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Tufline\'s Box Scrapers
Does anyone here have a tufline box scraper? Does anyone know anything about them?
Does anyone here have a tufline box scraper? Does anyone know anything about them?
Tufline's Box Scrapers
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Hi,
I'm sure you will get a lot of response to this question.
When I was looking last year I almost bought one. Convinced myself they were top of the line...Then I ran out of time and really needed a box blade immediately, and ended up with a cheap KK 5' box that did what I needed done at the time.
I am sure if you do a search of the archives you will find tons of comments on this box blade...
Bill in Pgh, PA
Hi,
I'm sure you will get a lot of response to this question.
When I was looking last year I almost bought one. Convinced myself they were top of the line...Then I ran out of time and really needed a box blade immediately, and ended up with a cheap KK 5' box that did what I needed done at the time.
I am sure if you do a search of the archives you will find tons of comments on this box blade...
Bill in Pgh, PA
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WE are a dealer for Monroe-Tufline. The TBO series will be the light duty box and then goes to TB1-2-3-4 as they get heavier built and with more features--Nice machines, but a little pricey. The TBO and TB1 series are comparable to a KK or generic TSC brands---Ken Sweet
Sweet Farm Equipment Co
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WE are a dealer for Monroe-Tufline. The TBO series will be the light duty box and then goes to TB1-2-3-4 as they get heavier built and with more features--Nice machines, but a little pricey. The TBO and TB1 series are comparable to a KK or generic TSC brands---Ken Sweet
Sweet Farm Equipment Co
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.sweettractors.com>http://www.sweettractors.com</A>
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I had a 4" tufline box blade when I had the B7100 and the only reason I got rid of it was because I wanted a 5' box blade when I traded up to the B2710. For the 5' one, I bought a Howse simply because it was cheaper and it was adequate for my use, although certainly not the quality of the Tufline. The Monroe Tufline would probably be my first choice in box blades.
I had a 4" tufline box blade when I had the B7100 and the only reason I got rid of it was because I wanted a 5' box blade when I traded up to the B2710. For the 5' one, I bought a Howse simply because it was cheaper and it was adequate for my use, although certainly not the quality of the Tufline. The Monroe Tufline would probably be my first choice in box blades.
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Can someone please tell me the difference between a good boxblade and a bad boxblade. I paid $224, new, for my 5' blade and have about 50 hours use in it and can't imagine having a better blade for my tractor. If it were any heavier I wouldn't be able to pull it with my tractor without constantly losing traction, and it has a fixed rear blade, however I have never heard of anyone using their blade in the swinging mode.
It seems to me a boxblade is a boxblade.
Can someone please tell me the difference between a good boxblade and a bad boxblade. I paid $224, new, for my 5' blade and have about 50 hours use in it and can't imagine having a better blade for my tractor. If it were any heavier I wouldn't be able to pull it with my tractor without constantly losing traction, and it has a fixed rear blade, however I have never heard of anyone using their blade in the swinging mode.
It seems to me a boxblade is a boxblade.
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<font color=blue>difference between a good boxblade and a bad boxblade</font color=blue>
Norm, I guess it's kinda like tractors; no bad ones; just some better than others./w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif Generally speaking, heavier is better within the limitations of your tractor, and of course you can add weight to the lighter ones if you wish. I once bought a cheap boxblade, and promptly broke several of its welds in an hour or so, swapped it for another one and broke welds on it, too, so I guess you could say I got a couple of bad ones, although if it hadn't been for a poor welding job, they'd have been OK. One thing I don't recall seeing mentioned on the forum is the fact that the angle of the cutting edge is different on different brands; that may or may not be important to you. And then if you're as lazy as me, an important feature is how easy it is to raise and lower the scarifiers or ripper teeth. Some are quick and easy (like the Tufline); some require too much time and effort. And of course, if you get one that's light enough, thin enough material, and you use it on a strong enough tractor, you may bend or warp the box blade itself or the A-frame you hook up to. So if you haven't bent or broken anything, then you probably have all the boxblade you need, and there would be no need to buy a more expensive one.
<font color=blue>difference between a good boxblade and a bad boxblade</font color=blue>
Norm, I guess it's kinda like tractors; no bad ones; just some better than others./w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif Generally speaking, heavier is better within the limitations of your tractor, and of course you can add weight to the lighter ones if you wish. I once bought a cheap boxblade, and promptly broke several of its welds in an hour or so, swapped it for another one and broke welds on it, too, so I guess you could say I got a couple of bad ones, although if it hadn't been for a poor welding job, they'd have been OK. One thing I don't recall seeing mentioned on the forum is the fact that the angle of the cutting edge is different on different brands; that may or may not be important to you. And then if you're as lazy as me, an important feature is how easy it is to raise and lower the scarifiers or ripper teeth. Some are quick and easy (like the Tufline); some require too much time and effort. And of course, if you get one that's light enough, thin enough material, and you use it on a strong enough tractor, you may bend or warp the box blade itself or the A-frame you hook up to. So if you haven't bent or broken anything, then you probably have all the boxblade you need, and there would be no need to buy a more expensive one.
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Can someone please tell me the difference between a good boxblade and a bad boxblade
Norm,The lower end BB will usually have 1 less shank. (For example a 5 ft would only have 4 shanks etc.)--The lower end blades that are being used on small hp compact tractors usually dont have heat treated and curved blades, just plain cold roll steel. This is usually fine for most applications, However farmers that are cleaning concrete at the Dairy farm everyday, need the heat treated blades, heavier A-Frames and extra heavy end plates for the abrasive application.-- Ken Sweet
Sweet Farm Equipment Co.
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.sweettractors.com>http://www.sweettractors.com</A>
Can someone please tell me the difference between a good boxblade and a bad boxblade
Norm,The lower end BB will usually have 1 less shank. (For example a 5 ft would only have 4 shanks etc.)--The lower end blades that are being used on small hp compact tractors usually dont have heat treated and curved blades, just plain cold roll steel. This is usually fine for most applications, However farmers that are cleaning concrete at the Dairy farm everyday, need the heat treated blades, heavier A-Frames and extra heavy end plates for the abrasive application.-- Ken Sweet
Sweet Farm Equipment Co.
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.sweettractors.com>http://www.sweettractors.com</A>
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I have a tufline 6' BB. It is well built. I would recommend them. The yellow paint is so-so. Mine I think is rated for 35-65 HP. Expect to pay about $700.
I have a tufline 6' BB. It is well built. I would recommend them. The yellow paint is so-so. Mine I think is rated for 35-65 HP. Expect to pay about $700.
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Oh yeah, mine is a TB272, it weighs 625 lbs.
Oh yeah, mine is a TB272, it weighs 625 lbs.
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Oh yeah, mine is a TB272, it weighs 625 lbs.
Hi--That is a super nice tool with a lot of features. I agree on the paint job. It Could be a little better--That model has been 1 of our best sellers over the years---Ken Sweet
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.sweettractors.com>http://www.sweettractors.com</A>
Oh yeah, mine is a TB272, it weighs 625 lbs.
Hi--That is a super nice tool with a lot of features. I agree on the paint job. It Could be a little better--That model has been 1 of our best sellers over the years---Ken Sweet
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.sweettractors.com>http://www.sweettractors.com</A>
