Grading front blade for 5525 Tractor

SuperDutyDave · Aug 15, 2008

Guys

anyone have any expirence, own one etc, on a front blade for their 5000 series tractors and/or equivilent. I am don't have a front loader, really don't need one, but would like to improve snow moving ability...a Degelman front blade looks enticing..wondering if anyone has used one, knows pros/cons and might have an idea of cost.

thanks

Dave

ps. can be seen at

Degelman Industries | Agricultural Equipment, Industrial Equipment, Cutting Equipment, Rock Pickers, Dozer Blades,

kennyd · Aug 16, 2008

That looks like way over kill for snow...I bet that sucker weighs and cost's a ton!

I will try to adapt a used Meyer's or Fisher blade to your tractor, could probably do it for 1/2 of what that cost's.

wkpoor · Aug 16, 2008

I bought a used Myers truck snow blade 7.5' off a guy at work or $500.00 and had a quick hitch adapter made to mount it. Need to sand blast everything and paint before winter. Seemed like the way to go for my 5400.

JDPN · Aug 26, 2008

Machinability Snowplows

http://www.horstwelding.com/snowbla...orstwelding.com/snow_items.php?id=102 Enjoy.

SuperDutyDave · Aug 30, 2008

JD

thanks I did find them recently thru another friend...boy are they expensive however...about 10K for a full set up.

Substantially more than any plow setup I have installed on a truck and considering the tractor already has the hydraulics you would think it would simplfiy and reduce the cost...but no such luck.

most likely will end up with one but will lament the price.

Dave