hinged or non-hinged box blades

Gamemaster · Sep 18, 2006

I read comments on hinged box-blades. I'm planning on a BB purchase in the spring. It was noted to buy a hinged model with the option of a locking pin?. I am assuming this means to be able to lock the hinge for stationary purposes. Have been doing my homework on what to look for : captive pins, thick steel (1/2"), replaceable/adjustable scarifiers--easily adjustable. I was dead-set on buying a Midwest BB30-60 because of the comments about heavier is better but they don't have hinged models. Who offers lockable hinged models ?. Is it worth it ?.

john_bud · Sep 18, 2006

If it's an argument between heavy/hinged and hinged/lockable, go with heavy. I bought a Gannon Landscaper LB120 that is a 66" wide with retractable scar bar and hinged lockable rear blade. Weight is around 900#.

$were in the $1400 range 5-6 years ago. Sure to be more now...

The only down side to not having lockable, is it will be slightly more work to get a smooth surface with some soil types. However, drop the scarifiers and make a few extra passes and it will smooth right out.

jb