The First Beast is Complete..Serious BoxBlade!!

[RedNeckRacin]

I am pretty sure that it was mentioned that they put the 2 outside teeth at an angle on purpose to be able to rip closer to the edges. My question is why are not the teeth spaced evenly apart? :confused3:

Looks like it made construction more simple. By cutting one piece of plate out for the hitch pin and the ripper shank holder, it was easier to build. I wanna see what they mount that lil darling on.

 

[wmonroe]

Impressive!

 

[Xfaxman]

Watch the video:thumbsup:

High Horsepower Grader Clearing Box Blade

From their page in the above Link:

High Horsepower Grader/Clearing Box Blade

Our High Horsepower Grading or Clearing Box Blade is the largest box blade we build. Built from over a ton of solid steel, and fabricated from laser precision tools this is the best box blade on the market. The entire frame of the box blade is built from 1/2" thick steel, except for the main tube (3/8") and the brace that connects the hitch to the moldboard (also 3/8"). The ripper shanks are made in America, unlike other shanks, measuring 1" thick and weighing 32 lbs. each.
Solid steel construction (1/2" material with 3/8" top brace and tube)
Dual 3/8" back plates for a total of 3/4" thick back
1" thick ripper shanks (32 lbs. each)
44" deep with a 30" tall back
6"x6"x3/8" tube for main beam
Category II & III quick hitch compatible
Available in 78", 90", 96", 108", and 120" widths
Rated for 180 HP 4x4 tractors or 220 HP 2WDs
SHIPPING IS NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING!

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

Why are the two outside teeth tilted out some? Is there some kind of secret there?

I asked that same question earlier in the thread and here's what Travis replied:

"The rippers are tilted to get closer to the edge and maintain accessibility to the huge 1" pins that hold them on. "

I understand the reasoning, but I'm still not sure I like it. It looks like it would put a lot of twisting force on those outside rippers.

But it's all academic to me. I doubt I'll ever have a tractor big enough to use it, or that I'd need a box blade that big even if I had a tractor to handle it.

 

[Scooby074]

Watch the video:thumbsup:

High Horsepower Grader Clearing Box Blade

That puts its size into perspective.:thumbsup:

 

[milkman636]

Watch the video:thumbsup:

High Horsepower Grader Clearing Box Blade

So there's my answer, Cat 2/Cat 3. Having Ted in the background does help to put the size more in perspective.

 

[wmonroe]

With Ted standing beside it that thing looks enormous, and that was only the 8' blade. I want to see a video of it moving some dirt.

 

[milkman636]

With Ted standing beside it that thing looks enormous, and that was only the 8' blade. I want to see a video of it moving some dirt.

x2:thumbsup:

 

[RDrancher]

I asked that same question earlier in the thread and here's what Travis replied:

"The rippers are tilted to get closer to the edge and maintain accessibility to the huge 1" pins that hold them on. "

I understand the reasoning, but I'm still not sure I like it. It looks like it would put a lot of twisting force on those outside rippers.

But it's all academic to me. I doubt I'll ever have a tractor big enough to use it, or that I'd need a box blade that big even if I had a tractor to handle it.

If designed correctly, the angled rippers should be plenty strong. There are compact track loader tooth buckets that I've used in the past with the outside teeth angled to the side plate. Very handy and strong.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

It looks like you guys answered each other's questions over the weekend. I am really anxious to see one mounted and in action also.
Hopefully we can make that happen sometime.
Travis