Thx for all the responses. I think what I will do is look for a decent 7.5 and then add at least a 6" extension on top angled forward to "carry" and roll a full blade. The reason I would not go 8', is bay I keep it in has an 8' door plus I park it in front of my pick up so between concrete weight block and plow mount on loader, angling blade to get through the 8' opening is not an option as I don't have the length.