UpToNoGood
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Are Box blades universal fit between tractor makes? I have a new 72" that was never used and want to consider selling it. I just want to know my target market.
Box blade question?
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fried1765
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Yup they are!
7' blade will only be suitable for 35HP or larger tractor.
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UpToNoGood
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Ok thanks.
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Several parts to this questions answer.
category size applies. It at 6 ft (72”) is still most likely cat 1, so it would most likely not be something a small sub compact nor a larger utility tractor owner would be looking at and anyone in cat 2 hitch is probably not going to be interested.
Since it is difficult to separate the weight issue from the tractor size and the pin sizes, it gets muddy to keep the discussion separate.
In short your market will be larger compact tractors to smaller utility tractors.
A loaded up 6’ box blade can get quite heavy and traction becomes a major issue to pull it. Then you get to larger tractors and 6’ does not cover the tread width of the tractor which most folks want the rear tires covered by a blade.
category size applies. It at 6 ft (72”) is still most likely cat 1, so it would most likely not be something a small sub compact nor a larger utility tractor owner would be looking at and anyone in cat 2 hitch is probably not going to be interested.
Since it is difficult to separate the weight issue from the tractor size and the pin sizes, it gets muddy to keep the discussion separate.
In short your market will be larger compact tractors to smaller utility tractors.
A loaded up 6’ box blade can get quite heavy and traction becomes a major issue to pull it. Then you get to larger tractors and 6’ does not cover the tread width of the tractor which most folks want the rear tires covered by a blade.
old and tired
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Yes, it is a Category 1. Lots of potential buyers out there for it!!!
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What will you be asking for it? I am in NM also and may be interested.
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UpToNoGood
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I paid 900 for it new and it has never been attached or used so it is still new. 700 if you want a new one at a reduced price.
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That is a good deal for $700.
Snowlan
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What is your reason for selling? I'll be receiving the same box blade with my CT2025 in April. I do worry that I went a foot too wide because a lot of people in this size class opt for 60", but that is 4" short of covering the width of the tractor. With loaded tires and the loader, the tractor is over 4000lb so I'm hoping the Bobcats and Kiotis have enough of a weight advantage in this class to make it work where others can't.
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UpToNoGood
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I am selling it because I thought I would use it on my driveway, but have found that I can manage it with my bucket since the driveway is short. Never removed the backhoe to have it installed so I don't know if the tractor is a good match for the 72" vs the 60". I am not on fire to sell it.