THE BOX BLADE. THE MOST BASIC, BUT VERSATILE TRACTOR TOOL?

[@GoodWorksTractors]

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[@TomKD0QKK]

Having grown up running old farm tractors, tractors that started life before the loader was even an option, I learned to really appreciate the 3 point and the PTO. Those two functions are the heart and soul of a farm tractor. Loaders are really convenient and useful but, for the majority of the things I use my 3043D for, I use the 3 point and all the varieties of attachments that are designed for it. Farm tractors were originally designed to replace horses as pulling tools and they still do their best work as pulling tools. If I need to do a serious amount of loader work I'd rather use a skid steer, a machine that was designed around the loader. The king and queen of the farm tractor 3 point arsenal are the box blade and straight blade. I might use the loader to get the dirt where I want it more quickly but finish grading is always done with those two implements and a drag harrow. I can grade with the loader and if I had a skid steer I could do it pretty quickly, too. I'd still end up putting the finishing touches on the job with my old fashioned 3 point attachments, though.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Excellent insight Tom, great way to look at it.

[@charlesmartin8047]

I have a 4ft box blade for my 1023e and I absolutely love it. I've used it more than I ever thought i would.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Good to hear it!

[@rcguymike]

Something I've found working with the box blade the key is to start off by building a flat surface on the slope/grade you want and work from there outwards. Otherwise every bump/twist messes you up a little and recreates another bump/twist. Nice thing with the box blade is you don't have to worry too much about packing the dirt down, it's almost easier with it packed as it can scrape off the top layer if need be. Focus on getting the grade you want at a higher elevation and then come back to lower it if need be.👍

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Good stuff, thanks for sharing RC!

[@kdegraa]

So start work from the upside or downside of the area that needs to be flattened is better?

[@rcguymike]

@@kdegraa if you start from he high side gravity can help you move a little bit more at a time

[@Ramblin_Rob]

Great video. I use a 48” box blade with my JD X738 with great success.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Awesome, I've never used one on a garden tractor.

[@aaronburford5701]

I am a fan of your content and commentary in your videos! Love the box blade!

[@mikee3084]

I use a 54” box blade and grader on my B2601. The in-between size is great for the size of that machine.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

The ol 54" 3 point attachment. Not too many of them out there relative to 48" and 60". I can see that being a good fit!

[@lordchaa1598]

I love using the box blade. It makes grading with a tractor, so much easier. I’m in complete agreement about skid-steers, they’re preferential in these situations, but a bucket and a box blade can do just as much, just takes a little longer. It takes me 3 hours to touch up the gravel lane with my lx2610 and little under an hour with a 75hp bobcat skid steer. Though it takes more time, the Lx is still using a tenth to a quarter the fuel the skid steer used, so it really depends on your time frame and fuel money.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Good stuff man. For comparison purposes here, it took me roughly 30 minutes to do this 10 yards with the tractor. The next morning I went out with the skid steer to tackle the remaining 80 yards. I had it all done in 40 minutes. Obviously a much bigger machine, but sorta highlights the difference. Pros and cons to both types of machines for sure though.

[@stellwaysons6745]

A 25hp tractor vs a 75hp skid steer...stay tuned to see who wins.😂

[@justanotherviewer52]

Nice job. That box blade looks ideal for your tractor.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Solid fit for sure

[@stutisharma4419]

When are you posting video with summit attachments? Very keen to see the performance

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Likely won't see them on my channel as Summit will be doing their own videos on those items. At least that is the current plan.

[@brooster87]

Thank you. Awesome. Love the Scripture too.

[@mainer1755]

I appreciate that you add suggestions for the various sizes of John Deere compacts... Might just as well be on one. Just a thought...☺

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Lol, I know that brand better than any other, so use it as my sizing guide :)

[@kavemanthewoodbutcher]

For bulk grading, like in the video, i like to start with my back blade. Its just a bit easier, especially if you're leveling off a grade. That said, im much better at finishing with a box blade. I'd love to have a good harrow for that final finish though.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

I suppose, but would have taken me nearly as long to drive back to the barn, swap attachments, and drive back down, ha!

[@ericcrockett479]

I have a bx2670 and I run a 60in BB and even here in the mountains of WV it handles fine

[@brianphilbrook5262]

Did the add a grapple cause any issues with the bucket work?

[@GoodWorksTractors]

None at all, stayed up and out of the way even when the bucket rocked forward.

[@andrewb941]

I've tested using my grading scraper 60" vrs box blade48" for moving materials like that.. personally the grading scraper moved more per pull of topsoil for me.. maybe a good experiment to see someone else do also

[@GoodWorksTractors]

I might do that in the future. Thanks for chiming in!

