B7200D Tractor looking for a Rear Grade Blade

[Tractor J]

I’m looking for a Rear Grade blade to use on my B7200D tractor. The manual shows Rear Blade Max cutting width (60”) and Max Weight (350 lbs). I’m looking for one that will Angle, Tilt, and offset, to cut some Ditch line for drainage. I have found a IronCraft 4405 Grade Blade. The Spec shows width (60”) and weight (323lbs).
Pro and Con? Any Thoughts? Thank You

 

[MtnViewRanch]

You need to find a blade that cuts 60" when angled 40*-45*.
Weight is your friend when grading, find and purchase the heaviest blade that you can.
350lbs is nothing for grading.

I don't understand Kubota listing a max of 350lbs when the 3pt hitch is rated for over 1000lbs. Even the extended lift rating is over 700lbs. Kubota tends to rate things on the lighter side.
Find a heavier blade to get.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

curious.
Do you really, really need 'offset' ? All the miles of ditches and swayles I've done, never needed offset, just made a 2nd pass a bit higher.

 

[N3BP]

I run an older Woods RB60 on my B7200 and have been very happy with it.

 

[Tractor J]

You need to find a blade that cuts 60" when angled 40*-45*.
Weight is your friend when grading, find and purchase the heaviest blade that you can.
350lbs is nothing for grading.

I don't understand Kubota listing a max of 350lbs when the 3pt hitch is rated for over 1000lbs. Even the extended lift rating is over 700lbs. Kubota tends to rate things on the lighter side.
Find a heavier blade to get.

Thanks for your input.

 

[Tractor J]

curious.
Do you really, really need 'offset' ? All the miles of ditches and swayles I've done, never needed offset, just made a 2nd pass a bit higher.

Thanks for the input. One of the main reason is the deepen the drainage along my gravel road and some places the road is about 12" higher then the ground and I do not want to drive on the edge of the gravel.

 

[Tractor J]

You need to find a blade that cuts 60" when angled 40*-45*.
Weight is your friend when grading, find and purchase the heaviest blade that you can.
350lbs is nothing for grading.

I don't understand Kubota listing a max of 350lbs when the 3pt hitch is rated for over 1000lbs. Even the extended lift rating is over 700lbs. Kubota tends to rate things on the lighter side.
Find a heavier blade to get.

Thanks for the input.

 

[Tractor J]

I run an older Woods RB60 on my B7200 and have been very happy with it.

Thanks for the input.

 

[Tractor J]

curious.
Do you really, really need 'offset' ? All the miles of ditches and swayles I've done, never needed offset, just made a 2nd pass a bit higher.

Thanks for the input. One of the main reason is the deepen the drainage along my gravel road and some places the road is about 12" higher then the ground and I do not want to drive on the edge of the gravel.

 

[jyoutz]

curious.
Do you really, really need 'offset' ? All the miles of ditches and swayles I've done, never needed offset, just made a 2nd pass a bit higher.

Boy I find offset the most useful function, especially when ditches are deep or the road edge drops off. It allows you to pull gravel out of the ditch or push snow into the ditch without getting too close to the ditch with your wheels. It was the primary criteria after weight when I bought my current blade.

 

[Donystoy]

You would have to have a lot of additional weight on a b7200 to keep it going straight with a 60” rear blade just angled without been offset. Tractor is way too light. Very light grading only.