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cliff

02-01-2001 18:50:01




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what is the going price for a good used box blade and what should i check on one for problems i have some ground i need to level thanks in advance




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GlennT

02-13-2001 06:35:00




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 Re: boxblade in reply to cliff, 02-01-2001 18:50:01  
I have looked at a number of box blades recently and I agree with everything said; however, after all was said and done, I bought a Howse. Why? I have a small tractor--a John Deere Model 670 with 18 HP (16.5 PTO HP)--and I wanted a 4-foot box blade. The "no brand names" at several dealers were priced at $325. The Howse was also priced at $325. Howse Co. uses the same end plates (5/16 inch), box beam (for the scarifiers), back plate, blade, A-frame 3-pt connection, etc., in all of it's box blades ranging from 4 to 7 feet in width. In other words, the 4-foot blade is overbuilt and the 7-foot is underbuilt (in my estimation). Also, the Howse box blade has a hinged back blade; the other "cheapies" for the same price didn't. The welding on the Howse products which I looked at was HORRIBLE; the company should be ashamed to turn out a product like that. I was able to look over a number of 4-foot blades at a dealer and pick out the one with the best welding. This box blade should stand up very nicely with my little tractor. By the way, Land Pride, Bush Hog, etc., box blades range from $500 upwards in my part of Texas (a long ways upwards--$700 and $800 for a 4 foot blade).

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Burrhead

02-01-2001 19:14:29




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 Re: boxblade in reply to cliff, 02-01-2001 18:50:01  
Just be sure you don't get a throwaway like a Howse or Dragon or Modern.

Be sure it has the blades for back and front moving that will swapout and not the one time permanent blades.

I found a 6' Landpride like new with all the scarifiers & locks and new lift pins for $175 in SE Texas at a yard sale.

I had a 6' International that I gave to my neighbor's son so I would'nt get tempted into trying to use it again.

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Jim.UT

02-02-2001 18:42:39




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 Re: Re: boxblade in reply to Burrhead, 02-01-2001 19:14:29  
A 6' Landpride for $175 is a COLOSSAL STEAL! I felt good about getting a 7' used Landpride for $400. The main reason I felt good is that the guy told me on the phone it was a 6'. I got there, measured it, didn't say anything. Just paid him the money and had him load it on my pickup with his Bobcat. Getting it out of the truck when I got home was fun! Finally just hooked a chain on it and dragged it out of the truck with the tractor. I had been shopping for a decent used boxblade for some time and found nothing worth buying for less than the $400 I paid. Brand new, a 7' Landpride lists for over $800.

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Martin Kellner

02-02-2001 07:05:08




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 Re: Re: boxblade in reply to Burrhead, 02-01-2001 19:14:29  
Are these throwaways because the blades are permanent and not replacable? Or because they are not reliable brands? I have little experience in this area, but really appreciate this board and your collective experience. Thank You -- Martin



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N-Sane

02-02-2001 12:05:02




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 Re: Re: Re: boxblade in reply to Martin Kellner, 02-02-2001 07:05:08  
I am pretty sure he's talking about the brands that are "throw-aways" (like MTD riding mowers) because they are cheap and poorly made, they don't last very long at all probaly 5-6 years max, then you throw them away. I looked at Brand New Howse bushogs at a farm show and they had the worst welds I have seen on anything new.



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Burrhead

02-03-2001 18:32:43




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: boxblade in reply to N-Sane, 02-02-2001 12:05:02  
Yep that's what I was talking about.

From what I've seen around here if it's so cheap made that the blades aren't replacable the metal will be so cheap grade the box will disentergrate before 2 long.

I have to agree on the Howse moowers. All their products are made with cheap steel and the gearboxes don't holup good either.



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