[@davidweatherall1486]

Great and informative video. Thank you

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

👍

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Thanks for stopping by Hank

[@Wifalconry0118]

I have a box blade and honestly have used it three times. Twice of those being a counterweight. That being said I’m not spreading much dirt, or leveling much land and I have an asphalt driveway. But my loader mower deck, and tiller I use all the time on my 2205h. It’s probably operator but I never understood how to properly use a box blade to grade, because the wheels lift you up higher than the box blade height. Always leaves it patchy. I backdrag with the bucket most of the time (not fully extended but level with the ground) again, just my experience, but I’ve never really liked the box blade.

[@mdc2]

Can the Kioti CX2510 Cab get away with the 60” box blade, or do you still recommend the 48”? I’m trying to cover my tracks…

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Yeah, 60" will work

[@djoverton8174]

Could you have used the HLA snow pusher??

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Yeah possibly so, but lots of soft dirt, so could sink down fairly easily. Would have to be real good at the loader controls.

[@6point5]

so i've done this. because science (I wrote it down!) for small compact tractors it gets bogged down easily because of it's size (54" for the small one) and because of it's shape - it tries to roll the dirt in the front and it just stops, as it collects too much dirt. A regular FEL and box blade is way better.

[@dustybowhunter]

Are you going to film using the drag harrow? Im in the market for a good one

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Yeah, that's the plan if it'll ever warm up and dry out around here. Snow, rain, sleet, wind, and real cold temps lately. Looks to be a good stretch of weather coming our way though.

[@duck-n-cover477]

Wider boxes, blades, and buckets aren't always better (bad assumption). 48" works perfectly on snug landscapes, around beds/trees, particularly blending contours of berms, swales, and flats.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Agreed, as long as it’s not narrower than your rear tires. I like the tool to cover the tracks.

[@kdegraa]

Depends on the size of the tractor.

[@elained9591]

Another great video and job well done gentlemen! I would be interested in knowing how one determines the length of the hydraulic top link. Oh and I won’t dog you for your choice in using a box blade, seems it’s stronger to me and one doesn’t have to worry about bending something when using the FEL. If I were to bend something, I believe I’d rather bend something on the three point then the FEL, simply due to the depths of my pockets😂

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Thanks Elaine :) If you take your manual top link and fully retract, then fully extend, this will give you your min and max dimensions. Take that and use it to find a hydraulic top link that comes as close as possible to meeting those dimensions.

[@elained9591]

@@GoodWorksTractors thank you so much!

[@BoxerDogs]

What is the difference between a box blade and a tiller?

[@Drag0nkod]

trying to find the toplink that comes with the remote

[@GoodWorksTractors]

No remote and top link combo packages that I know about unfortunately. You can get rear remote DIY kits from www.summit-hydraulics.com. Use code GWT to save 5%. Get the hydraulic top links from Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/goodworkstractors/list/46M6Z6OWPONU?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfgoodworkstractors_JXN7C48GXAM1TBEVATJG

[@peteverrelli5797]

A bulldozer would be the way to go. But I know that’s not something everyone is going to have so you gotta make do with what you got. Great video

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Haha, yeah that would be fun!

[@daveschmidt5713]

I think you have a straight blade. I'd start with that.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

If you have a straight blade, you could use it. If the straight blade and box blade were sitting side by side, I'd grab the box blade every time.

[@rcclassiccrawlers4368]

In my opinion, dragging an implement to level an area is a heckuva lot easier to level it than using the buck. On a tractor anyways. Skid loader….. Whole different story.

[@jamesyarno7011]

Link to Hydraulic Top Link?

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Hi James, here you go. www.amazon.com/shop/goodworkstractors/list/46M6Z6OWPONU?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfgoodworkstractors_6J416FE549JTH49BFN1D

[@Cmcgann13]

What product for the summit tractor? I see 7 items in the link above?​@GoodWorksTractors

[@CliffAdams217]

Remember when we used to see Kubota and John deere tractors? About had enough of this tx25

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Sounds like it’s time for you to find greener pastures. Happy trails!

[@MrTruck1012]

@@GoodWorksTractors "greener pastures" lol I get it haha.

[@maxball6388]

This dude leans woefully Deere, they’ll be back…

[@xdude2x]

If I wanna see a Kubota, I’ll go use mine. If I wanna see a Deere I’ll borrow my brothers. I like seeing other tractors in action that I don’t have access to.

[@kdegraa]

This channel is now more about the implements attached to tractors which is what the business is about. This is fair enough as most tractor owners have more than one implement for their tractor.