oldpilgrim
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Well, if the EA box blade stands up under your use, it'll stand up for anyone and will be a great testimonial for EA !
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Yes a good test case for using it as a Dozer blade.
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I need to get a tilting ram for NX with check valves but I'm having problems finding anybody who sells them.
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I have no doubt the box blade will hold up, but we should start a pool to see how long it takes Eric to tear the 3-pt hitch off the back of his tractor!
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Top link or side link? Or both? There are some very good options via mail order. Do you know the min and max lengths of the current link(s)? I can give a couple recommendations.
Personally, I found having a hydraulic top link with a box blade to be a critical feature. Box blades continually need angle tweaking depending on how they are being used, how much material you want to move, are you digging or smoothing, dirt or gravel, etc.... I bought a top link for about $180 and then prettied it up with Rustoleum Lobster Red paint (dead ringer for Kubota orange), and bought custom hoses from discount hydraulic hose. Total cost was about $220.
I have not yet bought a hydraulic side link because I haven't needed one, but will if I know I will be cutting ditches in a way that exceeds the adjustability of my turnbuckle side link.
Check valves may or may not be important. I do not have a check on mine, because I have a float valve for the top link and you can't have a check inline if you want to float. I have not noticed significant leak down to suggest a check is needed during operation in non-float position.
GreenWannabe
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I bought TNT cylinders without the check valves for my DK45SE. Double whammy there - first, the rear remotes have no float position; and second, the valves do leak down fairly quickly. I have to raise my tilt cylinder about every 15 minutes to prevent the right front corner of my brush cutter from digging in. I vote for the check valves for your application.
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What brand of valves did you install that are leaking down so quick?
EverythingAttachments
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Based on this thread, I thought about talking Eric into one of these: High Horsepower Grader Clearing Box Blade
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TJP89
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That's exactly what Eric needs to turn his tractor into a dozer! Although I hate to think what shipping to MN would cost.
Eric, if you don't mind me asking, how much money have to put into repairing your NX after its adventures? Because at some point, a dozer AND a tractor would be less money.
And are you sure you don't work for Kioti advertising:laughing: