Everything attachments landplane or box blade???

[hunt4570]

Sorry ,I have a couple other threads on here about the same thing.. having trouble making up my mind!

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/341482-box-blade-roll-over-box.html

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/341417-field-cleaning-thoughts.html

Now.. I'm leaning towards the ETA Land plane w/rippers (Land Leveler With Ripper Teeth).
And I wish they had an actual picture of one instead of just a drawing.

Yes I have a couple new fields to level out, but I also have about 1 1/4 miles of a service road making a loop through my property, smoothing it and maintaining it will be a never ending enterprise I'm thinking. I also have a couple pond dam roads that this would work on also.

Was originally looking at a box blade (rollover type) but looking back at the box blades I have had in the past, they were pretty much used for occasional road and or field repair. Maybe I've been using the wrong tool for the job all these years! So this is why I'm thinking the landplane. Looking at the ETA one for a couple reasons..first its free shipping to me cause I'm pretty close to them, the second is the rippers, most dont have these and I may never need them.. but if I do, they will be there..

This is a bunch of money to me $1700 for the 6 footer and I just want to make sure I'm making the correct choice.. thoughts?

And what exactly is it that a box blade can do that this land plane can not?????

(and no I dont need plans on how to build a "better" one , thanks)

 

[paulfun9]

For me the two most used tools for those tasks are a Land Plane and a good heavy rear blade . Since getting the land plane with rippers I haven't used the box blade even once.

I have no experience with EA attachments but their stuff seems to be of good quality. I purchased a Befco 72" unit because it was at a dealership close to me when I finally decided to buy one and the weight wasn't bad as well the price was very good. My Rear blade is a Taylor Way 8500 and it to was purchased due to being there when I needed a replacement and the cost was spot on for a heavy blade. My only real concern with box blades, land planes and blades is weight! If they are light they are not as effective for me..

 

[hunt4570]

For me the two most used tools for those tasks are a Land Plane and a good heavy rear blade . Since getting the land plane with rippers I haven't used the box blade even once.

I have no experience with EA attachments but their stuff seems to be of good quality. I purchased a Befco 72" unit because it was at a dealership close to me when I finally decided to buy one and the weight wasn't bad as well the price was very good. My Rear blade is a Taylor Way 8500 and it to was purchased due to being there when I needed a replacement and the cost was spot on for a heavy blade. My only real concern with box blades, land planes and blades is weight! If they are light they are not as effective for me..

I just tracked down a Woods 72" w/rippers about 30 miles from here for $1264 +tax, might go look at it this afternoon.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I just tracked down a Woods 72" w/rippers about 30 miles from here for $1264 +tax, might go look at it this afternoon.

So one of these?

 

[hunt4570]

So one of these?

Yes, other than the one you listed does not have the rippers, they come both ways. Whatcha think?

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Yes, other than the one you listed does not have the rippers, they come both ways. Whatcha think?

Actually if you look at the specs, the scarifiers are listed out, they just are not in the picture. I personally prefer the side runners to be longer but that seems harder to get these days, as well as the over all unit to be a bit heavier. Other than those tid bits I believe that you will be satisfied with the over all unit, specifically for your roads. :thumbsup:

 

[jeff9366]

And what exactly is it that a box blade can do that this land plane can not?????

Box Blade is better for transporting dirt short distances, then distributing dirt. Box Blade is superior to Land Plane in repairing potholes, mostly because of greater weight per unit of width.

Land Plane's primary function is not dirt transportation. Land Plane redistributes dirt as grader is pulled across the surface. It does not transport dirt, much, once it is filled upon initiation of pull. Rippers on Land Planes are relatively new.


One third of my implements are from ETA. Good builds. Convenient purchase/delivery.

Wood's is known for high quality too.

 

[hunt4570]

Actually if you look at the specs, the scarifiers are listed out, they just are not in the picture. I personally prefer the side runners to be longer but that seems harder to get these days, as well as the over all unit to be a bit heavier. Other than those tid bits I believe that you will be satisfied with the over all unit, specifically for your roads. :thumbsup:

Well thats a good thing. Lookie what followed me home!!













Hope it works as claimed 'cause its mine now. $1300 out the door delivered... ok, I delivered it , so what?

 

[hunt4570]

Box Blade is better for transporting dirt short distances, then distributing dirt. Box Blade is superior to Land Plane in repairing potholes, mostly because of greater weight per unit of width.

Land Plane's primary function is not dirt transportation. Land Plane redistributes dirt as grader is pulled across the surface. It does not transport dirt, much, once it is filled upon initiation of pull. Rippers on Land Planes are relatively new.


One third of my implements are from ETA. Good builds. Convenient purchase/delivery.

Yes,I figured my loader can handle any dirt moving duties. ETA unit looked good, although I bought a Woods 6 footer with rippers. It was at a local dealer so I could have it today, and $400 cheaper.

 

[KiotiKowboy]

I was considering ordering the ETA 72" with rippers - but - free shipping does not include "to the farm." Why is that? It's not like I can't unload the thing.