6' blade on a BX25

[trihounds]

I bought one used for my old BX and sold it after a few uses, including back dragging light snow. Not worth the trouble as it was too big and pulled the tractor sideways. Sold it for a bit more than I paid for it, though so it was worth the experiment.

 

[/pine]

Companies like 'Bushhog' etc make attachments specifically designed for compact and subcompact tractors...what do they recommend for a BX25?

 

[Code54]

Have to agree with the other guys, too large. In snow is the worse, it makes the rear end want to come around.

 

[Jonmad]

My 60” works great on my BX2380 but I’ve only used it for snow. Can’t swing it around without taking it off though. I’ve always used it turned to one side or the other.

 

[Chugbug]

That was my question is being able to turn the blade without removing it
I do have Pat's quick connect system which adds several inches. I know when we do have snow I always back drag with the blade angled at its fullest and never had a problem. I also leave an inch or two on the road not to disturb the gravel.

 

[atsah]

I can turn mine because I have a quick hitch, it gives me another maybe 5 inches..

 

[Jstpssng]

That looks more like it should be dozer work rather than small tractor/loader work.

I broke the aftermarket loader arms on my L275 doing a lot less than that. I was trying to reclaim the gravel screenings from a road into my field.
Now I don't dare try it with my new tractor, I've been picking away at it with the backhoe until I can get somebody in with a dozer to work it up right.

 

[Henro]

I have a rake and back blade, both 6’, that I generally use on my larger tractor, but I do use them on my BX2200 occasionally.

Initially I could not swing them around, but there was room to drill new holes in the BX lift arms for the 3PH, to get a bit more lift, and after doing this I am now able to swing them around without issues.

For what it is worth...

Bill