BX-24 : 4 or 5' Box blade ?

[RayBo]

Hi All,

Would love to hear some opinions or experiences on using a 4' or 5' box blade on a BX24. I have some light to medium grading work to do and am favoring the 5', but am not sure and also wondering if the BX has enough power for it (think it does). My terrain is root and rock infested (Connecticut).

Thanks in advance!

 

[Just2quickz28]

I'm in Rhode Island so I have the same type of soil to deal with and I run a 4ft box blade on my BX24. I find I run out of traction before anything else, and with a full load of dirt in the box its a bit much to pull around without a good footing for traction.

 

[unbidden]

I'm in R.I. as well and run a 48" BB with a bx2660. I move some small rock around and I think a 5ft might bog a bit.

 

[TripleR]

I used a 5' BB off our NAA on our BX2660 for a while then bought a 4' BB which works much better.

You can use a 5', but a 4' works better for me.

 

[LostInTheWoods]

I also have a BX2660 and recommend going with the 48" BB. Especially if you're dealing with a lot of roots. A good root will stop that tractor in it's tracks. The wheels will turn, but it's just not that heavy of a tractor.

A 5 footer would be OK with some soil types, but clay soil or lots of roots, 48" is likely better. Same thing if you have any fairly steep hills. A full BB going uphill on a light tractor can be tough.

 

[Tom_H]

The big one would be o.k. if the soil had already been ripped and was loam, but the soil you describe calls for a 42"-48" box. I have a really heavy duty 42" Gannon and it bogs down in heavy clay (no roots) coupled to a BX2200. Ripping soil before you use the box blade can really speed things up.

If you plan to shape the soil you move as you unload it, consider Top and Tilt hydraulics for the 3ph. I was just discussing that here:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...197480-carry-all-phase-one-2.html#post2296770

 

[korydz]

I have a 48" Landpride for my BX2660 and I would say it is just about perfect. You really aren't going to save a bunch more time with a 5' and you'll run out of traction once it fills up.

Another benefit of sizing the BB to the rough width of the tractor is that it is far easier to keep track of the outside edges of your implement. At 48" it will track just outside of the rear tires. Easier for grading shoulders accurately and it won't prevent you from getting in to any tight spaces.

 

[kk1w]

I've a BX24 in central MA. Roots, rocks and clay. I have a Woods 4' box blade and it is all this little machine can handle. I'm thinking a 5' would be too much and actually slow down the process.

Just my two cents, YMMV!

Jim

 

[Usta]

Gotta go with the majority on this one.
I think the 5 footer would be a mistake.

I run a 4 footer on my BX2660

 

[Gods Country]

I'm sure 4' is what you want, but doesn't your manual have specs?