how big of a box blade should I get?

jasonsnova · Feb 25, 2015

So I want to get a box blade for my mahindra 4025 4wd. The back of the tractor is almost 7' wide. I was at the dealer the other day and he mentioned I should be looking at 8' wide models so it will Cover my tracks and be able to angle it etc... no I was looking at Web site for everything attachments and there 8' models are rated for tractors 50-75 hp and there 7' models are rated at 30-60hp.....which way should I go?
I will mostly be using it for drivaway work and and for clearing /leveling work on mymy deer food plots. Any advice?

smstonypoint · Feb 25, 2015

I think your dealer nailed it.

Steve

jasonsnova · Feb 25, 2015

ok thanks....I just didn't want to get one to big and have the tractor not be able to handle it , or vise vers get one too small and not be happy

Fallon · Feb 25, 2015

What kind of implement? You say angle it & box blade. You don't angle a box blade but you do a back blade.

At any rate it should be a bit wider than your tracks. If its a back blade it should clear your tracks when angled.

Weight us your friend. Blades need weight to dig & cut into the dirt. If its light not only will it not dig well it will get torn up.

If the blade is for snow not dirt, it can be a bit lighter & still work.

FTG-05 · Feb 25, 2015

I'd rather have and not need it than need it and not have it.

Having said that, if I had to do it all over again, I would have gotten 7' for my 6' wide 40/36 hp pto L4330. I can always take a smaller/lighter/narrower cut or go slower with a 7' if I run out of power but there's no way to make a 6' into a 7'.

Good luck!

jeff9366 · Feb 25, 2015

If Box Blade is narrower than your rear tires, you will not be able to take more than two or three pulls in the same place.

Box Blade will be in a shallow trench, tractor higher, on right and left tread paths.

Mostly important in foundation work.

MtnViewRanch · Feb 25, 2015

To give proper advise, as in model numbers, are we talking rear blade or box blade??

I would say an 8 footer for a rear blade and a 7 footer for a box blade since it sounds like your tires are turned out to the 82" width. Get as heavy as you can afford. I would stay away from light weight and then adding weight, that can end up in implement failure.

Good luck.

Fallon · Feb 25, 2015

I have a 72" box blade for my 60" track (L3200, 32hp, R4s, 3,500ish lbs + box blade). If I find a good deal on a 60" or 66" heavy box blade, I'd probably upgrade from my medium/lighter King Kutter box. Preferably a 66" as that would give me a little clearance to clear my tracks. The King Kutter works ok, but could be a bit heavier to dig into some of the harder ground. I run into traction limits when the box is 60-80% full depending on the ground. I don't regret getting the 72" box blade (well I bought it new & now would never do that again as I have better knowledge of what to look for on Craigslist for a beefier blade at half the price), but a few inches thinner might be better for my uses.

My box blade is also my go to ballast implement, having a heavier but slightly narrower one would be better for that too. My rotary cutter probably does the job better (similar weight, but the cutter has a lot more leverage), but is much less convenient when maneuvering.

jasonsnova · Feb 25, 2015

Ya I'm talking a box blade. I have a 7' harrow and it's as wide as tractor . The dealer told me a 8' . He sold me the tractor and harrow.
When I said angling it I just met taking up on the 3pt arms on one side for doing small trenches and stuff...sounds like 8' is the way to go...

s219 · Feb 25, 2015

I like a box blade to be as close to the width of the tires as possible. Not any narrower than the tires, and not more than 2-3" wider on each side if possible.

If a 7' box is wider than your tires, then that is what I would get.