Kubota L3200 HST and Box Scraper

[DEK]

I've got my eye on a 6' Gannon rollover box scraper, and I'm wondering if it might be too much for my Kubota L3200 HST with R4 tires. Also, if I get the Gannon, I would imagine it would be wise to get the adjustable stabilizer 3 pt links if I use the scraper for pushing. Anyone have any opinions on this match and the Gannon rollover scraper? Thanks.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

The ideal width would probably be 66". But if the price is right, I sure would give that 72"er a go. :thumbsup:

 

[94BULLITT]

I pulled a 6' on a similiar size tractor but it was not as heavy as the Gannon. I think Brian gave you good advice.

I guess you can try it with the turnbuckles. If you bend them go buy the telescopic stabilizers. I think if you keep the turn buckles tight it should hold up fairly well.

 

[jeff9366]

I pull a 60" Bush Hog (brand) 630 pound Rollover Box Blade behind my B3300SU with R4 tires and it works fine in Florida sandy-loam. L3200 has 500 pounds more frame weight, which will help pulling a wider ROBB.

Do you have 4-WD?

I added aftermarket Stabilworks pin-adjustable rigid stabilizers after bending the Kubota check chains FIRST TIME pushing dirt with the ROBB. I am certain you will bend standard Kubota check chains too, with a 72" Gannon.

( My Stabilworks mechs weigh fourteen pounds. Possibly heavier Stabilworks mechs are available from Mark Hodge. Mark produces them one-at-a-time. Kubota check chains were four pounds.)

I am not sure rigid stabilizers will enable you to PUSH looose dirt with a 72" Gannon. You have a lot more traction with the tractor moving forward, less in reverse.

I proceed very gingerly when PUSHING loose dirt with my BH-ROBB, but I do not avoid it. Pushing is a useful mode.

Your are considering an implement right on the border between SUBLIME and IMPOSSIBLE for your L3200.

How massive is the Gannon you are considering? The whupped Gannon ROBB in the 'Earthcavator' video on YouTube is not that massive......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6-7NnxGutg

CRIPES, GO FOR IT!