Box Scraper Box blade for subcompact

archerynut · Mar 11, 2007

Still considering which subcompact to buy, but that is another thread. Questions about a box blade.

1. Which size is best for subcompact (Bx24, JD 2305, MF G 2310). I seen 48" and 60". Is there a 54"? Is it best to be a little bit wider than the rear tires.

2. This seems to be the most recommended attachment for many different uses. I want to redo an existing gravel/reground asphault drive. Is this the best for this job.

3. Any brands better than any others. Any features to look for?

Soundguy · Mar 11, 2007

TSC carries some KK "XB' SCUT implements.. they are cat 1 pin / cat 0 spaced as far as i know. Might check out thire line..

Soundguy

archerynut said:
Still considering which subcompact to buy, but that is another thread. Questions about a box blade.

1. Which size is best for subcompact (Bx24, JD 2305, MF G 2310). I seen 48" and 60". Is there a 54"? Is it best to be a little bit wider than the rear tires.

2. This seems to be the most recommended attachment for many different uses. I want to redo an existing gravel/reground asphault drive. Is this the best for this job.

3. Any brands better than any others. Any features to look for?

Solo · Mar 11, 2007

Land*Pride - The Authority in Tractor Mounted Work Tools,*Riding Mowers & Utility*Vehicles makes a 54" boxblade. Iwas told they are around $675.
Solo

milkman · Mar 11, 2007

I have a BX and the 48" BB works good, I weight it with a steel I beam and concrete blocks, it's reg Cat 1, I can't see paying more for the smaller, lighter XB impliments.

Bob_Skurka · Mar 11, 2007

Take a look here for answers and comparisions: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...arision-brands.html?highlight=box+blade+photo

Generally a box blade for a sub-compact is lighter, has fewer scarifiers and is not as tall as a box blade for a compact tractor. Often you will see 3 scarifiers on a 48" wide sub-CUT box blade but you'll see 4 scarifiers on a 48" CUT box blade. The scarifiers may not cut as deep on a sub-CUT's box blade either. The logic is simple, sub-CUTs weigh a lot less, therefore they have less traction and consequently can pull less. All that written, if your soil is soft and loose, consider a regular CUT box blade. If you soil is hard, compacted, full of clay or rock, then you might be better off with a smaller sub-CUT box blade.

I like the Mid-West brand, they make a sub-CUT blade.

As for features, that is clearly discussed in the thread I linked above. I would hope that whatever you buy, you post a photo of it to that thread and post your opinoins of the features you like about it to keep it going for everyone's benefit.

archerynut · Mar 11, 2007

Thanks for the link. I did a search and couldn't find any old posts. Hate to rehash things. I will keep updated with pics and reviews. Everyone else feel free to chime in.

kcook · Mar 11, 2007

Woods make an estate series which might fit the Sub Cuts.

KC

bx23barry · Mar 11, 2007

I have a gearmore 48" regular box blade and I sure wouldn't go any bigger behind my bx23. I don't know why to pay more for the lighter duty sub cut one. Yes it is best to be a little bit wider than the rear tires. I would think it is the right tool to redo your existing gravel/reground asphalt drive. Midwest seems to be popular here. My gearmore looks just like the midwest to me. The heavier the better. The stronger the better.

kwolfe · Mar 12, 2007

I also have a King Kutter XB that I pull behind my BX1500. I like it a lot. It weighs close to 300 lbs witht the 4 rippers in. I picked mine up for about $350 at TSC. I looked at Woods and a Landpride, but could not bring myself to pay that kind of money for something that I am not using professionally.