Ken45101
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- Joined
- Feb 14, 2009
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- Location
- southern Ohio
- Tractor
- Kubota M5040, M9540, B21 TLB, B2710, RTV900, JD 325 Skid steer, KX-121-3 mini excavator
I want to get a new, bigger box blade for my Kubota M-5040 (50 hp, 4WD). I currently have an old 5' box blade but that doesn't extend to the outside of the tires. I want this for trail maintenance so I want to extend beyond the 6' tire width and I'd prefer not to get the tractor too close to the edge.
I've been thinking toward an 8' blade. That would give me a foot on either side to clean out the dirt that washes down from the uphill side and redistibute it to widen the trail. I obviously want the trails somewhat wider than the tractor and 7' seems like it's cutting it close.
The Kubota manual says a maximum of a 7' blade for the tractor. The 3 point has plenty of excess lift capacity, so that's not an issue. Box blades are hard to find around here, but one dealer can get me a Bush Hog MBX-960 (rated 55 hp for 4wd).
I would appreciate any comments about 7' vs. 8' for this tractor. Can anyone come up with good reasons against the 8' box blade?
Thanks,
Ken
I've been thinking toward an 8' blade. That would give me a foot on either side to clean out the dirt that washes down from the uphill side and redistibute it to widen the trail. I obviously want the trails somewhat wider than the tractor and 7' seems like it's cutting it close.
The Kubota manual says a maximum of a 7' blade for the tractor. The 3 point has plenty of excess lift capacity, so that's not an issue. Box blades are hard to find around here, but one dealer can get me a Bush Hog MBX-960 (rated 55 hp for 4wd).
I would appreciate any comments about 7' vs. 8' for this tractor. Can anyone come up with good reasons against the 8' box blade?
Thanks,
Ken