Mar 24, 2013 / Cutting Edges #1 9 94BULLITT Super Member Joined Feb 10, 2011 Messages 8,647 Location USA Tractor yes Is there a difference in performance from a straight cutting edge to a curved cutting edge on a grading implement?
Is there a difference in performance from a straight cutting edge to a curved cutting edge on a grading implement?
Mar 24, 2013 / Cutting Edges #2 pjbci Platinum Member Joined Feb 10, 2012 Messages 780 Location Summit. Ms Tractor JD 4840, Deere 5075e, 450j, Cat D4k2, Kobelco 160, Volvo EC140el, deere 310, komatsu D31px22, IH 1486, MF 135, MHF TO35 Yes. A curved edge is a must on a box blade or implement with no down pressure. On a dozer a curved blade would shear off trees and such too easily instead of biting in and pushing it over so they use straight edges.
Yes. A curved edge is a must on a box blade or implement with no down pressure. On a dozer a curved blade would shear off trees and such too easily instead of biting in and pushing it over so they use straight edges.
Mar 25, 2013 / Cutting Edges Thread Starter #3 OP 9 94BULLITT Super Member Joined Feb 10, 2011 Messages 8,647 Location USA Tractor yes Thanks, that makes sense.