jyoutz
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Everyone has their preferences, but I have always preferred a heavy rear blade with offset capabilities over a box blade for road maintenance.Initially a box blade for road work and a 6’ tiller
Everyone has their preferences, but I have always preferred a heavy rear blade with offset capabilities over a box blade for road maintenance.Initially a box blade for road work and a 6’ tiller
I really need to dig out some deep potholes… I was hoping the rippers and ability to move material would be beneficial, coupled with a HYD top linkEveryone has their preferences, but I have always preferred a heavy rear blade with offset capabilities over a box blade for road maintenance.
Yeah, if you can get those rippers deep enough to get through the bottom of the pothole, that helps a lot in my experience (not a lot of pothole repairs, though).I really need to dig out some deep potholes… I was hoping the rippers and ability to move material would be beneficial, coupled with a HYD top
That was my thought. It’s always seen new gravel and grading, which does nothing for potholes. The surface needs to be loosened and regraded so it shares the same densityYeah, if you can get those rippers deep enough to get through the bottom of the pothole, that helps a lot in my experience (not a lot of pothole repairs, though).
True, box blades do excel in that task, but once the road is in decent condition, a heavy rear blade with lots of adjustment capabilities is the best implement for regular maintenance. When I first bought my place, I used a box blade to work out potholes, then never used that implement again for road maintenance. I’ve used a scraper blade on the road for the past 18 years.I really need to dig out some deep potholes… I was hoping the rippers and ability to move material would be beneficial, coupled with a HYD top link
Maybe I’ll just rent oneTrue, box blades do excel in that task, but once the road is in decent condition, a heavy rear blade with lots of adjustment capabilities is the best implement for regular maintenance. When I first bought my place, I used a box blade to work out potholes, then never used that implement again for road maintenance. I’ve used a scraper blade on the road for the past 18 years.
Your uses may differ. For my uses, I would rent the box blade and buy a good rear blade.Maybe I’ll just rent one
Nice machine. And you have the adjustable rear wheels also.So very pleased. I’m happy I went with the 4820. The paint and build quality seems much nicer than the 494… and the physical size is actually my more compact, while weighing the same. The castings are so robust, not a spec of rust from its journey. I will admit the operator platform is smaller than the 494.View attachment 784992