Box Blade 6' or 7'

[darinah4710]

Box Blade 6\' or 7\'

First off HI to everyone.
I have a 4710 and am in need of a box blade. I'm looking at the Frontier medium duty but am unsure of which length to buy. It takes 6' minimum to cover the wheel tracks but I would prefer the 7' if my tractor would handle it easily enough.
Does anyone have a 7' and if so how big a tractor are you using.
Thanks

 

[KennedyDiesel]

Re: Box Blade 6\' or 7\'

I was told that in most cases the idea is to go wider than the tractor by a decnt margin. This helps in getting up close to objects.

I am picking up a BB1172 next weekend. I've found Frontier pricing to be kinda wacky. I got mine for under $900 if that helps. Woods is the identical unit. The idea of the floating tailgate appealed to me.

 

[Indydirtfarmer]

Re: Box Blade 6\' or 7\'

Go with the 7'er! That tractor has enough gonads to pull it. I bought a Woods HB84 last summer. I paid $800. It is rated for a higher HP tractor. (seems like 75 or 80?????) I use it on a 60 HP 2440 Deere. The biggest advantage of the heavier duty box is the built-in weight. I especially like the Woods design on the ripper teeth. Very positive, solid mounting.

I haven't looked at the Frontier (sp) version, but I've been told it is identical to the Woods.

 

[darinah4710]

Re: Box Blade 6\' or 7\'

Yeah, you guys are right about it being identical, my frontier RB came with a owners manual that said it was made by woods, so I assume frontier brand is made by woods to be John Deere Friendly...
My real concern is if my tractor truly does have the "Gonads" to efficiently handle the 7" BB with all 7 rippers engaged. Seems like a lot to ask of it...

 

[rdln]

Re: Box Blade 6\' or 7\'

My 6 foot BB fits inside my 6 foot bucket and allows me load up and trailer the tractor with the landscape rake on the 3 point. For me it is convenient.

You might have a traction issue due to tractor weight and tire foot print to get the full benefit of the extra capacity.

Thats why in some ways 4720 powerplant doesnt make sense to me.

 

[darinah4710]

Re: Box Blade 6\' or 7\'

well guys, first off thanks for the advice. I happened to luck into a dealer you had a 7 footer in stock and was willing to deal. He said it had been setting outside for about a year so I expected it to be all sun faded and rusty but the price he quoted me on the phone made it worth it. I made a 2 hour drive south and once I got there I was suprised to see that the blade was still in the crate and looked like brand new (not my normal luck) so I give her a quick once over and we loaded it up. Now all I need is a good top and tilt kit......

 

[darinah4710]

Re: Box Blade 6\' or 7\'

having serious problems with my pics will post good ones tomorrow......Sorry

 

[JGibson]

Re: Box Blade 6\' or 7\'

Darinah4710, I might suggest you look into the Hoelscher RB-6' http://www.hoelscherinc.com/prod_rbscraper.htm It is a very heavy unit and well worth the price. It works seperate of the tractor meaning no batter what angel the tractor is on it will stay level.

JGibson

 

[darinah4710]

Re: Box Blade 6\' or 7\'

Got a little seat time today and then figured out my camera...
here are a few pics of my new box /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[darinah4710]

Re: Box Blade 6\' or 7\'

why cant I get my pics to post?
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.....