Box Blade Purchase - Conflicting information

[jacksonhill]

Hey All,

I'm waiting on my L4060le to be assembled by the dealership. Among the implements I've ordered is a box blade. The dealer built it with the Land Pride BB1272. After looking into it, Land Pride shows it's rated for tractors up to 30hp. so I emailed Land Pride and they said they would not recommend that for my tractor but would recommend the BB1572 instead as it is a thicker gauge steel. Dealer says they have guys running the 1272 on MX series tractors (over 50hp) with no problems. So...who do I believe. Seems like the dealer may be trying to sell what they have rather than the right tool for the job. But maybe not. Anyone have any input?

Thanks in advance

 

[dlctcg]

We run a BB1572, recommended by our dealer & we confirmed via the Land Pride specs on a 40hp New Holland TC40D & I don't think I would want to go smaller... There is a 100lbs different between the BB1272 & the BB1572... IMO with a box blade as long as your machine can handle it... weight is your friend

 

[bcp]

People having no problems using lightweight implements usually haven't hit that big rock or root yet.

Bruce

 

[Roadworthy]

The manufacturer probably knows the product better than the dealer. Of course if you get the lighter one and break it the dealer stands to make another sale. Get the heavier one.

 

[jeff9366]

BB1272 = 404 pounds

BB1572 = 504 pounds

BB2572 = 549 pounds

The Three Point Hitch provides no hydraulic down pressure on implements.
Therefore, heavier BBs will cut better than light BBs and require fewer Top Link adjustments for acceptable peeling of dirt layers. The key metric is weight per unit of width.

Consider also the BB's role as Three Point Hitch counterbalance to FEL lifts.

If your rear tires will be "loaded" with liquid, 504 pounds should be just adequate.

If your rear tires will be inflated with air consider a BB of 600-700 pounds.


Box Blades have a considerable learning curve. Be patient.


60" Bush Hog brand Rollover Box Blade in pictures weighs 620 pounds.
(124 pounds per foot of width)

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[TMGT]

I have a L3240 and use a 1100+lb 78in BB, weight is your friend here, even on my smaller tractor with a 400lb 60in box blade I found myself adding weight to make it work.
I'd get the heaviest blade that will work on your tractor that you can afford.
I like Land pride implements but have always found them to be a bit light for their price/size a lot of times.

 

[sandman2234]

I bought a medium weight box-blade at an auction. I was grading a dirt road and caught a cast iron water valve housing. My 70 hp tractor ripped the 1/2"x3" flatbar located on each side like it was taffy! I welded them up but it soon failed again. I sandwiched a piece of 1"x 3" up against the original and haven't had any issues since. During the repair time, I often wished I had spent a little more money and bought a heavier one. The lighter one worked fine for me for several years until I stressed it with all the available horsepower my tractor had.
David from jax

 

[Jchonline]

Hey All,

I'm waiting on my L4060le to be assembled by the dealership. Among the implements I've ordered is a box blade. The dealer built it with the Land Pride BB1272. After looking into it, Land Pride shows it's rated for tractors up to 30hp. so I emailed Land Pride and they said they would not recommend that for my tractor but would recommend the BB1572 instead as it is a thicker gauge steel. Dealer says they have guys running the 1272 on MX series tractors (over 50hp) with no problems. So...who do I believe. Seems like the dealer may be trying to sell what they have rather than the right tool for the job. But maybe not. Anyone have any input?

Thanks in advance

Absolutely get the 1572. You have it, they are trying to sell inventory on hand.

 

[RickB]

The downside is what you will probably hear about BB1572 availability. You might want to explore other options. Box blades aren't terribly complex or unique.

 

[fried1765]

Hey All,

I'm waiting on my L4060le to be assembled by the dealership. Among the implements I've ordered is a box blade. The dealer built it with the Land Pride BB1272. After looking into it, Land Pride shows it's rated for tractors up to 30hp. so I emailed Land Pride and they said they would not recommend that for my tractor but would recommend the BB1572 instead as it is a thicker gauge steel. Dealer says they have guys running the 1272 on MX series tractors (over 50hp) with no problems. So...who do I believe. Seems like the dealer may be trying to sell what they have rather than the right tool for the job. But maybe not. Anyone have any input?

Thanks in advance

ABSOLUTELY.....Get the heavier one!
Dealer just wants to sell what he already has!