Grading What size Box Blade for CK 20s-gear
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JoelD
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I think this depends on use and soil.
Not sure where you live, where I live, my LK3054 with loader and rops weighs in at approximately 3800-4000lbs with fuel and all, and 5foot is perfect.
It's really a weight thing, if you are trying to rip through rock infested soil like me, you need lots of weight.
Would think a 4 footer about right for a 20 in these conditions.
If grading and moving soil, I would think 5 footer on your machine would be fine.
But ripping hard soil I'd think you a little to light for anything more than 4 foot.
Good luck,
Joel
Not sure where you live, where I live, my LK3054 with loader and rops weighs in at approximately 3800-4000lbs with fuel and all, and 5foot is perfect.
It's really a weight thing, if you are trying to rip through rock infested soil like me, you need lots of weight.
Would think a 4 footer about right for a 20 in these conditions.
If grading and moving soil, I would think 5 footer on your machine would be fine.
But ripping hard soil I'd think you a little to light for anything more than 4 foot.
Good luck,
Joel
driver444
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I have a Mahindra 2015. Very similar specs to the CK20. I run a 5 foot box blade on mine with no problems (usually). I have r-4's that are loaded. For a little extra traction, I'll grab a scoop of dirt in the loader bucket too.
I agree that soil conditions would be a factor, but nothing that "taking smaller bites" wouldn't fix.
I agree that soil conditions would be a factor, but nothing that "taking smaller bites" wouldn't fix.
bearhawk
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5' on a CK20 is no problem..
You want to cover your tracks.
I can stall mine, depending on the condition of the soil. But more often I have soil pouring out the top of the box before the tractor will stop.
You want to cover your tracks.
I can stall mine, depending on the condition of the soil. But more often I have soil pouring out the top of the box before the tractor will stop.
KAB
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I use a 5' on a CK20 HST with no problems.
Just don't try to dig to deep on a single pass.
Kurt
Just don't try to dig to deep on a single pass.
Kurt
dfkrug
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I put a Worksaver 66-incher on the CK20 I bought and it has AG
rears at the widest setting. Works fine. The only issue is I had
to bend the 3PT arms a bit outward so the stay chains did not rub
the tires. This would have been a prob with the 60-incher, too. Other
brands, maybe not.
rears at the widest setting. Works fine. The only issue is I had
to bend the 3PT arms a bit outward so the stay chains did not rub
the tires. This would have been a prob with the 60-incher, too. Other
brands, maybe not.
gkm
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I'd say without reservation, go for the 5'. I have a 5' and have absolutely no problem overfilling box and the tractor's never even come close to stalling. If anything, at times it will spin tires!
BTI
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Ok, I'm gonna be the odd man out here....well me and JoelD 
I say if you are going to use it hard, landscaping and such, sort of like a rear mount bulldozer go with the 4'
If you are just spreading gravel/dirt etc then 5'.
A box blade isn't just a box, it has rippers too...and some will dig DEEP.
I have stalled a DK45 with a 72" box before.
Rippers in the full down position box full of WV river dirt.
Usage and soil are the deciding factors.
BTI
I say if you are going to use it hard, landscaping and such, sort of like a rear mount bulldozer go with the 4'
If you are just spreading gravel/dirt etc then 5'.
A box blade isn't just a box, it has rippers too...and some will dig DEEP.
I have stalled a DK45 with a 72" box before.
Rippers in the full down position box full of WV river dirt.
Usage and soil are the deciding factors.
BTI