Edge Tamer

[Jstpssng]

Interesting. I had to laugh. Shows Orange. Looks good. Change color to green and the same product goes from $69 to $89. About a 25% increase. Green paint really does cost more for the same product. I am surprised. Just think of what it would cost if they stamped Deere on it.

Quite a bit... they'd have to pay licensing fees. I'll sell you a Magic Marker for a lot less and you can write it on there yourself. It might not look the same but...

 

[ruffdog]

Are the new cast edge tamers cast iron or cast steel? Any other info on the cast ones?

 

[Cycledude]

Are the new cast edge tamers cast iron or cast steel? Any other info on the cast ones?

Other than the information from the email copy and pasted in the very first post I’m really not sure but Edge Tamers will supposedly be updating their website any day and will hopefully clarify that information a little. The new version is supposedly cast from the same material as heavy duty mining equipment teeth so they are much stronger and wear much slower.

 

[TheMan419]

I have had my Edge Tamers since I got my tractor. That was 6 years ago. Tractor has 750 hours on it. I RARELY take them off. We are constantly dealing with the horse manure pile and of course this time of year moving snow. As far as wear all I can see is the red paint on the bottom has worn off. I do not expect to replace them in my life time.

I also got the edge extenders. For me the are marginally usefull. I use them maybe once or twice a year. In the spring we are going to build a couple new pastures for the horses. The edge extenders will get a work out moving all the T-Posts around to where they need to go, and the wood posts for the gates/corners.

 

[davobc]

I have both the Edge Tamers and Extenders, great products.

Edge tamers have gotten a good workout this winter thus far. Second winter using them. Haven't destroyed our gravel driveway and parking lot, which is really why I bought them

Similar to TheMan, I use the Edge extenders sporadically, usually moving longer pieces of lumber that would be too big for the UTV/trailer, and when we clear brush, they are great for getting a big full load in the bucket.

Recommend both!

 

[davobc]

because everyone likes photos, a few piles pushed up around our paddocks

 

[CalG]

Sometimes I forget that the edge tamers are on.

Then I roll the bucket down and wonder why things are not going as expected ;-)

 

[aelsnow]

Thanks to learning about EdgeTamers from this thread, I just picked up three 6" bolt-on edge tamers for my hydraulic snowblower.

I posted a few pics in another thread.

 

[hube2]

You know... in all my search for better skid shoes for my blower to keep it from digging into my stone driveway and lawn I never thought about the possibility of using edge tamers. I'm gonna have to see if this is a possibility on my blower... maybe when it warms up. 0F out there today, it'll be 50 on thursday.

 

[jyoutz]

I ordered 3 four inch Edge Tamers on 11/28/2021 and received them 40 days later on 1/6/2022 , I knew when I placed the order it was going to take quite a while to get them so that was acceptable.
I received an email explaining they would be shipping a new improved version That are cast of stronger and longer wearing material with no welding .
So today I mounted them to my bucket for the very first time and used them to plow some snow, wow they worked great, even better than expected ! I am very happy with my purchase and highly recommend them !!! They are VERY easy to mount or remove, just one simple bolt on each Edge Tamer, just tighten the bolt to the recommended 30 ft pounds and your done !

R2 Manufacturing - Home Of The Edge Tamer

The Edge Tamer goes on your tractor loader bucket, acting as a skid, for moving snow and mulch. It keeps the stones in the driveway and the grass on the ground.

r2manufacturing.com

Are you plowing on gravel roads or asphalt/concrete?

 

[tacticalturnip]

Well, aesthetically, the new ones are much nicer.

I absolutely love mine; they've gone through 3 winters now, and outside of paint I'm not seeing any real wear on them. They're seriously one of the best purchases I've made for my tractor.

 

[PILOON]

You know... in all my search for better skid shoes for my blower to keep it from digging into my stone driveway and lawn I never thought about the possibility of using edge tamers. I'm gonna have to see if this is a possibility on my blower... maybe when it warms up. 0F out there today, it'll be 50 on thursday.

I'd think they'd work OK clamped to the outer ends.

On the other hand (if U weld) do as I did.
Simply weld some flat 2-3" flat stock (with both ends bent like ski tips) onto the bottom of the factory blower skids. I made mine about 10 " long X 2.5" wide.
No more gravel raking in the spring!
Going on 5 years with no spring raking and very rare shear pin replacing either. (not once yet this year)

 

[tacticalturnip]

Amazon has the same units Cycledude describes. I'm considering the knock-offs for my bigger machine. The plastic locking studs can always be replaced with a simple 12mm bolt.

https://www.amazon.com/VEVOR-Tractor-Bucket-Protector-Orange/dp/B092QY1TMF/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1NG5CQQO513A3&keywords=r2%2Bmanufacturing%2Bedge%2Btamer%2Bfor%2Btractor%2Bbucket&qid=1641910166&sprefix=R2%2BManufacturing%2B%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-6&th=1

The reviews on those are pretty damning if you read them, lol. Weird how there are so many 5 star reviews, but the majority of written reviews have photo proof of repetitive issues.

Editing their product on to stock images also really helps build faith lol.

 

[Cycledude]

Are you plowing on gravel roads or asphalt/concrete?

Sorry for the very late reply to your question. Mostly been used for plowing on gravel and grass, they work great on both. No more worries about possibly digging up my lawn or field.