ThisIsNotaStep, you asked for input. You probably didn't need a dissertation on dirt movement!
Keep it simple. Start off with a rear blade. Find a good used one to save some funds if you choose. Use it a while and see how it works for you. After some experimenting you discover likes and dislikes. Then, down the road a bit, if you think another tool will work better start looking for it. Same process. You learn as you go.
I've got rear blades, box blade, dozer blade, soil pulverizer, rakes and tiller. I loan my box blade more then I use it. Everyone has different machines, soil conditions, amounts of time to work with projects and outcomes desired. Take all this thread with an open mind.
Have fun with your choices.
Keep it simple. Start off with a rear blade. Find a good used one to save some funds if you choose. Use it a while and see how it works for you. After some experimenting you discover likes and dislikes. Then, down the road a bit, if you think another tool will work better start looking for it. Same process. You learn as you go.
I've got rear blades, box blade, dozer blade, soil pulverizer, rakes and tiller. I loan my box blade more then I use it. Everyone has different machines, soil conditions, amounts of time to work with projects and outcomes desired. Take all this thread with an open mind.
Have fun with your choices.