B7800 Attachments

mkflyfish · Mar 30, 2003

Ok, I'm about to pull the trigger on a B7800 w/ the 402 54" FEL. I've heard the 54" is a little tougher than the 60".

We have 12 acres, some brush hogging to do (some of which is in the trees), some acres to put into grass, and a 100x200' sand horse riding arena w/ dirt base.

I'm looking at
72" Woods rear blade for snow, rock and dirt.
60" Woods Box blade for moving/leveling dirt and sand
58" Landpride model 1058 tiller, uh, for tilling arena, and getting areas ready for grass, maybe do my neighbors garden for him.
60" Woods Rotary Mower BB60
72" Atlas Drag Harrow for dragging sand, pasture areas etc.
3 Point Atlas Spreader

Someday we may have a TR3 rake or similar groomer for the Arena.

Are these the correct size of implements for this tractor ? A lot of people using the TR3 rakes or similar are using 35hp green tractors.

thanks,
Michael

Bird · Mar 30, 2003

( Are these the correct size of implements for this tractor ? )

In my opinion, yes. But if it were me, I'd probably go for the 60" bucket on the FEL. I had a B2710 with the 54" bucket and it worked well for me simply because that was a better size for loading a Kawasaki Mule to move lots of dirt long distances pretty fast. But you're talking about a 60" box blade (which is what I had) and in digging into dirt, it would have been handier at times to have the box blade and FEL bucket the same width.

Of course, I never had to play in the snow, so I can't comment on anything related to snow removal. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Rick Jay · Mar 30, 2003

I have a B2910 with a 60" bucket and I prefer to have a bucket a couple inches wider than the width of the tires when moving snow or using the loader to backgrade and level.

I recently ordered a 72" Woods rear blade (HBL-72-2) from my dealer. It just came in last week. Hope to get it soon. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I've got a Woods HB60 rear boxblade that seems to be nicely matched to a tractor of this size.

Sounds like you're going to have a nice package. I got a roto-tiller on my list for either later this year or next. I may be asking for your input then.

Good Luck,

~Rick

mkflyfish · Mar 30, 2003

Are the dimensions of the 60" Bucket and 54" Bucket the same, other than the width that is /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif ?

Can the tractor pull the 60" Box Blade full of sand ok ?

Should I consider adding any wheel weights ?

mkflyfish · Mar 30, 2003

Almost forgot to tell everyone in this forum, THANKS for all the great information and posts.

/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Michael /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Anonymous Poster · Mar 31, 2003

I would look at getting a landscape rake. They are really nice for leveling. If you are looking into grading off for a yard they are a must. For spreading gravel on a driveway nothing makes it look better than a landscape rake. If I was you I would get a Landscape rake.

theboman · Mar 31, 2003

Sounds like you're about to have fun! I'm not sure what a TR3 is or does or costs, but from what I'm gathering you are more in need of that than an tiller. A 58" tiller is a serious pile of cash. If you tilled the arena it's gonna be really soft, and your looing at 2-8 " of soft soft soft fine soil. But then again the tiller may do what the TR3 does. So what I'm trying to say is I ain't got a clue. Just have fun!

Rick Jay · Mar 31, 2003

( Can the tractor pull the 60" Box Blade full of sand ok?)

Well, I don't know 'cause I don't have sandy soil, just hard rocky clay. And I haven't even had a lot of chance to play with it yet. I hope to this summer.

I would think it could handle it fine, unless the sand was deep enough to create a traction issue. I would think that as long as the wheels are on fairly firm ground, pulling the sand shouldn't be a problem.

~Rick

chrisjbell · Apr 1, 2003

Should I consider adding any wheel weights ? 

Yup, I'd say definately. Either add wheel weights or load up your tires with something (foam, or fluid). It'll improve your traction and stability. Even if you're on level ground all over, you'll get more grabbing power from the tires.

I've tried it with and without and adding weight to the lower part of the tractor is good. My tractor is small HP, and I run out of traction before I run out of power (you'll hear that phrase a lot around here /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif).

Have fun with it (I'm sure you will)!