Adding weight to box blade

[handirifle]

ive found the 5' chunk of railroad rail that weighs about 300lbs made a huge diffrence on the back of mine.

you may find that that huge chunk of plate covering the top hinders the ablity of the dirt to ride up and pile up in front of the blade in the box. (well at least above the top lvl which often occurs when im shifting dirt)

I'd like to see how you attached yours. Pics please

 

[kebo]

Wow. How much does that sucker weigh? That is cool.

Most freight rail (in the US) is around 130lb to 150lb rail. For those that don't know, rail is defined by how much a 3ft section weighs. Therefore, a 3ft section that weighs 155lbs is known as 155lb rail. Amazing, yes? So, his 5 ft section of rail probably weighs about 250lbs.

 

[Iowachild]

Most freight rail (in the US) is around 130lb to 150lb rail. For those that don't know, rail is defined by how much a 3ft section weighs. Therefore, a 3ft section that weighs 155lbs is known as 155lb rail. Amazing, yes? So, his 5 ft section of rail probably weighs about 250lbs.

Well thanks for answering that one kebo. I really had no idea how much it weighs. I know I can pick up one end or the other end, but not both ends at the same time!:laughing::laughing::laughing:

 

[flusher]

While trying to dress a rough gravel/crushed concrete driveway, I was disappointed how bad the medium duty box blade skipped an bounced and was pretty ineffective. I looked a suite case weights but could not figure a way to attacht them.
I aquired some really heavy plate, 10' dia. 2-3/4" plate and made some weights.. And for those of you who work big steel.. well hats off to youi.. this stuff is a pain in arse to work with..

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That's why I use concrete weights for my BB--three 120 lb weights



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