Floating Tailgate BoxBlade with Some SERIOUS Options!!!

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Ted has been working our new floating tailgate box blade for a while now and we have discussed it on some other TBN threads.
It is now complete and LIVE on our website!
Here are some of the highlights. A video will follow soon!!!
Travis

*Our new box blades are Category 1 and 2 QuickHitch compatible and are rated for up to 100hp tractors.
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*The floating tailgate is fully wrapped around the shaft, which is achieved with a custom die. It isn't an easy or cheap design, but it is the best, most durable way of building it.
Also, the tailgate can be locked securely and used aggressively without the worry of bending or tweaking it.
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*Large 19" x 34" extended side plates of 1/2" steel with an additional plate of 3/8" steel on the bottom leading edges for maximum wear resistance.
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Now we'll get to the serious options.....

For the customer that intends on using their box blade commercially, in harsh conditions or just wants the best that money can buy, there are a couple of options
to be had that aren't available elsewhere.

OPTION #1
The normal cutting edges that we use are Valk high carbon steel cutting edges that are as good or better than most cutting edges on the market, but for this new box blade you can take it a step further by purchasing it with 8" Viper cutting edges, which are heat-treated to give up to four times the wear of carbon steel blades. These blades are through-hardened, not simply flame or case hardened, to achieve longer wear and far greater strength than flame or case hardened can provide.
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OPTION#2
Our standard box blade ripper shanks are as good or better than what you'll find on most other HD boxblades on the market, but we know that this boxblade is capable of withstanding more abuse than the best "off the shelf" shank that we could find so we are taking it a step(or several steps) further.
The optional shanks were designed by Ted and are being made at our factory here in NC. The custom 1" x 4" ripper shanks are cut from T1 steel and feature AR 400 abrasion resistant tips for maximum durability and longevity, even in the toughest conditions.
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Here are links to the two different versions. Either version can be ordered with the Viper cutting edges.
We do not have weights for each specific model yet, but the 72" is approx. 1,000 pounds and the 96" is 1,400 pounds.

ETA Floating Tailgate Box Blade with Standard Ripper Shanks
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ETA Floating Tailgate Box Blade with Custom Xtreme Ripper Shanks
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   / Floating Tailgate BoxBlade with Some SERIOUS Options!!! #2  
While this box blade is pretty nice, I can't see any serious user (private or commercial) getting it until you have hydraulic actuated rippers. Need to get rid of those front-back braces and get a ripper bar in there. :cool: Hopefully for the near future. ;)
 
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That is a very nice box blade.
 
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While this box blade is pretty nice, I can't see any serious user (private or commercial) getting it until you have hydraulic actuated rippers. Need to get rid of those front-back braces and get a ripper bar in there. :cool: Hopefully for the near future. ;)

Yes, hydraulic rippers will be offered but I know that we will sell waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyy more of the ones that we currently offer than a hydraulic model.

It is often recommended on here that people should buy the heaviest chunk of steel that their tractor will pick up.
Reality is, that is overkill that most people do not have in their budget........but.........there's nothing wrong with different options.

I agree that hydraulic ripper models will result in a more complete line of ETA box blades to choose from.
Thanks for the comments!
Travis
 
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I forgot to add that, like most everything on our website.....

Shipping is Free to a staffed commercial business or supporting freight terminal within 1,000 miles of Newton, NC!!
Travis
 
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Yes, hydraulic rippers will be offered but I know that we will sell waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyy more of the ones that we currently offer than a hydraulic model.

It is often recommended on here that people should buy the heaviest chunk of steel that their tractor will pick up.
Reality is, that is overkill that most people do not have in their budget........but.........there's nothing wrong with different options.

I agree that hydraulic ripper models will result in a more complete line of ETA box blades to choose from.
Thanks for the comments!
Travis

If you can get the commercial market over the Gannons, not so sure about that. Time will tell. :thumbsup:
 
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I see the holes to lock the floating tailgate in place and it looks like you have to reach up from underneath to secure it.

Does it use a bolt or a pin?

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I see the holes to lock the floating tailgate in place and it looks like you have to reach up from underneath to secure it.

Yes, this was the most solid way of holding the gate in place to prevent the gate bending/tweaking in the center over time from hard use with the gate closed.

Does it use a bolt or a pin?

It uses either.

It will ship with pins holding it closed(toplink pins) and bolts will be included as well.
Travis
 
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A good percentage of you guys probably understand the pros and cons of a floating tailgate box blade, but we do talk to many that aren't so sure.
This morning, Ted made a quick video explaining the differences in the two in order to help customers make the right choice for their application.
He also made a more detailed video specifically for our new Lockable Floating Tailgate BoxBlade that should be ready to post on this thread tomorrow.
Travis

 
 

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