Box Scraper WHAT IS IT, is it ROLL OVER SCRAPER BLADE or BOX BLADE

[jenkinsph]

After a closer look at the photos, I can see what looks like paint on the ground! I don't know how I missed that!!! Thanks jeff9366.

There's another blade that I am thinking about, it's 72" x 24" with 6 shanks, no name on the blade model BB6. My plan is to used this blade until I can get my hands on a good use 7 ft Gannon

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That second box blade would have to be cheap to consider it. I would prefer the ROBB you pictured first if it is in good shape, lots of people paint them up to sell.

For a used Gannon I would keep an eye out on large rental yards as they tend to rotate their inventory for tax purposes. There have been a few threads where some of the members have found them in good condition for $800 to $1200, Good luck with the search.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

That ROBB is not a Gannon, but is still a VERY good implement and would serve you well. If the price is right, you will get it and most likely be very happy and forget about even looking for the industrial grade Gannon box blade that everyone wants. If you do not have top & tilt, you will be better off with the ROBB. With a ROBB, you can basically set the top link adjustment and be done with it. No continual adjusting needed as with a std type box.

Good luck with your decision.

 

[DocDryden]

Well I finally got in touch with the owner of the blade. He said it's not been painted, there is no brand name on it. He has had it about 8 years, (yes it's been outside) it has not been used. He thought it was made by Caterpillar. He wants $900. Est weight 750 to 800 lbs, the thickness of the metal is from 3/8" to 1/2". it's a 3 1/2 hour drive from me.

 

[jeff9366]

If it costs 70 cents a mile to operate your vehicle, minimum, what will be your round-trip cost?

 

[DocDryden]

231 x 2 (round trip) $323.

 

[davrow]

231 x 2 (round trip) $323.

And then you still need to buy rippers on top of that?

 

[DocDryden]

The opening for the rippers are 2 1/2'' x 1'' I will need 7 of them.

 

[bcp]

The opening for the rippers are 2 1/2'' x 1'' I will need 7 of them.

These are the lowest prices I've seen, if freight doesn't make it too expensive for your location.

Agri Supply - Search

Bruce

 

[MtnViewRanch]

With the long distance to get it, it has been painted, otherwise the cutting edges would not be the same color as the rest of the implement and you can clearly see paint on the ground and the need for all of the rippers, you are probably with in $500 of just purchasing a new unit from Eagleline.

So one of these deals that really isn't any deal at all. $500 would be my top offer considering your circumstances.

Good luck.

 

[davrow]

...you are probably with in $500 of just purchasing a new unit from Eagleline.

I blame Brian for a lot of my startup expenses with the new tractor! After not finding 'just the right thing' on Craigslist I took his advice - I'm getting one from Eagleline.

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