Box Blade-why did I wait so long to get one

Seane1987

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Jul 18, 2021
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I have had my LX2610SU for 3 years now, I picked up an older 60" Everything Attachments box blade last week that was sitting on a local dealers lot for $650. Used it some over the weekend and I really regret not getting one sooner. I jumped on a top and tilt setup this morning, should be quite handy to have around!

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chim

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It's something that you need when you need it. A box blade is not something that is easy to find a substitute for. I got along fine for around 30 years without one. Then I bought another acre and a half that joins our property. Needed a box blade right then. Bought used, did the dirt work, and resold for no loss.
 
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RCW

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My BB is one of my favorite implements.

Guessing your $650 price was a super deal. (y)
 

bbxlr8

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I also thought I could get by doing major regrading w/o - BB was a game changer for me. I totally see the value in the TNT too, but am doing it the hard way for now (i.e. read as spending $$ on other " stuff" ).

Of course, I also said that about pulling the trigger on the Kubota - still can't believe I waited 10 years! :(

edit - that is a really nice one for $650
 

ctfjr

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At our former house we had a very long and steep gravel driveway. Almost any significant rain would cause it to rut terribly. I used the box blade / top n tilt to regrade so everything ran off to one side. Worked out great!

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It's a great tool!
 
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jyoutz

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ctfjr

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I do the same with my offsettable 8’ blade.
I tried that with my similar back blade. It wouldn't cut into the compacted gravel very well. I needed the rippers to loosen things up first.
 

jyoutz

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I tried that with my similar back blade. It wouldn't cut into the compacted gravel very well. I needed the rippers to loosen things up first.
If your blade is light, that is the case. My blade is 1025#