Mid-Mount Grader Blade Compatibility

[71_Bronco 1,072]

Have a 44" (I think) grader blade that I bought for my Bronco 14. It is an aftermarket unit that I thought I bought from someone on here a few years back. It is one that mounts to the rear axle brackets, not the mid-mount tach-o-matic mount.

 

I did mount it on the Bronco 14 before I disassembled it, and I remember it worked fine, and was able to angle the blade without hitting the front tires (if my memory serves me right).

 

If I were to mount that same grader blade on a short-frame tractor, like my Commando 8, would I have any issues? I would think that it would hit my front tires when tilted, but if kept straight, would it work? Or was there a different grader blade specifically for the short-frames?

[ebinmaine 67,309]

Seems to me being a custom build you really would just have to try it and see. Short frame to a long frame should be about two and three-quarter inch difference.

 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,033]

The first MB-405 in 1965 became the 7-1711 in 1968 and listed for both the short and long frame tractors. This one mounts to the front and is pulled.

Garry

[953 nut 55,099]

8 hours ago, 71_Bronco said:

I would think that it would hit my front tires when tilted, but if kept straight, would it work?

                   You could drill a couple new holes at an acceptable angle that will work for the short frame.

Here is a bit more information on the 40"

 

 

[71_Bronco 1,072]

I'll take a couple pics in the coming days, its at my parents house. From what I recall, its a copy of the Wheel Horse ones. I don't remember why the guy was making repro ones.