Box Scraper box blade, landscape rake, or rear blade

[greenxblue]

Well, I was just about to call my dealer and order the land plane implement. Just before I made the call, my dealer called me and said that someone else had previously ordered a box blade, then changed their mind when it came in! He said he'd give me a discount on the box blade since he thought he might have trouble unloading it (most folks around here have BIG tractors - 4000 series and up). So, I'm gonna go with that one this year. Especially after reading more of your posts, I think I just might be able to pull it off as long as I don't get too aggressive with it right away. My first attempt will be when the ground is dry or slightly damp. And if I see that I'm making too much of a dent too soon, I'll back off.

I am so appreciative of everyone's advice here. You are all so kind and generous to take your time to mentor someone you don't even know. This is exactly why I love living in the country - folks who appreciate wide open spaces are a different breed.

Thanks again. I'll let you know how it goes when I get my new toys home in a couple weeks!

Michele

 

[pitt_md]

Well, I've got 17 years of experience with all three implements. Of the implements you mentioned the box blade by far is the most versitile implement and would be the best for the chores you need to complete.

I have to agree with this. It's nice to have a rake to go along with a box blade but if I could only have one it would be the box blade. I can angle my BB with the top link (mannually) and use it to aggressively pull up material or make it more like a blade the just scrapes the surface and use the 3ph to let material out gradually so you don't end up with "humps" as was mentioned before.

 

[pintodeluxe]

Box blade. I had a rear blade, but sold it because once you have a box blade you won't need the rear blade. I'm not in snow country. Landscape rakes are great for sifting through dirt to clean upa a lawn, but the boxblade will grade your driveway.
My favorite make is the Woods line of boxblades.

 

[timswi]

Box blade. I had a rear blade, but sold it because once you have a box blade you won't need the rear blade. I'm not in snow country. Landscape rakes are great for sifting through dirt to clean upa a lawn, but the boxblade will grade your driveway.
My favorite make is the Woods line of boxblades.

Guess it depends on the condition of your road..The center of mine flattens out perfectly with the rake...Would be afraid of tearing the road apart with the box blade, although they would work well with a packed center.

Agreed that the rake's main purpose is landscaping.