Box blade decisions

[Xfaxman]

RandyinTN, have you considered their Dual Edge Grader? Titan 33 Series

 

[RandyinTN]

No I haven't. What would be the advantages of this? My knowledge of anything like this is limited as I never owned a tractor before.
Thank you

 

[Xfaxman]

It is designed for what you want to do. There have been many threads about them, commonly referred to as a LPGS (Land Plane Grading Scraper). Click this link for more info: Search Results - TractorByNet

You could also add a bolt on blade across the back to move dirt like a box blade.

 

[hturner12]

Kubota L4330, a ~40 hp class tractor with +1150 lbs of LMC HD BB, railroad rail and 510 lb weight block:

530 lbs on a 45 hp tractor? Probably won't even notice it.

Are you using your ratchet rake for ballast or is that where you store it? Mine stays on the bucket about 90% of the time

 

[nyone]

Its easy to make a box blade heavier. This is why they make suit case weights. I have a 100lb one that almost always stays on my BB. I also use one on my 6ft york rake from time to time.

 

[Tractor Dell]

No I haven't. What would be the advantages of this? My knowledge of anything like this is limited as I never owned a tractor before.
Thank you

Outdoor with the Morgans did a nice little video about a land plane. #142 Best Attachments for Gravel Driveways Part 2 LAND PLANE - YouTube

 

[ruffdog]

Box Blade video:
How to Use a Box Blade - YouTube

Land Plane/ Leveler video:
How To Use A Land Leveler Part I - YouTube

How To Use A Land Leveler Part 2 - YouTube

I would lean toward the land plane as it is longer and you can move the material sideways to add crown.

 

[FTG-05]

Are you using your ratchet rake for ballast or is that where you store it? Mine stays on the bucket about 90% of the time

It's been stored there since I made that weight block 3 1/2 years ago.

 

[hturner12]

So you dont use it any more? Mine gets heavy use

 

[Turbys_1700]

Your tractor will handle the blade just fine. I used a 540# Woods 5 foot box blade with a 3300# 28HP New Holland 1720. That box blade had a floating tail gate and would load up material easily. I had to adjust the depth of the blade as I used it. The blade you are looking at has a fixed tailgate and will pull easier. I currently use a 7' Taylor Way that weighs in at around 650# with a fixed tailgate. I like it. Those scarfiers will cut hard pan just fine.

Usually a good rule of thumb is 100# per foot of blade for heavy duty. This is a general rule. The 5 foot Woods that I previously owned was heavier in the end plate material than my current Taylor Way. Typically a hinged tailgate box blade will weigh more and load more material than a fixed box blade. The Titan looks fine to me and is attractively priced. As others have pointed out you can always add some weight to it if needed.