New L2501

[jeff9366]

I like the idea of using the box blade as a work bench / carry-all. I'm trying to locate a used one. Does it matter whether 5' or 6'? Both have Cat 1 and are wistin HP range.

LINK: USA or Canada Manufactured TRACTOR 3-Pt. TRANSPORT BOXES / DUMPING CARRYALLS


With <26 horsepower you will be better served by a TPH Category 1 Box Blade with a 60" operating width. It is highly probable you tractor will stall out with a 72" box blade filled with dirt. You are more likely to cut hard Texas dirt and move more total material per hour with a 60" Box Blade, assuming a 60" Box Blade covers your L2501 tire tracks as tractor was configured by the dealer.

 

[Wolfy]

For sure you want 60". I have a pair of 25 and 26 hp tractors, my 1560 Land Pride is all they can handle. Even if it is sightly smaller than the tire footprint. Box blades gobble hp as bad as snowblowers.

 

[FERLING]

Yes, good choice. Since you've already purchased pallet forks, I would suggest getting a box scraper. You will probably find that you have some dirt to level out, but it will also help to counter balance your lifting load. Also, look into water filling the rear tires if not already done.

Also look up Pat's quick hitch and hydraulic mid-link arm for it.

 

[charlessenf]

I drove 3 hours away...and got the exact same rig for $3700 less.

Good for you. Best way to fight inflation is to hold on to your cash. "THEY" can't survive without 'BUYERS.'

Back in Community College, you learned about Business Cycles, right? Well, all cycles come to he who waits for it!

 

[charlessenf]

Also look up Pat's quick hitch and hydraulic mid-link arm for it.

Right Arm! Love that set-up! Wish I'd known about the Quick Attach things for the front when I bought my Kubota! ut the Pats are well worth the $

 

[charlessenf]

"... water filling the rear tires if ..."

Water?

 

[ernieatv]

Yes, good choice. Since you've already purchased pallet forks, I would suggest getting a box scraper. You will probably find that you have some dirt to level out, but it will also help to counter balance your lifting load. Also, look into water filling the rear tires if not already done.

Water filling tires ? never heard of that, hopefully you live in an area where the temperature is always above 32° Fahrenheit, if you are you're a lucky enjoy the weather

 

[Little Red Tractor]

Welcome to the forum. Enjoy.
I'll double down on the previous avice about counterbalance if you don't have something. Liquid filled tires were my choice...and they make a world of difference.

 

[jyoutz]

If you have a gravel driveway, a landscape box on the 3pt would to be useful to maintain your drive and help with the ballast situation without resorting to fluid/beetjuice in the tires.

Most box blades suitable for that size tractor are pretty light weight. I recommend both the implement and tire ballast of some kind.

 

[jyoutz]

Water filling tires ? never heard of that, hopefully you live in an area where the temperature is always above 32° Fahrenheit, if you are you're a lucky enjoy the weather

Water filling with an anti-freeze agent.