Brushhog vs Dirt Dog vs Rhino vs ?

[sea2summit]

Looking at a Hydraulic rear blade and a box blade. What's everyone's choice? Can't seem to find much on most of these brands here in my searches. Looking for American Made as much as possible with a little better build quality than Landpride seems to offer if possible.

EA isn't an option for me.

 

[jeff9366]

You are in Georgia. Dirt Dog implements are manufactured in Georgia.

I have a Dirt Dog "All Purpose Plow". Quality is excellent.

Products - Dirt Dog Manufacturing

Starting out with only two products in our line: the roll-over scrape blade and the pulverizer; Dirt Dog has since added more than 30 models of equipment, offered in over 100 varying sizes and options.

www.dirtdogmfg.com

Bush Hog implements originated in Georgia. Bush Hog imports some lighter implements now but the heavier implements may still be manufactured in Georgia.

Blades - Bush Hog

bushhog.com

 

[MtnViewRanch]

So, you don't care for the RBT series rear blades that Land Pride offers? I am curious as to what it is that you don't like about them? And just like all the other manufacturers of these types of blades, you go up a series and everything gets heavier. While you are looking, make a point to check what the total range of motion is. They are not all the same and I don't think any of them exceed the total range of adjustment of what LandPride provides with their blades.

I am partial to Land Pride hydraulic actuated RBT series blades. I have an RBT45108 and it takes everything that a 12,000+lb machine can give it.

I use to recommend the industrial Gannon box blades, but I'm not sure that they are even available anymore.

 

[LightningCamaroGuy]

Not sure if Hardee makes anything hydraulic that's not a disc harrow, or bushhog or mower like the highway department uses to cut ditch banks and whatnot, but they do make pretty good box blades and scrape blades. Made in Loris, SC.

Hardee By EVH Mfg Co. - Agriculture Equipment | Landscape & Garden

Hardee By EVH Manufacturing Company, LLC is a leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment including hydraulic boom mowers, rotary mowers, agricultural and...

www.hardeebyevh.com

 

[sea2summit]

So, you don't care for the RBT series rear blades that Land Pride offers? I am curious as to what it is that you don't like about them? And just like all the other manufacturers of these types of blades, you go up a series and everything gets heavier. While you are looking, make a point to check what the total range of motion is. They are not all the same and I don't think any of them exceed the total range of adjustment of what LandPride provides with their blades.

I am partial to Land Pride hydraulic actuated RBT series blades. I have an RBT45108 and it takes everything that a 12,000+lb machine can give it.

I use to recommend the industrial Gannon box blades, but I'm not sure that they are even available anymore.

I've had Landpride implements in the past and they've never let me down. The last....many years of shopping, everytime I've looked their stuff welds haven't been what I'd consider the best and they use lighter/smaller gauge steel than similarly priced implements cost.

 

[oosik]

I've owned/used two brands of rear blade. Both were excellent quality. Land Pride and Rhino. When I upgraded to my Kubota M6040 I went with a MUCH heavier Rhino rear blade.

Just a matter of choice. I found that the lighter Land Pride just was not capable of cutting into my concrete-like driveway. So I went with Rhino. Different brand - MUCH heavier blade.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I've had Landpride implements in the past and they've never let me down. The last....many years of shopping, everytime I've looked their stuff welds haven't been what I'd consider the best and they use lighter/smaller gauge steel than similarly priced implements cost.

My guess is that you have not looked at the actual RBT series rear blades, and even they vary as you move up in the rating sizes. I agree with you as far as all of the non "TRUE" heavy duty implements. But to me, that pretty much holds true for most of the different manufacturers.

Thanks for the response. Good luck with your search and final decision.

 

[sea2summit]

My guess is that you have not looked at the actual RBT series rear blades, and even they vary as you move up in the rating sizes. I agree with you as far as all of the non "TRUE" heavy duty implements. But to me, that pretty much holds true for most of the different manufacturers.

Thanks for the response. Good luck with your search and final decision.

I've looked a lot, I do my best to maintain an open mind in regards to color. Where it's made with how it's made is my primary concern.

Just one metric looking for the heaviest duty 8' blade (non-hydraulic for this just because that's a lot of variable weight):
RB1584 rear blade weight 284#
Brushhog 100 series 84" rear blade weight 836# (lightest 8' blade was 572#)
Dirt Dog 70 series 84" rear blade weight 572#
Rhino 70 series 8' rear blade 572#
EA 84" rear blade 645#

Even if it's weaker steel but more of it to equal a better steel from Land Pride (which is doubtful) double the weight does a lot more work for you. Again, that's a single data point and not enough to make a decision on in my mind.

 

[jeff9366]

Bushhog 100 series 84" rear blade weight 836# (lightest 8' blade was 572#)
Dirt Dog 70 series 84" rear blade weight 572#
Rhino 70 series 8' rear blade 572#

I have a hunch all three 572 pound blades originate in one (1) plant.


'All Purpose Plows' sold by Dirt Dog and Bush Hog appear identical except for paint.

 

[sea2summit]

I have a hunch all three 572 pound blades originate in one (1) plant.

Either that or same pattern/bill of materials.

 

[oosik]

My 84 inch Land Pride weighed in at 380 pounds. My 96 inch Rhino weighs 1100 pounds.

As you would expect - the difference is outstanding.

 

[Citydude]

I've looked a lot, I do my best to maintain an open mind in regards to color. Where it's made with how it's made is my primary concern.

Just one metric looking for the heaviest duty 8' blade (non-hydraulic for this just because that's a lot of variable weight):
RB1584 rear blade weight 284#
Brushhog 100 series 84" rear blade weight 836# (lightest 8' blade was 572#)
Dirt Dog 70 series 84" rear blade weight 572#
Rhino 70 series 8' rear blade 572#
EA 84" rear blade 645#

Even if it's weaker steel but more of it to equal a better steel from Land Pride (which is doubtful) double the weight does a lot more work for you. Again, that's a single data point and not enough to make a decision on in my mind.

The 15 series rear blade is Landprides lightest blade.

 

[sea2summit]

The 15 series rear blade is Landprides lightest blade.

The lightest on their site is the 05, but it doesn't come in 8'. I thought they made a 25 but I only see it offered as a hydraulic 45/55, if you have a link I'll update the data.

ETA found the 37, not sure why they don't list it with the other blades.
RB3784 rear blade weight 630#
Brushhog 100 series 84" rear blade weight 836# (lightest 8' blade was 572#)
Dirt Dog 70 series 84" rear blade weight 572#
Rhino 70 series 8' rear blade 572#
EA 84" rear blade 645#

 

[oosik]

sea2summit - you are correct. My Land Pride was a manual 2584. I'm pretty sure they made the manual 2596 at that time also. It appears that they no longer make those units. They now make the 26 series.