Box Scraper Box Scraper / BoxBlade Choices?

[cerestes]

In the market for a box blade which will be attached to our Ford 860. 40HP, and the 3 point is spec'd to lift 1250 lbs. 6' wheel base, 2wd, weighs 6700 lbs with filled tires.
We're up in the Puget Sound region, with local tractor dealers few and far between. I've called around to a handful, and found these available after tax and/or freight delivery:

$1008 72" General Improvement Work Saver SBX-6
$816 72" Country Line from tractor supply
$1143 72" Everything Attachments Xtreme Duty
$1194 78" Everything Attachments Xtreme Duty
$1243 84" Everything Attachments Xtreme Duty
$1258 84" General Improvements Five Star 3207
$1269 84" General Improvement Work Saver SBX-7
$1307 72" Land Pride BB2572 Heavy Duty
$1308 72" Woods BSS72
$1526 72" Woods BSM72
$1634 84" Land Pride BB2584 Heavy Duty
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72" to cover the tires feels like the minimum width. 84" feels like it would be pushing it for our tractor. I'm leaning toward the ETA 78".
Any alternate suggestions in generally the $1000-$1300 (after freight/tax) price range?

 

[Shaneard]

From your list Woods or Land Pride get my vote. I recently bought an 84" Bush Hog and I like it.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Out of the ones that you listed and trying to stay within budget, this would be the one that I would be getting.

$1194 78" Everything Attachments Xtreme Duty

 

[ovrszd]

What's the outside width of your rear tire track?? Or are you saying 67" is your width? "Wheel base" is the distance between the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.

I use an 84" heavy hydraulic scarifier Land Pride on my Ford 3910 with 80" outside tire track width. It'll stop it dead in it's tracks if allowed to dig. Dragging it full of dirt is all the tractor can handle.

 

[cerestes]

At some point, I swear I measured the outside width of the ties and decided it was 6'. I just went to check, and it's actually about 64"-65". In this case, is there any reason to exceed a 72" box?

Is it worth ~$150 to move from the EA Xtreme Duty to Land Pride BB2572?

 

[ovrszd]

At some point, I swear I measured the outside width of the ties and decided it was 6'. I just went to check, and it's actually about 64"-65". In this case, is there any reason to exceed a 72" box?

Is it worth ~$150 to move from the EA Xtreme Duty to Land Pride BB2572?

No, and no.

I thought your width was bit much. I think your tractor weight is also high.

You could get by with the 72" EA box. But, for 50 bucks, I'd go for the 78". That'll give you 5-6" of BB width past your tires. That's very good.

If you struggle pulling it in hard conditions you just lift it slightly.

Post pics when you make a purchase!!! Like to see pics of the ole Ford too!!!!

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Is it worth ~$150 to move from the EA Xtreme Duty to Land Pride BB2572?

Nope.
Here are a few reasons in no real order of importance.
I'm not being cocky, pushy or excited...just making a list!
Travis

*US Made cutting edges
*US Made ripper shanks
*Extra plate of steel welded on the front leading edge for wear resistance.
*Extra horseshoe plate of steel welded under the tube, behind the shank for extreme durability, which protects the tube from piercing.
*Stronger attachment point where the shanks are pinned on.
*More bracing between the front and rear moldboard.
*A572 steel….NO A36 steel is found in our factory.
*Solid welded hitch instead of a bolted up hitch, which would be cheaper to ship!
*Everything is laser cut and tabbed for extra strength and uniform assembly.
*Solid, continuous welds. No stitch welding, which Land Pride is notorious for!(we know LP VERY well.

 

[ovrszd]

Nope.
Here are a few reasons in no real order of importance.
I'm not being cocky, pushy or excited...just making a list!
Travis

*US Made cutting edges
*US Made ripper shanks
*Extra plate of steel welded on the front leading edge for wear resistance.
*Extra horseshoe plate of steel welded under the tube, behind the shank for extreme durability, which protects the tube from piercing.
*Stronger attachment point where the shanks are pinned on.
*More bracing between the front and rear moldboard.
*A572 steel….NO A36 steel is found in our factory.
*Solid welded hitch instead of a bolted up hitch, which would be cheaper to ship!
*Everything is laser cut and tabbed for extra strength and uniform assembly.
*Solid, continuous welds. No stitch welding, which Land Pride is notorious for!(we know LP VERY well.

And there ya go!!! Thanks Travis.

 

[fried1765]

In the market for a box blade which will be attached to our Ford 860. 40HP, and the 3 point is spec'd to lift 1250 lbs. 6' wheel base, 2wd, weighs 6700 lbs with filled tires.
We're up in the Puget Sound region, with local tractor dealers few and far between. I've called around to a handful, and found these available after tax and/or freight delivery:

$1008 72" General Improvement Work Saver SBX-6
$816 72" Country Line from tractor supply
$1143 72" Everything Attachments Xtreme Duty
$1194 78" Everything Attachments Xtreme Duty
$1243 84" Everything Attachments Xtreme Duty
$1258 84" General Improvements Five Star 3207
$1269 84" General Improvement Work Saver SBX-7
$1307 72" Land Pride BB2572 Heavy Duty
$1308 72" Woods BSS72
$1526 72" Woods BSM72
$1634 84" Land Pride BB2584 Heavy Duty
​

72" to cover the tires feels like the minimum width. 84" feels like it would be pushing it for our tractor. I'm leaning toward the ETA 78".
Any alternate suggestions in generally the $1000-$1300 (after freight/tax) price range?

You can buy a 72" King Kutter box blade from Blaine's Farm and Fleet for $629 plus $214 shipping to the Seattle area (I just guessed, and used ZIP 98115 since you referenced Puget Sound).
That is a total of $843 delivered!
I don't think you will beat that price ...ANYWHERE!
I have several King Kutter attachments (including a box blade), and they are good rugged pieces of equipment.
Everything Attachments sells King Kutter also, but I am virtually certain that Blaine's delivered KK price will be better.
Blaine's is a farm supply business with headquarters in Janesville, Wisconsin.
I have had my King Kutter implements from them shipped to an address just as distant from them as you are, but on the opposite coast.
I would think a box blade any wider than 72" would be too much for a 40HP tractor.
I have a KK 60" box blade for my 32HP Ford 1920, a 60" KK tiller (excellent machine), a 60" KK bush hog, and an 84" KK rear blade.

 

[CADplans]

What are you gonna use it for?
A LOT of people want a box blade,, then find out that it is not attachment they need.

That is my case,, my box blade is used to hold down weeds,,,:confused2: