Scraper Blades?

[wng-2]

I'm looking to buy some kind of scraper to maintain a 2000' road. I'm guessing a grading scraper will serve this purpose better than a box scraper? I've found a used Land Pride GS25 grading scraper for sale. The listing says it has 10 hours use for $750.00 firm. The ad does not say how wide it is. From what I can tell, they come 7 & 8 footers. I'm guessing it's a 7' based on what the seller says the new price was. I have an L4400 tractor. Is this unit too big for my tractor? What are my best options? Thanks very much.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Is your tractor ballasted? That will make all the difference for using one of these implements. The GS2584 is probably ok for your tractor. I would think that the 96 would be a bit big. Honestly, for the price, I would buy it no mater which unit it is. If it works, it works, if not, and it is just to big, sell it. That is a REALLY good price IMO.

Good luck.

 

[wng-2]

Is your tractor ballasted? That will make all the difference for using one of these implements. The GS2584 is probably ok for your tractor. I would think that the 96 would be a bit big. Honestly, for the price, I would buy it no mater which unit it is. If it works, it works, if not, and it is just to big, sell it. That is a REALLY good price IMO.

Good luck.

Thanks, my tractor is not ballasted. I'm thinking ideally I'd be better off with a six footer?

 

[Eric McCarthy]

You should be able to drag it with out much problem even though the tractor is not ballsted. You're not moving massive amount of material at one time so I think you sould be ok. Here's everything you need to know on the GS25

http://www.landpride.com/products/83/gs25-series-grading-scrapers

 

[wng-2]

Thanks very much!

 

[Eric McCarthy]

Try it without the ballast and if it seems like your getting piss poor tractor then have the tires filled.

 

[gpreuss]

Sounds like too good a price to pass up to me. Ballasting the rear tires will get you 300-500 lbs/tire depending on if they are R1 or R4, and is not very expensive, although I doubt you will need it. Send pictures when you get it!

 

[wng-2]

Well unfortunately, that GS25 has been sold....