Backblade upgrade!

[Aquamoose]

Just a suggestion, but if you position the bolt, to which the rod end of the cylinder attaches, just close enough to the center of the blade pivot so that the cylinder doesn't run out of stroke before the blade rotates to the 90 degree position, you can reverse the blade without getting off the tractor. The momentum of the rotating blade will carry it past 90 degrees and then simply reverse the hydraulic valve lever to continue the rotation to 180 degrees or whatever. I set one up this way several years ago.

Sorry but I wouldn’t do that. It would throw off the geometry drastically, not to mention skewing the ratio off the wrong way which would increase the chance of blowing out the line when the blade catches something. It’s wrong on so many levels.

 

[npalen]

Sorry but I wouldn’t do that. It would throw off the geometry drastically, not to mention skewing the ratio off the wrong way which would increase the chance of blowing out the line when the blade catches something. It’s wrong on so many levels.

You're right. I wouldn't do it with a small bore cylinder. I used a 3.5" bore x 8" stroke cylinder so would have plenty of power to resist high pressure buildup. The trick, when establishing locations for cylinder pins is to have the blade position at exactly 90 degrees rotation and the cylinder fully extended. Then the rod end pin needs to be far enough off center to allow desired degrees of angle, say 30 perhaps. Also, as someone suggested above, it's a good idea to keep the original pin for blade rotation position for heavy work.

For what it's worth, I ran across this video that shows a retrofit cylinder kit for a Landpride blade if anyone is interested:

 

[CADplans]

..but be careful with it. Real possibility of blowing a hose if you snag something with the edge of the blade with such a small cylinder.

Before I bought my 584 IH,, I had owned a 404 IH with a loader,,
The loader was "Factory" aftermarket, BUT, someone had DIY adapted a bucket to the loader arms.

The "TILT" for the bucket consisted of a single 2" bore cylinder, mounted at the center of the bucket,,

About every 2 years, I would forget about the weakness caused by the single cylinder,, and I would snag something,,

When the bucket caught something as simple as a small root, while the bucket cutting edge was pointed down,
the pressure that built up in that cylinder easily EXPLODED the hydraulic hose.

I guess the single hose was a cheap safety valve,, BUT,,,
IT was a tremendous shock the first time it threw a mist of hydraulic oil up in the air.

After I blew about 3 hydraulic hoses, I purchased a 3" bore cylinder,, the hose never blew again.

 

[ovrszd]

I would too! I don’t have any ditches to maintain. It’s mainly used for snow removal. Just spent 2 hours plowing (my place and a widower’s) and it’s been immensely helpful.

Hydraulic angle on any blade being used to push snow simply makes the operator smile. If doing small driveway projects it might even cause the operator to laugh out loud periodically.

 

[ovrszd]

I apologize if this is a distraction. Here's how a diverter valve can come in very handy.

My Ford has two rear hydraulic circuits. With this setup I use three hydraulic cylinders. The second pic shows the electrical disconnect to unhitch the blade from the tractor. The last pic shows the toggle switch mounted on the tractor fender that selects which cylinder the lever closes to the fender controls.

 

[Like Tractors]

I apologize if this is a distraction. Here's how a diverter valve can come in very handy.

My Ford has two rear hydraulic circuits. With this setup I use three hydraulic cylinders. The second pic shows the electrical disconnect to unhitch the blade from the tractor. The last pic shows the toggle switch mounted on the tractor fender that selects which cylinder the lever closes to the fender controls.


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Nice blade McFly!

 

[ovrszd]

Nice blade McFly!

I bought mine slightly used with only the angle cylinder for $2,000. Most money I ever paid for a blade. Added the tilt cylinder. Perfect blade for my 47HP Ford.

 

[Like Tractors]

I bought mine slightly used with only the angle cylinder for $2,000. Most money I ever paid for a blade. Added the tilt cylinder. Perfect blade for my 47HP Ford.

I have a Land Pride RBT 4596 with all three hydraulic cylinders and the dual tail wheel kit ordered for my Kubota M5-091. I kinda like the Land Pride products.

 

[ovrszd]

I have a Land Pride RBT 4596 with all three hydraulic cylinders and the dual tail wheel kit ordered for my Kubota M5-091. I kinda like the Land Pride products.

I have no complaints with my 3596. I don't think it's heavy enough to withstand the forces my Kubota could put it under. But for my Ford it's fine. I too think Land Pride makes good equipment.

 

[KWentling]

How big/heavy is the tractor and how wide is the blade.

It's a nice fab job....but be careful with it. Real possibility of blowing a hose if you snag something with the edge of the blade with such a small cylinder.

I would expect broken or bent bolts before that, but yea, I was thinking the same thing.