jaxs
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Yup. That has been my experience but some claim you will be able to apply pressure by installing a hydraulic top link. I need to know how and most important,what kind of tractor they proved it with.
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quicksandfarmer
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Think of the physics -- every action has an equal and opposite reaction. For the box blade to push down it has to push up against something. That something has to be the tractor, it's the only thing the box blade is attached to. It would have to be taking some of the weight of the tractor off of the wheels. Think of how a FEL produces down pressure by lifting the front wheels. That would reduce traction and mean the box blade couldn't float.
If true, then you could also produce down force by extending your conventional top link.
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Definitely get a Piranha Tooth Bar for your front bucket. A Box blade will be very handy as well. You will lots of weight on your back end to get enough traction for digging. I carved several trails and switchbacks on my steep property with my BX. It is a lot of work but fun.
Also be sure to understand the water paths and runoff. Good luck.
Also be sure to understand the water paths and runoff. Good luck.
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That is the most succinct statement I've seen in a long time.
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Whoever claims that is wrong, and way off too.
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So many things to consider, biggest is water runoff, one good rain can move a lot fresh dirt. Since we really can't judge your project without pics we are guessing. The right tool is the box blade with rippers, hyd top link will keep you in your seat, and learn how to use draft control. What I did for my slightly sloping driveway to keep from having two eroding ruts was to slop the whole driveway sideways into a parallel drainage ditch that has grass. For my 800 foot driveway I found three low spots that liked to hold water so that drainage goes off to a low spot I created to be a holding area. Every couple years the low spots have to be cleaned out.
jaxs
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That's what I thought but they keep advising newbies to buy hydraulic top links to make ploughs,box blades and such get traction. Their names are "I Herd" and "Tha Said". My neighbor's wife sit's on his blade when going get's tough.
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Was he at least considerate enough to put a saddle on it for her?
Jim Nelson
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Going forward you are correct but backing up it is just the opposite and much more productive though a literal pain in the neck. I wouldn't have a box blade without a T.N.T. even though the idea of down pressure with a t.p.h is incorrect, the angle of entry is a big deal and being able to change this angle on the fly is the only way to go. Just as important in building a road being able to tilt the blade either way on the fly is invaluable.
All of this requires experience and the only way to get that is time in the seat.