1635 Box Blade

WilliamBos · Jul 27, 2013

Get some suitcase weights, maybe wheel too.

crreed67 · Jul 28, 2013

Sounds like power isn't the pending issue but traction is with blade work. But power would be a factor in mowing?

Gale Hawkins · Jul 28, 2013

crreed67 said:
My MF dealer wants to sell me a Howse BSXEB72 but I'm not sure about the durability of it. Is my tractor strong enough to pull a heavy 6 foot box blade full of dirt?

Howse makes a nice Box Blade and when I purchased they were less expensive than bigger names of the same quality class.

WilliamBos · Jul 28, 2013

crreed67 said:
Sounds like power isn't the pending issue but traction is with blade work. But power would be a factor in mowing?

We have never had an issue with power when mowing... Even pulling through a water pulling through water puddle.

crreed67 · Jul 28, 2013

Thanks. You putting my mind at ease. I like the Everything Attachments 72" XTreme Duty Box Blade For Utility Tractors. Seems well built but according to the site weighs only 475# which is lighter than the land pride, woods or bush hog blades of the same size. I haven't got to price the woods, LP or the BH yet but I like the price of the EA. Any thoughts on the three?

WilliamBos · Jul 28, 2013

crreed67 said:
Thanks. You putting my mind at ease. I like the Everything Attachments 72" XTreme Duty Box Blade For Utility Tractors. Seems well built but according to the site weighs only 475# which is lighter than the land pride, woods or bush hog blades of the same size. I haven't got to price the woods, LP or the BH yet but I like the price of the EA. Any thoughts on the three?

Support your local dealer. They may even give you a deal since you bought the tractor from them. When it comes to a blade, you want weight. Lighter is not better. The 1635 will lift that like it is a feather.

Why a box blade? Will a scraper work just as good? Have never needed one, but can't live without a scraper.

crreed67 · Jul 28, 2013

Gonna be building a house and moving a good bit of dirt for driveways and leveling spots for buildings and figured a box blade would be more efficient at that.

WilliamBos · Jul 28, 2013

crreed67 said:
Gonna be building a house and moving a good bit of dirt for driveways and leveling spots for buildings and figured a box blade would be more efficient at that.

Yeah, sounds like a box blade will be good for you then.

Kioti Tom · Jul 28, 2013

QUOTE=crreed67;3403075]Thanks. You putting my mind at ease. I like the Everything Attachments 72" XTreme Duty Box Blade For Utility Tractors. Seems well built but according to the site weighs only 475# which is lighter than the land pride, woods or bush hog blades of the same size. I haven't got to price the woods, LP or the BH yet but I like the price of the EA. Any thoughts on the three?[/QUOTE]

I have an EA BB like you describe here. I have not had a problem with the weight. It is a well built BB and I have no
problems using it. Even when clearing a hill side drive of over 2 inches of ice, it did not present any problems..I
redid the drive this spring to get rid of rock and tire ruts, no problems. going uphill even. The scarifiers are mounted
behind the front box beam and I really like it like that. more adjustments available. The wear areas are beefed up
and just a well thought out and made BB. You will not go wrong getting one. PLUS, Free shipping to your area.
I have to go to McKees Rocks to pick my stuff up, and for free shipping, It is worth it.

Good luck with your decision.
Tom:thumbsup:

crreed67 · Jul 28, 2013

Yea, I watched the EA video and was really impressed but a lot of people here are talking about heavier being better so I'm kinda confused on my choices.

MtnViewRanch · Jul 28, 2013

crreed67 said:
Yea, I watched the EA video and was really impressed but a lot of people here are talking about heavier being better so I'm kinda confused on my choices.

Nothing against EA, their implements are about the best that there is for the weight that they are. :thumbsup: But what does a professional use? It is not a 500lb BB. If the lighter weight implements were the way to go, THAT is what every pro would be using. It isn't.

WilliamBos · Jul 28, 2013

^ EXACTLY!! ^ lighter is not always better. Get a quote from your dealer, hey may give you a deal.

murphy1244 · Jul 28, 2013

I use a Land Pride Landplane, 750 lbs.

Kioti Tom · Jul 29, 2013

If you are going to just depend on the weight of the box blade to move dirt, then yes, you would
need a heavier BB. If, you are going to use the scarifiers to break up the packed dirt, rock and
gravel, first or even while scraping with the blade, then, you could get by with a lighter well made
unit. With what you are planning on doing, a heavier BB may be needed. What you get will depend
on what is available for you and what you can afford. Good luck.

Just my :2cents: worth.

Tom:thumbsup:

crreed67 · Jul 30, 2013

Went ahead an got a howse from the dealer for a good price. Now I'm torn between the LP1672 finish mower, Bush Hog RDTH 72 mower, and Howse C372 the dealer want to sell me. Leaning towards the LP but would like to buy from the dealer. He's been pretty good to me. I just don't know much about the Howse mowers. Any ideas on which of the three would be the best?

BobG_in_VA · Jul 31, 2013

crreed67 said:
Went ahead an got a howse from the dealer for a good price. Now I'm torn between the LP1672 finish mower, Bush Hog RDTH 72 mower, and Howse C372 the dealer want to sell me. Leaning towards the LP but would like to buy from the dealer. He's been pretty good to me. I just don't know much about the Howse mowers. Any ideas on which of the three would be the best?

I've got the LP1672 that I run behind a '67 MF 135 with Cont. gas engine...cuts great, don't need to run it at PTO speed for a great cut (PTO speed on the 135 is at 1700rpm..I usually run it at about 14-1500 engine rpm)...BobG in VA

crreed67 · Jul 31, 2013

Thanks. I believe the LP1672 is what I'm going to get but I'm unsure about the HP rating on it. They list a maximum of 30HP and my MF1635 has 35HP. Worried about this a bit.

MtnViewRanch · Jul 31, 2013

crreed67 said:
Thanks. I believe the LP1672 is what I'm going to get but I'm unsure about the HP rating on it. They list a maximum of 30HP and my MF1635 has 35HP. Worried about this a bit.

When they list out HP ratings for PTO implements, that is at the PTO, not engine HP. Your 1635HST has 25.8 HP at the PTO. You're fine.

crreed67 · Jul 31, 2013

That's good to know. On the LP website they printed as engine HP. I think I'll order me one.

http://www.landpride.com/ari/attach/lp/public/specs/310-366s.pdf

MtnViewRanch · Jul 31, 2013

crreed67 said:
That's good to know. On the LP website they printed as engine HP. I think I'll order me one.

http://www.landpride.com/ari/attach/lp/public/specs/310-366s.pdf

That is very odd that they have it listed that way. (I'm sure that it is a mistake) How in the world would they know how much power you were putting to the PTO with a 30HP engine? What if you had a gear model, way more power. It has to be mistake. I have seen others as well, not the first and I'm sure it's not the last.