Frontier 2048 Box blade/ Maintain a driveway / #93

[@aaronburford5701]

Again, i love the box blade usage! Love it!

[@aaronburford5701]

Rewatched! Great content with the box blade! Your old videos are great for the soul!! Therapy to my ears and mind!

[@billburkhart]

@@aaronburford5701 Thank you Aaron -Bill

[@aaronburford5701]

@@billburkhart how is the weather your way.... Any progress?

[@billburkhart]

@aaronburford5701 I worked on the video yesterday, but cannot process it until I get my N.E. computer on the 6th of July. Otherwise look like it’s going to be wet for a while. -Bill

[@aaronburford5701]

@@billburkhart Nothing you can do about that sir, just looking forward to seeing some new content for you. I apologize if I am being a nag, but your videos and personality helps me each day!

[@billburkhart]

@@aaronburford5701 So happy to hear that news Aaron.

[@aaronburford5701]

Just checking in on you sir... Love that opening music too....

[@aaronburford5701]

Rewatched! Love it! I pray you and your property are doing well today!

[@billburkhart]

@@aaronburford5701 Things are going well here Aaron. Thanks for checking-Bill

[@aaronburford5701]

Bill, I love this video! Can't wait until Sunday for new content on your channel!

[@aaronburford5701]

Neil, from DIY channel is a master at the box blade... His driveway got to be the best in the USA! Check out when you have time!

[@billburkhart]

Ok, I'll check it out later. Boy, the weather is nice here today. Low humidity and 75 degrees. Hope you're having a good day. -Bill

[@aaronburford5701]

@@billburkhart great to hear! Enjoy the weather and your day....Neil is great! You will not be disappointed!

[@billburkhart]

@@aaronburford5701 Aaron I cant find him under DIY channel.

[@aaronburford5701]

youtube.com/@digdrivediy?si=I2BGa3tuv9yL3lzL

[@TheAdminjack]

Very nice job.

[@billburkhart]

Thank you Jack, appreciate you taking time to say hello

[@roberthenry9319]

P.S. Bill, you are one of the few-if not the only- residential Internet box blade user I have seen who understands and demonstrates how to use the box blade's rear blade to back drag while driving forward. The box blade is actually a rather complex tool, and you definitely comprehend how to use it. It has taken me decades to learn the magic of its abilities. Perhaps it has taken you a few years, as well, but in any event, you are very good at it. RHenry, M.D.

[@billburkhart]

Robert Henry Thank you Dr Henry for the encouragement and kind words....I love the box blade, Thanks for taking time to say hello really appreciate it

[@suburbantractor9125]

My buddy has a box blade he is going to lend me, can’t wait. I’m new to tractors and this video taught me something! It’s great the way you used the scarifiers to make easy work out of shaving a few inches off of the top. Really look forward to your videos, thanks.

[@billburkhart]

Hello ST- Your going to love the box blade!, let me know how it turns out. Glad the video helped you.

[@roberthenry9319]

A 400-500 lb box blade would be a bit beyond what that little tractor can handle, don't you think? You did a great job with what you have. You have the patience to go slowly, which appears to be extremely important. Nicely done. Thank you. RHenry, M.D.

[@billburkhart]

Robert Henry Thanks Robert

[@lenwalker2663]

Thanks for the helpful video Bill. I'll be getting a box blade this year. The more I know in advance, that better things will go I am sure. An excellent demonstration of what the sacrifiers will do.

[@billburkhart]

You'r very welcome Len, thanks for the kind words, good luck with your box blade hunt, I do love the hunt.

[@terryluebbe2560]

A used BB1048 box blade was my first attachment. It's versatility (and a lack of alternatives) makes it one of my most used implements. This older version has a more robust build and weighs 428 lbs, so it has been my ballast of choice for loader work.

[@billburkhart]

Hi Terry, the box blade is very versatile indeed. The project turned out very well but net time I'm going to put some weights on the box blade and see what happens. Hope your enjoying nice Spring weather. Thanks for saying hello and watching the videos.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Great video Bill! That box blade sure did a good job, I enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks for taking us along, take care!

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Bill Burkhart your welcome! And thanks, I sure enjoy running the backhoe :) I feel like a kid in a candy store while digging haha!

[@NELSONG12]

Cool!

[@billburkhart]

Nelson G. Thank you Nelson

[@tycanavan3705]

Nice Video, Now that the weather has improved, I'll get that video made of my new tiller for you, Enjoy !!!

[@billburkhart]

Happy Sunday TY, I' looking forward to seeing the video, enjoy Spring.

[@Rip1Outdoors]

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[@billburkhart]

Thank you so very much! - Bill

[@aaronburford5701]

Bill, I love your channel! Great info and content. I am not complaining at all but do you hvave any uodated content? I notice everyrhing is 6 years ago.... Im late to your channel, which allows me to catch up to your great content, just curios sir!

