CanuckPT
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I'm pretty sure I'm going to nab a box blade, likely from TSC. Will my 33 hp handle the 6 foot or should I go with the 5 foot? Thanks for your advice!!
Dirt Moving B3300SU & Box Blade
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The 6 foot box blade would be the maximum you could use on your tractor.When I was shopping for my box blade,my Woods dealer said I could use a 6 foot as well with a 30 HP tractor as long as it was 4WD.I bought a 5 foot instead.My B3030 pulls it fine for the most part.In retrospect,A 6 foot might have been fine,but the sweetspot for our tractors would be a 65"-66" model,most likely not available from TSC.Of course,a lighter 6 foot model from TSC might be just right!Good Luck!-
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Somewhere out there I know I've seen a document that details what the recommended size implements are for the B3200/B3300SU.
Unfortunately I can't remember what size box blade is recommended for your 3300 ( I have a 3200).
You're in New Hampshire - so your soil is going to be similar to what I have down in MA. If you haven't used a box blade before - let's just say bigger isn't always better. Depends a lot on what you plan on doing with it and what type of soil you're dealing with.
Unfortunately I can't remember what size box blade is recommended for your 3300 ( I have a 3200).
You're in New Hampshire - so your soil is going to be similar to what I have down in MA. If you haven't used a box blade before - let's just say bigger isn't always better. Depends a lot on what you plan on doing with it and what type of soil you're dealing with.
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5' max if you want to use it for any heavy work (excavating, moving large amounts of dirt/gravel, etc). If you just want to use it for grading the driveway or something you might get by with a 6', but I wouldn't recommend it. FWIW, a 5' box blade full to the brim with the rippers down will just about stop my B3200 with loaded ag tires.
I'd recommend the 60". I have a 72" grader blade and I know I've stopped my 3300 with it before. It wasn't a lack of power necessarily but lack of traction. I have R1s with the rears filled (I don't know what tires you have, most 3300s are sold with R4s). If you had the tines down trying to drag with a 72" I think you'd be stopped quite often. Like others have said, if you are just wanting to drag loose dirt the 72" would work but you would have problems busting hard pack.
The reason I have a 72" grader blade is that when it is angled it will still cover my tire tracks.
The reason I have a 72" grader blade is that when it is angled it will still cover my tire tracks.
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I have a B3300SU with R4 industrial tires.
I pull a 630 pound X 60" Bush Hog (brand) Rollover Box Blade, a good match to the B3300SU.
As you surely know, the three point hitch applies NO downward hydraulic pressure, so the weight of the box blade is a key factor in how well it will cut. Buy a box blade from 550 - 650 pounds if you can afford it. Ag tires will pull somewhat more than industrial tires but 650 pounds is still max.
Be cautious when pushing LOOSE dirt in reverse. ( Believe me; I have experience. ) Pushing it is easy to bend the factory check chains/turnbuckles which weigh 3.7 pounds. As Kubota is metric, you cannot go down to the local hardware store to buy replacement bits out of hardware parts bins. Consider aftermarket rigid check chains/stabilizers from Stabilworks. Stabilworks mech really simplifies mounting attachments. Mine weigh 14.4 pounds. Two rigid bars serve to reinforce the bottom links too.
I temporarily replace Kubota factory Top Link with a "Hydraulink" when I am going to use the box blade. Hydraulink works better with some implements than others; it is BEST with a box blade. It is not as good as a hydraulically controlled top link, but it may be 80% as good with a box blade. Use search function on T-B-N for "Hydraulink". Lots of posts.
Restrain yourself on width. You have to maneuver that ponderous thing back there. Stay with 60" (+/-). You will lose traction before you can fill a 72" box blade.
Once you purchase a box blade it takes 5-15 hours to learn to use it with some proficiency. Be patient. To get a smooth path when finishing, take SMALL bites with the box blade.
Good luck and happiness.
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I pull a 630 pound X 60" Bush Hog (brand) Rollover Box Blade, a good match to the B3300SU.
As you surely know, the three point hitch applies NO downward hydraulic pressure, so the weight of the box blade is a key factor in how well it will cut. Buy a box blade from 550 - 650 pounds if you can afford it. Ag tires will pull somewhat more than industrial tires but 650 pounds is still max.
Be cautious when pushing LOOSE dirt in reverse. ( Believe me; I have experience. ) Pushing it is easy to bend the factory check chains/turnbuckles which weigh 3.7 pounds. As Kubota is metric, you cannot go down to the local hardware store to buy replacement bits out of hardware parts bins. Consider aftermarket rigid check chains/stabilizers from Stabilworks. Stabilworks mech really simplifies mounting attachments. Mine weigh 14.4 pounds. Two rigid bars serve to reinforce the bottom links too.
I temporarily replace Kubota factory Top Link with a "Hydraulink" when I am going to use the box blade. Hydraulink works better with some implements than others; it is BEST with a box blade. It is not as good as a hydraulically controlled top link, but it may be 80% as good with a box blade. Use search function on T-B-N for "Hydraulink". Lots of posts.
Restrain yourself on width. You have to maneuver that ponderous thing back there. Stay with 60" (+/-). You will lose traction before you can fill a 72" box blade.
Once you purchase a box blade it takes 5-15 hours to learn to use it with some proficiency. Be patient. To get a smooth path when finishing, take SMALL bites with the box blade.
Good luck and happiness.
LINK:
StabilWorks
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KYDan
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The 6" Bush Hog RO box blade, manufactured by Dirt Dog, weighs 710 lbs. in heavy clay soil, Eden Shale, it is all my MX5100 wants with the rippers down. I did manage to bend 2 of them though. BTW, it is a great box blade.
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Thank you all for your feedback so far! That's why I love TBN so much!
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I've decided to go with the Everything Attachments 66" blade after speaking with them today. I don't think I'm going to rush into purchasing a Quick Hitch system until or if I acquire more 3 PH attachments in the future but it will afford me the option in the future! I'm going to pull the trigger & order it in a few weeks. I did contact Mark at Stabilworks per your suggestion jeff9366 but I'm going to hold off on that until I see how it goes once I take delivery of the box blade. Thank you to everyone for your input.