New tractor, need implement

[mendonsy]

Mike:
Crusher run stone mixed about 2:1 with stone dust makes a good surface for an unpaved driveway.
For an implement, I purchased a 3 point york rake and I bolt on the cutting edge from a snowplow blade when I need to use it as a scraper. That way I get both the rear blade and rake functions out of one implement.

 

[Bluegill]

I take care of 1 mile of driveway, most of it is steep. I use a box blade only. Straight blade hasn't been used in 22 years. Also No riper teeth! They have no use on a drive, unless major rework is needed.

 

[Kingcreek]

Get a box blade with ripper teeth that can be adjusted higher or lower or raised up out of the way. Spend a little for a quick hitch and make sure your implements are QH compatable. I like changing rear implements from the tractor seat and I sure don't miss wresting stuff on or off the pins.

 

[Eric McCarthy]

Mike:
Crusher run stone mixed about 2:1 with stone dust makes a good surface for an unpaved driveway.
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Crusher Run has stone dust already mixed in it. That's what 21A is.

I don't like building driveways with just Crusher Run. Too messy as it is and like stated can be tracked into a car port or garage, and if it makes it in those places it will make its way into your house as well. 57's is pretty much standard driveway gravel. Call up any stone quarry and ask what they sell for driveways and the number one answer will be 57's

 

[mendonsy]

Crusher Run has stone dust already mixed in it.

That's what 21A is...

It does, but what you actually get depends on the gravel pit you go to. I find that it usually needs some extra stone dust mixed in with it so that it packs tight.

 

[Iowan]

Before you buy a blade , rake or what ever you decide on, look in to a quick-hitch for your three point. Then get implements that fit a quick-hitch, they can be used with or without it, but once you use it you will never go back to fighting with your three point again. Its been the most covenant and productive purchase for my tractor I have made. Talk to your dealer about it, have it demonstrated if you can.
The cost is $150 to $400 for a category 1, TSC , Fleet Farm, Land pride and Northern Tool sell these. But do this before you by your implements.

 

[Bulldog]

Bulldog with your base of 21A and then 57's on top does the 57's stay put in place pretty well or does it wash away some in a rain?

Eric, I normally don't even try to put 57's on a slope. They will wash and move around some. I like them on flat ground though.

 

[Bulldog]

It does, but what you actually get depends on the gravel pit you go to. I find that it usually needs some extra stone dust mixed in with it so that it packs tight.

That's why I suggested going with pugmix or base. That is crusher run with 40% dust mixed in and then about 7% - 10% water. When you put this down and pack it in it will be about like concrete.

Not every quarry has this though. It will depend on what type of stone they have. Granite quarries don't have pugmix but they should have some type of base material.

 

[tempforce]

around here, mixed limestone is used as base.. packs down nice and doesn't sink into the sand like clean gravel..

 

[Mike_B]

I may have to go with limestone mix since we have a lot of loose sand. I've considered having it sealed with the tar or what ever is used to seal road beds before paving. Having one small section fixed was quoted at $1100 & to do the whole thing; buying my Kubota & doing the work myself is cheaper. How do I estimate how many loads of gravel I need? I will measure the drive tomorrow, but I think close to a mile.

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[Bulldog]

You might save yourself some money by using a owner operator dump trucker instead of a company driver. 9 times out of 10 all a company driver wants is a paycheck and a owner operator wants to gain another customer. Around here the contract truckers get a discount and sometimes can offer you a better price on the rock than a quarry will and you don't pay tax on the haul bill either. The quarry will charge tax on the rock and the haul. If you have time to compair after you talk to a driver go to the quarry and talk to a salesman. Alot of the time when they find out you are going to use several loads they will cut the price some. If nothing else if you give the depth of the rock you want, length and width of your driveway they can figure about how many tons it will take. Just keep in mind the truck will be spreading 8' wide.