Box blade questions

[ineedanewtoy]

Well, I think I looked at about all the 35 hp tractors available and finally decided on a Century 3035 w/C50 loader and Rim Guard in the rears. I figure an operating weight of about 6,300 lbs.

Does a 6' box blade make sense for this tractor? I'd really like to cover my wheel tracks (64.5" for the R-4s), so a 5' will not quite make it. Should I be looking at a 7'?

The dealer I am buying the tractor from is offering a 6' Kodiak ST for $500. Has anyone had experiance with the Kodiak? I'm in New Hampshire (they don't call it the Granite State for nothing!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif), so I suspect the scarifiers will get a workout.

Thanks, all suggestions are appreciated!

GDB

 

[rdam]

I don't own a box blade (yet) and don't know about Kodiak quality. However, I was at TSC today where they sell a 6 foot boxblade for $350.00. I believe it's manufactured by KingKutter.

 

[8561]

I too live in central NH and you're right about the workout. I would highly recommend you call Corriher Implement in NC (they are sposors on this site), ask for Steve and purchase one of their 30 series Heavy Duty boxblades. Even with shipping it will be very close to the unit you have priced. The quality and service are both top shelf. I've never seen the Kodiak and it may be a fine unit as well. What dealer sells them?

 

[rozett]

I highly recommend that you visit Corriher Implement link . I have one of their 6' box blades and I am very pleased with it. These were manufactured by Midwest and are arguably the best product out there. I believe that they have the 72" box on sale on Ebay for $360. I also seem to remember that Midwest makes some implements for Kioti, but I am not sure. Shipping will not be cheap, but talk to Brandon at Corriher before you buy.

 

[ineedanewtoy]

I'm buying the tractor from Foskett Equipment in Woodstock, CT. Harold (owner) has been very good to deal with and seems knowledgeble about his stuff. I just find the Kodiak literature and website lacking info, like weights, endplate thickness, etc.

8561 and rozett, how much was shipping for your blades?

GDB

 

[Junkman]

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[EdKing]

I have a Kodiak SD 6 ft box blade. I think the SD is one step down from the ST as I paid around $300 for it. 6 ft is a good size for 35 hp as long as you can get traction. The Kodiak is a well built blade, much better than the KingKutter. I have used mine extensively, the only problem I have had was a bent 3ph pin when I snagged a large root with the rippers. I think you would be very satisfied with the Kodiak blade.

 

[tc35dforme]

<font color="blue"> but talk to Brandon at Corriher before you buy. </font>

Brandon has moved on to greener ?? pastures. He's no longer at Corriher. I've been in touch with Gela via email lately.

FYI .... Corriher is running a 'end-of-season' implement sale. They have a ton of product on Ebay ( just search for business=corriher ). Prices are good, but not so good that I'm ready to jump. If I really was in the market for something then maybe ..... It's worth looking at.

 

[tc35dforme]

I bought a 20 series box blade from Corriher for $ 360 with $ 50 to ship it to Massachusetts.

They were out of series 20 so they shipped at series 30 /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif for the same price.

Total $ 410 for a heavy duty Midwest 72" blade to Massachusetts.

 

[pekabu]

I bought a box blade from Corriher. Very nice. Shipping should be around $50 to $60 dollars, but it came with my Tractor so it was a bit more /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif. My only regret is that I think I would have like the 5ft model better than the 4, but we will see. I have only used it one day to fix a friends driveway, and it worked excellent!