Box Blade options for the 110 tlb

[jenkinsph]

Why is that?

It is stated in the owners manual not to fill the tires when using the backhoe.

Adding an additional 1000 lbs. to the rear would make it difficult to cross over ditches in my experience. Without the tires filled it handles crossings and tight spots pretty well.
I bought the 4520 to be my go to for 3pt implements with full weighting.

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

Has it been 3 weeks yet?

Geez, I thought I updated this one but I guess not. I actually reversed course and went with the Gannon. I just didn't like what I was seeing from Eric's frontier with the shanks bending etc.



I've found this model to be a perfect fit for the 110. I still haven't added the aux hydraulics to the 110 as I seem to find other toys to spend the cash on. But eventually I'll get the SCV's added. The only real complaint I had on the Gannon was the paint wasn't completely dry when the unit shipped. The paint is the JD yellow and Deere paint seems to take forever to dry.

My dealer had also noticed this and had contacted Woods on the issue. They gave me several cans of Deere yellow to fix any issues.

Matt

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

I'm curious to see how this one works out as well.I have a Gannon 4 in 1 Front Bucket and it's really well built. This blade on a TLB should be a really sweet setup and get the most out of the blade. I went through this process last winter and ended up with a 1,400 pound blade from Bison after figuring them on a $ per pound basis.

I have operated my machine without the blade on the back and it certainly loses lots of stability but if you are careful you can still get some work done.

So I'd say it's worked out quite well,the build of the blade is excellent and I doubt I'll ever be able to damage it. It is however a bear to hook up and every time I use it I remind myself that I need telescopic links. In hindsight I should have just ordered them with the blade.

Matt

 

[roadhunter]

Nice. You will like that setup.

 

[jenkinsph]

So I'd say it's worked out quite well,the build of the blade is excellent and I doubt I'll ever be able to damage it. It is however a bear to hook up and every time I use it I remind myself that I need telescopic links. In hindsight I should have just ordered them with the blade.

Matt

Very nice, you will be happy with this box blade. It did not take me long to recognize the value of the telescopic links, AKfish mentioned this many years ago and I took heed.

The newer Frontiers are not made by Gannon now and I consider that to be a mistake. Glad mine is built the same as your box blade.

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

Very nice, you will be happy with this box blade. It did not take me long to recognize the value of the telescopic links, AKfish mentioned this many years ago and I took heed.

The newer Frontiers are not made by Gannon now and I consider that to be a mistake. Glad mine is built the same as your box blade.

That was my biggest beef with the Frontier, they'e being made by Monroe Tuffline and are not IMHO as stout as they were. The price however has only gone up.


Matt

 

[Piston]

That's a really nice box blade, and even looks that much nicer behind the 110! Do you know if it's quick hitch compatible? That could save a lot of headaches hooking it up. I'm sure it's not as pretty now that you've had it over a year

My landpride isn't QH compatible but with the telescopic links it's not too bad.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Has it been 3 weeks yet?

You must have one heck of a memory! :drink:

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

That's a really nice box blade, and even looks that much nicer behind the 110! Do you know if it's quick hitch compatible? That could save a lot of headaches hooking it up. I'm sure it's not as pretty now that you've had it over a year

My landpride isn't QH compatible but with the telescopic links it's not too bad.

Gannon Blades aren't QH compatible. It's still in pretty good shape as I really haven't used it as much as I thought I would.
Like you I get attachments for future endeavor's and this tank will last forever with my uses.

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

I knew I had followed up on this topic, see link: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/340111-who-actually-manufactures-frontier-box-2.html

Matt