land grader ideas/ plans?

notme · Aug 25, 2020

im wanting to build something to pull behind my 4wheeler... I DONT HAVE A TRACTOR!... Im not wanting a box blade more so a towable grader where i can adjust the cutting edge to take high spots off my yard.. as its going to be pulled with a quad it will be in the area of 48 to 60 wide? anyone got pics or ideas that i could start collecting to plant a build?

metalbender · Aug 25, 2020

Pulling with a quad, better make it a a simple drag. Lots of Tube vids out there. Easy to see what will work.

oosik · Aug 25, 2020

I tow this behind my ATV. Does a fantastic job on disked ground. What you are wanting may be more that a quad can handle. It's 4x4's with plywood cross bracing. The large spikes were driven thru predrilled holes. All made out of scrap lumber. View attachment 667472

Complete Turf Care · Aug 26, 2020

I have pulled things such as a 8' gate, or 2 pallets tied together side by side.

You have to be really careful that the ATV doesn't over heat. They are not designed for pulling hard. So, whatever you build, don't overload the ATV, and watch the temps so that you don't burn up your engine.

notme · Aug 26, 2020

oosik said:
I tow this behind my ATV. Does a fantastic job on disked ground. What you are wanting may be more that a quad can handle. It's 4x4's with plywood cross bracing. The large spikes were driven thru predrilled holes. All made out of scrap lumber. View attachment 667472

i want something that i can control side to side and take cuts off the high side pushing to the low.... something with wheels so i can lift the blade and transport it withought draging it accross good turf.
i have a big quad its used to working for its keep...

Mat4644 · Aug 26, 2020

We have an older Honda 4x4 quad air cooled that we had to add the factory fan kit to for low speed overheating (not towing but only spraying) A newer air cooled Rancher with external oil cooler didn't have an issue. They are easy to over heat at low speeds be careful.

notme · Aug 26, 2020

Mat4644 said:
We have an older Honda 4x4 quad air cooled that we had to add the factory fan kit to for low speed overheating (not towing but only spraying) A newer air cooled Rancher with external oil cooler didn't have an issue. They are easy to over heat at low speeds be careful.

i have an old 500cc 98 sportsman. its liquid cooled with an electric fan... i know its getting warm when i hear the fan kick in.... as long as its moving i think it will be fine...

KennyG · Aug 26, 2020

I built a plane and drag for my tractor from scrap angle, pipe and chain link fence. I built it so I could lift it with the 3 point, but you could downsize the idea and just drag it. With minimal welding skill, it's an easy project.