Ortimber
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That would be one heck of an operator!
Grading BX22 level off yard
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That would be one heck of an operator!
skipperbrown
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It's going to be tough pulling up a full boxblade with undisturbed sodded soil unless you break it up first. I would till it and let the sod rot/dry out a week and then try to move the soil around. Better yet, kill the sod with weedkiller and then till when it is brown. I think you can pull a 5' box if you have some weight in the loader.
Egon
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If you want a smooth area first till it well and then use about an eight foot drag ( square timber balk or similar home made device ) and drag from all directions. By changing length of chains on the drag you can angle it in either direction. Then till and drag again till you are satisfied with the job.
Something like this or variations for a drag. Shouldn’t cost much to build. Size it to tractor and add weight as required.
[video]https://goo.gl/images/EoA13y[/video]
Lots of different on google.
Something like this or variations for a drag. Shouldn’t cost much to build. Size it to tractor and add weight as required.
[video]https://goo.gl/images/EoA13y[/video]
Lots of different on google.
Egon
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Probably even level the ice on a skating rink too.
I have a BX2200 and a 5 ft box blade. Our soil is heavy clay. The BX would pull the box blade pretty well, but with its short wheelbase, I was never able to get a smooth surface with the box blade. If you added gage wheels on the rear, that might help.
With what I've seen, a power rake (soil pulvertizer/rock rake/whatever you call it) on a skid steer can do more in an hour than a BX can do in 8 hrs. When it's done, you will have a perfect soil mix to plant in.
I have found it much easier to add dirt/top soil and back drag with the FEL to get a smooth surface.
With what you have now, I'd suggest killing the grass, then rototilling a couple of times, and maybe drag a bed spring/etc to level it out, then plant.
My two cents.
Ron
With what I've seen, a power rake (soil pulvertizer/rock rake/whatever you call it) on a skid steer can do more in an hour than a BX can do in 8 hrs. When it's done, you will have a perfect soil mix to plant in.
I have found it much easier to add dirt/top soil and back drag with the FEL to get a smooth surface.
With what you have now, I'd suggest killing the grass, then rototilling a couple of times, and maybe drag a bed spring/etc to level it out, then plant.
My two cents.
Ron
Well I was out picking up other things from Tractor Supply with the trailer so I purchased the County Line 5' BB. I also picked up a post hole setup while the wallet was out.
I did some playing around with the BB on my neighbors packed messy driveway. It did a great job. I had it in 4x4 and had to use the axle lock a few times going up a grade but it did it. I agree that I will have to put some weight in the loader next time.
I was really looking into getting a tiller but **** they are pricey for something I will not use alot. However if I have to rent one to do this, I will buy it instead since its going to cost alot to rent one on a skidder. They do not rent 3ph versions
I did some playing around with the BB on my neighbors packed messy driveway. It did a great job. I had it in 4x4 and had to use the axle lock a few times going up a grade but it did it. I agree that I will have to put some weight in the loader next time.
I was really looking into getting a tiller but **** they are pricey for something I will not use alot. However if I have to rent one to do this, I will buy it instead since its going to cost alot to rent one on a skidder. They do not rent 3ph versions
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You have two choices, remove the sod before you grade or remove the clumps of sod after you grade and then grade again. a land plane would be the ideal tool but a boxblade will get the job done but neither work well leveling if full of sod.
That said your tractor should handle a 5 foot boxblade ok with a little practice and a 4' land plane.
That said your tractor should handle a 5 foot boxblade ok with a little practice and a 4' land plane.
diesel85
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I'm referring to my neighbor.
He's taught me a lot, but he's got the feather touch of perfection when it comes to toying with the control lever while you are going along.
He was brought up as a farmer and did some construction on the side.
Although he doesn't like my machine because I got the V treads versus his machine that has turf tires.
It's neat to watch... kind of like Bob Ross painting a landscape.