krystolo 504 #1 Posted February 28, 2021 Just bought my first tractor, and it came with these two blades. Can someone tell me what they're used for? Thanks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,807 #3 Posted February 28, 2021 Mid grader blades! They are pretty sought after, worth 250-ish ballpark each if not more! You’ll find they scrape stuff amazing! Might even be able to use them for pushing the horse poo too! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,807 #4 Posted February 28, 2021 All these attachments, you’re really going to appreciate attach-a-matic brackets. Even more so, you’d REALLY appreciate another tractor or three! 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krystolo 504 #5 Posted February 28, 2021 17 minutes ago, pullstart said: Mid grader blades! They are pretty sought after, worth 250-ish ballpark each if not more! You’ll find they scrape stuff amazing! Might even be able to use them for pushing the horse poo too! Do they both do the same thing, or does one turn more, dig deeper, etc? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,311 #6 Posted February 28, 2021 1 minute ago, krystolo said: Do they both do the same thing, or does one turn more, dig deeper, etc? The one in the first picture attaches to the hitch near the front tires and "drags". The one in the second picture attaches to the axle bracket at the rear and "pushes". We have the first type here and find that it is generally preferred although the pushing type most certainly has its value because it does dig a little deeper. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krystolo 504 #7 Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) 25 minutes ago, pullstart said: All these attachments, you’re really going to appreciate attach-a-matic brackets. Even more so, you’d REALLY appreciate another tractor or three! Where can I find these magical brackets? Maybe it has them??!! I'll see when it arrives. Edited February 28, 2021 by krystolo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haydendavid380 759 #8 Posted February 28, 2021 11 minutes ago, krystolo said: Where can I find these magical brackets? Maybe it has them??!! I'll see when it arrives. It's the piece that bolts around the axles. the other bracket it the one the deck attaches too. It looks like your tractor has them, but to answer your question, they are available at Wheel Horse Parts and more https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/product/toro-wheel-horse-hitch-104659-snow-dozer-blade-tiller-bracket-with-setup-bar/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,130 #9 Posted February 28, 2021 The attach-a-matic brackets are located on the tractor, one on the front and the other under the mid point on the frame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,130 #10 Posted February 28, 2021 That rear bracket is sometimes called an attachment bracket for a dozer blade and for a roto - tiller . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,807 #11 Posted February 28, 2021 49 minutes ago, krystolo said: Just bought my first tractor, and it came with these two blades. Can someone tell me what they're used for? Thanks! This one is a true mid mount grader. It pulls the blade and is easy to set a grade unlike a dozer blade / snow plow. Combine that with a solid link and you can really dig down to smooth something out! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krystolo 504 #12 Posted February 28, 2021 @haydendavid380 woohoo!! This is awesome news! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krystolo 504 #13 Posted February 28, 2021 @pullstart yes!! That's what I'm hoping to do! I'm just tickled!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haydendavid380 759 #14 Posted February 28, 2021 Just now, krystolo said: @haydendavid380 woohoo!! This is awesome news! Don't know if you know or if anyone has told you, but that is set up with a rear brinley hitch as well, so you can get to work with any brinley rear attachments (such as plow, cultivator, ect) and sling them around with your hydro lift. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,807 #15 Posted February 28, 2021 As you can see, we really like these tractors! They’re like the best kept secret that we tell everyone about! 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krystolo 504 #16 Posted February 28, 2021 1 minute ago, haydendavid380 said: Don't know if you know or if anyone has told you, but that is set up with a rear brinley hitch as well, so you can get to work with any brinley rear attachments (such as plow, cultivator, ect) and sling them around with your hydro lift. Is that also known as a sleeve hitch? It comes with a rake, which may be handy. I don't do a lot of tilling and such, but I'll have to see what other attachments might come in handy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haydendavid380 759 #17 Posted February 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, krystolo said: Is that also known as a sleeve hitch? It comes with a rake, which may be handy. I don't do a lot of tilling and such, but I'll have to see what other attachments might come in handy. Yep it's a sleeve. You'll quickly find that if you just get the attachments you'll find a use for them 🤣 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krystolo 504 #18 Posted February 28, 2021 @haydendavid380 I think it comes with a plow. That could be handy for cleaning up the edges of culverts, I guess. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krystolo 504 #19 Posted February 28, 2021 This is what I’m dealing with. Under the muck is solid clay. I usually use the skid steer to scrape back to the clay twice a year. Thinking these blades will help me keep it scraped on a more regular basis so the muck doesn’t build up. will the plow help with improving my ditch? What can I do to improve traction in the mud? Currently has ag tires on the back. I’ll add, that it isn’t always this muddy. We’ve had a record wet winter. I realize I’ll need to let it dry out some before doing a lot of work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,991 #20 Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) Improve traction in mud? Add weight - lots of options, wheel weights, fluid filled tires, or hanging weights on the tractor frame. Tire chains will help too. Though if that is deep gumbo mud, you will be better off staying out of it. Edited February 28, 2021 by 8ntruck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krystolo 504 #21 Posted February 28, 2021 10 minutes ago, 8ntruck said: Improve traction in mud? Add weight - lots of options, wheel weights, fluid filled tires, or hanging weights on the tractor frame. Tire chains will help too. Though if that is deep gumbo mud, you will be better off staying out of it. It’s about 2-4” deep. Mostly mashed up manure. The clay underneath is slick, though. might need to use the skid steer then the WH for maintenance. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,311 #22 Posted February 28, 2021 If you don't sink in too bad then chains would help ALOT. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,807 #23 Posted March 1, 2021 Whatever you chose, 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krystolo 504 #24 Posted March 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, pullstart said: Whatever you chose, As soon as it gets here, I’ll load you up!! can you put chains on ag tires? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #25 Posted March 1, 2021 Chains on turfs are better than chains on ags, but chains on ags are FAR better than ags alone! Turfs help get more of the chains on the ground where they do their thing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