[@billburkhart]

Hi Aaron the last video was the farm show. The next video will be out around mid June. I’m sorry buddy …it’s the quickest I can get it out. Thanks again for the support-Bill

[@aaronburford5701]

@@billburkhart no worries! You have plenty of content, I was just hoping you were still making great content.

[@billburkhart]

@@aaronburford5701 Sometimes the videos I make require awaiting period so that I can show the results. I think this makes for better video over other channels-Bill

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Great job with the box blade. I find the box blade hard to handle some times, but look like you have a good handle on using it and the job turned out great!!! The size of the sub-compacts is just perfect for jobs like this. Take care!!!

[@billburkhart]

Hello Grampie's workshop! Thanks for the kind words, I agree the 1025 is an awesome tractor for it's size. Wish I had it 30 years ago. Hope your having a nice Spring season.

[@markproulx1472]

Neat video - thank you! I’ll be purchasing a tractor and attachments soon, so this was quite helpful.

[@billburkhart]

Thanks Marks, glad it gave you some ideas, please consider a heavier box blade.

[@eoj1001]

Next time you need to move a giant boulder just build a little fire against one side. Heat will split it into smaller pieces.

[@billburkhart]

eoj1001 No kidding, like a campfire size fire on only one side? How long do you maintain the fire?

[@eoj1001]

Small campfire. Hour or two at most. 2 days to cool down then in a different spot. Week or two you should be able to move the pieces with the little tractor. Might wear safety glasses when close an fire going. Small piece may pop.

[@billburkhart]

eoj1001 Thank you! I’ll try this later this summer

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

Great video. I need to do something similar down the sides next to my driveway. Would like to have the dry dirt you worked with. Seems like we’ve had mud for the past 6 months.

[@billburkhart]

A Tale of Three Cabins I’m so glad to see the snow gone from here I could 😭 cry. This video was from last summer. Enjoy your spring.

[@bobjohnson8624]

Hi Bill, Kudos to your videographer, as usual. My 2305 lacks position control so the box blade is always a tedious chore to use. For 12 years it was my primary ballast tool. I had four 42 pound weights hung on the inside. It reduces capacity a bit but does help with the weight issue. How do you survive without hooks of some sort on your bucket?

[@billburkhart]

Hello Bob, I passed your kudos onto my wife and she appreciates the recognition!, she tells me she want to she more recognition in my videos in the future. Oh boy..... I use the forks a lot, I guess I don't know what I;m missing with no hooks on the bucket. I bought a grapple and it should be here by mid April. I hope that was a good purchase. Hope your enjoying nice Spring weather where you'r located. Take care! Thanks for checking in I hope you'r enjoying Spring where your located..

[@andrewbrenneman9592]

Look into WOODS BSS72. It weighs 551 pounds. And it is probably a bit heavier duty than your machine can handle. Or weld a few weights on your current implement.

[@billburkhart]

Hello Andrew thanks for the suggestion, I'll check it out. Enjoy your Spring weather.

[@johnpyle8027]

Perfect! I am so glad I found this video for an upcoming project I have. I have about 600 feet of frontage/ditch on two sides of my property that I need to maintain and keep smooth so I can mow it. I bought a JD 430 with the Yanmar 3 cylinder diesel. I needed a tractor with the hand hydro because I broke my back 35 years ago in an accident and cant use my feet and am familiar with these tractors. 314 and up. My plan was to buy a tiller and do exactly what you have done. I knew the tractor didn't have a 540 rear PTO setup but though I could buy one. That has been like looking for a unicorn, so my plan now is to buy a 48" category 0 Box scraper with scarifiers. I have a 44" loader up front. I will start in the spring when the ground is soft and I think it should work well after watching you. I will go slow and steady, in no hurry and remove a few inches at a time and roll it into the ditches to create more of a gradual dip that I can cross instead of a V. Very helpful! Thank you.

[@billburkhart]

Hi John, Happy Sunday. I'm so glad you found the information you were looking for. I'm happy the 430 gives you the ability to keep using your tractor. I also have a physical issue I deal with, and the tractor will allow me to stay on my land longer than without it. I'd sure like to hear how your project turns out. - Bill

[@johnpyle8027]

Thanks for the reply Bill! I am looking for the appropriate Box blade now. That 430 tractor alone weighs 1170 lbs so I think I will be able to pull a decent size box blade. I pulled my 16' tandem axle car hauler with about 30 4"-6" cut up trees from my property to my burn pile and the tractor didn't even know it was there! County Line makes a box with 4 scarifiers that is about 300lbs and I can get it from Tractor Supply for $679. I hope to be ready in early spring when the ground is almost airy soft if that makes sense. I will definitely let you know how it works out! Happy holidays and thanks again!

[@billburkhart]

@@johnpyle8027 Your welcome John, Happy holidays to you too.

[@andrewbrenneman9592]

WOODS BSS72 is 550 pounds. I think the 60 is 500 neighborhood.

[@timsawyer7443]

Enjoyed this (as I always do your videos), but it didn't help as much as I hoped with what I want to do. I have some humps in my yard that I want to level out, but I want to maintain as much grass in there as possible. The scarifiers would probably tear it up too much, but the back dragging (I think you called it) doesn't seem like it would be effective for my task. Suggestions would be appreciated!

