Rear Blade Box Blade vs. Grader Blade

[bcp]

sorry for this dumb question is the term "grading scraper" and a "land plane" used synonymously on this site?

They often are, which can confusing because there is already an implement called a land plane.



Bruce

 

[MtnViewRanch]

sorry for this dumb question is the term "grading scraper" and a "land plane" used synonymously on this site?

Actually, yes a grading scraper and land plane are commonly used terms for the same implement. I have done my best to adopt the term "land plane grading scraper" (LPGS" and many have gone to that term, but not everyone.

Assuming that you are talking about one of these.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

They often are, which can confusing because there is already an implement called a land plane.

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Bruce

You are correct. If people are going to use the term "land plane", when talking about a 3pt implement, they should probably say "3pt land plane" if they are actually talking about a LPGS. All the more reason to adopt the "LPGS" term in my opinion.

Just my :2cents:

 

[oosik]

I have a mile long, straight as an arrow, dirt/gravel driveway. I use the following to maintain the driveway - - Land Pride RB3596 - rear blade to plow snow in the winter,,, Bush Hog RO720 - roll over box blade to grub out pot holes and move dirt/gravel on the driveway,,, Land Pride GS2584 - land plane grading scraper for final grading, smoothing and minor gravel spreading.

My driveway becomes as hard as concrete in the summer and the rear blade simply does not provide the control necessary for adequate maintenance. Plus I've found that to provide proper control the rear blade would probably have to weigh around 1200 lbs or more. Otherwise, the rear blade simply bounces down the driveway like a jumping jack. The LPGS is the ultimate implement for grading, minor material spreading and smoothing.

 

[fried1765]

Take a look at the grader blade video on the Everything Attachments website.

They have an excellent blade design, that looks very easy to use for both grading and ditching.

I have a new 84" King Kutter blade, but the EA blade is a superior design.

If I were buying again, I would definitely buy the EA blade!

 

[phastmac]

Thanks. This is good information.

 

[Ford850]

I agree with frid1765. Everything Attachments XTreme Duty 6 way Tractor Scrape Blade with wings, would be on my short list. Actually, it IS on my short list. I have an old HD Ford blade for now, that I used to make ditches and grass waterways along my drive and in fields. I angle it, and tilt it, and it opens the soil like a moldboard plow. A few aggressive passes like that, and the soil is easily shaped the rest of the way with the blade.

 

[woodchipper]

Allied Farm King makes a blade like the Land pride but is much heavier. I found a used 100109 that weighs 1300 plus and is one of the easiest ways to move large amounts of dirt in a short time I have had the pleasure of using. My vote is a large grader blade. My next build project is going to be putting hydraulic tilt and offset on unit as well as hitch so I never have to take it off :laughing:

If you gonna do that, I may suggest you use beefy cylinders, as they take all the pressure you will apply during the work out!:2cents:

 

[woodchipper]

I am looking to get a blade to put on the 3 point hitch of my tractor. I have a Kubota MX4700. I am going to be maintaining a drive way that is 3/4th mile. The drive is dirt and gravel. I would like to cut some ditches on the sides for drainage, be able to level and smooth. Also what size should I get. Any advise is appreciated.

What I retain the most here is ditch work. therefore, for you to be able to do so in a short order, the way to go has been very well explained to you already.
And this, is by using the heavyest blade you could put on. and considering the size of your tractor, a minimum of 7 feet, and a maximum of 8 feet blade is in the order. If you have the offset, then the 7' will be perfect. you do not want to drive in the ditch, like you would do with a box blade!
With good practice, and if you pay attention to the work in progress, you will be surprised as to what could be done with such an implement. If you need to pull dirt, why not figuring how to do it with your loader!? People tend to forget they have this in front of their eyes, ready to work in the blink of an eye...
Good luck with your final choice, and happy Tractoring!:dance1:

 

[xrsrfn]

The everything attachment is only 575 lbs for $400 more you can buy a Farm King that's 1300 lbs with cylinders on ebay

 

[Ford850]

The everything attachment is only 575 lbs for $400 more you can buy a Farm King that's 1300 lbs with cylinders on ebay

Wow, that's a great deal. That would have to be the 100 series to be that heavy. The only ones I could find on ebay are nearly double the cost of the EA blade, do not include any cylinders, and shipping is extra. Not a fair comparison though, since those 100 series are cat 2-3. Monsters though. Do you have a link to that one you referenced? Thanks.

 

[xrsrfn]

Looks like the 2k one sold but this is one for a little more. All I can say is for 40 years my dad and I have used the TSC or king cutter type implements and I had the opportunity to purchase a heavy duty blade and yes it cost four times more than a standard 6' blade. I have religion on this when I say there is no comparison in control over the two blades the weight of the blade and no flex it is a 1/2" x 6 cutting edge so it doesn't walk behind the tractor it just grades. I will not look at purchases of implements the same again.

Allied Farm King 8096 8' Severe Duty 3pt Rear Blade QH Compat Best Brand Price | eBay

 

[Ford850]

Looks like the 2k one sold but this is one for a little more. All I can say is for 40 years my dad and I have used the TSC or king cutter type implements and I had the opportunity to purchase a heavy duty blade and yes it cost four times more than a standard 6' blade. I have religion on this when I say there is no comparison in control over the two blades the weight of the blade and no flex it is a 1/2" x 6 cutting edge so it doesn't walk behind the tractor it just grades. I will not look at purchases of implements the same again.

Allied Farm King 8096 8' Severe Duty 3pt Rear Blade QH Compat Best Brand Price | eBay

I agree, these are in a much better class. Depends on how much you want to spend, and where you draw the line. This one is 969# for $2400, plus shipping, and plus cylinders (not that I need them). I can get by with King Kutter implements as long as they are not ground engaging. I know my old Ford industrial blade is built much better than the KK stuff, and I have to be a little careful with that so I don't twist something. I was hoping you found a deal I had missed on there. I'll keep looking though. Thank you.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

The killer deals on the "real" heavy duty blades are out there, few and far between though. If you are willing to wait for possibly years or even never, then the deal on stuff may appear, or not. All depends on your "wants" vs "needs".

 

[phastmac]

Wow. I checked that out. That does look like a nice blade. Something to consider.

 

[phastmac]

Thanks for the info. Very helpful.