Can a Kubota BX Pull a 5 Foot Box Blade?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ธ.ค. 2021
- New tractor owners frequently ask the question... "is this implement too big for my subcompact tractor?" One of those implements that most often comes up is the box blade. So, if you're looking to buy one for your Kubota BX (or similar) tractor and you're wondering if it will pull a 5 footer or do you have to stick to a 4 footer, this video is for you.
Because of your video, I've just got back from picking up a 60" box blade! Great content!
Looks pretty good Sam!
All i would suggest, and this is just my own opinion from my own experiences... just use the rippers for digging out potholes. (no point in digging up a good flat area of the driveway) If you don`t dig out the potholes, they`ll be back real fast. Just moving stone over the potholes isn`t going to keep them from coming back. You`ve got to dig them completely out, then run your extra stone over the pothole areas and blend it all in.
Thank you so much for the tip!
You have awesome channel and video of your bx and homestead, so keep pressing on man your channel is going to grow just hang in there.
Thank you so much for the kind words. I will try to keep the content interesting and useful. C'mon 1,000 subs :)
Thanks for the video. I have been wanting a box blade but wasn't sure if my BX could handle the job. You proved that it can. Thanks again.
You are very welcome. When you get it, always remember the agle of the dangle is super important. It determines how much material builds up in the box and how much is smoothed underneath the blade. A hydraulic top link is an excellent addition to a box blade. That's definitely on my wish list.
Great job Sam👍 I was looking for a 60”/5’ but ended up with a 54”/4.5’ The BX did awesome! Merry Christmas to you and your family 😁👍🚜💨🎄🎁
Merry Christmas to you and yours as well! Box blades are a must have implement. Love mine!
That is a great job... what a difference.
Watched, Liked, Subscribed, Commented, Shared, watched again..... love the box blade process!
Thank you so much!!! Welcome to the channel 😄👍 Hope you enjoy all the other stuff I do. If there's one thing my channel has, it's variety 😁
@@samsdoinstuff I love driveway repairs and the box blade process.... got anymore videos?
Finally, someone who knows how to use a box blade.
Thank you for the compliment! 😁👍
I wanted a 4' box blade but the dealer suggested the 5' for my new Yanmar 424, it has much larger tires, sure that traction won't be a problem, haven't used it yet, I need to rip out roots first. Thanks for sharing!
How does it handle the 5’ blade. I have the same tractor and was wondering if I could go 5’ since it’s hard to find 4 footers with rippers.
Rewatched! Love it!
Thank you so much! 🤠👍
I have a Massey GC2410 and a 5 foot box blade. It can tow it, but not too far before releasing the load. Still gets the job done, but like you say, a 4-foot would be the right size.
Good stuff
Thanks
Even the 4 foot box blade behind a BX will spin the tires if you get the box full of gravel. I know, I've done it a few times LOL. The only thing I wish is that I had a hydraulic top link to more easily and quickly change the angle of the box blade front to rear. The box blade does well, I would like to get a 60" rear grading blade and a land plane but not sure they make one for the BX.
A hydraulic top link would be a game changer. I definitely want one... and a cab, and a snowblower, etc, etc... lol
Fill your bucket and it will give you more drive power from the front wheels. I have done this with my B series too
Great tip! Every bit helps 🤠👍
thanks for sharing the video, I use a 5-ft wide box blade on my 30 horsepower four-wheel drive New Holland and it can't pull the box blade when it gets full of dirt the tire starts spinning and it loses traction
Thanks for sharing
Nice!👍🏻
Thanks!
Before I watch, it will if you don’t use it.However if you fill the box with gravel it’s going to struggle. My L works a box that big. I suggest a land plane.
Get a land plane - absolute best attachment for gravel driveways and easy on machine
Hey Sam hate to bother ya man, where did ya get the 3 point quick attach at my friend, love the channel keep up the good work
No problem at all! It's a Harbor Freight QH and you just gave me a great idea for a video. I bet it would be helpful to show how I made it work with my implements. It took some grinding and some drilling but saved me a few bucks.
That be awesome man can’t wait to see the video, I told my brother about your channel and told him today to add ya and just a matter of time you will hit the 1000 mark and so on, keep up the good work.
I believe the old adage of 5hp per foot of box blade applies more to 2wd tractors. I have a 19hp Kubota 4wd and am constantly amazed by what it can do that I would have thought I'd need a larger tractor for.
4wd makes a huge difference and if it were gear driven rather than hst, it would pull even more. They are mighty little beasts 👍
Ya I'm not sure about the experts calculations either. I have a old 94 Honda 6522 diesel, 22 h.p. 4x4 6sp fwd, 3 rvs. I picked up a Carter 60", extremely heavy with five rippers. I have had it in low lock fwd, and rippers set all the way down to last slot, it tries to dig a hole to china. Keeps pulling with packed DG spilling over the back!
Hey! Don't cut your 'crown off the center of the road! If you don't keep that crown, you will get pot holes. That crown is the only thing that sheds the water off the road. You can always adj. right stabilizer shorter and recut the sides. Only in one direction, down and back. YOu know by now i'm sure. Have fun!
You are absolutely right. These machines do way more than the specs say they can. Thanks for the tip about the crown!
Your BB is in neutral position when grading not tilted front or back. Getting to grade my driveway for first time. Newbie thanks
I like to think of it like spreading butter on bread. Tilt the knife with the blade down to scrape off material. Flatten it to spread and tilt the blade back to smooth it out.
Awesome! Wich exat be Model are you using ? I’m prob gonna buy a 1880 or the 2380 but I fell if the 1880 can’t do it the 2380 won’t either then just need a lot bigger but I was thinking 1880 and a 5’ box scraper thank you
I have the bx2380. I've heard the 1880 will do the same work. The extra hp is good if you want to run implements off the pto.
@@samsdoinstuff yes I think so too only think will be a tiller I will run of pro maybe a snow blower down the roads but If I’m little slower that fine. I guess I will do it faster thanks for the reply
I have a King Kutter XB48 on order and of course I'll feature it when it gets in. Should be May-June.
I haven't learned to use the box blade very well, must be doing something wrong. Have a 4 foot one and GC1725. I tend to use a 6 foot chain harrow mostly. Seems like the BB either digs too deep and stalls the tractor or it's skimming over the top and not doing anything.
It really depends on how far out or in your top link is. Too far in and it digs deep. Too far out and it skims across the top. Definitely takes practice and I tend to have my hand on the 3 point lever all the time to adjust it. Keep trying. You'll get it 👍
Nice work. I just acquired a 2380 and also have a granite drive.
Thank you!!! Congratulations on a great machine 👍
Which BX do you have? It handled the 5' BB well.
I have a 2018 BX2380. Love it!!! And yes, it handles it very well.
What kind of stone are you working with there?
It's mostly #57 limestone mixed with some #617 👍
Watching from Northeast Ohio haha
Haha! Welcome to mud season! 🤠👍
They are better than AMERICAN TRACTORS
I've only owned this Kubota and it hasn't let me down. Great little machine 😁👍