What's a fair price for this rear blade?

[number9]

Bush Hog 7' blade. Looks to be an older version of the 70 Series blade - like this http://www.equipmentbarn.net/dirt-dog-7007-70-7ft.-70-series-tractor-grader-blade.html

I'm going to look at it tomorrow.

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[Eric McCarthy]

That's a heavy duty blade which is set up for either cat1 or cat2 3point. Looks like its adjustable to offset the blade. Price can vary depending on the manufacture, as you know name brands bring a premium. New I'd guesstimate they sold between $800 to $1,200.

I'd feel comfortable in it for around $500 to $600. It's in great shape, not bent all to crap.

 

[number9]

Got the blade yesterday for $225. He said it was a Bush Hog brand but it's actually a Tufline GB4-84. Tag is right on it??!! Anyway, so far happy with it. It's beefy for sure. According to their website it comes in at 576# Landscape GB Series Grader Blades - Monroe Tufline I stopped at TSC on the way home and got pin bushings for it so it'd fit the HF QH good and tight. Also got some new pins and clips to replace the bolts he had rigged it with.

It isn't QH compatable obviously. I had to get the angle grinder and BFH out a few minutes but I got it hooked up now. It needs a little TLC and a fresh coat of paint but I am pleased for the price.

It's only a few (maybe 6) inches off the ground when the 3ph is all the way up. Not sure if that's normal or if the blade is "too big" for the tractor, but it'll be fine I think when I get the TnT installed where I can pull the top link in and get it higher during transport.

Here's the part I had to trim out to get the QH top hook to fit on the pin.

Here is it on the tractor. It'll look much better when I get a coat of paint on it.

I got a Woods box blade coming this week but I've been reading a lot of people say that you really need both. That you'll likely use the BB a lot more, but there are some things you need a GB for. I was dreading the thought of buying a new one cause I wanted a HD one and they're higher than a cat's back. I was really lucky to have ran across this one when I did, and I just happened to look at CL on a whim because I was bored.

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[Burtonbr]

Yea that was a good deal, that is a good heavy duty looking blade, should last you for a long time. good find !
The people around here trying to sell on Craigslist want $300+ for broken & worn out implements, Haven't run across many good deals yet.

 

[hodge]

That blade is intended for a much larger tractor, which would sit higher. You can crank the top link in to get the blade higher off the ground, but you are definitely going to hang up and get stuck if you get in hilly terrain. When the blade won't go any higher and the back tires are lifting off the ground, you will be stuck good...so, be mindful of the terrain around you.
That is an excellent price. Good find!

 

[Eric McCarthy]

Tractor just needs a lift kit now LOL