Box Scrapers

Huskerfan · Jun 22, 2002

Does anyone have advice on using a box scraper to assist in the rough grade and leveling of a large lot for a landscape to be put in at a new church going up in my area? I have volunteered to help out with my BX2200, FEL, and 50 inch Kuhn tiller. I could use the box scraper later for other projects. My dealer recomends the Woods 48 inch boxscraper at 400lbs.
He feels it is a tougher unit than the similar albeit lighter Kubota and Landpride units and is cheaper at $475 vs. $650 and $500. I saw the King Kutter at TSC and was unimpressed with the flaws in craftsmanship. Think The BX can handle the Woods? Would it be useful?

Huskerfan

Anonymous Poster · Jun 22, 2002

Thanks for volunteering at the church.

You may wish to check this website: www.midwest.net/~jimmc/index.html

Made next door in S-Illinois, Powder painted your color, much lower cost. Only a question of time before your dealer handles those..!
The model BB20-48 ( if it cover your tires ) likely the First Choice for you. Same weight as the Woods.

Whatever you buy, enjoy it !

TresCrows · Jun 22, 2002

I think that weight may be to much for the BX based on my experience with my mighty BX. I think 300ish lbs in a 48 inch or maybe 350 or so in a 42 inch. J

Anonymous Poster · Jun 22, 2002

If weight is too much at 400 lbs, consider a BB15-48 at 309 lbs. How close the unit is to the tractor MAY also be a factor.

You good folks know your "toys" better than us steel hackers. and we always TRY to make what you want.

That is why we always have "model diarrhea" according to our accountants and bankers...!

Whatever you buy enjoy it.

TresCrows · Jun 23, 2002

When I said the weight was to much I am not talking about the BX not being able to lift it--it can and would easily. What I am talking about is in using the implement that the weight of the 400 lbs boxblade would cause it to bite in more aggresively than a similar but lighter blade filling more quickly with soil and loading the machine down. That is why I said a more narrow box could be heavier but being more narrow it's "drag" would be roughly equal to a lighter but wider box. Some more rhetoric that I have in fact verified with both my tractors.
I think a 400 lb 48 inch box is to large to work well though in light soil or driveway grading it might be OK but as a general purpose unit you will want something that more nearly matches your tractors available power and traction. J

kcook · Jun 23, 2002

How much does the Kubota Box scaper weigh?

KCook

Huskerfan · Jun 23, 2002

The Kubota box scraper weighs 275 lbs at $675.

Does anyone know how to order a First Choice if there isn't a dealer in my area of Iowa or know the pricing? The BB15-48 for subcompacts may be just the machine that my BX needs if the price is right. Trescrows, any comment on this? Thanks.

Huskerfan

Will · Jun 23, 2002

There is a good chance that there is a dealer near you, but they may not know it. Just call First Choice (888/945-3102) they'll contact a dealer in your area that they do business with, and you'll get a price quick enough. I think the owner of the company, Pieter van den Berg has been selling equipment for many years, but since the First Choice line is new, there are a lot of dealers who don't know exactly what they are selling.

TresCrows · Jun 23, 2002

Yes, Huskerfan, I think the First Choice unit would work well with the BX, I assume that is the one they made for the subcompact market. A big honking box will require more traction and power than you have available and will limit the work you can do. Just right is always better than to big. J

tdenny · Jun 24, 2002

Huskerfan,

I would recommend giving Pieter a call. If you have any questions regarding most equipment he can probably give you a definitive answer. The man knows his attachments.