Box Blade Sizing

[Ugarte]

Thanks all for your advice. I think I'll settle for the 60" as it will see limited use and as my area has a very limited choice of implements of any kind. If an L3200 struggles with a full 60" then I certainly can't go wider and will be mindful not to push it too hard (thanks s219).

 

[Fallon]

Thanks all for your advice. I think I'll settle for the 60" as it will see limited use and as my area has a very limited choice of implements of any kind. If an L3200 struggles with a full 60" then I certainly can't go wider and will be mindful not to push it too hard (thanks s219).

My L3200 hits traction limits with a full 72" box, not a 60". And I have R4s not R1s. I wouldn't go any narrower than 64-66" or so on mine.

 

[Coyote Kilr]

I'm getting a new Kioti CK2510hst next week and want a box blade. How wide can I go with it's 24.5 hp? Also any suggestions on brand to get the best bang for my buck?

 

[Fallon]

I'm getting a new Kioti CK2510hst next week and want a box blade. How wide can I go with it's 24.5 hp? Also any suggestions on brand to get the best bang for my buck?

HP is the least relevant measure for running a box blade. The most relevant is the weight of your tractor followed by the width of your rear tires.

If you are short on power, you just downshift. If your tractor is to light for your box blade (not enough traction), you need a new box blade.

Generally you want a box blade a hair wider than your tractor. The heavier the box blade the better. A heavier blade will dig & cut better than a light one. All things being equal more weight means more steel, which means a stronger tougher implement.

 

[Baby Grand]

^ What Fallon said.
Higher weight will help the blade bear down and cut into the soil.
Once the blade has cut down to 3 point operating depth, some of that weight will free up and transfer to your 3 point.
The added traction will allow you to pull more soil with the box.
My L3240 is 63" wide, outer sidewall to outer sidewall.
After some searching, I found a Cammond 700 pound 66" blade for it that works great.

 

[Grande]

I am faced with the same quandary, I have a Kubota L3010 HST, (32 hp +/-) and am in need of a box blade. Tractor Supply has 5 and 6 foot in stock locally. Am I going to be disappointed with the 60" or over burdened with the 72"? My bucket width is 66" and rear R4 tires a bit less.

It'll largely be used to maintain a 1/4 mi. dirt road with some steep inclines.

Thanks for the help!

 

[drizler]

I doubt that power is going to matter all that much. Your real enemy is traction and weight. I managed my 7' blade for anything I did with nothing more than a TO 20 Ferguson with worn out tires and nasty old chains. That thing rated at 26 hp and considering age / wear probably had 20 hp left in its old bones at a weight of under a ton. Yours will weigh as much with good wide tires and has the wonder feature of 4WD. You just want something at least a tad wider than the track of the machine and you will be fine. You also will have the advantage of 3 ranges or full hydro control where I had way too much speed all around . Yours will have so much more capability and control so there's virtually nothing to it. I didn't even have power steering to put in my place. Just don't for a minute think you will get to retire the rake and shovel cause it aint happenin. You still will need to do a bit of hand work to straighten things out.
Just consider one thing with WIDE. Where you are going at all times not actually using it. I once stuck a blade right into the gap between my trucks tailgate and box side. I never even noticed it till the tractor started pulling sideways, 2nd or 3rd gear no less. Never even caused a dent even though the truck went sideways a foot and if I had 100 tries at it couldn't do it again:thumbsup:.

 

[Coyote Kilr]

Thanks for the info. I'm going to keep looking for the right used one until I can't hold out any longer!

 

[MtnViewRanch]

This unit here would be the ultimate unit for your tractor in my opinion. A bit pricey, but you get what you pay for.