The proper implements of destruction

[have_blue]

Depending on the number of stumps, you may want to rent a little dozer or TLB for a day. Once you get rid of your stumps, you may not have much use for the backhoe any more. They can be a bit of a pain to put on, take off, and store, so your money could be much better spent.

If you have rocks and heavy clay, better stay away from light duty box blades. Land Pride, Woods, and Bush Hog have medium and heavy duty models that will last. Go for something 600# or above.

Welcome aboard, and good luck!

 

[rickmacheske]

Medium duty blades....great idea. I'll put that on the list.

Thanks for the pics of the box and rear scraper blade. That helps but I'm not sure what would be best. Remember, you're dealing with city folk who has never had more than 1/3 acre (and don't want to embarass myself in front of my father in law who has 3 farms....).

I really like the idea of renting the Bulldozer when I do the major clearing for the new garage for all of these toys (I mean tools that I need).... and for the pool. I think I'll wait on the backhoe until I find I have to have it...

So...rear scraper or box scraper? I also saw a tool called a leveler or something like that. Looked like it had two blades mounted on a sled that would even the humps out nicely. Of course I would still need the rear blade for other things.. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Any advantages of a rear vs. mid finishing mower?

 

[chucko]

will he not need a landscape rake also?
maybe a trailer
sprayer
middle buster

don't know where he is at...need to move snow?

 

[Steve_Miller]

http://cmms.cat.com/cmms/servlet/cat.dcs.cmms.servlet.ImageServlet?imageid=C056430&imageType=2

Sorry, I didn't have time to check the link after I posted. Here's the picture.

Steve

 

[Pooh_Bear]

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***I have never used a mid mount finishing mower****

Mid Mount Mowers are reportedly hard to add/remove.
They make the PTO/Lift un-useable while on the tractor.
But they are highly maneuverable around obstacles.
Basically turns your tractor into a big riding lawnmower.

Rear finish mower costs less. easy to add/remove.
Have to watch out when turning in tight spaces.

Pooh Bear

 

[rickmacheske]

That's what I figured about mid mount mowers. I'm leaning toward the rear mount mower.

Do I need a box blade as well as a rear blade?

 

[grandad]

I find the box blade is more useful for work like levelling out a bumpy field, scraping the potholes out of a gravel drive, etc.. If you look at a picture of one, you can envision that it's really good at picking up a heap of dirt, etc. and moving it in the direction the tractor is moving. Also, the rippers can dig into packed ground and loosen it up so the box can capture it.

The scraper blade really shines in situations where you need to "throw" the material to one side, kind of like a snowplow. That's really handy if you are making or cleaning out a ditch, for example, or in winter, of course.

To some limited degree, the box and scraper blades do equivalent things, like scraping a gravel driveway. If you had to start with one, I'd get the box blade first and maybe add the scraper blade later. I have both kinds but use the box blade more often.

 

[Pooh_Bear]

You could try using just a rear blade.
Then if it doesn't work out for you get a box blade.
Then you will have both. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

For mounds of dirt to be leveled in a field I think that box blade would be best.
Rear scraper blades are good for snow and finish grading.

Pooh Bear