72" Box Blade Opinions

[Gary_in_Indiana]

Re: 72\" Box Blade Opinions

I have a 5' box blade that I couldn't be happier with. It's a First Choice that I now understand was made by Midwest according to specifications set out by Integrated Engineering. It's heavy, very well designed and well built with excellent fit and finish with very good weld everywhere. It even has a powder coat green finish to match my tractor and three years later it still looks good when it gets cleaned up (which means when I use it in the rain).

I'd recommend one. I found it to be Woods or Landpride quality or better at a King Kutter or Howse price point or less.

 

[have_blue]

Re: 72\" Box Blade Opinions

Steve,

Exactly what I'm talking about! The Bush Hog SBX-720 also has the box with large pins going through. No way to bend those babies! (famous last words, eh?)

Befco's weight is excellent too. 530# for the 72, which is only 20# lighter than the massive Bush Hog. It's definitely on my wish list!

Thanks,,,

 

[have_blue]

Re: 72\" Box Blade Opinions

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I'm in the market for a 72" box blade. Nothing fancy, just heavy duty, and as indestructable as possible. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance! )</font>
Two important questions.
1. what kind of drawbar horsepower does your tractor pull. If you don't know that, what's the engine horsepower?
2. what is your spending limit?

//greg// )</font>

Hi Greg,

My TC35 has 35 gross HP. It pulls my sweet neighbor's 72" Bush Hog really well in 7th gear of 12, and 1700 RPM. Any faster and it would jerk me around pretty bad. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

I want to spend as little money as possible. I want to spend zero dollars really, but unfortunately, that's probably not possible. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Thanks,,,

 

[have_blue]

Re: 72\" Box Blade Opinions

Wow! What a brute. Nice looking teeth, and the right color too.

 

[have_blue]

Re: 72\" Box Blade Opinions

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I'd recommend one. I found it to be Woods or Landpride quality or better at a King Kutter or Howse price point or less. )</font>

Now you're talking my language. The reason I even asked you guys was to find something with comparable quality to the Bush Hog brute I'm borrowing, without the brutal price. I knew someone would recommend a tool with high bang for the buck. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Thanks Gary,,,

 

[greg_g]

Re: 72\" Box Blade Opinions

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( My TC35 has 35 gross HP. ..I want to spend as little money as possible. )</font>
Reason I asked, is that I just tore up a 72" Wallace. It probably would have been ok behind my 25 hp Jinma, but 3 hours behind a 45 hp KAMA was just too much for it. The Wallace retailed for $325, but must be about the lightest six foot BB on the market; weighing in at a disappointing 366 pounds. That's about 89 cents a pound. I just got rid of it in favor of a 550 pound International that cost 86 cents a pound. Gonna be a bit harder to tear that one up with 45hp.

That said, your 30 hp may be better suited for six footer somewhere in between. Whereas 30hp will surely not be as hard on a Wallace, I think you still might find it a bit light. And the heavyweights; International/BushHog/Befco might be a bit much.

Good chance what you're looking for will be in the 400-500 pound range, and hopefully come in at well under a dollar a pound.

//greg//

 

[have_blue]

Re: 72\" Box Blade Opinions

H i Greg,

As I said earlier, I am currently using a borrowed 550# 72" Bush Hog box blade on my 35 HP tractor. It's an absolutely perfect match as to size, weight, and tractor power. The only thing that doesn't match is the price and my wallet. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

I have an IH dealer in my town. I'll have a look!

Thanks,,,

 

[greg_g]

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I have an IH dealer in my town. I'll have a look!
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Think I should have been more specific. That's IM (International Machinery), as opposed to IH (International Harvester). No light left today. If I can remember, I'll post a photo tomorrow.

//greg//

 

[8561]

Re: 72\" Box Blade Opinions

I believe you will find the Corriher/Midwest 72" heavy duty (30 series) weighs 606 lbs. I would second Gary's post on the quality and the price. I have the HD 60" (541 lbs) and it is a very solid unit. Check out midwestequipment.net as well as corimpco.com.

 

[greg_g]

Re: 72\" Box Blade Opinions

Better late than never. Here's a shot of that International box blade I was talking about: six footer, weighing in at 550 pounds.

//greg//