Rear Blade Help - I need to be able to back-drag but my JD 2020 blade won't allow it!

[Scrambler82]

My first thought is that you have a nice grading blade, wide enough to overlap and get the job done.


Cut the Blade !
From your pictures it looks like the OEM Mounting will allow for adjustments !
Adjust the blade with the OEM mounting points, so the side that is not welded-on will miss the tires, then cut the excess off the welded-on side to allow for full rotation in either direction.

Other than time, a cutting torch, and a grinder, you can get the job done without a lot of additional cost.

I do not actually know but shouldn't the Blade be wider than the tractor ?

Ltr

 

[tookielee]

looks like it tilts side to side also.... if you tilt it as far as possible
before trying to rotate it, would it clear then?

 

[bcp]

A quick hitch will move the blade about 6 inches farther back. That looks like enough.

Do you have a neighbor or friendly dealer that will let you try one?

Bruce

 

[TxBigRed]

How long is your rock lane? Can't you just use it backing up?

 

[airbiscuit]

Why not weld additional mounts on the back of the blade? Just shift it 4-6" to the left.

 

[JerS]

My lane is like 1/4 mile, and backing up is a chore trying to back-drag. I've tried it but just not working out.

I've tried tilting it, even in a ditch and can't get it to clear. I think the welding additional mounts as mentioned would probably work, but I suppose just shifting over to the existing holes on the left would probably allow me to spin it that way and just have the blade hanging out more on the other side. May try that just to see what happens

I'm really leaning toward the quick hitch deal. Seveal folks have mentioned them. I was clueless, just never heard of them before at all, but I watched some vids, seems pretty slick. And if adding them doesn't give me the clearance I need (and it may) I'd still be able to detach and attach PDQ. Kind of spendy, but I can see how I'd appreciate them when I hook up the rotary cutter. I have some stuff in CRP and have to mow it, but I just DREAD taking off the blade and trying to hook up the mower. This could prove to be the best $200 upgrade I could do. IDK, I don't want to knee-jerk, so I'm not pulling the trigger just yet. But I was all prepared to buy a new blade that had off-set capability and that would have cost a boatload more than these deals.

 

[tookielee]

Just be aware that the quick hitch may not fit all (or any) of your implements
without modifications... I bought one, and while the idea is good, I have to do
a good bit of modification / welding on several implements to make it universal.
Wish I had spent the money on Pats instead Pats Quick Hitch, Tractor Quick Hitch, Cat 2 Quick Hitch

 

[Rebeldad1]

looks like just adding the Pat's EZ adaptors would give you enough clearance.

 

[Scrambler82]

looks like just adding the Pat's EZ adaptors would give you enough clearance.

Or what about the other type of quick disconnect... the one with the frame that goes up and over the Tractor's 3-pt system ?

Looking for manufacturers now.

 

[JerS]

I'm really thinking the Pat's things will work, while still holding off making an order I've watched a few YouTube's and it seems like most folks seem to like them a lot. I did watch one last night where a guy had them for a short while and he found he was bending or breaking the bolts, and the actual pin holder part was hogging out on his. He said he just didn't think it was made of high grade metal, so he pulled them off and went with a one piece deal.

Have any of you guys had that kinda thing with your Pat's hitch?