Box Blade or Grader Blade for 2305

[JDFANATIC]

SI,

IMHO, that box blade wouldn't be very useful as a snow removal tool. I'm not a big fan of rear attachments that need to be used for any length of time (I like my neck). Front attachments are more pricey, but work very well. I have the single-stage 46" snowthrower (my dealer thought it would be better on my driveway when it was gravel) and it is about 12-13 years old now. We paved the drive about 4-5 years ago and it continues to work great. Others rave about the front blade. Either way, you won't be having the "traction" issues your L-120 did. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[JDFANATIC]

SI,

IMHO, that box blade wouldn't be very useful as a snow removal tool. I'm not a big fan of rear attachments that need to be used for any length of time (I like my neck). Front attachments are more pricey, but work very well. I have the single-stage 46" snowthrower (my dealer thought it would be better on my driveway when it was gravel) and it is about 12-13 years old now. We paved the drive about 4-5 years ago and it continues to work great. Others rave about the front blade. Either way, you won't be having the "traction" issues your L-120 did. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[orlo]

Hi:

When I do use the grader blade I go forward and run over the snow, no looking back and stretching my neck. Sometimes I use it while I have the 47" blower running on the front. Works well even on blacktop - Just have to be careful with the angle of the blade as not to dig it up.

 

[orlo]

Hi:

When I do use the grader blade I go forward and run over the snow, no looking back and stretching my neck. Sometimes I use it while I have the 47" blower running on the front. Works well even on blacktop - Just have to be careful with the angle of the blade as not to dig it up.

 

[bud_oscar]

si3205,

I take delivery of a new 2305 tomorrow, I ordered it with a 4' box blade for grading purposes. I also am getting a 54" front blade (which has up to 30 degrees of angling ability) that I plan on using for snow removal. Front mounted snow blowers are great but a tad pricey and have a tendency of blowing snow all over the operator too, or so I hear.

again I do not have any experience with the 2305 as of yet but from what I can surmise it is more than capable of 'plowing' the snow with the front blade.

I agree with all other comments with regard to the BB issue and that is why I purchased that attachment rather than the rear blade - I also understand, though have no experience with the actual 2305 (as of today) that the rear blades have atendency to leave a 'wash board' effect if one is not adapt at their use.

--bud--

 

[bud_oscar]

si3205,

I take delivery of a new 2305 tomorrow, I ordered it with a 4' box blade for grading purposes. I also am getting a 54" front blade (which has up to 30 degrees of angling ability) that I plan on using for snow removal. Front mounted snow blowers are great but a tad pricey and have a tendency of blowing snow all over the operator too, or so I hear.

again I do not have any experience with the 2305 as of yet but from what I can surmise it is more than capable of 'plowing' the snow with the front blade.

I agree with all other comments with regard to the BB issue and that is why I purchased that attachment rather than the rear blade - I also understand, though have no experience with the actual 2305 (as of today) that the rear blades have atendency to leave a 'wash board' effect if one is not adapt at their use.

--bud--

 

[SI2305]

Orlo,

Thanks for the input. I was wondering just how well the grader blade would work going forward as this is my main intent. I am glad to know that others out there actually use it the way I was thinking. I would think that if the snow ever got too deep I could use the FEL to plow the upper part away while using the grader blade for scraping near the surface. Thanks to all who contributed.

JD 2305
200cx
LX4
Grader blade? Box Blade? Grader Blade?

 

[SI2305]

Orlo,

Thanks for the input. I was wondering just how well the grader blade would work going forward as this is my main intent. I am glad to know that others out there actually use it the way I was thinking. I would think that if the snow ever got too deep I could use the FEL to plow the upper part away while using the grader blade for scraping near the surface. Thanks to all who contributed.

JD 2305
200cx
LX4
Grader blade? Box Blade? Grader Blade?