HEAVY DUITY BOX BLADE

JeffInDaUP · Mar 12, 2002

Fred,

Takes me a while to get around to this stuff-sorry about that.

The model # I purchased was the TB272. I had them build the side plates at either 3/8", or 1/2", I think the 3/8" though, and it brought it into at least the 800# range.

Hope that helps, I've been very pleased with it, and again the people were very friendly at monroe, and I feel I got a good deal.

Jeff...U.P. of Michigan.

Anonymous Poster · Mar 13, 2002

I have a new Gill SR30HD box blade 84" weighs 1140lbs I am asking $1300 for it. For a shipping quote email your zip code to agwholesaler@hotmail.com.

Anonymous Poster · Mar 14, 2002

I just ordered a Cammond 2C2 72" box blade. Thanks for the imput.

JATO_RaT · Mar 15, 2002

Sam, the heaviest duty boxblades are probably the Gannons. The 4X4 models can go over 2000lbs and are built for industrial equipment. They also have a 4X2 model like mine. It is 72", weighs a mere 1200 pounds, has 5" square pull bars and rippers. Plan on over $2000 for a 4X2 model in the 72" width with hydraulic rippers (8) and floating rear mold board. I also have a Gearmore which I believe is the same as the Command line. They are a close second to Gannon, just smaller hydraulics and a little smaller price. Don't skimp on a light weight box, they are for the most part worth the price you pay but the heavier one will be enormously more useful and bullet proof. The Landpride heavy dutys are also a good bet and a "fair" price.

jimgerken · Mar 15, 2002

Why is a heavier box blade more effective?

ewoss3 · Mar 16, 2002

so the boxblade actually cuts the surface vice bouncing across the top

roger_scotty · Mar 16, 2002

I use a Land Pride model 3572 back blade with end plates. When the end plates are mounted it does much the same job as a box blade plus having the option of tilt, angle, and offset. Rippers are optional, though I ordered mine without them. Basic weight with the endcaps and hydraulics but no rippers is somewhere above 600#.
Roger

Anonymous Poster · Mar 26, 2002

I just got my Cammond 2c2 box blade last night. I dident have much time to play with it but the hyd. rippers are worth every penny and then some.Thanks for for all of your helpon my delima.

BKColeman · Mar 26, 2002

Would you mind sharing what your Cammond cost you?

I called a Monroe Tufline dealer yesterday and was quoted $2400 for a TB372 (6' model w/ hydraulic scarifiers, just over 1000lbs). It was quite a bit more than I expected.

Thanks.