Land Pride RBT 3584 first real use - WOW!!!!!!!

powerscol · Jan 28, 2018

For my new years resolution I donated my time and equipment to shape up our roads (pull the shoulders) that are made of asphalt millings. We had a big build up on the shoulder of loose material and ruts showing up so I decided to pull the shoulder. I had help with a neighbor that had a BX and box blade to spread out the windrow, but I also used my loader bucket to flatten things too (curled up and pushing in float). I did about a miles worth in 2 hours.

I probably could have used a bigger blade :confused3::thumbsup:, but this RBT3584 was a dream to work with:cool2:. Once I got the blade pitch set for proper crown and elevation set correctly is cut through the millings easily taking out the washboard with no problems. With the help we did the mile of shouldering in about 2 hours.

Even though I was carrying a half blade full of millings I still had plenty of power. Whats funny I found myself working in mid range at about 1800 rpm. Sweet.

One thing I do need to do is get an adjustable restrictor for the tilt line as it is very touchy now. Any suggestions?

I did not have my camera with me so I will try and get some shots tomorrow.

PS - Thanks Brian

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MtnViewRanch · Jan 28, 2018

I am surprised that you feel that the 7' blade is not big enough. My thoughts are, try a full blade and report back. Also different materials will work differently.

As far as the side link being jumpy, all I can say is that I have never had a report back from anyone that had restrictors in the lines that the adjustment was jumpy. :confused3: Jumpy going up, or only down? Maybe try feathering the adjustment if you aren't already.

powerscol · Jan 28, 2018

It just responds very quickly whether on the 3rd function or the rear remote........or this old guy is getting slow in his reflexes. :confused3: Bottom line the pitch cylinder just moves fast. Currently there are no restrictors in the system.

As for width I had it at about a 30 degree angle (offset 16") and I just wish I had 2 or 3 more feet to get the material spread closer to the the center of the road. I could have made a second pass, but I had plenty of power. Is not bigger better????? :drink: Maybe I need a motor grader:shocked: So I was joking about needing the bigger one - probably would have an issue with lifting it. The neighbor with the BX only had a 3" box blade. If it had been wider it would have gone better.

Anyway - thanks for the recommendation. I was very impressed at what I could do with it.