Kubota B26 cutting edge hardness? Regular steel any good?

[mmurray70]

I need a cutting edge for my b26. Is the factory edge hardened? I have some flatbar here that will fit. Will regular steel work or do i need to get it from kubota?

Also, anybody know the thickness? Mine was replaced before, dont know exact size. 1/2" think be ok?

 

[mcfarmall]

If a B26 is a loader bucket, I'd use AR steel.

 

[fried1765]

I need a cutting edge for my b26. Is the factory edge hardened? I have some flatbar here that will fit. Will regular steel work or do i need to get it from kubota?

Also, anybody know the thickness? Mine was replaced before, dont know exact size. 1/2" think be ok?

"Regular steel" is not adequate for a cutting edge!
You can buy from Kubota, but I suspect that you may do much better from an aftermarket cutting edge supplier.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

regular steel is 'ok', used it for my toothbar. How well ,depends on what you're 'cutting' and how much. for more than 'occasional use', I'd go with a harder grade. My toothbar is on 7-8 months of the year, used almost daily, so I resharpen every couple of months,not a big deal to me. Most of the material is 'dirt on the ground', not gravel on pavement', pushing snow on pavement, 'dumpsterdive' steel bar has 500+ hrs on it.Again , WHAT you're using it for matters.

 

[mmurray70]

Thanks guys, ordered it from kubota today. They had whole kit with nuts/bolts etc for about 20% less then price of edge alone in parts diagrams.