which rear blade to buy?

[GaryS]

Anyone have recommendations on a rear blade? I have a cheap noname blade and the snows from last winter caused it to break. Instead of fixing it and having it break again, I want to buy one that will last.

I looked at the Woods RB72 but there have been some negative threads about it. I have had great experiences with Woods finish & brushbull mowers and I think it's all made in the USA which is a huge plus.

What recommendations do folks have?

 

[duckhunter27]

get a good one and atleast a foot wider then your tractor so when you angle it you still cover tracks

 

[wade simpson]

I got a woods rbe5 and its way too light weight for my use. I thought it looked flimsy when I bought it but had no experience and I went cheap. I've pretty much bent it straight now. I'm going to use it for snow in the winter but will buy a heavier blade for road work. I think the problem is my tractor (Kioti ck20s) is relatively heavy for its HP and the blade I got is from the Kubota dealer, which have a lighter tractor in that HP rating.

 

[RoyJackson]

If you don't mind driving a few hours to the York, PA area (south central), I have a very old, but very heavy rear blade I'm selling. It's not pretty, but it's right heavy duty.
Don't ask for pics though...

 

[TripleR]

We have had really good service from Land Pride and Woods equipment, but I don't know about their blades. We have a 7' King Kutter that has held up to some pretty rough use.

 

[peterc38]

I have the Woods 5 ft RB60. I have moved a lot of snow with that sucker.

I'd buy another one in a heartbeat.

 

[bullbreaker]

Great advice all ready given above.Here's names of companys I would consider.Befco-Rhino-Woods/Frontier-Landpride-Bison-BushHog.Sounds like you did TBN search already for info.
Not saying it's the best,but here are a couple pics of my 1958 SERVIS(RHINO)manual controlled rear blade.
Boone

 

[PA hayseed]

I have a woods 6' one that has done what it needed to, but now sits in my backyard rusting. Ever since I bought my boxblade, I almost never use the rear blade. Don't know if I ever will.

Be careful when buying a "named" brand. Woods and others make several grades of blades like econo or home user, medium, and commercial/industrial. They of course vary in price according to the heavier duty quality. So, a 6' brand "x" may be $100 less than a 6' brand "y", but they may not be of the same strength/durability.

 

[PA hayseed]

Don't forget to check craigslist in your area. The pittsburgh listings are loaded with stuff in there. I scan the Pittsburgh pages every once in awhile when headed to mercer.

 

[gregsons]

Good advice, I second what Duckhunter said. get at least 1 foot wider then tractor. I also found that painting the balde with snow plow paint ( bought mine @ TSC) makes the snow slide off it much better there for pushing heavy show is alot easier on the tractor. Plows may come with this type of paint new but since i dont by anything new i dont know. The blade i have is heavy duty dont know the make but it was built in Cal. one of the only good things to come from that state if you ask me.