RedFirstGen
Silver Member
Land plane would be my vote (if voting with my dollars). I've not seen their land plane or box blade myself, so I'm basing my opinion on the online investigations I've done.
Locally there are plenty of "good enough" 6' box blades sold to keep up with the work our 4035s are able do, for a bit less money than a single unit online (shipping a truckload of stuff at one time to one place does have cost benefits).
The same isn't so with a land plane. They are not as widely stocked at local places, and prices are generally kind of high. I also feel a land plane is a more delicate piece of hardware and would prefer the build quality of EA so I don't tear it up (and the EA customer service in case I do).
The land plane is probably the right choice for me. It's to maintain my 300' gravel driveway which gets hardpacked and small potholes on a yearly basis. (Crusher run top). From what I've seen I think I could accomplish the task with a box blade but the land plane looks like it's more the tool for the job. Is it that much more the tool for the job to justify the extra $ is what I'm trying to decide.