Grading Right Size Box Blade for JD2305

inspectorman · Apr 10, 2007

Hi, I'm about to purchase a JD2305, I will need a box blade (particularly for dealing with my gravel driveway which suffers tremendously between seasons).

I was originally looking at a Frontier BB2060 (or equiv.) Is 60" too big for this size tractor?

I could step down to a 48"

Any thoughts?

cdhd2001 · Apr 10, 2007

common advice is 48" on a box blade and 60" on a grader blade

Chris2520 · Apr 10, 2007

a BB2060 is what i ordered with my 2520. 60 inch is big and the BB2060 weighes nearly 500 pounds. seems like a lot to drag with 2305. i see most people use a 48 with 2305. i am sure others with 2305's will chime in...

Labrat · Apr 11, 2007

I have no problems pulling my 48" box blade with my 2210 mostly through rocks and clay. Although I usually have a load of dirt in the bucket to keep the front end planted.

johndeere_2210 · Apr 11, 2007

I have used a 48" on my machine for years and I can't imagine a 60" being useful in my application (trying to break hard gravel with the teeth down, filling the box and dragging it up a modest grade), because I now loose traction when getting tough with hard gravel.

JCB · Apr 11, 2007

I'd agree with cdhd. 60" on a blade only. I've got a 60" rear blade and 60" rake and use both on a pretty long driveway. The blade cuts and the rake smooths and fills. I try to stay in high range and don't imagine that would be an option on my 2210 if the sides were boxed and I was dragging a big mound of dirt.

If snow removal is a concern, rear blades work extremely well and you should consider it. If you really want to rip soil stick with the 48" box blade and don't look back.

inspectorman · Apr 11, 2007

Thanks everyone, I'm defintely going to go with the 48" box blade. Sounds like the 60" could anchor my (soon to be) tractor down! Later on I will need a snow blad of sort, so maybe i'll go with the 60" rear blade, though i might consider something on the front too. I guess i have all summer and fall to think about it.

archerynut · Apr 11, 2007

I just got a 48" Bush Hog box blade for my MF GC 2310 which is very similar to the 2305. It sticks out a little bit on each side of the tractor so you are going to be able to cover your tire tracks. I was going to get the 60", but decided to go with the 48" because I think the machine will be able to handle it better.

chipsndust · Apr 12, 2007

I have a 48" Woods BB with my 2305 and have used it to make/widen trails thru woods. Works real well, IMO, 6' is more box blade than I want to handle.