54" Front Blade - issues?

Steve_in_SEMich · Sep 9, 2011

I have a 1026R unit that measures approx. 45" wide - If I was to use the Deere 54" blade angled at 30 degrees, it would clear about a 46.5" path. I know a wider blade would be better and I've searched for 60/66" blades to no avail.

After reading most of the discussion topics related to the Deere 54" front blade, the only issue I can find is the blade isn't wide enough. I can't find anyone complaining about the trip springs, hitching or unhitching, weight, or anything else.

Have I missed any another problems with the Deere unit? I have a couple of resources that could weld on extensions for me after I get the package from the dealer. I could always hand a shovel to the wife so she could walk next to the tractor to help with the overflow...

I'm running R3 turfs and don't expect any traction issues - same set-up I used with a 4115 a few years ago.

Thanks,

Steve

kansas john deere · Sep 9, 2011

Steve the 54in blade was designed for the normal run of the mill gardern tractors like the old 300 series and some of the 200 series gt's as well. Your tractor is a touch bigger then these models so it really not designed for your size of machine. JD does make a larger blade but I cant remember exactly what size they are sorry. I have seen a few 54in. blades where people have put on "wings" to help with the width of them though. Perhaps you could take it to a fab shop and they would make you a couple to get it a little wider to help with your tractor.... Gary

lwalsh · Sep 9, 2011

search arthurrandalcorp.com or search john deere plow on you tube they make a 60" stainless steel plow for the jd quick hitch.

XSKIER · Sep 9, 2011

As far as I can tell, the 54" should eject the material far enough. The pivot point is a good ways back from the cutting edge, effectively throwing the blade over more. I haven't used mine yet, but I think it should work nicely.

LBrown59 · Sep 10, 2011

This is my BX1500 with a 60" front blade with Hyd lift and angle.

A 54'' blade is to narrow for a S-Compact tractor.
JD misses the mark by not offering a 60'' mower .

kennyd · Sep 10, 2011

Steve_in_SEMich said:
I have a 1026R unit that measures approx. 45" wide - If I was to use the Deere 54" blade angled at 30 degrees, it would clear about a 46.5" path. I know a wider blade would be better and I've searched for 60/66" blades to no avail.

After reading most of the discussion topics related to the Deere 54" front blade, the only issue I can find is the blade isn't wide enough. I can't find anyone complaining about the trip springs, hitching or unhitching, weight, or anything else.

Have I missed any another problems with the Deere unit? I have a couple of resources that could weld on extensions for me after I get the package from the dealer. I could always hand a shovel to the wife so she could walk next to the tractor to help with the overflow...

I'm running R3 turfs and don't expect any traction issues - same set-up I used with a 4115 a few years ago.

Thanks,

Steve

That is the only complaint I have ever heard-they are not wide enough. JD does NOT make a wider one that will fit without fabrication. If you can get wings made for it then I say go for it.

JD 4520 · Sep 10, 2011

I have a 72" Frontier blade on my 4520. Works great. I am a fan of Frontier implements, well built and fully supported by JD

DP Property · Oct 6, 2011

gbomalley said:
I have a 72" Frontier blade on my 4520. Works great. I am a fan of Frontier implements, well built and fully supported by JD

Hey Gary how do you like the 72 " blade on this machine? is it a loader blade and can you move a lot of snow with it in a relatively short period of time?

I have ordered a 72" loader snow blade for the 300 cx loader from Horst welding. I have one of there 60" loader blades the 1000 series for my Kubota 7510 la302 loader and it is excellent for my small tight little properties. I am hoping the 3720 will be ok to move some snow at one large church parking lot and community hall I have. They allow me to leave a machine there and this is nice as it gives my tractor full access to my downtown area in a minutes time. perfect when I want to get out of the truck for a while and go and do detail clean ups with the tractor. Here is the loader blade I am waiting for - HLA Snow

RoyJackson · Oct 6, 2011

DP Property said:
I have ordered a 72" loader snow blade for the 300 cx loader from Horst welding.

Nice plow, DP!!
What did that cost you, if I may ask?

