Rear Blade Rear Blade Comparisons

HobbleCreek · Dec 15, 2005

Yes, that's helpful. Thank you.

How much should I expect to pay for the Rhino 800? Any idea how it would compare to the Landpride RB35 (which a local dealer has in stock for $1250)? The 35 is a more heavy duty job than the the RB15 series.

Thanks everyone for your helpful responses.

-- Grant

bam747 · Dec 15, 2005

Did some digging in my catalog stash...

Be aware that some of the less expensive blades out there might list offset capabilities, but sometimes this is done by unbolting the moldboard and re-bolting it in a different position. In other words, it is not really an adjustable offset.

The Land Pride RB15 (no tilt), RBT15 (with tilt) fall into this category. Also, the RB15 blades are only rated for 40 engine HP. Your 4720 would probably bend it up like a pretzel. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

The RB25 does not list any offset capabilities. It is also rated for a max of 60 engine HP. The 4720 is at the very top of that rating. I'd want a bit more safety margin than that.

The RB35 has adjustable offset capabilities, but it is only listed at 12". The RB35 has optional hydraulic offset, but only manual tilt and angle. It is also listed as having gauge wheel, skid shoe, and side plate options. The RB35 is rated for 80 engine HP.

Another interesting feature of the RB35 is that it is listed as "landscape rake adaptable". I believe this is because it shares the same main frame as the LR35 so Land Pride will sell you just the landscape rake tine frame and you can manually swap it out for the LB35 moldboard frame.

In the Land Pride lineup, the RBT40 comes closest to matching the Rhino 950 (cat I/II, weight, optional hydraulic tilt/angle/offset, 30" offset capability, skid shoes, end plates). Oddly, they do not offer a gauge wheel option on this blade.

The Rhino 800 and 950 adjustable offset capabilities are listed at 30" (more is better IMHO). Sorry, but I don't know a price on either of these blades.

BTW, note that 950 comes with all manual adjustments (tilt, angle, offset). I know you're trying to save money, but at least if you buy the 950 up front, you can add hydraulic adjustments at a later date. A lot better to do that rather than having to buy a whole new blade when you decide you want hydraulic adjustments. And I know you'll eventually come around and "want" them! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Woodcab · Dec 19, 2005

I think that I paid around $1800.00 with skid shoes (which I haven't had to use). That was about a year ago when the steel prices were going crazy, I have no idea about price now.

Winston_Cup · Dec 20, 2005

( On a personal note, after using an offset blade, I will never go back to a standard swivel blade. My blade is a '22' series Tilt/Offset/Swivel from Midwest Equipment. I think they make excellent rear blades. Many dealers sell them, including some of the internet dealers who advertise on TBN.

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What's that 22 series blade cost roundabout? I can't find any dealer listing on their website and they have answered my e-mail yet to find one.

Fireman_dcb · Dec 21, 2005

I bought a VERY slightly (the paint wasn't even chipped) used Land Pride RB15 series 6' blade for 350 bucks and it is the best investment I've made. It came with with skids - 5 angles, very heavy and does a fantastic job with snow and when I leveled the stone dust for my wife's horse ring.

pekabu · Dec 21, 2005

Looks like Tarheel tractor is getting $360 for the 5', and $400 for the 6'.

I have a Landpride 1560. that I have been happy with. If I hadn't found a good deal $300 to my door, I would jump all over this. I really like my Midwest box blade.

JDGREEN4ME · Dec 21, 2005

I have a Woods RB 60 for my JD 4115 had have been very happy with it. My only regret is I didn't get the the 7' blade.

HEC · Dec 21, 2005

Just got a price quote of $1600 for the rino 800 and $2200 for the 950 seems high to me but it must be the times.

bam747 · Jan 3, 2006

HobbleCreek... Did you ever decide on a blade? If so, which one?

5030tinkerer · Jan 4, 2006

( 6' is almost too narrow for our Kubota L3710 if it is angled. )

I have a Kubota L3830 HST and am moving from 2 acres in a subdivision on pavement to 28 acres in the country on gravel. I will be maintaining an 800' or longer drive and can see having to do some county road work every once and again when the county guys don't have time for my road. I am also going to be prepping the ground for a 50'x90' outbuilding with a 4" slab (at least that's the plan - we'll see what it costs /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif). Should I be looking at a 7' blade? Should I be concerned about my HST?