?

Most of those options you mention only show up on something like this

but you need a 65-80HP tractor to make use of it.

 

[Zebrafive]

what size tractor?

Most of those options you mention only show up on something like this

but you need a 65-80HP tractor to make use of it.

Number two in my signature. JD 6415 mfwd 85HP

 

[schmism]

Number two in my signature. JD 6415 mfwd 85HP

perfect, get the above :thumbsup:

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I see multiple options for HD rear blades. Hydraulic angle, offset & tilt cylinders; cushsion valves; side/end plates; skid shoes; rear tail wheel. Any "must have"? Any not worth getting?

I am thinking Hydraulic angle and offset cylinders and skid shoes.[/quote]

This is what I have on my Land Pride RBT45108.

I have Top and Tilt, so not as much of a need to get the hydraulic tilt on the blade. I have always had enough tilt with just the 3pt tilt cylinder. I do not have any need for the other options, but that is me with my own set of circumstances.

What model are you considering and how wide?

 

[Zebrafive]

I see multiple options for HD rear blades. Hydraulic angle, offset & tilt cylinders; cushsion valves; side/end plates; skid shoes; rear tail wheel. Any "must have"? Any not worth getting?

I am thinking Hydraulic angle and offset cylinders and skid shoes.[/quote]

This is what I have on my Land Pride RBT45108.

I have Top and Tilt, so not as much of a need to get the hydraulic tilt on the blade. I have always had enough tilt with just the 3pt tilt cylinder. I do not have any need for the other options, but that is me with my own set of circumstances.

What model are you considering and how wide?

I liked the Bush hog, Landpride, Rhino and Woods. All rated for my 85hp or better. My target width was 8' but I found a 9' Bush Hog 121-09 used for a good price.

How much tilt can you get each way w/tilt lift link? The 121=09 only has an angle cylinder, but offset and tilt can be added.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I liked the Bush hog, Landpride, Rhino and Woods. All rated for my 85hp or better. My target width was 8' but I found a 9' Bush Hog 121-09 used for a good price.

How much tilt can you get each way w/tilt lift link? The 121=09 only has an angle cylinder, but offset and tilt can be added.

Depends on your 3pt geometry, but some where between 10 & 15 degrees. Doesn't sound like much, but it is usually more than your tractor can pull in one cut anyway. Get that Bush hog if you can, that is a VERY good blade and the offset hydraulic is easily added.

 

[mjncad]

End plates are a must in my book as they give you additional spoils management options.

 

[Piston]

... I found a 9' Bush Hog 121-09 used for a good price.

I know this is a semi old thread, but did you end up buying the 121-09?

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I know this is a semi old thread, but did you end up buying the 121-09?

Piston, it was not me that had found the used blade, but Zebrafive. I had only quoted him and that is why it looks like I had posted what you have now quoted.

I have a Land Pride RBT45108 for my 7520 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: and am hoping to get an RBT3584 later this year for my 3215. :drool:

 

[BIG DOOLEY]

Hydraulic angle would sure be nice.
I just added rear remotes to my 2320 and the next project is to modify my rear blade some more to accept a cylinder for angling while still being able to roatate it 180' deg if so desired.
I could see offset angle for work near ditches as a safety bonus but a larger tractor would probably be needed for sure.

 

[Piston]

Piston, it was not me that had found the used blade, but Zebrafive. I had only quoted him and that is why it looks like I had posted what you have now quoted.

I have a Land Pride RBT45108 for my 7520 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: and am hoping to get an RBT3584 later this year for my 3215. :drool:

wow thats confusing :laughing: Even looking back at post #6 I still don't really get it, but that's okay, I don't get a lot of things :laughing:

I'm on the lookout for a used RBT4096 with 3 way hydraulics, I think it should be my next "victim"

 

[MBTRAC]

IMO - It's mandatory for a blade to be fitted with hydraulic angle, tilt & offset with rear wheels for serious work- though @ 3m/9'10" & CatII/III linkage a 70hp or better tractor is required :-

 

[Zebrafive]

I know this is a semi old thread, but did you end up buying the 121-09?

I did buy the Bush Hog 121-09. It only came with an angle cylinder I have since added an offset cylinder. I may add a tilt cylinder. I do have hyd top link, but not side (tilt) link.

 

[Piston]

How do you like the blade? Have you used it much? What do you use it mostly for?

That seems like a very heavy duty and well built blade.

 

[FatTire]

I have the RBT3584. I was stretching my budget and only have 2 remotes, so I got hyd on angle and tilt, but manual on offset. For anyone who is considering options on a rear blade, I have to say my choice was a mistake based on my requirements which include snow and dirt -- if only getting two, I would get angle and offset, and do the tilt manually.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Those are some nice hydraulic control rear blades. If I was using one every day like in a dairy or feed lot operation, pulling side ditches, bedding new drives with a heavy tractor that would be fine. For my personal usage I would just get a heavy duty manual so it would cost less and be strong enough for our needs since it would have to be parked outside.