Rear blade weights

Stmar

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May 23, 2017
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6' rear blade with old cutting edges for weight, hung from S hooks. Where would you hang them? Edges/ends or middle? I usually have them on each end of the blade but want to try concentrating the weights in the middle.
 

jimh406

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I would put the weights on the frame/structure that attaches to the 3 pt. Otherwise, they will be a pain when you adjust the blade. I also think the performance would be more consistent added to the frame/structure.
 

GreensvilleJay

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Can you adjust the tilt of the blade ? My ancient blade does this and it made a world of difference for grading the driveway. OK, it took me 3 hours of heat,oil and 'perswaysion',but it's now EASY to adjust 'just right'....
 

chim

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My rear blade usage over the years has been mostly for snow. In that application, weight wasn't an issue. I tried doing some grading a few times and didn't have much success. Some posters mention that it worked for them, but with blades much heavier than any I've had.

When I did have some serious grading to do I bought a used box blade with scarifiers for the project and resold it when done.
 

Dave Ogren

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I adjust the tilt of the blade with the top link. Have not needed weights.
 

Stmar

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B2650HSDC
May 23, 2017
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Most of my usage is snow removal, I reverse the blade so that it does not cut. My question was about weight distribution, center or edges. I can tilt the blade but it is too much angle for what I do.