Box blade for BX2230

allthumbs23 · Mar 30, 2016

I am looking for a 48" box blade for my BX2230. I have lots of nasty clay. Can anyone tell me what the difference between these two King Kutter blades is? The orange one is a BB-48-XB for $549, and the yellow is a BB-48 for $599. Both are more than I want to spend, but finding a used one has been impossible. Thanks for any suggestions.

MtnViewRanch · Mar 30, 2016

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I am looking for a 48" box blade for my BX2230. I have lots of nasty clay. Can anyone tell me what the difference between these two King Kutter blades is? The orange one is a BB-48-XB for $549, and the yellow is a BB-48 for $599. Both are more than I want to spend, but finding a used one has been impossible. Thanks for any suggestions.

The orange unit has 3 rippers, the yellow unit has 4 rippers and clevis type hitch. The yellow unit is much stronger at the hitch.

bcp · Mar 30, 2016

The XB series has a Cat 0 hitch, or a narrower than standard Cat 1 hitch measurement, to fit some of the early sub-compact tractors.

Bruce

SLIMSHADIE · Mar 30, 2016

Have you tried Land Pride from dealer? I have a LP BB1248 weighs 316 lbs. I haven't hurt it yet. 3 years ago $500.
Looks like the orange xb has 3 shanks not adjustable but flips up, 295 lbs. 12in. self-cleaning moldboard, Category 1 subcompact tractor hitch with Category 0 spacing
The yellow has 4 adjustable shanks, 377 lbs, 20in. specially formed self-cleaning moldboard, Category 1

For $50 I would go yellow if my machine could handle it.

4Kings · Mar 30, 2016

The XB has a shorter moldboard. You'll get greater lift height with the XB vs the other

allthumbs23 · Mar 30, 2016

I ended up calling direct to King Kutter Corp. He (Lonnie) told me the XB was designed for sub compact tractors . Years ago one of the company "higher ups" had a BX when they first came out and they designed this XB units specifically for these tractors - he said XB is BX reversed and that was intentional, as well as the matching orange paint. Apparently the XB models are made for an easier hook up due to height and weight limits of the smaller sub compacts like the BX. Interesting conversation we had. Thanks

bcp · Mar 30, 2016

From:
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200311197_200311197

Modified Category 1 subcompact attachment
Cat 1 pin — Cat 0 spacing

Bruce

allthumbs23 · Mar 30, 2016

I like the idea of the orange model made more for my tractor, but am concerned whether it is heavy duty enough. On the other hand, I don't want some monstrosity that is way more than I need, that I can barely get any clearance with.

bcp · Mar 30, 2016

I'm not sure what the BX2230 hitch will do, but the BX2360 can attach to a full-sized Cat 1 implement, but can't lift it as high as a larger Cat 1 tractor.

It allows me to use common quick hitches and readily available new and used Cat 1 implements. In the 5 years or so since I got the BX, I don't think I have seen even one used implement with the Cat 0 or limited Cat 1 hitch size.

Bruce

allthumbs23 · Mar 30, 2016

I believe they are essentially the same tractor.
On the orange one, it looks like the teeth flip up out of the way, but I wonder if you can set the depth?