Grading Rear Blade.???

mike2001 · Oct 10, 2001

I just bought a 7500 and am wondering what implement has been the most successful for people for leveling. Rear blade, box scraper, FEL....or something else....

Bird · Oct 10, 2001

Mike, it might depend on what you're leveling. If it's loose sand, soft dirt, or gravel, any of them work pretty well. If it's hard ground, I think the box blade works best to cut into it and move it around. At least for me, personally, the box blade is the most used.

Bird

boatman · Oct 10, 2001

i have a 7500hst and use a 4ft box blade and cann't be happier with it.

Devildog · Oct 10, 2001

Mike
I used to use my blade for leveling my driveway but I have to echo what Bird said. After doing my drive with the box blade Ill never use anything else again.
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GlennT · Oct 10, 2001

I have both a rear blade and a box blade. I find that the box blade is most useful--with one exception. When I have too much of a "crown" in my driveway or when part of the driveway is higher on one side than the other, I can change the angle of the blade to move the gravel from one side to another.

TonyC · Oct 11, 2001

Another issue that hasn't been mentioned is "what if I can only afford one?" I'm not sure I know the answer but I think the question has has merit. The standard rear blade could be considered more versatile. If you get a nice one it will twist, tilt, angle, swing out etc etc. It also is great for snow removal. If you plan do do a lot of leveling virgin ground and rough territory, nothing beats a box blade. If your need for that is a one time thing, you may find a rear blade more versatile. That's just my opinion, I could be wrong!

frank_f15 · Oct 11, 2001

mike; depends on what u want to level and how fine u want to level it. the box blade is by far the better for more precise leveling, but a rear blade is more versitle, i use my rear blade for leveling and snow removal(at times) idealy have both. do i wish i had a box ? oh yes. but which one do U think would be more benefical to U?