Box Scraper 6' Box Blade for JD3120 too much?

[billyvan]

Found a 6' box blade made by Hawkline and it's considerably cheaper than a Frontier one. 6' is the smallest they make though, wondering if it is too much for a 29.5 hp tractor. Will be using it mostly on my driveway that is gravel over hard packed clay. Hoping this will be the answer to leveling out potholes. Hawkline is sold by Index Page and is in driving distance for me.

 

[Sniggle]

I have a 5 ft box blade on the back of my tractor. If I am ripping up new soil, as I have been doing the last few weeks, I am able to keep the tractor moving forward in low 4WD as long as I don't hit too many roots and rocks (with rippers all the way down). Same when using the box blade to level, can keep moving forward with a close to full box in low 4WD.

My tractor is 30 hp with loaded rears.

I think a 6 foot box blade is too much for your tractor.

 

[john_bud]

The answer is a definite, maybe.

If you stick to just moving gravel on the driveway and keep the scarifiers up or just barely in the ground, it will be ok.

You may (probably) need to fill the tires and add wheel weights.

jb

 

[jbrumberg]

I agree with jb. For dedicated driveway maintenance you should do "ok", but you will need weight and traction. Sniggle and I have the same basic rig setup. For serious dirt work in heavy, rocky, and rooted soil I would want a BB that is slightly wider than my tire width. Jay

 

[billyvan]

Hmm, better keep it to 5 ft or less in case I find more uses for it than my driveway. I guessing I will eventually. Have to keep looking for another supplier other than JD. Not so easy when you live way up here in the sticks! Probably just end up buying green since the delivery from the US would likely end up being the same price. Thanks, for the tips.

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

I have woods 65" for my 3320. I was consudering the 6' but I'm glad I got the 65". The width clears the tires and is the perfect match to the power of my machine. I'd suggest the 5' for your 3120. You'd probably be ok with the 65" also.

Matt T.

 

[billyvan]

I have woods 65" for my 3320. I was consudering the 6' but I'm glad I got the 65". The width clears the tires and is the perfect match to the power of my machine. I'd suggest the 5' for your 3120. You'd probably be ok with the 65" also.

Matt T.

5' it is then, Thanks

 

[billyvan]

I have ordered a 60"made by Westward. It should be here next week.

 

[kennyd]

I have ordered a 60"made by Westward. It should be here next week.

Do you have any I-Match QH? Is it compatible?

 

[billyvan]

Do you have any I-Match QH? Is it compatible?

QH??? Not sure what you mean. Are you saying it may not work on an I-match hitch? I thought any 3pt cat 1 implement can be used on an I-match, just add the bushings, no? OH OH!!!

 

[kennyd]

QH is just short for Quick Hitch, like the I-Match.

There is NO guarantee that your new BB (Box Blade) will fit. The I-Match follows ASAE code for pin spacing, but few company's actually follows this standard (Frontier IS definitely one that DOES), especially companies that sell lower-end cheaper attachments.

Me and many others have written volumes about this topic, and every time it stirs up opinions that all over the place!

Sorry to have made you unsure now of your decision, but I wanted you to know the possibility's.

Try searching for some post's about it, use these terms to get you started:

imatch
i-match
asae


Also, here are some things that I have written:

ONE
TWO

 

[billyvan]

QH is just short for Quick Hitch, like the I-Match.

There is NO guarantee that your new BB (Box Blade) will fit. The I-Match follows ASAE code for pin spacing, but few company's actually follows this standard (Frontier IS definitely one that DOES), especially companies that sell lower-end cheaper attachments.

Me and many others have written volumes about this topic, and every time it stirs up opinions that all over the place!

Sorry to have made you unsure now of your decision, but I wanted you to know the possibility's.

Try searching for some post's about it, use these terms to get you started:

imatch
i-match
asae


Also, here are some things that I have written:

ONE
TWO

Hmmm, well I will be checking that out before I pay for it. My dealer is pretty good about returns. I ordered the Imatch at the same time so I will wait for both of them to show up before accepting them. Thanks for the tip kenny.

 

[billyvan]

QH is just short for Quick Hitch, like the I-Match.

There is NO guarantee that your new BB (Box Blade) will fit. The I-Match follows ASAE code for pin spacing, but few company's actually follows this standard (Frontier IS definitely one that DOES), especially companies that sell lower-end cheaper attachments.

Me and many others have written volumes about this topic, and every time it stirs up opinions that all over the place!

Sorry to have made you unsure now of your decision, but I wanted you to know the possibility's.

Try searching for some post's about it, use these terms to get you started:

imatch
i-match
asae


Also, here are some things that I have written:

ONE
TWO

The new BB showed up today, I measured it up to the ASAE specs and it is very close. The 15" height is bang on, just the width is slightly narrower. So I will wait until I get my imatch before I use it. Looking forward to trying out the box blade. Thanks again for the heads up on ASAE there kennyd.

 

[billyvan]

QH is just short for Quick Hitch, like the I-Match.

There is NO guarantee that your new BB (Box Blade) will fit. The I-Match follows ASAE code for pin spacing, but few company's actually follows this standard (Frontier IS definitely one that DOES), especially companies that sell lower-end cheaper attachments.

Me and many others have written volumes about this topic, and every time it stirs up opinions that all over the place!

Sorry to have made you unsure now of your decision, but I wanted you to know the possibility's.

Try searching for some post's about it, use these terms to get you started:

imatch
i-match
asae


Also, here are some things that I have written:

ONE
TWO

Hi Kennyd. I installed my imatch today and tried the Westward box blade on it. It all fits! I read up on all the information you gave me on the ASAE standards, thanks for the information. Good reading as a few of us are looking at taking an old 24 ft cultivator and making three out of it. I have all the proper dimensions now. Only got to try the box blade for a few minutes on my driveway and it seems to work very well. Will try it out on my next days off.

 

[kennyd]

Hi Kennyd. I installed my imatch today and tried the Westward box blade on it. It all fits! I read up on all the information you gave me on the ASAE standards, thanks for the information. Good reading as a few of us are looking at taking an old 24 ft cultivator and making three out of it. I have all the proper dimensions now. Only got to try the box blade for a few minutes on my driveway and it seems to work very well. Will try it out on my next days off.

Good News

Glad everything is working out for you