Box Scraper Beginners guide to using a box blade

[MtnViewRanch]

Jeff,
Since you are sure he made the right selection in buying a tractor maybe you can suggest what he can do to address his problem. I am not a fan of skid steers myself and prefer the tractor as a platform. But it does depend on an individuals handicaps what might be more appropriate as a platform.

I was wondering that same thing. You have a guy that can't physically watch what's going on behind the machine which is really a requirement to be able to use 3pt grading implements. So how is that the right machine for him to be using?

 

[Ford850]

Steve, maybe a landplane is better for you. Once you have the areas filled, the landplane will level ruts and ridges by redistributing small amounts while it's dragged. The best part of the LP is that you could drop it all the way so it floats the contours and drive slowly, while focusing ahead instead of behind.

 

[jenkinsph]

Steve, maybe a landplane is better for you. Once you have the areas filled, the landplane will level ruts and ridges by redistributing small amounts while it's dragged. The best part of the LP is that you could drop it all the way so it floats the contours and drive slowly, while focusing ahead instead of behind.

I would agree that it would be easier to use if he has enough room.

 

[edkemper]

Get the largest mirror you can mount. I have a nice large mirror mounted on the front of the cover over my head. It's nice to be able to turn around at times but the mirror does the lions share of the observing of my work.

I admit a skid steer would be nice to have also however I think the tractor will do more work with more widely available used attachments at better prices.

Just my take on it.

 

[jeff9366]

I was wondering that same thing. You have a guy that can't physically watch what's going on behind the machine which is really a requirement to be able to use 3pt grading implements.

A skid steer would be nice to have, however, I think the tractor will do more work with more widely available used attachments at better prices.

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[Fallon]

$50 backup camera...

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/316927-backup-camera-50-a.html

Better if you have a cab, but you could set it up to remove the monitor when not in use.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

$50 backup camera...

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/316927-backup-camera-50-a.html

Better if you have a cab, but you could set it up to remove the monitor when not in use.

While a back up camera sounds good, would you really want to cut grade depending on it? I know for a fact that I would not and I am a pretty good operator.

 

[jenkinsph]

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Jeff,
Don't follow your response as Brian and myself were questioning your prior response.

 

[steve a]

Jenkins, I messed around with seating positions today and found that I could use my left foot on the pedal, but my right leg has to go over the fender so I can sit side saddle. It is very uncomfortable, but I can at least see around to about the middle of, the hitch that way, but not through my trifocals, because they don't cover my peripheral vision. it is blurry. I think I can make a foot peg to mount on the fender for my right foot, to help with the comfort problem. BTW, today I was leveling under my olive trees and I backed over one of my Squirrel traps. I am running out of things to squash, so should be doing better soon.
So I'm getting the idea a Skid-steer is a Bull Dozer type tractor. Love to have one for cutting off the tops of hills and other major earth moving; My front loader gets stuck if I take more than a 1" cut with the bucket, or even less if I hit a big rock. Somebody used the property for a dump site at one time and there is broken concrete from highway demolition, stacked up & buried all over the east side of my property.
So I think I will continue looking for a 65" box and see if I need the extra hydraulics later. Thanks again for all the great advice here.

 

[Fallon]

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