Rear Blade Rear blade question

[kcook]

Im looking for any help with a back blade. We are looking at a 16 to 20 HP @ PTO. It will be used for Dirtwork and snow work on Landscaping, long driveway and road.

We are looking for info on Size, what kind, and any other info you can give?

Thanks

KC

 

[trlong]

KC,

Other than overall HP of the tractor, what does PTO HP have to do with the Back Blade (or Rear Blade). Is there something PTO driven on some blades you are looking at? Normally they are all mechanical adjustments, unless you are running TNT /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif, or hydraulic angling.

BTW; What is the wheel base (outside) of your rear wheels?

Tom

 

[TonyV]

I think what your saying is that the tractor is around 20 or 22 HP. You should have no problem with either a 4 or 5 foot blade. I used these size blades on an old Ford 8N (similar HP) for years without a problem.

....Tony

 

[kcook]

We don't know the wheel base as we are still looking at tractors at this point. We just wanted to get an idea about rear blades as we will be buying one of those as well.

KC

 

[Joe_in_Madison]

kcook,

I've been using a a 6' Blade on a 23 hp JD2210, and it works pretty good in the dirt. Once the dirt starts piling about halfway up the moldboard, traction becomes an issue, and you usually have to take a smaller bite.

I debated on whether going with a 5' or 6' blade on that tractor, and have been really happy I went with a 6'. When run on an angle, the blade just covers the tractor footprint. I haven't used it in snow, but I can't imagine that'll be the limiting factor.

After using the 6' blase, I've even wondered if mine would handle a 7'; so, if you're not using it professionally and needing to take big bites everytime, I'd easily recommend the 5' or even a 6' blade.

 

[fig]

KC,

Go with the 5'. I have a Yanmar 1700 (2wd / 20HP approx.) and it handles it fine. Handles it even better after I filled the rear tires. You might get in some spots where you have to feather the 3pt, but should be find for what you describe.

Fig

 

[SeymourBota]

Don't go less than 5'
You will be frustrated with all the extra work to complete your task with a 4 footer.

 

[DocHeb]

Most rear blades can be set on an angle to windrow the spoils. It would be nice to have the blade still cover the rear-wheel width with the blade angled.

 

[Bob_Hoehn]

I also have a JD 2210. I have the five foot rear blade for mine. Have used it alot in dirt and some snow. You can get quite a pile of dirt or snow in front of the blade before traction becomes an issue. I am happy with the five footer.

 

[Bob_Skurka]

For the size tractors you are looking at, I would go with a 5' rear blade. It is a good all around size that will work well in most conditions. For moving loose material, such as dragging loose gravel or loose dirt, this is a pretty good fit for size. If you are trying to grade compacted dirt, 5' is probably as big as you could go in compacted/hard soil. For snow removal, it is likely that a 6' blade would work in all but heavy snow conditions on a slick driveway. But as a 6' blade may overwhelm the tractor in some conditions, a good compramise is a 5' blade with an "offset" feature that allows you to set the blade off to one side. As with SO MANY things we do with tractors, HOW you use it will determine what size is best. . . If you never use it on compacted soil to scrape it, then 6' would work. . . If you go into a ditch and tilt the blade and try to cut into the soil, then 5' may be too much.

Several companies make good rear blades that have the offset feature, I own a Midwest offset blade and like it, I also like the fact that it can be adjusted without tools out in the field, even while wearing gloves.