Box blade

[CoyPatton]

Interested in box blade, using it for a plethora of projects and will be pretty rough with it. I have a 2008 ck35hst. Want to know should I buy a unit that is a few inches wider than the tires or go narrower, I have read differing opinions on the subject. I think a heavier unit is the way to go, need a unit that is built sturdy. I am leaning towards a unit that is hinged and was wondering if it's worth the extra money? Seems as if it would be. Again I will be using this for ripping and leveling, spreading gravel etc.,etc.

If wishing to level material, you really need it to a few inches wider that the outsides of your rear tires (typically wider that the front ones). Otherwise you will ge in a constant battle after your first pass, 1 tire will be on ground you have removed while the other will be on higher ground, this just to avoid leaving a narrow strip that you must come back to work and guessing ad to how deep to dig when leaving that narrow strip.
this may make limited difference to you on non m-ground engaging implements but is huge on ground engaging or material moving implements.

 

[7010P]

Interested in box blade, using it for a plethora of projects and will be pretty rough with it. I have a 2008 ck35hst. Want to know should I buy a unit that is a few inches wider than the tires or go narrower, I have read differing opinions on the subject. I think a heavier unit is the way to go, need a unit that is built sturdy. I am leaning towards a unit that is hinged and was wondering if it's worth the extra money? Seems as if it would be. Again I will be using this for ripping and leveling, spreading gravel etc.,etc.

When I was looking at box blades someone here told me weight is by far everything, heavier is better. I bought an "Everything Attachment" but had looked at the Woods brands as well. I have had mine for about 2 years now and have had no issues and certainly I agree with the original statement "heavier is better". I had looked at all kinds from the least expensive to the most and I can tell you I am happy with my choice. My box blade is an 84" model weighing in at ~1025 lbs. My tractor width is ~84" as well. I wanted something that I wasn't worried about that is I could get through timbers that so could my attachments but that is me. Good Luck with your decision and remember weight for a box blade to do it's job properly IS everything!

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

If I did put hydraulic top link on, there wouldn't be a need for a hinged unit,right?

I have a hydraulic top link on mine, just makes adjustments super easy on the fly.

Example: Angle the box blade to scrape / collect material.... get to the end and turn around.... now adjust the box blade angle tilting back, with just the rear blade touching. This is done to "smooth" what you just moved previously.

With the hinged rear blade, it will "float" across the material, regardless of any up and down movement of the tractor.
With a fixed blade, if the front of the tractor moves up an inch, the box blade will go down an inch....causing possible "ripples"

Having both a fixed blade previously, and now a hinged blade, I will never buy another fixed blade. Just my opinion....

As others have said, get one that will cover your tire width, and get the heaviest that you can.

 

[Xfaxman]

Another thing that isn't mentioned very often is there are two basic types, Standard and High Back.

This is high back with a hinged rear blade:

EA calls theirs "High Horsepower"

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[bubbu55]

Well,again I think the Woods brand is a heavier unit than most I've looked at but man you guys are making it hard.

 

[Xfaxman]

Thanks guys, I think the reason for a smaller unit was just about moving in and out of tight spots. That being said it really doesn't make sense to do. I like woods products, they just seem to be beefier than most others. Haven't heard any good arguments for the hinged box.

Here is Ted's explanation:

 

[bubbu55]

Thanks Xfaxman, fixed it is.

 

[swnoel]

This is the one I bought... all welded! I used it pretty hard and it has held up well.

King Kutter. 72 INCH BOX BLADE-6 SHANKS

72 INCH BOX BLADE-6 SHANKS

www.kingkutter.com

 

[Xfaxman]

My 6' High Back is fixed or floating:

 

[DieselBound]

For best finishing results I run backwards. Hydraulic top links should be standard issue on ALL tractors! If you go really slowly you can feather your way along (you really need to concentrate and be coordinated in your actions/responses).