KK back blade for BX2200

[g42guy]

I can get a 5' KK back blade with tilt for $230. I know KK may not be the prettiest but they seem heavy duty enough for the BX. I don't see how it would not handle anything the tractor could.

Can any other blade come close to that price and still have tilt??

 

[Will_C]

That sounds like a decent price, but I think you will find 6' is going to be quite a chore to pull with a BX!!

 

[g42guy]

You are right! I am mistaken! In my head I was saying 5' but the fingers typed 6. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[pemad]

I have a KK 5' blade for my BX and it fits pretty nice but I had to lower the bottom 2 pins in order for the 3pt to lift it high enough. My feeling is the 6' may be a little to big for the BX2200.

 

[g42guy]

"but I had to lower the bottom 2 pins in order for the 3pt to lift it high enough" <font color="blue"> </font>

How did you do it?

 

[pemad]

I relocated the lift pins to the lower bolts holes on the lift arms. I bought two new bolts where the pins went 7/8th inch. You need to drill the holes bigger so that the pins will fit. It is a 7/8th inch drill bit. I also had to put the pins facing in to get it to fit as the mower bracket is kind of wide for a BX2200.

I mentioned I had a 5' cutter but I really have a 4' cutter /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif. The 4' cutter is pretty much as big as I would buy for a BX2200.

see attached picture.

 

[jph_in_Bama]

I'm confused? Are we talking about a back blade or a rear cutter?

 

[g42guy]

I was talking about back blades, but thanks anyway Pemad. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[pemad]

ooops, I guess I was half asleep when I posted my prior responses. Sorry folks for the mess up! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

I do have a 5' KK back blade with no mods and I have a 4' KK rotary cutter with the mods I explained in a prior post. Both implements work great on the BX2200.

 

[Inspector507]

Before you settle on the KK blade..........look at the Midwest Blade . They have a 5' with tilt AND offset at 277 lbs.

 

[g42guy]

507,
I sent them an email to check price and availablity for the Minneapolis area. Have not heard back.
Any idea on price? The blades look good on the web.

 

[Inspector507]

I have no idea on the price, but I do know about the quality. It is better than any other ground engaging equipment I have personally seen elsewhere.
Just my .02

Jerry

 

[mhalla]

<font color="green">I have on order the 5' Midwest rear blade with tilt and offset. My order was placed through a dealer in Kentucky just across the Ohio River from Indiana. Hopefully it will arrive soon and I can share my experiences with it.

From the analysis of my needs and what was available from a variety of manufacturers, the Midwest rear blade scored very high in functionality but at a very competitive price. Sure, you can find a cheaper blade without the additional capabilities of tilt and offset but the first time you need these capabilities the cost difference will be well worth it.

I plan on using this rear blade with a John Deere 2210 which is comparable in many ways to the </font><font color="orange"> Kubota BX2200. </font>

 

[g42guy]

What was the price???

 

[mhalla]

<font color="green">I ended up paying $325 for the 5' Midwest rear blade but I know there are places that sell them for less. Little Tractor in Illinois, for example, has the same blade I ordered eslewhere listed on their web site for $295 http://www.littletractor.com. Unlike some other rear blades with tilt and offset cabability you do not need a wrench or socket to make the changes in the Midwest blade's working configuration. This is what attracted me to their rear blade in addition to plenty of praise here on TBN for Midwest's quality and durability. </font>

 

[Inspector507]

You paid almost $100 more than what g42guy was quoted, but I'll bet it's well worth it to get "tool-less" tilt AND offset for the Midwest blade.
I have spent considerable time talking with JimMc of Midwest . He wants to make equipment that users really need and can use. I have inspected his line of equipment in deep depth and can say I have never seen anything that compares for the price. The quality is something to see.
And by the way......I have no connection with his company at all. I just like what I see /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[BillTruz]

I looked up Midwest Blade and I got knives. More info on you blade and possible locations to buy. Not coming up with anything in Google search. Thanks.

 

[trktrman]

Wow, this thread is over 10 years old! They're probably out of business.

 

[BillTruz]

Thanks for the reply. I guess the thread has been resurrected! You know where I might find a "tilt and offset" back blade for my sub-compact? I like the sound of the prices in this old post above. Would love to find something in the 300-400 dollar range...

Got any experience with tilting using the 3 pt hitch? Wondering if that will work.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Mid west owner died, company folded. You will not find a blade like what you want new for that amount. ETA is going to be your best bet as far as new goes, but it sure isn't in the price range that you want, and they are about the best value for the cost. :thumbsup:

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