Been a bit since posting but researching rear grader blades and need some advice from the group: I have realized the need for a grader blade in addition to my box blade for maintaining our 6/10 mile private dirt road AND the ditches along to promote/maintain proper drainage. I think I would prefer a 7' blade for more reach but think I can get by with a 6' blade if it has useable offset and tilt functions.
My main question is max weight that my tractor will be able to use effectively. Our road is very rocky and steep but has a good base. Main problem is maintaining the ditches so that all these heavy rains we have had in NWA recently will quit washing our road down the ditches, and keeping them clean of leaves since my three neighbors don't clear their parts of leaves. So offset and tilt are pretty much necessity.
So here are the variables and main question:
L2800 gear MFWD tractor, 29 hp, 2536 lb, R1 tires set widest possible, tires filled
LA463 loader--I mention just to note front ballast for rear implement
Have a LP BB1260, weight 346 lb. ~100 lb log strapped on top still bounces around, and over any size loose rocks. Not heavy enough unless loose gravel/dirt.
Have a LP RCR1260, weight 496 lb, no problem with lifting (obviously, light duty)
Lift capacity for L2800 from tractordata: 1433 lb 24" from end of arms
Found a Bison 8' blade on CL this morning that checks all boxes but is 772# and think might be more than I need. I'm thinking 500-600# range to be heavy enough yet not too heavy for my little rig?
From what I have found researching the best made and most features are Rhino, Woods, LP, Bison--but my primary question is weight for my tractor.
My main question is max weight that my tractor will be able to use effectively. Our road is very rocky and steep but has a good base. Main problem is maintaining the ditches so that all these heavy rains we have had in NWA recently will quit washing our road down the ditches, and keeping them clean of leaves since my three neighbors don't clear their parts of leaves. So offset and tilt are pretty much necessity.
So here are the variables and main question:
L2800 gear MFWD tractor, 29 hp, 2536 lb, R1 tires set widest possible, tires filled
LA463 loader--I mention just to note front ballast for rear implement
Have a LP BB1260, weight 346 lb. ~100 lb log strapped on top still bounces around, and over any size loose rocks. Not heavy enough unless loose gravel/dirt.
Have a LP RCR1260, weight 496 lb, no problem with lifting (obviously, light duty)
Lift capacity for L2800 from tractordata: 1433 lb 24" from end of arms
Found a Bison 8' blade on CL this morning that checks all boxes but is 772# and think might be more than I need. I'm thinking 500-600# range to be heavy enough yet not too heavy for my little rig?
From what I have found researching the best made and most features are Rhino, Woods, LP, Bison--but my primary question is weight for my tractor.
