Box Blade for L3800
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Got a call Monday that the BB was in, I was expecting the end of this week delivery. Went and picked it up yesterday and this thing is a brute. I don't think I could tear it up if I tried to. After getting a good in person look, I really like the behind the main beam shank mounting design. I thought it looked like a good idea in the ad pics, but in person it really makes sense, and it's built like a tank.
Didn't get any pics with it on the tractor, but even with my rears set all the way out combined with the 3" wheel spacers, it still covers my tracks by about 2" on each side. It's heavy and I can tell I am going to need some more weight on the front end if I use it on hill sides much - front end was really light playing around with it leveling out about a 10* hillside last night.
It's gonna take a little working with it to understand how to best put it to use, but I've got a LOT of work that's been waiting on it so there's not gonna be a lack of use time. The wait time was worth it for sure.
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Didn't get any pics with it on the tractor, but even with my rears set all the way out combined with the 3" wheel spacers, it still covers my tracks by about 2" on each side. It's heavy and I can tell I am going to need some more weight on the front end if I use it on hill sides much - front end was really light playing around with it leveling out about a 10* hillside last night.
It's gonna take a little working with it to understand how to best put it to use, but I've got a LOT of work that's been waiting on it so there's not gonna be a lack of use time. The wait time was worth it for sure.
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That is one nice looking piece of equipment. Enjoy!
Question for the audience: Since I have the little brother (L3200) should I be looking at a 60"? Just wondering what the limitation factor is here. Understanding, it'd be nice to have one the width of the tractor, but I don't want to be over stepping my bounds with a 72" if the tractor isn't ready for it. At some point in time I'll be looking at these...
Question for the audience: Since I have the little brother (L3200) should I be looking at a 60"? Just wondering what the limitation factor is here. Understanding, it'd be nice to have one the width of the tractor, but I don't want to be over stepping my bounds with a 72" if the tractor isn't ready for it. At some point in time I'll be looking at these...
senecak19, I believe that you would be fine with this box blade. You might need to pull a bit slower than the L3800, but you have the size to handle it.
Just my opinion.
Just my opinion.
My L3000 has about the same hp and has a few more lbs but for the most part about the same tractor. I have a Bushhog BX650 5 1/2' box and when really moving dirt it's more than my tractor can handle without lifting. I don't lack hp as bad as lacking traction most of the time. Then again in the right soil conditions when the tires are getting a good bite I can run out of power.
That said, I agree with MtnViewRanch. In most cases you can handle a 6' but don't be shocked when you get a full load of dirt it will either spin out or lug down to the point you have to lift up and shed some of the load. You will have times that 6' is to big. JMHO
Some where I read a good rule of thumb is to stay as close to the width of your rear wheels as you can,,senecak19, I could be way off base here but I'm thinking that a 6 footer might be a tad on the large side for your little beastie
I dont understand why box blade manufactures decided to start putting the teeth on individual adjustments. My dad has a 30 year old Gill grading box and his teeth are retractable, soooo much nicer to raise and lower all the teeth at the same time and not one at a time.
Price is the reason and both types have been and still are made. My old cheap
box blade (individual teeth) is well over 20 years old, so this isn't something new.
What's with the extra wide photos. Have to scroll sideways to read the page.
I hate it when that happensWhat's with the extra wide photos. Have to scroll sideways to read the page.
Just as a side note, I have an 81" wide 1000lb roll over box blade that I use behind my 75hp 12,000lb tractor. If conditions are right and I am not paying attention, it will stop the tractor, and I am not talking about with the rippers, just the cutting edge.My L3000 has about the same hp and has a few more lbs but for the most part about the same tractor. I have a Bushhog BX650 5 1/2' box and when really moving dirt it's more than my tractor can handle without lifting. I don't lack hp as bad as lacking traction most of the time. Then again in the right soil conditions when the tires are getting a good bite I can run out of power.
That said, I agree with MtnViewRanch. In most cases you can handle a 6' but don't be shocked when you get a full load of dirt it will either spin out or lug down to the point you have to lift up and shed some of the load. You will have times that 6' is to big. JMHO
A lot of how the implement works has to do with the operator and their experience level.
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That's the truth if it's ever been saidA lot of how the implement works has to do with the operator and their experience level.
Yeah I suppose your right, but all I've ever found on dealer lot was a box with individual teeth, hardly seen any retractable teeth unless its hydraulic. I recently saw here Landpride came out with a manual retractable box with a hinged back blade. Id love to get my hands on one of those little slices of heaven.
number9 I modify allmost every thing I own. I can't see anything on that box blade that I would change.. Looks really good to me.