[@billburkhart]

Hi Tim, Without seeing your property would a rear tiller work to level out specific areas in your yard that are higher? While writing this I just thought of how I recently used the disc plow to blend in areas of established lawn to new. That video is coming soon. Or how about working backwards, leave the hump, and add dirt around it to feather that area into the existing? Good luck, wish I could help.

[@timsawyer7443]

@@billburkhart I look forward to seeing that video; maybe something will click. I think part of the problem is that I don't want to do the short-term damage to the lawn that is probably going to be necessary to really fix the long-term problem. It's not a big deal -- just something I'd like to take care of at some point. (Bigger priorities first!) Thanks for keeping me in mind, and taking the time to respond.

[@timsawyer7443]

@@billburkhart The other issue is that I don't really have many implements, and would have a hard time justifying purchasing TOO many more. Right now I have a brush hog, a finish mower, a rear blade, a trailer hitch adapter, and a stump grinder. Well, I also have access to some of the implements my father-in-law left my wife, so I'll check out those to see what might work there. They're OLD, though, and some are -- shall we say -- "creatively adapted" -- since that's the kind of man he was. I have a doctorate and he had a 5th grade education, and in so many ways he was WAY smarter than me -- lol!!! Again, thanks for your suggestions.

[@TDC_Dragon]

I have added suite case weights to my box blade when I needed extra weight. I wonder why Frontier chose to only build it with 3 scarifiers where most 48" inch box blades have 4.

[@billburkhart]

Hi Mitch, that's a good question, I've purchased a much heavier box blade and will have some videos out using it later this summer. Thanks for saying hello.

[@PLAGUEofDEMONS]

Good work! I don't have a box blade; just no use for it but I like seeing how effective they are. You gonna get an iMatch or some other quick hitch? I wouldn't wanna wrestle with that big beastie! Hook up and away you go!

[@billburkhart]

Hello PoD, I am going to get a I match one of these days, I see they're under $400 now at my dealer and I agree with your points on how easy that will make non PTO driven attachments work. I don't use the box blade much but it's very effective with these type of work. I 'd have a hard time being without one now. Take care, hope your enjoying nice Spring weather where your located.

[@billburkhart]

I'm sorry I just found your comments were in a spam folder so I changed that setting so it doesn't happen again. I've got a bad shoulder and really like the way the blade scrapes the top layers without being to aggressive. This will allow me to remain on my property much longer. Hope your having a nice Spring.

[@RCplanesrfun]

I put my 42 lb suitcase weights on my box blade to weigh it down. I can add up to 8 of em.

[@billburkhart]

I've started purchasing weights, a few at at time, so I can add them to the attachments, great idea.

[@WhidbeyIsguy]

Hi Bill, I just found your channel today (5/5/2020) I have not researched your channel yet to see, but do you have a video on How to set the box blade up and how to adjust the teeth? My JD 1023 is being delivered in the next couple days and am just trying to learn as much as I can. I got this box blade coming also so I can work on my driveway. I am going to watch more of your videos, but first l have to subscribe button. Thanks

[@billburkhart]

Hello Lyle, Sorry to respond so late, I have a couple of videos on the use of a box blade and a new video coming out in early August.

[@WhidbeyIsguy]

@@billburkhart than ks Bill

[@truckerray7533]

Good job. to bad ya couldnt put some weight on the box blade to keep it from bouncing

[@billburkhart]

Hello Rodney, Good point, I should have added some weights. However I did purchase a much heavier box blade. That video will be coming out soon. Thanks for taking time to say hello.

[@truckerray7533]

@@billburkhart Hello Bill. i hope everything works out well for you. stay safe; bud!

[@mark-ew8hk]

Good Job Bill when the new JDcomeing

[@billburkhart]

mark Any day now Mark! I wanted to ensure I receive a 2019 model and chose to wait until now. Thanks for checking in, Enjoy your spring before the bugs come back

[@joeybrown6343]

You said you tilted box blade back. How exactly did you do that?

[@billburkhart]

Happy Saturday Joey, I adjusted the length of the upper top link to move the box blade to the angle I wanted. Thanks for asking, hope I'm explaining this clearly.

[@allanpyne9647]

I'd drill some holes in that boulder and try some hydraulic concrete, to break it up?

[@billburkhart]

Hello Allen, does the hydraulic concrete expand and break it up? I'll try doing that this summer. Thanks for the idea. Enjoy your Spring.before the bugs arrive.

[@andrewbrenneman9592]

Look into WOODS BSS72 (551 pounds) or LandPride. Those WILL be higher on the price scale. Might check out EverythingAttachments.com for implements as well. USA made and on East coast (North Carolina I think).

[@billburkhart]

Hi Andrew, I don't disagree with your suggestions. But having to wait 8 weeks for attachments makes it very frustrating to order from non stocking companies. I try to support my local retailers whenever I can. Have a good week.