Land plane/leveler help

[aaluck]

Posted about my driveway earlier this week and after much research (thanks to the great guys on this forum) I decided on land plane instead of box blade for my 200 yard gravel driveway. Now....

Any suggestions on the brand? scarifiers? length? Using a L4400 to attach it to.

The EA, ABI attachments and Jbar look nice. Does anyone have any advice on these or others?

Thanks in advance and thanks to all that introduced me to the land plane earlier this week.

ADDED BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS TO PAGE 2

 

[dochsml]

I think your tractor is very similar in size to mine. I just bought the Land Pride GS1572. They make a heavier one that is supposed to also work with my tractor, but it seems to work very well for me. It does have scarifier shanks that are nice if you need to rip down, but I haven't really needed them for my gravel (and it was pretty packed in when I first used it). The blades are adjustable if you want to set them up to make a crown. How wide is your road? I got the 72" because my driveway is 12' wide. I can make a pass down the right and back on the other side and repeat. If you have a wider drive, you may want to get a wider one (I think they have a 7' in the GS15).

 

[aaluck]

I think your tractor is very similar in size to mine. I just bought the Land Pride GS1572. They make a heavier one that is supposed to also work with my tractor, but it seems to work very well for me. It does have scarifier shanks that are nice if you need to rip down, but I haven't really needed them for my gravel (and it was pretty packed in when I first used it). The blades are adjustable if you want to set them up to make a crown. How wide is your road? I got the 72" because my driveway is 12' wide. I can make a pass down the right and back on the other side and repeat. If you have a wider drive, you may want to get a wider one (I think they have a 7' in the GS15).

It is probably 10-12 feet once recaptured. Right now about 7-8 feet of gravel not overgrown by grasses.

 

[dochsml]

It is probably 10-12 feet once recaptured. Right now about 7-8 feet of gravel not overgrown by grasses.

I'm happy with my GS1572, but I'm sure just about any will work for you. Just make sure you get one wider than your tire tracks.

 

[Sammy3700]

I don’t like the J Bar because only one blade is angled as Wolfman told me when I was looking you want both angled for soil or rock movement and straight blades will bounce. I have a 6’ from ag supply looks just like the land pride but 550 less and works great both blades angled and no bounces in medium range tractor is a L3800hst

 

[cjoffutt]

I have a Woods GSM84P. It's extremely well made and has some serious weight to it. ~750#.

While the 84" would be to wide for your use, they do have a 72" version. Fully adjustable blade depth, can set to crown it I need to. Has plenty of ripper shanks if I need them (haven't yet, but will come spring time).

I went with it over the other local stores version due to the heavier weight of the Woods and the much more stout 3pt mount.

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[MtnViewRanch]

While I think that all the LPGS (land plane grading scraper)work well, weight as well as length are usually your friend when it comes to these implements. I also agree that angled blades work better for road maintenance.

I personally would go with a 72" unit for your tractor and as long and heavy as you can afford.

Again, they all seem to work well, never heard of any "real" complaints, but they are not all built the same and some simply work better than others.

Good luck with your decision.

 

[KHW59]

Posted about my driveway earlier this week and after much research (thanks to the great guys on this forum) I decided on land plane instead of box blade for my 200 yard gravel driveway. Now....

Any suggestions on the brand? scarifiers? length? Using a L4400 to attach it to.

The EA, ABI attachments and Jbar look nice. Does anyone have any advice on these or others?

Thanks in advance and thanks to all that introduced me to the land plane earlier this week.

I have a GS1560 I pull with my L3901. I went with the 60" as I only wanted one slightly wider than the tractor.
The set up the blades I on it to stick out about ¼" below the skid plate.
This how I set up the orientation for different surfaces.
Dirt-unimproved I start with the rear blade lower than the front to form it initially then level the blades to finish.
Red clay ball infields-Level
Gravel-Front blade is slightly lower than the back. This seems to leave a nicer surface and fill in the holes and groves easier. Scarify if compacted.
Sand-just the back blade engaged.
Limerock-Blades level and scarifier used.

 

[aaluck]

Thanks for all the info.

Ended up getting the Land Pride GS1572 this morning.Had it in stock and took it home. Ill try to remember to post some before/after photos.

 

[dochsml]

Thanks for all the info.

Ended up getting the Land Pride GS1572 this morning.Had it in stock and took it home. Ill try to remember to post some before/after photos.

Congrats! I know I'm happy with mine. Would love to see some before and afters.

 

[Bmbbm]

Congratlulatons on your new Land Plane. I'm sure you will like it.

 

[aaluck]

Here are some before and after. Works great

 

[dochsml]

Here are some before and after. Works great

Looks good! Looks like that drive is a bit wider now too.