My CK35 gear will handle it right?

Cyberroc · Jul 9, 2008

Looking at a possible 72" Woods Box (possible deal from a Friend), however the website shows that it requires 40-70 engine hp for the 72"-84" BBs, so I am just short, will it be a big deal?

I was looking at a new 72" Befco which is around 530 lbs which would make it almost 100lbs lighter than the Woods, not sure if the weight diff is enough to matter. I also know the Befco will work with my CK35 Gear, however if the woods turns out to be as good of a deal as I am told it will be, I wanted to make sure my machine could handle it...

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Highbeam · Jul 9, 2008

Will it "handle" it. Well you will always be able to stop your entire machine by hooking the rippers of even a four foot box on a stump. You would be able to handle any box that your machine could lift, 8' box?, if you don't need it for heavy work.

It depends on how you use it. I have never had a problem moving around an overflowing box full of crushed gravel with my 60" box.

This is just like a brush hog, as long as you can attach it to your tractor you can get some use out of even a very oversized implement.

Cyberroc · Jul 9, 2008

Good point, I was speaking more toward grading a driveway and moving stump free earth with no large rocks.

Now that you say it, I actually think the Befco I was looking at was a 60" so that one would be the width of my tires at that point.

The woods would only stick out 6" on each side, however it would have around 3 cubic feet (give or take) more box space than a 60" woods. (Not sure about the Befco or others).

What brand is your BB?
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Highbeam · Jul 9, 2008

I have the frontier brand which has been very stout and trouble free with my HST CK30. It is 60" wide so that it covers my tracks. I have used it a lot, my best implement.

MotorSeven · Jul 9, 2008

I used a 6'er with my CK30 for 2.5 years with no problems at all. The 30 was capable of bending the ripper supports when hooking on monster rocks. I have a 7' HD box for the new DK40. Go for the 6'!

RD

Cyberroc · Jul 9, 2008

HB - Green, nice. They look like they would hold up quite well.

Motor - of'course you would say go for the 6' after I have been dealing for the 7' all night.

Guess I will see what happens, if the deal for the 7' does not pan out, I will be in the market for a 6' for sure. My dealer has a nice looking Befco that I might just have to pick up. He is giving me a good deal as well, howere I can afford the used one today.

Thanks guys... Time to go make room to fit the 7'er in, just in case.

Cyberroc · Jul 10, 2008

Thanks for the replys..

No go on the 72" Woods, not that I don't think it could have done the job, just not the deal I was hoping for.

I really needed a BB by this weekend so I went over to TSC to see what they had and wound up grabbing a 60" BB by FarmForce for under $400. Figured at that price, how could I go wrong. The quality was not bad either, looked to have strong welds and size/thinkness of steel like the others.

Now, just to paint it black or orange... hmmmm

Highbeam · Jul 11, 2008

Yes, my frontier is green. JD green. I ould paint it but then every time it gets scratched it will look silly with green underneath.

Cyberroc · Jul 11, 2008

I Hear ya, it kida bugged me that there was and area or two that were down to metal from sitting out, however it's not that big of a deal, what's funny is that one area is right next to the sticker that states "Heavy Duty Powder Coating"

yeah, right...

Guess I can't complain for the price.