Box Scraper Gannon 8' blade

[Degolyerent]

I found a 8' Gannon hydraulic rippers box blade for $600 on Craig's list and am going to look at it tomorrow. I notice it has a wore out blade on back but a new one is $130. It also looks to be modified on the outer lower edges. It looks like it had skid shoes added to it.
I am pretty good at repairing anything I get my hands on so I think I can return it to a stock condition at a fairly low price.
What do y'all think? I am going to try to get it at a lower price than asked if possible.
John

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

It looks great to me from what I can see in those tiny pics. The $600 price is about 1/2 (or less) of what it should sell for in decent used condition.

I'd jump all over that for $600, and I don't even have a tractor big enough to handle it. My 6' Gannon will bring my Kioti 50 hp tractor to its knees if I get too aggressive with it.

 

[4570Man]

My 5 foot box blade will easily stall my 6,500 pound tractor. Do you have enough tractor to pull an 8 foot blade? I would still jump on that for $600.

 

[Degolyerent]

It looks great to me from what I can see in those tiny pics. The $600 price is about 1/2 (or less) of what it should sell for in decent used condition.

I'd jump all over that for $600, and I don't even have a tractor big enough to handle it. My 6' Gannon will bring my Kioti 50 hp tractor to its knees if I get too aggressive with it.

I am running 50 hp also with a gill 6.5' blade, it is a really good blade but it is not hydraulic. I have plans to go to 70+ hp in the future and it would be nice to have a heavy duty hydraulic box blade for it. My blade now is over 1,100 lbs but that one is over 1,300 lbs. I might try it on mine but it may be to much blade.
John

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

I'm pretty sure that big monster will overpower your tractor. It probably has a Cat 2 hitch too. Does your tractor have a Cat 1 hitch?

I'd still buy it for $600 without giving it a second thought. Heck, I see flimsy little used box blades for sale on Craigslist for $400 - $500.

 

[jenkinsph]

Looks real good, if you want it you better hurry. I would pay the $600 and never look back unless it is stolen.


I rotated your pics too.

 

[streamin]

that is a great price, I would scarf that up in a minute

 

[MinnesotaEric]

I found a 8' Gannon hydraulic rippers box blade for $600 on Craig's list and am going to look at it tomorrow. I notice it has a wore out blade on back but a new one is $130. It also looks to be modified on the outer lower edges. It looks like it had skid shoes added to it.
I am pretty good at repairing anything I get my hands on so I think I can return it to a stock condition at a fairly low price.
What do y'all think? I am going to try to get it at a lower price than asked if possible.
John

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I'd buy it. If it'll help, here is my review of a 2014 Frontier version of that Gannon. The only real differences are the Frontier is both CAT 1 and Cat 2 quick hitch compatible, and the Frontier has an adjustable rear tailgate. I didn't get into the tailgate in the video, but the folding tailgate allows the box to sink in faster and take out more material in a shorter space before filling up.

FWIW, since I shopped this in the last 12 months, the blade you're looking at new is about $3400-3800.

 

[sd455dan]

I am running 50 hp also with a gill 6.5' blade, it is a really good blade but it is not hydraulic. I have plans to go to 70+ hp in the future and it would be nice to have a heavy duty hydraulic box blade for it. My blade now is over 1,100 lbs but that one is over 1,300 lbs. I might try it on mine but it may be to much blade.
John

I'd go for it , picked up my used 76" Gannon missing rippers and the hydraulic cylinder , i was able to use it on my Ford 3000 without to much trouble- although a lite touch helps.

 

[TripleR]

I'd jump ll over it, very good price. I use an LP 3584 on my L5740 and believe that will be a bit much for your current tractor, but will be great for your next one. If you can't use it, there is money to be made and I will be surprised if it isn't before you can get to it.