Bison rear blade

[jyoutz]

I have that same blade with hydraulics on it. I used it on a Kubota 5460 grand l I used to own. It handles it fine. Very heavy built blade. I could not tell if you have hydraulics on the blade or not. The hydraulics I have on mine can tilt and pivot. Very handy set up. Enjoy the new blade.

I don’t have hydraulics on the blade or rear connectors on tractor. I can manually move and pin the blade in any of the offset and tilt positions. I know, not as handy as hydraulics, but it will work until I can add hydraulics in the future. I am very impressed with the weight and substantial construction of this blade.

 

[bmaverick]

Here’s a link:

https://www.4startools.com/BINB120-210-Bison-Rear-Mount-Tractor-Blade-7-Ft-Wide-BINB120-210.htm

OUCH. Got blinded at the price stick.

 

[bmaverick]

I don’t have hydraulics on the blade or rear connectors on tractor. I can manually move and pin the blade in any of the offset and tilt positions. I know, not as handy as hydraulics, but it will work until I can add hydraulics in the future. I am very impressed with the weight and substantial construction of this blade.

oosik mentioned a hydraulic top-link. so, with your current manual adjustment blade, adding that would give you at least 1 movement of controlled hydraulics on the blade.

 

[jyoutz]

oosik mentioned a hydraulic top-link. so, with your current manual adjustment blade, adding that would give you at least 1 movement of controlled hydraulics on the blade.

I know. A future project. I’ve spent too much this year: MX6000 with loader and canopy, 6’ cutter, forks, blade. The wife says enough new toys for awhile.

 

[jyoutz]

OUCH. Got blinded at the price stick.

I paid $2700, but it is a lifetime blade: very heavy duty, and set up for hydraulics.

 

[mo1]

OUCH. Got blinded at the price stick.

That is about the MSRP on this kind of blade. I was able to get my green version of this blade for less than that but it was still a little over $2000. This is a much heavier and sturdier blade than your typical 300-400 pound light duty category 1 rear blade that would be appropriate for a 30-40 HP compact and the price matches this. But, the blade will be nearly indestructible behind the OP's tractor, which couldn't be said for the light duty ones if the OP catches a stump or a large rock with the corner of the blade.

Mine is fully manual as well, and to be honest, it isn't that big of a deal to go out and adjust any of the blade adjustments or the 3 point top and side links. I rarely have to move them more than 1 or 2 times during a job and it maybe takes a minute to adjust them. I would second the OP's choice to get a fully manual blade at first and then get the hydraulics later if and only if he decides he really needs them, because he may very well decide it isn't that big of a hassle and uses that money for another implement.

 

[bmaverick]

I paid $2700, but it is a lifetime blade: very heavy duty, and set up for hydraulics.

Sounds painful in the wallet.

For my all manual blade, I paid a mere $350 USD + tax new at a Farm and Fleet store chain.

 

[LD1]

Sounds painful in the wallet.

For my all manual blade, I paid a mere $350 USD + tax new at a Farm and Fleet store chain.

And it probably weighs less than 50 pound/ft and just chatters over a drive or hard ground.

Those light blades are really only good for light/loose material distribution or snow removal

 

[bmaverick]

And it probably weighs less than 50 pound/ft and just chatters over a drive or hard ground.

Those light blades are really only good for light/loose material distribution or snow removal

As this topic has stated, adding weight does make a difference.

The blade sure was effective in laying in a drive of large crush stone.

If I need to bust ground, the box blade with rippers have proven to be the best solution. Adding in 400-lbs to the box blade has made the hardest soil break free.

 

[jyoutz]

Sounds painful in the wallet.

For my all manual blade, I paid a mere $350 USD + tax new at a Farm and Fleet store chain.

Two questions: 1) how long ago?, and 2) is it a cat 2 1000 pound blade?
That price is awesome, but I’d be surprised if they are comparable or if you could buy the same blade today for $350.