Excavator blade wear

/ Excavator blade wear #1  

liberty2701

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Here are some pictures of my excavator blade. I know bulldozers have replaceable blades. Does this blade look normal to you?
 

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/ Excavator blade wear #2  
Its ok when it peels open on the bottom its time to weld a new edge on
 
/ Excavator blade wear #4  
I had a 1/2" thick blade welded onto mine.
 
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#5  
I am just wondering how much lower the blade was when it was new.
 
/ Excavator blade wear #6  
My boss just put a new edge on one, I think its was 3'' wide
 
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#7  
I do have a 7ft piece of plow blade that is 1/2" thick. I could probably weld that on.
 
/ Excavator blade wear #8  
Normal wear tear to me,like others said new edge be almost brand new.
 
/ Excavator blade wear #9  
I would leave it alone pushing dirt it will last a long time ,your not on pavement that wears them out faster
 
 
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