Help me pick a box blade

[ssmith general]

I am planning on getting a 6'.

Not sure the brand, but the dealer offers a regular duty for 450 and a heavy duty for 625.

I was also looking at the heavy duty on everything attachment for 549.

And tractor supply carries "county line" heavy duty for 579.

What do you guys think?

 

[TripleR]

Don't pay any attention to the label, look at the construction and weight. The one I saw on TSC does not have the clevis style pins which I really like. I am not familiar with Everything Attachments, but I know a lot of people have had good results dealing with them and their BB looks better from what I could tell on the web page.

Their 7 foot model weighs 525 pounds and my LP BB2584 weighs 593, but the LP costs quite a bit more.

Just from what I could see on the websites, my choice would be Everything Attachments.

 

[ssmith general]

Don't pay any attention to the label, look at the construction and weight. The one I saw on TSC does not have the clevis style pins which I really like. I am not familiar with Everything Attachments, but I know a lot of people have had good results dealing with them and their BB looks better from what I could tell on the web page.

Their 7 foot model weighs 525 pounds and my LP BB2584 weighs 593, but the LP costs quite a bit more.

Just from what I could see on the websites, my choice would be Everything Attachments.

Thanks, when I am at the dealer tomorrow I will see what the brand is and ask about the weight.

 

[ssmith general]

The dealer has a 6' Land pride that is $650 heavy duty. I was reading my OM and it says I should have 65" maximum width on the box blade.

So now I am back to everything attachments and looking at the 66" box blade. Should I worry about the extra inch and drop down to 5'? Seems small for my tractor (L4400).

Thanks guys.

 

[TripleR]

The dealer has a 6' Land pride that is $650 heavy duty. I was reading my OM and it says I should have 65" maximum width on the box blade.

So now I am back to everything attachments and looking at the 66" box blade. Should I worry about the extra inch and drop down to 5'? Seems small for my tractor (L4400).

Thanks guys.

What is the model number on the LP, I am suspicious of it being a heavy duty for that kind of money, may be wrong.

I pull a 593 pound LP 7 foot bb with my L5030 and find it hard to believe your L4400 won't pull a six foot model.

I am no expert and hate to give too much advice on box blades and such, but I have exceeded my manual recommendations on equipment quite regularly.

I believe dex3361 and another poster have L4400's, maybe oversized, not sure, so you might check with them if they don't respond.

 

[ITHINKICAN]

I found my LP Box scraper on Craigslist. It saved me some good money.

Agreed on the HD LP at only $650 - that sounds cheap. Is it new?

Good luck!!

 

[ssmith general]

I found my LP Box scraper on Craigslist. It saved me some good money.

Agreed on the HD LP at only $650 - that sounds cheap. Is it new?

Good luck!!

Yeah, they are brand new. I looked pretty close at it and they were thicker steel on the sides than the others, if that helps, I want to say they were 3/8", but now that I am home that seems awfully thick... Sorry I didn't get the model number. But I will next time I go by there.

I emailed the guy at everything attachments and he agrees with yall, he said I shouldnt consider a box blade that wont cover my tires and recommended a minimum of 72" and stated that a 35 HP tractor will pull a 6' box blade no problem. I have 45hp. So now, yall think I need a 7'? LOL?

Good thinking on craigslist.

Thanks.

 

[ITHINKICAN]

I agree with all - width of tires is a good size.

I'd also recommend getting the model # - check the weight.

Disclosure - I ain't no expert.

 

[TDVT]

I've got a 66" Woods/Gill (655lbs) that I pull with an L3400, with no issues.

I can't imagine a L4400 having a problem with a 6'.

 

[TripleR]

Yeah, they are brand new. I looked pretty close at it and they were thicker steel on the sides than the others, if that helps, I want to say they were 3/8", but now that I am home that seems awfully thick... Sorry I didn't get the model number. But I will next time I go by there.

I emailed the guy at everything attachments and he agrees with yall, he said I shouldnt consider a box blade that wont cover my tires and recommended a minimum of 72" and stated that a 35 HP tractor will pull a 6' box blade no problem. I have 45hp. So now, yall think I need a 7'? LOL?

Good thinking on craigslist.

Thanks.

Ah, but that is always the question isn't it. I pull a 7' with my L5030 as I really wanted something wide for road work and to drag more dirt, but it comes at a cost. I have snagged a tree or two as it sticks well outside my tires. I don't know how wide your tires are set, but with mine set as wide as they will go there is considerable extension past my tires.

I like the added width, but I have rear view mirrors which often keeps me from hanging up on something and I am also use to pulling a ten foot cutter, so I am always looking behind me anyway.

Here is a picture to give you an idea if I haven't already posted it.