beowulf
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Dec 31, 2003
- Messages
- 1,176
- Location
- Central California Foothills
- Tractor
- Kubota L3410 HST, J Deere riding mower
We had a new road cut and 3/4 crushed rock laid - about 500 feet and 10-15% grade. We also have another driveway (800') I maintain with my grader blade (nice crown there). Anyway, for the new road, I have used my box blade and grader to spread the crushed rock, but not ideal - doable, but I am looking for a better way. I have built pull-behind drags before (like chainlink fence gates with weight) but I don't quite get the control I like. I wired a chainlink fence gate beneath my box blade which gives me some control and it works somewhat but not a lot of visibility as I spead. I can likely get the job done, but as I have this project and other roads to tend to, I wanted a solution that gave me the following: Control (front to back, side to side tilt), and visability from the seat. So, this is what I am thinking: What if I used a carry all frame on the 3 pint hitch with, e.g., a chainlink fence gate attached beneath it. I would have the visibility I want as I drag, and also the control - pitch and side to side, and could raise and lower as necessary. I think it will work, and better than just dragging something along behind the tractor - especially when I have to turn around and reattach it for return runs. Suggestions? Issues? Alternatives?
BTW - I know that they make 3 point hitch 'drags's and am considering that, but cost is same as a carry all, and they seem less robust, and carry all has other uses.
BTW - I know that they make 3 point hitch 'drags's and am considering that, but cost is same as a carry all, and they seem less robust, and carry all has other uses.