which attachment to level a driveway?

[n3ckf]

So i have a 150' or so driveway, which has some gravel left on it now but is in need of leveling (and more gravel, its been several years since it was done). Its basically level (ie no significant grade) but i'd like it to be level.

Whats the best attachment to do this? (I have a B2601).
- i have a 3 point blade which i got from a friend. ive used it to grade dirt (when building a patio, in the field etc.)
- ive heard people use box blades for this (which i dont have yet)
- there may be other things (i've seen things that look like a box blade but dont have the "box" part but dont know what thats called)

Considering its a B machine (ie. not huge), what do people think is the best thing i should use/get for this task?

 

[Rebeldad1]

if its level anyway and you just want to add more....
order some crushed rock and have the driver spread it for you with his truck. finish with a hand rake.

 

[LittleBill21]

Land Plane has no back and is designed for gravel driveways

 

[nybirdman]

I have both a rear blade and box blade;box blade does the best but if you "reverse" the rear blade and drive forward it does a decent job of leveling.

 

[NCL4701]

I have a box blade and traditional back blade. For what you describe I’d use the box blade and leave the back blade in the shed.

If you had said you wanted to crown the road or pull gravel out of a ditch the answer would be different but you didn’t say any of that.

A land plane may also work well for your purpose. They aren’t as versatile as a box blade and I don’t have one. It is my understanding they are designed to level gravel/dirt, specifically roads.

 

[Thomas]

If you plan on ditching the sides of driveway rear blade does nice job.
All ready said have truck driver spread it than blade,for finish touch turn blade 180 degrees for finish touch.

 

[deezler]

Here's my own thread of discovery for gravel driveway maintenance.

I got talked out of buying a land-plane, and encouraged to fix my 3-pt top link situation and try my box blade. It worked well! Still kind of want a land plane, but those are one trick ponies. A proper box blade can do a LOT of tasks.

Poor man (ok, cheap sob) wants a land plane grader/scraper

Hey folks. Seeking some TBN wisdom on a land plane. We built our house in 2015 and ended up with around a 1000' of gravel driveway. I put in most of the driveway base myself by hauling many a dump trailer load of 2-3" crushed concrete, and getting deliveries of similar sized limestone. Since...

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[Rebeldad1]

keep in mind he only has 150 feet. spending a lot of money doesnt make sense

 

[deezler]

^ good point. Just use your rear blade. With practice you will become an expert at it.

 

[chevyman29]

I love my land plane from bushhog
It has the ripping teeth . It is something of a 1 trick pony but it is also good for leveling up reclaimed yard or any area that's humpy.