Grading K2 series owners- What size 3pt blade?

[myyaz33]

For those that own a K2 series T233, T273 or T293 what size rear blade do you use to grade with? 5ft or 6ft?

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

For those that own a K2 series T233, T273 or T293 what size rear blade do you use to grade with? 5ft or 6ft?

I would recommend a 5'.

 

[rgold1963]

I have a T293 and am using a heavy Rankin 6' blade. I have had no problems so far and just dug out and leveled a large area for my neighbor's above ground pool last week. The real test will be this winter with snow removal though.

Ron

 

[myyaz33]

I have a T293 and am using a heavy Rankin 6' blade. I have had no problems so far and just dug out and leveled a large area for my neighbor's above ground pool last week. The real test will be this winter with snow removal though.

Ron

Are you using the standard R4 tires? Any tire ballast?

 

[rgold1963]

Yes, R4's filled with beet juice. I have a very steep paved driveway and almost a mile of steep gravel road to maintain. I'm shopping for chains and a front blade now for this winter.

Ron

 

[myyaz33]

Was able to locate a couple used blades within an hour or so drive. I was hoping for a 5' but all I could find was 6'. Hope to deal for one this weekend. Both are heavy duty built, unlike some of the others I had seen.

 

[myyaz33]

Picked up one of 6' blades yesterday. It seems pretty stout made and I think it may be Bush Hog brand. Maybe somebody can confirm? Anyway here are a couple of pictures for now. Won't get a chance to use it for a couple days. The main reason I bought it was for snow removal.