Bugsyinc · Oct 6, 2011

XSKIER said:
As far as I can tell, the 54" should eject the material far enough. The pivot point is a good ways back from the cutting edge, effectively throwing the blade over more. I haven't used mine yet, but I think it should work nicely.

...thereby leaving more un-plowed area on the other side.

JD 4520 · Oct 6, 2011

DP Property said:
Hey Gary how do you like the 72 " blade on this machine? is it a loader blade and can you move a lot of snow with it in a relatively short period of time?

DP - I do like it and I can tell you a little about it. It's plenty wide enough, that is wider than my wheel base, so that I can angle it and still cover the wheel base, it is easy mount to my FEL, I did not go with the hydraulics for the side to side but can add that easily enough, I added a rubber edge which will assist in protecting my drive and yet make a clean pass as long as its not packed down. It takes a few minutes to change out the edge either to add or remove the rubber and stay with the hard cutting surface. The skid shoes along with the float on the FEL work well.

You blade looks great and imagine that it will work very well.

I am trying to learn about best weight practices for best traction but presume its a trial and error and situation specific senario.

10ford · Oct 6, 2011

Steve_in_SEMich said:
I have a 1026R unit that measures approx. 45" wide - If I was to use the Deere 54" blade angled at 30 degrees, it would clear about a 46.5" path. I know a wider blade would be better and I've searched for 60/66" blades to no avail.

After reading most of the discussion topics related to the Deere 54" front blade, the only issue I can find is the blade isn't wide enough. I can't find anyone complaining about the trip springs, hitching or unhitching, weight, or anything else.

Have I missed any another problems with the Deere unit? I have a couple of resources that could weld on extensions for me after I get the package from the dealer. I could always hand a shovel to the wife so she could walk next to the tractor to help with the overflow...

I'm running R3 turfs and don't expect any traction issues - same set-up I used with a 4115 a few years ago.

Thanks,

Steve

I had the same problem with an X585. I ordered the Cycle Country plow wings and now the blade is 60" wide. No more running over bladed snow.

PCABE5 · Oct 6, 2011

I bought my 54" blade in 2004 and at that time it was sold as a dozer blade and not a snow blade for the 2x20.

I would say it is not wide enough and the curvature is not enough to roll snow off the blade. It pushes verses rolling the snow off and this will cause you traction problems. My experience is that it is good for dirt but find something else for snow.

DP Property · Oct 6, 2011

gbomalley said:
DP Property said:

Hey Gary how do you like the 72 " blade on this machine? is it a loader blade and can you move a lot of snow with it in a relatively short period of time?

DP - I do like it and I can tell you a little about it. It's plenty wide enough, that is wider than my wheel base, so that I can angle it and still cover the wheel base, it is easy mount to my FEL, I did not go with the hydraulics for the side to side but can add that easily enough, I added a rubber edge which will assist in protecting my drive and yet make a clean pass as long as its not packed down. It takes a few minutes to change out the edge either to add or remove the rubber and stay with the hard cutting surface. The skid shoes along with the float on the FEL work well.

You blade looks great and imagine that it will work very well.

I am trying to learn about best weight practices for best traction but presume its a trial and error and situation specific senario.

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That rubber sounds good to protect the drive you must install the hydraulics it is so nice for throwing snow left to right and even for back dragging from a tight corner once you have the hydraulics you will enjoy staying in your seat.

DP Property · Oct 6, 2011

RoyJackson said:
Nice plow, DP!!
What did that cost you, if I may ask?

Hey Mr.Roy I can only go by what the dealer is telling me but he says that blade should retail for $3400.00 (seems high I know) but since I bought the tractor he is giving it to me for $2700.00 plus 13 percent Ontario sales tax. I am sure there is a little BS in his story but 2700.00 seems fair I think I paid 2000 for my 1000 series 60 inch horst blade. If you check my gallery there should be a picture of my Kubota 7510 with the 60 inch 1000 series horst blade. That blade on that tractor has paid for itself 10 times over easily also here is a video of the Kubota 7510 with the 1000 series blade (if you have not seen this on youtube already?) Kubota_7510HST - YouTube