LandPride Grading Scraper

[schmism]

Schmism, have you had the chance to use a good road grader blade? You might be surprised at how well that they work, and they will do a lot more than what it sounds like you think that they will do. Everybody that I have recommended them to that has actually looked at and used them has bought one and are very satisfied with them.

I have no doubt that they work really well for the singular purpose for which they were built for. But in my world, something costing that much with such a limited use, isnt the right choice for me. I would rather spend the same money (or close to it) for something that could do so much more, not only on the driveway, but other uses as well.

I suppose if we all could own whatever we wanted we would all opt to have a road grader, HD box blade, HD rear blade and HD landscape rake.

But im a firm beliver that if you have limited funds and need something to maintain a driveway, a rear blade will serve you best in the long run.

As for removing washboard, its been my experience that those that find it difficult to smooth it out are takeing the wrong approach of just trying to skim the tops off the high spots and deposit the material in the low spots. When in fact the correct and non-hassle way is to completely cut off the high spot, takeing 1/2" off the low spot, 3" off the high spot in one pass. depositing the material in a windrow, then going back and smoothing out the windrow. But of course this method can't be practiced with a box blade as it does not windrow, a landscape rake does not possess enough edge to remove enough material. There grader blade does this without the window, so removing the need for the second pass. so you saved time, great then you can look at that expensive attachment sitting on the pallet in the corner even longer as it has no other use.

 

[Glowplug]

I was under the impression that the OP wanted a specific implement that would be the BEST implement for maintaining a gravel driveway and be used essentially ONLY for that purpose. I didn't feel that he was looking for something that would do the job decently, albeit take longer, so that he could also use it for other purposes. I could be wrong though.

 

[BlacknTan]

I was under the impression that the OP wanted a specific implement that would be the BEST implement for maintaining a gravel driveway and be used essentially ONLY for that purpose. I didn't feel that he was looking for something that would do the job decently, albeit take longer, so that he could also use it for other purposes. I could be wrong though.

I assume that I'm the OP... (I hope that means something good)

Glowplug is correct. I was looking for the best tool for maintaining a gravel driveway. But I appreciate all responses.

 

[schmism]

I was under the impression that the OP wanted a specific implement that would be the BEST implement for maintaining a gravel driveway and be used essentially ONLY for that purpose.

I was ready to buy a Woods Landscape rake until I saw this new attachment from LandPride. It looks like it would fill the bill perfectly to me, but, I'm interested in the thoughts of those with more experience maintasining gravel driveways.. I want it neat, but I don't want something too aggressive..

you and i must read differently as i see no indication of a statement like "i need the best tool for this job" (a often question on TBN)

i suppose i keyed in on

I'm interested in the thoughts of those with more experience maintasining gravel driveways..

which i consider my self experienced and have given my thoughts on it


<edit> seems blackntan posted while i was typeing up mine <edit>

 

[BlacknTan]

you and i must read differently as i see no indication of a statement like "i need the best tool for this job" (a often question on TBN)

i suppose i keyed in on which i consider my self experienced and have given my thoughts on it


<edit> seems blackntan posted while i was typeing up mine <edit>

I'm sorry I wasn't more succinct in my question at the start...

I'm less experienced that alot of folks here, so I do appreciate all comments.

 

[LetsRoll]

Show me a single edge blade that removes wash board as quick and easy as a good twin blade road blade and I might change my mind, but I doubt it.

Here you go...lol ~~ Actually, mine has two blades, but the front blade does all of the cutting. The second blade does only the smoothing.

By the way, I built mine for $600. The OP might consider building one before buying one.

Before

After

Another After

 

[schmism]

Here you go...lol ~~ Actually, mine has two blades, but the front blade does all of the cutting. The second blade does only the smoothing.

i thought that was the norm for the leading blade to be some fraction of an inch lower than the rear which was basicly flush. ( i thought the really good ones allowed you to change the setting of one (the front) or both)

 

[LetsRoll]

By the way, those pictures are from a customers driveway that I did. My road grader cost me $600 to build. To date, that road grader has made me over $8000. Money well spent on material to build it.

 

[LetsRoll]

i thought that was the norm for the leading blade to be some fraction of an inch lower than the rear which was basicly flush. ( i thought the really good ones allowed you to change the setting of one (the front) or both)

Steve, some have both blades hanging down. I got my idea from the duragrader. Mine is heavy enough that it does not need both blades to cut. I can change the top link length (hydraulic cylinder via rear remote) and the front blade will only smooth. Also, mine will cut a pot hole with no problem. My grader weighs a little over 1200 lbs.

Cliff


~EDIT~
The two pictures are of hard dirt.

 

[Glowplug]

I guess different people see things differently and have different interpretations. What I guess I concentrated on was that only one specific task was mentioned.

I've got a pretty long gravel driveway that needs regular maintenance..

I was ready to buy a Woods Landscape rake until I saw this new attachment from LandPride. It looks like it would fill the bill perfectly to me, but, I'm interested in the thoughts of those with more experience maintaining gravel driveways.. I want it neat, but I don't want something too aggressive..

LetsRoll: I thought MtnViewRanch was referring to a Rear Blade that could do the job as well. . . Basically what Schmism is demonstrating. You're showing a grading blade that you constructed. Don't get me wrong, it's extremely nice! I just thought he was saying that a grading blade was the way to go and wondered if someone could show him a single rear blade do as good a job.

Man, I've gotta cut out this trying to read other peoples' minds. Somebody slap me!!