Box blade - Who makes them?

[JimMc]

Any interest in a hydraulic rear hinged edge to go with those scarifiers?

Cat 1/Cat 2 or combo?

3 point or pull?

Wear edges on sideboards?

We currently provide clevis style hitches on our boxes currently so naturally, we wouldn't want to go backwards to a lift pin setup.

Minimum and maximum available sizes?

Thanks for the input. I'm making notes!

 

[Will]

First Choice Brochure

I put a copy of their brochure <A target="_blank" HREF=http://homepage.mac.com/kazez/files/Equipment_Catalog.doc> here</A>. I'm in Japan now on an unfamiliar computer where I can't download files, so let me know if that link works. It is about a 1MB file.

 

[ICGREEN]

Re: First Choice Brochure

Thanks for the help guy's. wouldn't it be nice if TBN had a links page to the manufactures of all these attachments. So many times I just can't find a company web site because the name is different than what I would logically think it is. Do you think that would be something worth while?

 

[pieterv]

Will do ur best to get that website etc going. No choice, do we ?

TBN is indeed a great place to get input.

Noticed in your bio that you use an I-Match hitch on your green tractor. We are testing a prototype. Back in the winter I was working with a Deere prototype and after some work we added a hydraulic toplink. Really performed a lot better with that. Especially with a Pulverizer or other heavy unit that is rather immobile. Any backfeed from others reading this on the desirability to supply that IF it is made available at an affordable price ?

Enjoy your farm..!

 

[Kodiak]

Pieterv:

I for one would love to have some sort of 3PT quick hitch, especially if it can be purchased for a reasonable price.

 

[hazmat]

"Will do ur best to get that website etc going. No choice, do we ?"

I wish I were a web developer /w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif. I'd offer to do your website in exchange for some implements /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif. Maybe somebody else here might want to swap services with you.

Another option would be to find a computer science student at the local college. Setting up a website is a great job for an intern. You'd be hard pressed to find cheaper labor. You could even set up permanant intern program (part time or full time as needed) to keep the web site updated (very important). The program would be great public relations with the community.

Things I like to see on a manufacturer's web site:

Detailed descriptions of product
List Prices
Dealer locator
Owners manual (pdf)
Parts manual (pdf)

And the cat's meow, online ordering of repair parts. I realize that this adds a level of complexity, so maybe add it in the future.

Good luck & we anxiously await "opening day"

PS. is the Catalog Will linked to above complete? I get the impression that your product line is more extensive (finish mowers and tillers for example)

 

[roger_scotty]

It looks like we are talking about special features for the box blade.
I keep hoping that some manufacturer will provide for the guy who wants a 4 foot box. Chances are that guy has a 25 hp or under 4wd tractor with FEL, and uses the box mainly as a combo weight box and handy tool. I've seen heavy 5 and 6 footers, but never have seen a 4 footer that was heavy enough by half.
On my little tractor and 4 foot box, the box doesn't get used so much for moving dirt as it does for pushing things. Another popular use is as a sort of portable tool caddy and work bench. A piece of plywood cut to fit the top makes this into a portable work surface....adjustable for height except that the darn thing sometimes slowly sinks to the ground...needs a leg or two, I think.
Even the upright teeth on the box get pressed into service when we are in "workbench mode" Those teeth become the perfect hooks on which to hang my canvas tool bags.

 

[MarkV]

Jim,

<font color=blue> Any interest in a hydraulic rear hinged edge to go with those scarifiers?</font color=blue>

Not in my case. Presently I use a hinged rear boxblade and the rear cutting edge does some smoothing of soil as it floats yet will allow the front edge to cut in aggressively not being restricted by a fixed rear edge. I can not see an advantage of hydraulically raising the rear edge.

<font color=blue> Cat 1/Cat 2 or combo?</font color=blue>

Most everyone on the forum is Cat 1.

<font color=blue> 3 point or pull?</font color=blue>

3 point

<font color=blue> Wear edges on sideboards?</font color=blue>

That is an interesting idea that I don’t recall seeing elsewhere. I can see the advantages on a heavy box that is used on gravel roads for years.

<font color=blue> We currently provide clevis style hitches on our boxes currently so naturally, we wouldn't want to go backwards to a lift pin setup.</font color=blue>

I am not sure what you are referring to when you say clevis style hitches. I assume you are talking about a pull style implement and I don’t have any experience with a pull type box blade.

<font color=blue> Minimum and maximum available sizes?</font color=blue>

I would think 5, 6 and 7 foot boxblades would meet the needs of compact tractors that have extra hydraulics.

<font color=blue> Thanks for the input. I'm making notes!</font color=blue>

Your welcome and thanks for asking.

MarkV

 

[Ozarker]

If you need some assistance to get a site up in a relatively short period of time I would be happy to work with you on that. A simple site with pictures and descriptions of your products, a way to contact you and a listing by state of your dealers could be put up in no time.

Ozarker@Ozarkmall.zzn.com

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

Pieter, I tried to email you at the address you listed but it was returned./w3tcompact/icons/hmm.gif Would you please contact me with some information on your equipment and on dealers in my area (NE Indiana)? Thank you very much./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif