1635 Box Blade

WilliamBos · Jul 27, 2013

Get some suitcase weights, maybe wheel too.

crreed67 · Jul 28, 2013

Sounds like power isn't the pending issue but traction is with blade work. But power would be a factor in mowing?

Gale Hawkins · Jul 28, 2013

crreed67 said:
My MF dealer wants to sell me a Howse BSXEB72 but I'm not sure about the durability of it. Is my tractor strong enough to pull a heavy 6 foot box blade full of dirt?

Howse makes a nice Box Blade and when I purchased they were less expensive than bigger names of the same quality class.

WilliamBos · Jul 28, 2013

crreed67 said:
Sounds like power isn't the pending issue but traction is with blade work. But power would be a factor in mowing?

We have never had an issue with power when mowing... Even pulling through a water pulling through water puddle.

crreed67 · Jul 28, 2013

Thanks. You putting my mind at ease. I like the Everything Attachments 72" XTreme Duty Box Blade For Utility Tractors. Seems well built but according to the site weighs only 475# which is lighter than the land pride, woods or bush hog blades of the same size. I haven't got to price the woods, LP or the BH yet but I like the price of the EA. Any thoughts on the three?

WilliamBos · Jul 28, 2013

crreed67 said:
Thanks. You putting my mind at ease. I like the Everything Attachments 72" XTreme Duty Box Blade For Utility Tractors. Seems well built but according to the site weighs only 475# which is lighter than the land pride, woods or bush hog blades of the same size. I haven't got to price the woods, LP or the BH yet but I like the price of the EA. Any thoughts on the three?

Support your local dealer. They may even give you a deal since you bought the tractor from them. When it comes to a blade, you want weight. Lighter is not better. The 1635 will lift that like it is a feather.

Why a box blade? Will a scraper work just as good? Have never needed one, but can't live without a scraper.

crreed67 · Jul 28, 2013

Gonna be building a house and moving a good bit of dirt for driveways and leveling spots for buildings and figured a box blade would be more efficient at that.

WilliamBos · Jul 28, 2013

crreed67 said:
Gonna be building a house and moving a good bit of dirt for driveways and leveling spots for buildings and figured a box blade would be more efficient at that.

Yeah, sounds like a box blade will be good for you then.

Kioti Tom · Jul 28, 2013

QUOTE=crreed67;3403075]Thanks. You putting my mind at ease. I like the Everything Attachments 72" XTreme Duty Box Blade For Utility Tractors. Seems well built but according to the site weighs only 475# which is lighter than the land pride, woods or bush hog blades of the same size. I haven't got to price the woods, LP or the BH yet but I like the price of the EA. Any thoughts on the three?[/QUOTE]

I have an EA BB like you describe here. I have not had a problem with the weight. It is a well built BB and I have no
problems using it. Even when clearing a hill side drive of over 2 inches of ice, it did not present any problems..I
redid the drive this spring to get rid of rock and tire ruts, no problems. going uphill even. The scarifiers are mounted
behind the front box beam and I really like it like that. more adjustments available. The wear areas are beefed up
and just a well thought out and made BB. You will not go wrong getting one. PLUS, Free shipping to your area.
I have to go to McKees Rocks to pick my stuff up, and for free shipping, It is worth it.

Good luck with your decision.
Tom:thumbsup:

crreed67 · Jul 28, 2013

Yea, I watched the EA video and was really impressed but a lot of people here are talking about heavier being better so I'm kinda confused on my choices.