Box blade blade depth

Stomper · Apr 19, 2019

I am going to add some removable end plates on my rear blade to help keep material contained for redistribution when I start to landscape my yard. Buying a box blade for the job is is out of the question so adding the end plates is the route Im going. Im just curious as to how much lower the blade on a box blade sits compared to the side panels so I know what height I need to make the end plates.

jkwilson · Apr 19, 2019

Stomper said:
I am going to add some removable end plates on my rear blade to help keep material contained for redistribution when I start to landscape my yard. Buying a box blade for the job is is out of the question so adding the end plates is the route Im going. Im just curious as to how much lower the blade on a box blade sits compared to the side panels so I know what height I need to make the end plates.

Usually the plates go below the blade.

Stomper · Apr 19, 2019

According to this, I just found, Look on page 12. On the landpride stuff it looks like its anywhere between 1 1/8" to 1 7/8" depending on the model of box blade and HP of the tractor I'm guessing.
https://www.landpride.com/ari/attach/lp/public/manuals/303-295m.pdf

SRG · Apr 19, 2019

I would say the cutting edge is a good 1" to 1-1/4" lower than the side plates.

SidecarFlip · Apr 19, 2019

SRG said:
I would say the cutting edge is a good 1" to 1-1/4" lower than the side plates.

I'd say you are correct. Way back when I made up side plates for the back blade I had then and they were adjustable. I found the best setting was about an inch higher than the cutting edge.

One thing I did and I'd suggest anyone doing is, if the make our buy side plates, hard rod the bottom edge as it will wear away quickly.

Stomper · Apr 19, 2019

Thanks guys. All of the stuff I will be moving will be sandy soil so it will be easy to scrape up and I won't be moving it far. All I have to do is get building

Missouribound · Apr 21, 2019

Make sure you give it adequate lateral support or the sides will open when it fills.
A box blade is braced across the front from one end to another. You may want to make the blades shorter than those on a box blade.
Hopefully you won't bend your blade attempting to save money.

Tim Horton · Apr 22, 2019

https://www.landpride.com/ari/attach...s/303-295m.pdf

According to the info on pages 11 and 12 in this pdf, the blade is about an inch or a bit more lower.

I recently got a 5' Chinese made box blade for less money than the price of the steel to do homemade. Nothing wrong with going the cheap route with some things.

The blades on it are about 3/4" lower than the side frames.

I'm going to bolt a length of 3"x3"x1/4" angle iron to the sides to use a skids so the blades are flush.

My intention is to use it for the drive somewhat as a drive leveler, grader.

After all, it is a driveway meant to be useful, not intended to be pictured in Better Homes and Gardens.

Stomper · Apr 22, 2019

I spent some time in the shop today and turned my rear blade into a box blade. I made the mistake last year of buying a cheap rear blade and it didnt take long for the frame to crap out. The blade if fine but the frame was way to light. I built a new beefy frame with plans to eventually build an accessory for a box blade. I dont have rippers on it but if I find I need them I will make them. Most of the material I will be moving is sandy anyway. I have the blade 1 inch lower than the side. I still have to make skids for it but this is what I have so far. 5 bolts holds it together and it takes 5 minutes to install or remove.

js5020 · Apr 23, 2019

Stomper said:
I spent some time in the shop today and turned my rear blade into a box blade. I made the mistake last year of buying a cheap rear blade and it didnt take long for the frame to crap out. The blade if fine but the frame was way to light. I built a new beefy frame with plans to eventually build an accessory for a box blade. I dont have rippers on it but if I find I need them I will make them. Most of the material I will be moving as any anyway. I have the blade 1 inch lower than the side. I still have to make skids for it but this is what I have so far. 5 bolts holds it together and it takes 5 minutes to install or remove.

Looks like that will work nicely!

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