Degelman Front Blades

[SuperDutyDave]

Hello

anyone have any expirence with Degelman front blades and/or the equivilent.

I am looking for a blade for my Deere 5525 Tractor....they look interesting but would like pros cons of them etc. My intented use for blade is mainly snow removal.

No I don't have FEL and would prefer not to incur the expense and complexity if a front blade would be suffiicient.

thanks

Dave

 

[radman1]

Where I live, there are a lot of Degelman blades used on farm tractors especially larger 4x4 tractors. Not as popular as they used to be but still No.1 in useage in my region. I beleive they are very reliable.

 

[RickB]

Where I live, there are a lot of Degelman blades used on farm tractors especially larger 4x4 tractors. Not as popular as they used to be but still No.1 in useage in my region. I beleive they are very reliable.

I agree. My biggest concern sizing a Degelman, Leon or similar blade for a tractor that size would be ending up with a blade maybe too heavy for some jobs (snow).

 

[SuperDutyDave]

appreciate the comments...not really sure how much "heavier" the front blade would be in relation to a FEL with a bucket and/or blade attached?

Trying to avoid a FEL as it reduced visibility, adds complexity, cost and overall dimension of tractor.

Anyone else have any expirence with a Degleman or Leon front blade...any idea of cost?

Dave

 

[zionview]

I priced one for a 4250 John Deere MFWD(110HP) about 4 years ago. An eleven foot model was going to run me about $12,000. I agree with RickB, the biggest concern would be the weight. They are built heavy!

 

[SuperDutyDave]

Wow...that is big bucks! now granted I am looking at a lighter duty 8' model but still an entire FEL is only about $6K

Anyone looked at this company I just found...Machinability Snowplows they offer blades specific to snow removal rather than dirt moving...might be the ticket.

thoughts?

Dave

 

[john_bud]

Have you thought about getting an old snow plow blade set up? Probably be able to get one for way cheap...

 

[SuperDutyDave]

an old snow blade would be fine...even would consider a new plow blade for that matter...the real issue is finding a mounting system...something just quickly welded together is not the answer...it could be for a small compact tractor but when you start talking about 75+ HP and 8K+ pounds of machine the forces exerted must be sufficiently delt with...you need a mounting system that is really rugged...not something build in my barn without any testing.

Honestly I am surprised...considering all the plow manufacturers out there...not one has come up with a fairly standard mount for tractors that would accomodate a fisher etc. type truck plow. Yes there are some for FEL's but those are not anywhere near as accomodating as a proper plow mount.

Dave