Traction Box Blades

[Code54]

It depends on the ground and where you are using it. That is why there is so my "debate" about what is right for a certain size tractor. I personally had 48" that would stop a 35 HP tractor dead in its tracks. Now my land in rough, steep, rooted, and all HEAVY clay. If it was sand or loom a 60" will do the job all day long without any issues at all. Really look at your land and see what kind of issues you may run into and decide accordingly. I am currently looking to build a 66" HD box blade for my 50+HP and figure that should be about right for my uses.
Good luck on your search

 

[JMER817]

My rule of thumb, buy the attachment ( box blade, disc, tiller )that just covers the wheel width and adjust speed, depth, from there depending conditions. For blades or landscape rakes go one foot wider so that you still cover your tracks when angling. Have done this with an 8N, 3320, and 4120. Works for me.

 

[cartod]

okey dokey
just curious...do you have flames painted on your box blade? if not you should add some...:laughing:

I will do that. You finally added some value to this thread.

 

[chevy]

No I'm sorry it doesn't. MAybe if you are moving dry sand or another light material. Put the tines all the way down and start digging up fresh earth on flat or inclining ground and you will find yourself woefully undersized. The 1026 is much better matched with a 4' bb if you plan on moving the earth. My 3320 struggles with the tines down and a full load, so please don't tell me a machine half the size is "plenty". Others may take your recommendation and buy a 5' bb and find themselves scratching there head when it stops dead with a full load and the tines out.

Thank you Mr. Wizard. Could you post your phone number so I can get your approval on all of the attachments you believe I should be using on my tractors?
What is the picture supposed to show? Maybe if you added some weight to your tractor, you could pull something more than I do with my 1026R.

 

[cartod]

Thank you Mr. Wizard. Could you post your phone number so I can get your approval on all of the attachments you believe I should be using on my tractors?
What is the picture supposed to show? Maybe if you added some weight to your tractor, you could pull something more than I do with my 1026R.

again, more great advice. I will add weight and put on flames so I can pull like yours. You guys must have lawns made of feathers and sawdust.

As the photo clearly shows, that is pure red clay, very hard to get out of the ground but very good for dams and bridges. Here in WV it's what we have to contend with when we move dirt. Please don't call me for approval, but I would suggest you have someone do your homework for you.

If any of you others need some more great compact tractor pulling advice contact the guy with the 1026 and the 5' box blade. The perfect set up. :laughing:

 

[chevy]

again, more great advice. I will add weight and put on flames so I can pull like yours. You guys must have lawns made of feathers and sawdust.

As the photo clearly shows, that is pure red clay, very hard to get out of the ground but very good for dams and bridges. Here in WV it's what we have to contend with when we move dirt. Please don't call me for approval, but I would suggest you have someone do your homework for you.

If any of you others need some more great compact tractor pulling advice contact the guy with the 1026 and the 5' box blade. The perfect set up. :laughing:

The 1026 & 5' box blade works perfect for me, where I need it. My 4120 with a 7' box blade also works perfect for me where I need it.

Next you will tell me that a 4120 cannot pull a 7' box blade.

Just because someone does not know how to do something, does not mean it cannot be done.

 

[YardBikeBob]

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[jenkinsph]

Folks,
Getting a BB and need some feedback on what size, 54" or 60".
Its for a 2032r, t4 tires, loaded with rimguard.
Rear wheel base width is 55". Leveling says 60" but will this tractor
pull a full box of dirt with a 60" BB from EA?
thankx

Since your tires are 55" width I would use a 60" box blade. Whether you can pull a full box of dirt or not in all conditions doesn't matter, you work with the conditions you have. You do need to cover the tires to do a good job. Ripping the ground will be the hardest task in most soil conditions and you will quickly find out how deep you can rip without too much stalling out. Might have to make several passes to get it done but I think this would be true no matter which box blade you choose.

Pulling the loosened dirt will be much easier than the ripping it loose will be. Get enough seat time(on the tractor not the computer) and you will figure it out.

 

[ovrszd]

For a limited time only: Buy a green tractor, get a free manure spreader!

Bob

Heheheheheh. Good one Bob!!!

 

[ovrszd]

Since your tires are 55" width I would use a 60" box blade. Whether you can pull a full box of dirt or not in all conditions doesn't matter, you work with the conditions you have. You do need to cover the tires to do a good job. Ripping the ground will be the hardest task in most soil conditions and you will quickly find out how deep you can rip without too much stalling out. Might have to make several passes to get it done but I think this would be true no matter which box blade you choose.

Pulling the loosened dirt will be much easier than the ripping it loose will be. Get enough seat time(on the tractor not the computer) and you will figure it out.

Very good reply.