Rear blade advice

LD48750 · Jan 17, 2021

MXD said:
The angle is a pin in the back. That turnbuckle is for the offset which is definitely not the quickest adjustment. But I already located one of those adjustable links with the pin and multiple holes to swap it out for. May be a moot point though because at this point I’m leaning towards turning it down and just buying a cheap light duty blade. All I really need it for is light snow on a paved driveway (when it’s not deep enough for the blower) and some light grading in the yard.

For that use, I would definitely get a smaller blade.

MF RED in MT · Jan 17, 2021

MXD said:
The angle is a pin in the back. That turnbuckle is for the offset which is definitely not the quickest adjustment. But I already located one of those adjustable links with the pin and multiple holes to swap it out for. May be a moot point though because at this point I知 leaning towards turning it down and just buying a cheap light duty blade. All I really need it for is light snow on a paved driveway (when it痴 not deep enough for the blower) and some light grading in the yard.

Sorry, I see now that you explained it.

Good luck on your new choice for a rear blade.

KC

MXD · Jan 19, 2021

OK, we pulled the blade out of the deal. Now I'm on the hunt for decent rear blade mostly for snow. I'd love to find one with an offset feature. Any recommendations?

LD48750 · Jan 19, 2021

MXD said:
OK, we pulled the blade out of the deal. Now I'm on the hunt for decent rear blade mostly for snow. I'd love to find one with an offset feature. Any recommendations?

Why do you think you want an offset?

MXD · Jan 19, 2021

LD48750 said:
Why do you think you want an offset?

Even though my driveway is paved, it's lined with golf ball size landscape rocks on all sides. Inevitably, they end up getting sucked into the blower when I get too close. My driveway is narrow enough so I can't just stay 6-12 inches clear of the edge. The offset will allow me to run the blower that 6-12 inches away while pushing the remaining 6-12 inches off into the rocks. So I suppose I don't NEED it as I could just drive off the driveway by a foot or two with the blower up and blade down but it would make it much easier and make less of a mess.

LD48750 · Jan 19, 2021

MXD said:
Even though my driveway is paved, it's lined with golf ball size landscape rocks on all sides. Inevitably, they end up getting sucked into the blower when I get too close. My driveway is narrow enough so I can't just stay 6-12 inches clear of the edge. The offset will allow me to run the blower that 6-12 inches away while pushing the remaining 6-12 inches off into the rocks. So I suppose I don't NEED it as I could just drive off the driveway by a foot or two with the blower up and blade down but it would make it much easier and make less of a mess.

I think you will find that a 5 or 6 foot blade will be enough wider then tour tractor that it will do what you want it to without an offset.
And MUCH cheaper.

fried1765 · Jan 19, 2021

MXD said:
The angle is a pin in the back. That turnbuckle is for the offset which is definitely not the quickest adjustment. But I already located one of those adjustable links with the pin and multiple holes to swap it out for. May be a moot point though because at this point I知 leaning towards turning it down and just buying a cheap light duty blade. All I really need it for is light snow on a paved driveway (when it痴 not deep enough for the blower) and some light grading in the yard.

I would absolutely recommend turning that particular blade idea down!
I would also suggest not buying just any old cheap blade.

You should call Everything Attachments for blade advice.
They make a blade that is far superior, and MUCH simpler to adjust, than that Tuffline blade in your picture.
They charge $913 for their 5 foot 6 way deluxe blade, with "free shipping".
It is worth every penny!