Blade attachment for FEL?

[TractorLegend]

I have a Kioti CK30HST with a KL130 loader. Is there such thing as a dozer type blade attachment to go in place of the bucket? Theres 4 pins holding the bucket on.
I think that would be ideal for my dirt smoothing duties as opposed to having to remove the rear mower all the time.

 

[rdbrumfield]

I can tell you without reservation that you can smooth things out with that bucket much better than using a blade. It is one thing to use a blade on a dozer, quite different with one with tires. Using the heel of the bucket to regulate backdragging and forward digging makes a big difference. When I am doing a lawn or large areas, I lag screw a 2x6 that is a few feet wider than the bucket on either side. Makes for easier leveling and moves much more dirt.

 

[TractorLegend]

is the board mounted under the edge bit? (bottom of the bucket working edge)

 

[BOTAMAN]

Kasco Mfg. makes a blade that can be installed in place of the bucket. It is a manual angle, but has a hydraulic option, designed to move snow and other loose material has spring controlled breakover for snow or can be locked rigid for dirt or stone.

 

[rdbrumfield]

Yes, my buvcket has some holes just behind the cutting edge steel. I just lie the board down flat, place the bucket on top of it and lag it to the bottom. It works well from straight down to flat when back dragging. I use it flat when going forward.

 

[KenVT]

Wow, 2x6? That seems so simple and cheap, Very ingenius! 8' seems like it wood be a good working length, What is your experience? 10' too much? Just curious...


Ken

 

[rdbrumfield]

Just depends on the size of your tractor. I'm using 50hp. A 10-12 board works for me. If I am in tight quarters I use a shorter board. For a smaller bucket a 6-8 footer might be the ticket.