I will argue that a rear blade is far better and more versatile than a box blade. But it needs to be heavy and offsettable. Others will argue for a box blade. I’ve had both. I sold the box blade due to lack of use. I maintain 2300’ of road. And for grading gravel after you fill in the holes...
I agree with the land plane being the most suitable implement for the job. But I only use a heavy offsetable rear blade. It’s far more versatile than a box blade or land plane. But if all you’re doing is grading your road, then the land plane is the winner for that function. It is a one trick...
I really missed the boat for winter change over. My tractor is still in the barn with rotary cutter attached and my blade is outside buried in snow. I’m away at warmer climates till next week. Ugg. I’ll have to dig the blade out of snow and do the change over when I return.
I don’t have gauge wheels on mine, but it’s an option. I just got the hydraulics and need to install the cylinders and hoses to the blade. I missed the boat to do this since we just received 16” of snow last week and my. cutter is still on the tractor and I’m away on vacation. When I return...
That looks very similar to my Bison blade. It’s built much heavier than the equivalent Landpride model. I’m very pleased with it and if the farm king is still available at a good price, you should buy it.
I recently picked up a Hercules 20v grease gun on a super deal. HF had a sale to buy a battery and a charger for $99 and receive a free tool. The grease gun was regularly $139 without a battery or charger. The gun seems really well built and is better than the manual gun that needs three hands...
The rotisserie chickens at our local Costco are $4.99. But I assume you’re talking Canadian dollars? Interesting that the hot dog deals are the same price in both currencies.
Can you keep me posted? I also bought my tractor in 2021. I’m traveling now, but will check with the dealer next week. Did they process the order as a warranty claim? Recall?
But you cannot use lithium for bearings; this means you need two grease guns. Polyurea keeps it simple with one grease for everything. For about $2 more per tube.
Park outside on gravel. Spray wd-40 on grease joints, then cover machine with soap from a pressure washer foam cannon. Let sit, then rinse. A sparking clean machine, especially if the foam soap is the car wash and polish concentrate type.