Got my new B2620 tractor last week and would like to pick up a box blade for it sometime before spring. I know it will handle 48" without any issue but wondering if a 60" or 54" would be a better fit
B2620 box blade size
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I say you should be alright with a 54" box. I have a B6100 thats 2wd and pull a 48" King Kutter box and sometimes it feels like its enough often times I feel like I can handle more. For you I'd split the difference in size and get the 54"
thanks for the feedback guys
That little kubota pulls very well Eric, I had a Massey 1010 4wd I was using a 4' box blade with and sometimes it was too much for it, had to go with the bx2360 to finish the job. My driveway is uphill hill one way
, massey was doing it just kubota did it easier. Figure with the extra weight of bigger tractor and loaded rear tires it should pull easier than both
TripleR
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BX2200, BX2660, L5740 HSTC, M8540HDC and some other tractors and equipment
As in so many things, depends on how you use it, consider weight as well as width. I used a 60" in my BX2660, but found the 48" a better fit, I don't see why a 54" wouldn't work well on your bigger machine.
My LP HR3584 works well on our 5740 and 8540, but if you get aggressive, it will anchor either in place.
My LP HR3584 works well on our 5740 and 8540, but if you get aggressive, it will anchor either in place.
Never , on the gravel driveway but all the time when digging the hill off. It's hard clay and shell.
I use my teeth quite often to break up ground for all sorts of reasons. I drop it down deep for aggressive ripping or run it shallow to scratch the top and loosen the soil. Just depends on the job at hand.
I really hate having to constantly run around and raise or lower each tooth individually. I've learned to keep a hammer near by because you're almost always going to need it to tap a tooth around so you can pull the pins and adjust.
I'd LOVE to have one of these little slices of heaven. Landpride MR15 series box scrape. All the teeth adjust up and down at one time and manually my arms are alot cheaper then hydraulic. I'd hate to see the price tag...
http://www.landpride.com/products/63/mr15-series-box-scrapers
I really hate having to constantly run around and raise or lower each tooth individually. I've learned to keep a hammer near by because you're almost always going to need it to tap a tooth around so you can pull the pins and adjust.
I'd LOVE to have one of these little slices of heaven. Landpride MR15 series box scrape. All the teeth adjust up and down at one time and manually my arms are alot cheaper then hydraulic. I'd hate to see the price tag...
http://www.landpride.com/products/63/mr15-series-box-scrapers
TripleR
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BX2200, BX2660, L5740 HSTC, M8540HDC and some other tractors and equipment
Dang, just got my B2620 and I got a Land Pride 60". I hope that isn't going to be too big. I've got some loamy-sand bush roads I want to maintain.
Wasn't until after I got everything home I realized there was a 54"
Wasn't until after I got everything home I realized there was a 54"
My dealer claims I would be fine with the 60" on mine and we have mostly clay soil here. I picked up a used king kutter 6' landscape rake I'm gonna try first, if it doesn't give the results I'm looking for I'll be picking up the landpride BB1254 box blade
RBA50
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B2320, LA304 loader (B1658 QA), B2789 snowblower, RCK54-29B MMM, HF quick hitch
Kubota owner's manuals usually have a table that lists the maximum recommended size and weight for various attachments. For my B2320, the max recommended box blade is 54" and 375#. That said, a B2620 should easily handle that, and probably can handle a 60", possibly larger.
One thing I have noticed, trying to find a blade that matches, or even comes close to matching both those specs is near impossible. They're either a lot lighter, which means they may not "dig" as well, or they're much heavier. Not sure why the weight limit from Kubota, as heavier is supposed to be better for a box blade, but I'm guessing it has something to do with available traction when the blade is full.
On other forums, I have seen recommendations that a box blade needs to weight 150# per foot. I have yet to find one anywhere that comes close to this. That means a 4' blade should weigh 600#. The heaviest I have seen is a Frontier (John Deere) that was 385#. I'm actually considering that as it comes close to the max weight recommended, and being only 4' should dig better. ( I know, box blades aren't really digging tools, but the scraping action should be better with more weight on a smaller area.)
One thing I have noticed, trying to find a blade that matches, or even comes close to matching both those specs is near impossible. They're either a lot lighter, which means they may not "dig" as well, or they're much heavier. Not sure why the weight limit from Kubota, as heavier is supposed to be better for a box blade, but I'm guessing it has something to do with available traction when the blade is full.
On other forums, I have seen recommendations that a box blade needs to weight 150# per foot. I have yet to find one anywhere that comes close to this. That means a 4' blade should weigh 600#. The heaviest I have seen is a Frontier (John Deere) that was 385#. I'm actually considering that as it comes close to the max weight recommended, and being only 4' should dig better. ( I know, box blades aren't really digging tools, but the scraping action should be better with more weight on a smaller area.)
Gearmore has one that is 445lbs. That 150lbs per foot is an ideal weight and normally considered for 6' and wider implements . The smaller width implements just don't need to be built as strong and so that heavier weight per foot is much harder to get to. I think that anything under 5' in width, 100lbs per foot of width is a good number to shoot for.
Just my opinion, others will vary.