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Bob from Maine
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I guess this thread has become a bit of a “Box Blade vs Land Plane” discussion in addition to appropriate sizing.
Having recently moved up from a Bobcat CT 2025H (CK 2610H) I’m thrilled to hear that the 5010 will pull a full 84” box with ease (in “M” ?!? Wow).
It seems that a land plane does a terrific job at leveling but not much else, while a box blade doesn’t have the finesse but is much more versatile.
I do have a hydraulic top link and will likely add a tilt cylinder. I’m guessing with those (TnT) fine tuning the box will be much easier and with practice I’ll become (almost) proficient.
My dealer gave me an incredible trade allowance AND price for the new one. We included every option that I paid to add on the 2025 that didn’t already come standard on the NX:
2nd rear remote
3rd function
Filled tires
Rear tire chains
Block heater
Bucket hooks
Bolt-on cutting edge
I’m very happy with the deal, the dealer and the salesman (Brad Olson at Bangor Tractor & Equipment)
He’s offered me very decent quotes on implements as well.
Pretty sure I’ll go with 84” box and tilt cylinder.
Thanks for all the input. I’d love to hear more info and opinions.
Having recently moved up from a Bobcat CT 2025H (CK 2610H) I’m thrilled to hear that the 5010 will pull a full 84” box with ease (in “M” ?!? Wow).
It seems that a land plane does a terrific job at leveling but not much else, while a box blade doesn’t have the finesse but is much more versatile.
I do have a hydraulic top link and will likely add a tilt cylinder. I’m guessing with those (TnT) fine tuning the box will be much easier and with practice I’ll become (almost) proficient.
My dealer gave me an incredible trade allowance AND price for the new one. We included every option that I paid to add on the 2025 that didn’t already come standard on the NX:
2nd rear remote
3rd function
Filled tires
Rear tire chains
Block heater
Bucket hooks
Bolt-on cutting edge
I’m very happy with the deal, the dealer and the salesman (Brad Olson at Bangor Tractor & Equipment)

He’s offered me very decent quotes on implements as well.
Pretty sure I’ll go with 84” box and tilt cylinder.
Thanks for all the input. I’d love to hear more info and opinions.
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