Creamer
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I do not have a TnT. Maybe that would make a difference. I think a lot depends on the work you are doing. I have hung the BB on for ballast as it is definitely heavier than my blade.
Tools & techniques for driveway repair (crowing especially)?
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TSO
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Don't forget weight is crucial....
If I need to break up the surface to get the material workable, I will start with the LPGS with the Ripper Shanks down and my hydraulic top link pulled in all the way for an aggressive angle. I have the LP2584, its a fairly heavy unit.
To get a good crown, the best tool to use is a back blade. I have an 8-foot Servis/Rhino back Blade with hydraulic angle, and it weighs in close to 1,000 lb.
Once the crown is set where I like it, I will finish with either the box blade, or with the LPGS. The LPGS leaves a beautiful finish, especially if you can do it at high speed. I like to run mine in high range to Feather the material out nicely.
If I need to break up the surface to get the material workable, I will start with the LPGS with the Ripper Shanks down and my hydraulic top link pulled in all the way for an aggressive angle. I have the LP2584, its a fairly heavy unit.
To get a good crown, the best tool to use is a back blade. I have an 8-foot Servis/Rhino back Blade with hydraulic angle, and it weighs in close to 1,000 lb.
Once the crown is set where I like it, I will finish with either the box blade, or with the LPGS. The LPGS leaves a beautiful finish, especially if you can do it at high speed. I like to run mine in high range to Feather the material out nicely.
Egon
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Guide shoes or wheels!
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You asked.
Roll some material to the center from each side and smooth it out. Not that we get much rain out where I am anymore or ever really, but I have a small crown on my roads and have yet to have a washout deeper than 2", really only an 1"+. In 17 years I've re-crowned the roads once.
If you are going to do this as a side gig and actually want to make some $$$, get yourself a Land Pride RBT3584 with hydraulic angle and offset and skid shoes. Add a diverter at the rear so that you have 4 rear remotes.
Rear blade for road shaping.
Box blade for material redistribution.
LPGS for over all finishing.
If you are going to do it, do it right.
Do you have draft control? It would make things much easier for you.
If all you want to do is smooth roads-drives out, get a LPGS. No water control will assure you constant business.
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I never use my BB without using TnT, ever....
I agree a BB is great ballast weight, close to the tractor and can be used to push material (brush, etc) backwards without worry.
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Good one!!!
Business 101,
you want repeat business, you know, built in obsolescence. Me, I'd rather charge more and just do it once and right the first time. Come back as needed for general maintenance-smoothing.
Landscape rake with gauge wheels. Add 200 lbs or so to make it dig. Angle left going up and down both sides, no angle down the center. Done. Key element is to NOT use a top link. Use a chain instead so you can pick it up off the roadway. Do you need video to show you how easy it is ?
