What size box blade should I be looking at?

[jel1988]

I have a mahindra Max 22 tractor (50.7 inches wide). I plan to use the BB for spreading and grading gravel and topsoil. Mahindra makes BBs but I can't find any specs (or prices) and they only list 4 and 5 ft wide units. Given the HP I have would it be a better idea to look at a land pride that has 54" wide models?

 

[deerseeker001]

Welcome from Wisconsin

 

[murphy1244]

Get the heaviest one your Tractor can handle

 

[RG1]

I have a mahindra Max 22 tractor (50.7 inches wide). I plan to use the BB for spreading and grading gravel and topsoil. Mahindra makes BBs but I can't find any specs (or prices) and they only list 4 and 5 ft wide units. Given the HP I have would it be a better idea to look at a land pride that has 54" wide models?

That's what I would do. Power isn't going to be a problem, but a full box blade, especially on/in loose soil can be a real drag (no pun intended) on a light weight machine. For that kind of work with that machine, the most aggressive tires you can put on it will be a real plus. So will wheels weights and/or Rimguard in the tires.

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[bdog]

A 5 foot unit should be fine. Generally I like implements to be slightly wider that my wheels so I am sure to cover my tracks. 54 vs 60 inches makes no real difference. Six inches isn't going to make or break whether you can pull it so choose either whichever you like best or can get a better deal on.

 

[jeff9366]

There is no hydraulic down pressure from the three point hitch. Gravity provides all the down pressure. Therefore, for a Box Blade to cut, you need a lot of weight. An "ideal" weight for box blades is 150 pounds per foot of width. If you are too much under that weight you will likely be disappointed with the performance of a Box Blade scraping hard soil.

What tires do you have? The 50.7 inche width is for ag tires. If you have a Front End Loader, you probably have Industrial Tires which are 2"-4" wider.

With 22-horsepower to work with I would buy a Box Blade close to the ACTUAL width of the tires on your tractor.

For "spreading and grading gravel and topsoil" consider a Landscape Rake or a Rear/Angle Blade in preference to a Box Blade. Both are commonly used on an angle and will move material across the face of the implement. Both will likely give better performance for "spreading and grading gravel and topsoil" on your 1,700 pound tractor. A heavy Landscape Rake would be my first choice, such as Land Pride LR16 series.

As Landscape Rakes and Angle Blades are used on an angle most of the time, correct width is 10"-12" wider than your rear tires.

All three implements will work better if you have a Front End Loader to counterbalance rear implements.


LANDSCAPE RAKE LINKS:

https://www.google.com/search?clien...+rake+site:tractorbynet.com&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

 

[RG1]

There is no hydraulic down pressure from the three point hitch. Gravity provides all the down pressure. Therefore, for a Box Blade to cut, you need a lot of weight. An "ideal" weight for box blades is 150 pounds per foot of width. If you are too much under that weight you will likely be disappointed with the performance of a Box Blade scraping hard soil.

What tires do you have? The 50.7 inche width is for ag tires. If you have a Front End Loader, you probably have Industrial Tires which are 2"-4" wider.

With 22-horsepower to work with I would buy a Box Blade close to the ACTUAL width of the tires on your tractor.

For "spreading and grading gravel and topsoil" consider a Landscape Rake or a Rear/Angle Blade in preference to a Box Blade. Both are commonly used on an angle and will move material across the face of the implement. Both will likely give better performance for "spreading and grading gravel and topsoil" on your 1,700 pound tractor. A heavy Landscape Rake would be my first choice, such as Land Pride LR16 series.

As Landscape Rakes and Angle Blades are used on an angle most of the time, correct width is 10"-12" wider than your rear tires.

All three implements will work better if you have a Front End Loader to counterbalance rear implements.


LANDSCAPE RAKE LINKS:

https://www.google.com/search?clien...+rake+site:tractorbynet.com&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

Right on the money. Good post.