Rear blade question

[Boss302]

I have a 2025 and I want to get a new rear blade soon to use mainly for snow removal this winter. I need some input I'm leaning towards the Woods RB60 because it's looks solid,I like the features, and it is made in the USA. My local JD dealer only carries the Frontier brand and I did not ask if it was made in the USA and it seemed a little pricey. Any input would be great thanks.

 

[smalltown]

Boss I got the Frontier RB1072 and it was made by Woods and is the Woods RB72 it's just painted green. I even called the Woods company to get parts numbers for the Frontier to order skid shoes for the RB1072. Don't forget if you angle the blade it cuts down on the width your plowing. I've used mine for snow clearing and it worked fine. My biggest issue and many I think would agree that in years with a lot of snow fall you run out of places to push the snow.

 

[Boss302]

Thanks smalltown that's a big help. I might have to go with the tan one . I know what you mean about running out of places to put the snow after last winter we had in Ohio. I used my trusty 2500 Cub with a 42' front blade for last 10 years it beats a shovel I wont know how to act this winter with my 2025. Do you have rear ballast when you back blade snow? Dealed filled my rears with washer fluid(at no cost) and wonder if it will be enough weight,I moght have to break down and pay the big $ for wheel weights, about $2 a pound $600 for 4 weights ouch.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Thanks smalltown that's a big help. I might have to go with the tan one . I know what you mean about running out of places to put the snow after last winter we had in Ohio. I used my trusty 2500 Cub with a 42' front blade for last 10 years it beats a shovel I wont know how to act this winter with my 2025. Do you have rear ballast when you back blade snow? Dealed filled my rears with washer fluid(at no cost) and wonder if it will be enough weight,I moght have to break down and pay the big $ for wheel weights, about 2cents a pound $600 for 4 weights ouch.

So you are adding 30,000lbs of weight to your rear wheels? That's just nuts.:confused2: Not quite sure how you're doing that, but it's still nuts. Enough of this sarcastic talk.

Maybe try land pride? An RB1572 or even an RB1672. Might want to consider Everything Attachments. They have some nice rear blades at a reasonable cost.

 

[Boss302]

Yep caught that 2 cent mistake and changed it later. thanks for reply and links.

So you are adding 30,000lbs of weight to your rear wheels? That's just nuts.:confused2: Not quite sure how you're doing that, but it's still nuts. Enough of this sarcastic talk.

Maybe try land pride? An RB1572 or even an RB1672. Might want to consider Everything Attachments. They have some nice rear blades at a reasonable cost.

 

[JMER817]

Yeah that's correct, woods makes the frontier blade. Expect to pay approx. 25% more for the "green" paint. I do think the paint on the frontier is a little better though. John deere specs must be a little higher? Shop around your john deere dealers. I bought a 6' frontier some years ago for $550 new. Other dealers ranged from $650-$850. Check out a bushhog brand. I bought one last year and it is nicely built.

 

[oosik]

I have the Land Pride RB3596 and it works great. My tractor, with the rear blade & FEL w/bucket, weighs 9350.
I do have Rimguard in my rear tires - it adds 740# per tire. It helps very much for stability and traction. This tractor makes snow plowing my mile long driveway a breeze.

BTW, adding fluid to your rear tires is just about the cheapest way to add weight - even if you have to pay for it. Before you get all excited about adding extra weight - give the plowing a try the way you are setup now. If you do need more traction consider chains.

 

[yelbike]

I used an 84" wide blade on my JD 2320 for snow removal at first. Unless you deal with particularly deep and or wet snow, I'd go as wide as possible. Snow is generally not heavy. But than the blade is too large for any meaningful earth work. Just my two cents.

 

[vulcancowboy]

A couple of years ago I bought a 7' blade from Tractor Supply mainly to use for snow. I knew it wasn't as heavy duty as some others, but what the heck, I'm only using it for snow, right? Worked fine until I caught it on something solid which bent the blade big time Managed to get it somewhat straight, but it's still not "right".

 

[smalltown]

Boss302 I was lucky enough to find my Frontier rear blade on the dealer lot that they wanted to move otherwise it would have been a Woods model. I also like the feature of unlocking my blade so it pivots and follows the contour of the ground. I have much better success with backing up while moving the snow, but I always make sure nothing has been left on the ground to catch on. No weights here, but my area is very flat. If your thinking of buying the shoes maybe the dealer could strike a bargain with you when you buy the blade as the shoe prices are quite steep.