Proper Impliment Size For My Tractor

[FiveMikesOut]

Hi all,
I recently acquired a 2005 TC35A New Holland tractor and was wondering what size rear implements it should have. It is right at 5 feet wide. I received a 5 foot rear blade with the tractor, and it just seems small to me. I called a local Bush Hog dealer and asked what size rotary cutter I would need. He told me to buy a BH5, but it only requires 20 HP. I have 30 at the PTO. Would a six footer not make more sense? I plan to buy a box blade as well. Should I go with a 5 or 6 foot model? My tractor is a Shuttle Shift by the way. Thanks! Please forgive me for the misspelling in the title.

 

[BMan2005]

Loader or no loader? 2wd or 4wd? Tires loaded or not?

For your rotary cutter I agree 5’ would be perfect.

 

[FiveMikesOut]

BMan2005,
It is 4wd and has R4 tires. No ballast as far as I know. It has a Woods 1009 front end loader. Thanks for the response!

 

[BMan2005]

Unless your avoiding extra weight with the tractor I highly recommend filling the rear tires with fluid. It’ll really help using that loader safety & function, also give you more traction for ground engagement implements.


Does your tractor have draft control?

 

[Jchonline]

Hi all,
I recently acquired a 2005 TC35A New Holland tractor and was wondering what size rear impliments it should have. It is right at 5 feet wide. I received a 5 foot rear blade with the tractor, and it just seems small to me. I called a local Bush Hog dealer and asked what size rotary cutter I would need. He told me to buy a BH5, but it only requires 20 HP. I have 30 at the PTO. Would a six footer not make more sense? I plan to buy a box blade as well. Should I go with a 5 or 6 foot model? My tractor is a Shuttle Shift by the way. Thanks!

Rear blade should be at least a foot wider than your rear tire width. If you dont, when you angle it wont cover the tires. Box Blade just want something as wide as the rear wheels. Not wider, or you risk catching it on something (at least this is my opinion).

Second the loaded rears, unless you are doing things that require a lighter machine.

 

[FiveMikesOut]

I will certainly look into adding some weight at the back of my tractor. Would wheel weights work the same as filled tires? And no, it does not have draft control.

 

[FiveMikesOut]

Thanks for the help! I guess I need to look into a wider rear blade then.

 

[jeff9366]

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I recently acquired a 2005 TC35A New Holland tractor. It is 5 feet wide. I am wondering what size rear implements it should have.

I received a 5 foot rear blade with the tractor, and it seems small to me.

Rear blade should be sized to completely cover tire tracks when positioned at 45 degree angle. Either six foot wide or seven foot wide blade will serve you well.

I called a Bush Hog dealer and asked what size rotary cutter I would need. He told me to buy a BH5, but it only requires 20 HP. I have 30 at the PTO. Would a six footer not make more sense?

If you will mow moderate length grass a six foot medium duty Rotary Cutter weighing 600 to 700 pounds, with a Category 3 drive line, is OK.
If you will mow long grass or venture into mowing bush, a five foot heavy duty (1,000 pound) Rotary Cutter with a Category 4 drive line will hold up.

I plan to buy a box blade as well. Should I go with a 5 or 6 foot model?

I suggest a 66" wide Box Blade. You must be able to clear an aisle for your rear tires with each Box Blade draw. Buy as heavy as you can afford.

 

[FiveMikesOut]

I will look into getting a larger rear blade. I will mostly mow grass with it, so the six foot cutter may make more sense. Thank you for the suggestions!

 

[BMan2005]

I will look into getting a larger rear blade. I will mostly mow grass with it, so the six foot cutter may make more sense. Thank you for the suggestions!

If it’s mostly light grass you’ll be just fine then. If you hit thicker grass that bogs the engine you can take narrow bites at it. Like a 4’ cut and 2’ of the mower in already mowed area. Never done this but some on here have and that’s what they do.

Asked about the draft control because you could always go a little heavier on implements and use draft to find the sweet spot to allow the tractor to keep moving and get the max out of both working dirt. Either way, you can still use the position control for this just not as easy or precise more less for smooth finish if you did stall.

Get a 6-7’ blade, 7’ would be better running at a angle but stall you easier if heavy enough to get the full benefit of the blade. I would recommend at least a 2 way adjustable blade, angle & tilt, if you can spring for offset that’s a big plus if you intend to maintain ditches. A blade like this would be perfect for your tractor. Dirt Dog Manufacturing >> Rear Blades - 70 Series