Rear Blade 8 ft rear blade on grand L 3540

[orange4ever]

Got a good deal on an 8 ft rear blade. Just wondering if it is too much for the tractor? Gonna be used for snow removal and gravel driveway maintenance.

 

[blagg]

It will probably pull it, if not and you are getting a really good deal, it will make good trading stock.

 

[streamin]

Shouldn't be a problem, especially if your using it at an angle.

 

[tmc2318]

I use an 84" (7') with my 3540 and it pulls great...the biggest problem is to get it to 'bite' into the dirt without downward force. I would recommend a 8' for any snow work or finish grading. If your tires are filled or you have wheel weights it will be all the better.

 

[beersngars]

You could also cut a little off each end. A buddy of mine bought an 8 footer cheap and cut it down to 6.5' and it works fine on his small JD.

 

[orange4ever]

My rear loaded R4's are about 6 ft wide. If I have to I will take 6" off of each side.

 

[Z-Michigan]

Should be just fine for the uses you state. Might be too big for serious grading, but no problem for snow removal and smoothing gravel.