Found an old Modern boxblade

[streamin]

Came across this on craig's list, not very nice to look at but I think the price tag new would have been several thousand. Took it for $550, no scarifies but just heavy implement that I prefer over the lighter ones.Looking into sandblasting and possibly powder coating.

 

[Bob77064]

That should cleanup real nice.

 

[BukitCase]

Looks pretty solid - but if you intend to move a lot of dirt, you may decide you need rippers - since most 3ph's don't have power down, you can only get so much action without them.

If you decide in favor of rippers, here's one of the better prices - TSC seems to be 2-3 TIMES as proud of theirs

Box Blade Parts

Good luck... Steve

 

[Degolyerent]

Looks like a nice heavy blade, any idea on weight? I am sure you will enjoy it, especially since you saved a lot of money.
John

 

[streamin]

Thanks for the link, I do plan on getting some rippers. I estimate the weight around 1100 -1200lbs. Good thing about the box blades, they are basically the same used as they are new, can't really were them out, I'm happy about the find.

 

[Degolyerent]

That is good weight it should cut really well. What type of retainers do you have to hold in the scarifiers?
John

 

[94BULLITT]

Good find:thumbsup:

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

That is good weight it should cut really well. What type of retainers do you have to hold in the scarifiers?
John

I suspect it is the V-clips like the Gannon and some others use. If so, it would require the scarifiers with notches in them.

To the OP, congrats on the new box blade. Looks heavy duty and should serve you well.

 

[streamin]

That is good weight it should cut really well. What type of retainers do you have to hold in the scarifiers?
John

That's a good question. I don't see any type on it, I was trying to find a picture of it new but no luck. Seems to be too old.

 

[Gary Fowler]

The scarifiers look to be the type on my Atlas box blade, the scarifiers have notches in them that set into the front and then you drop in a 1/2" diameter pin in the rear to hold the notch in place. Pretty simple but I think it weakens the scarifiers and would prefer the type with a hole in the middle that you pin in place. I have actually broken a couple of mine right at the front notch.