Jay Hilliard
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Rear Blade What size rear blade for my B7610
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jwstewar
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I have a NH TC24D. I use a 5' behind it. With it tilted/offset it covers the tracks side to side just fine. Don't know what you are planning on using it with, but I think you be better with the 5'. A 6' footer would either stop the tractor dead it in its tracks or if it were snow it would shove the tractor around quite a bit. I think I would stay with the 5'.
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Jay Hilliard
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Thx. I thought the 5' would be better for my purposes.
Here's the kicker. I live in NC. Tarheel Tractor doesnt sell MidWest anymore. Also called Midwest and they have no other dealers in NC, but directed me to Kioti tractor dealers.
I called a Kioti dealer and they pushed the Woods blade RB-60 that weighs only 232 lbs. This dealer said the MidWest blade was junk. I told him that it weighs more than the Woods and has side to side adjustment. The dealer continued to call it junk compared to Woods. Get this....the Woods was $50 more (shock!).
The Woods blade must have a better profit margin for the dealers.
Everything I read here (which I tend to believe
) says the MidWest blades are top notch. I hav another Kioti dealer checking on availability on a RB22-60 blade for me.
What do you guys think? MidWest or Woods?
Here's the kicker. I live in NC. Tarheel Tractor doesnt sell MidWest anymore. Also called Midwest and they have no other dealers in NC, but directed me to Kioti tractor dealers.
I called a Kioti dealer and they pushed the Woods blade RB-60 that weighs only 232 lbs. This dealer said the MidWest blade was junk. I told him that it weighs more than the Woods and has side to side adjustment. The dealer continued to call it junk compared to Woods. Get this....the Woods was $50 more (shock!).
The Woods blade must have a better profit margin for the dealers.
Everything I read here (which I tend to believe
) says the MidWest blades are top notch. I hav another Kioti dealer checking on availability on a RB22-60 blade for me.What do you guys think? MidWest or Woods?
bigdad
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Jay,
I have a 7510 with lesser HP than your 7610. I use a Woods 6 footer and have had no problems moving snow dirt or gravel. It covers the tracks even at the furthest angle. I use wheels on snow but it worked fine on the gravel and dirt.
BD
I have a 7510 with lesser HP than your 7610. I use a Woods 6 footer and have had no problems moving snow dirt or gravel. It covers the tracks even at the furthest angle. I use wheels on snow but it worked fine on the gravel and dirt.
BD
SacandagaBrad
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Jay,
I too have a TC-24D but pull the 6 footer behind mine. When I bought the whole package, the guys at the dealer couldn't even agree on which would be better for that size machine, but made the argument that I could always take a smaller bite or worst case, cut six inches off each side.
Hard digging it will stop my tractor dead in its tracks, but so will the 54" bucket on the front. I am glad I got the 6'. Snow removal, road grading (compacted gravel), and spreading crusher run gravel I have had no problems, and I pushed a lot of crusher run building my driveway. I angle it sharply for snow removal, and do not have any problems kicking sideways, but I do have chains and loaded tires. Unless you're going to be using it like a dozer to peel hard dirt, I think you will be OK with the 6'.
I have the Woods RB-72 and have been happy with it. I don't think you can go wrong either way.
Brad
I too have a TC-24D but pull the 6 footer behind mine. When I bought the whole package, the guys at the dealer couldn't even agree on which would be better for that size machine, but made the argument that I could always take a smaller bite or worst case, cut six inches off each side.
Hard digging it will stop my tractor dead in its tracks, but so will the 54" bucket on the front. I am glad I got the 6'. Snow removal, road grading (compacted gravel), and spreading crusher run gravel I have had no problems, and I pushed a lot of crusher run building my driveway. I angle it sharply for snow removal, and do not have any problems kicking sideways, but I do have chains and loaded tires. Unless you're going to be using it like a dozer to peel hard dirt, I think you will be OK with the 6'.
I have the Woods RB-72 and have been happy with it. I don't think you can go wrong either way.
Brad
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Brad,
So how deep a cut/digging does it take to stop your tractor with the 6' blade? I would rather have the 6' blade, if I can get by with it.
thanks,
Jay
So how deep a cut/digging does it take to stop your tractor with the 6' blade? I would rather have the 6' blade, if I can get by with it.
thanks,
Jay
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Jay - I have a B2410 which is the exact same tractor as your 7610 with a few more features. I also have a Midwest rear blade, 22-60. Assuming you load the rear tires, your tractor will handle a 6' rear blade. With the tires moved out on the rear and the blade angled, it can be close covering your tracks with a 5'. I have my tires on the middle position, it barely covers. I would go 6'.
As far as the quality of blade, find another dealer. The Midwest is great stuff, I also have a Midwest box blade, love it. I also have a Woods york rake, and the quality of Woods is excellent, but I wouldn't call it any better than Midwest.
As far as the quality of blade, find another dealer. The Midwest is great stuff, I also have a Midwest box blade, love it. I also have a Woods york rake, and the quality of Woods is excellent, but I wouldn't call it any better than Midwest.
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Tim,
How tall is the blade/moldboard combined on your MidWest rear blade? I assume its around 14-15" like most.
What size is your box blade?
thanks,
Jay
How tall is the blade/moldboard combined on your MidWest rear blade? I assume its around 14-15" like most.
What size is your box blade?
thanks,
Jay
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SacandagaBrad
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Jay Hilliard said:
Jay,
All depends on the soil. Heavy and wet, can only peel an inch or so at a time. Once its loose, I can push a good size pile. I think you will be fine with it like I said, unless you need to really dig in like a dozer. If that's the case, a box blade would be your better bet.
Brad
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Jay - I just measured it and it is about 15". I think with anything much taller you'll run into lift height issues.
My boxblade is a Midwest 30-60 which is the heavy duty 5' box. It weighs about 540 lbs. You do not want a 6' box blade. Some will tell you your tractor will only take a 4' box, I disagree, I've never regretted my 5, and I use it a lot. There are times when the box will stop the tractor, but I think that's true in any size. There are also times when I need to take a smaller bite (hydraulic top and tilt helps a lot here). However, more often than not, I find I can move a full box of material, especially when spreading newly delivered stuff.
My boxblade is a Midwest 30-60 which is the heavy duty 5' box. It weighs about 540 lbs. You do not want a 6' box blade. Some will tell you your tractor will only take a 4' box, I disagree, I've never regretted my 5, and I use it a lot. There are times when the box will stop the tractor, but I think that's true in any size. There are also times when I need to take a smaller bite (hydraulic top and tilt helps a lot here). However, more often than not, I find I can move a full box of material, especially when spreading newly delivered stuff.
