Heavy Land Plane... now that EA is out of the picture.

[Dadnatron]

I'm looking for a HEAVY duty land plane. Several years ago, I purchased the largest version EA had, and it was great. I sold that farm a few years ago along with all implements. I just purchased a new farm, and along with the massive sticker shock of equipment these days, I was equally unprepared to find that EA was defunct. I would have ordered another land plane immediately, as the last was great.

Now, I'm looking and having a tough time finding anything that looks big/heavy enough to be worthwhile. I have a JD 6120M, so no slouch of a tractor, so want something that will handle the tractor, even though I only plan on using it for gravel road and some smoothing in the pastures.

Anyone have a good heavy alternative for an 84-96" landplane? I'd prefer one with scarifier shanks as well, if possible.

I'm also looking for a heavy box blade and Root Grapple. I purchased a Construction Attachments Grapple (sold it) before that was great. I can get it again at least... with an almost $6K dent in my wallet.

Basically, most of the things I see are for 'lighter' tractors. I'm looking for some heavier things. A good alternative on box blade and grapple for 6120M 620R loader, would be appreciated.

 

[tfuller]

Grading Scraper | Rhino Ag

 

[oosik]

I have a Rhino 950. Eight feet wide - 1050 pounds. I got really tired of those lighter rear blade that just "clink" along my mile long gravel driveway and make sparks.

 

[oosik]

My top picture show my Land Pride SGC1560 grapple. 60 inches wide -820 pounds of AR400 steel. Run off a WR Long third function valve. Here is a better picture. It been a real workhorse for the eleven years I've had it.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

If you thought that EA landplane was good, these Road Boss units are a step above IMO.

 

[oosik]

However - if you are talking about a land plane grading scraper. This is my Land Pride GS2584. Seven feet wide - 800 pounds.

 

[MMC]

I use an eight foot Cammond...for years. Very heavy built. They make several weights and widths. Here is the specification page for them: BUILT TO LAST Made in the USA

Forgot to add, mine does have scarifiers that can drop down and really bite if needed.

Also, a compliment. My sacrifice skids finally wore out - I had no dealer close by. Called the company and explained and they let me order from the company. Really appreciated that kind of support.

 

[scootr]

I have an 8 footer. It weighs 500 pounds but that was not enough for scraping weeds off of hard dried clay soil so I added a 55 gallon drum with the potential for another 500 pounds. Now she's heavy enough plus I can add or delete weight by adjusting the water level.

 

[Dadnatron]

I do want the availability of sarifier shanks, as although I didn't use them every time, I did occasionally, and they were invaluable. I really wish I could get a land plane with a retractable 'bar' with those rock bullets welded on. That would be the best for me. Something kind of like this machine, but with a hydraulic bar that would retract/deploy.

 

[scootr]

Never seen one with retractable scarifiers. That would be a nice feature.