slim67 2,744 #1 Posted March 25, 2021 I picked up this craftsman grader blade for 125 on FB marketplace today. I am going to modify the sleeve hitch to fit one of my horses. I got a Sears 917. model number blade last year for my dads ST16 but will sell that one since he has a craftsman sleeve hitch to 3 point adapter. That way we can share this one. This blade is like new. 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,245 #2 Posted March 26, 2021 It looks surprisingly like a Brinly grader blade. I wonder if Brinly made them for Craftsman? https://www.amazon.com/Brinly-BB-56BH-Sleeve-Behind-42-Inch/dp/B001U40NFM/ref=asc_df_B001U40NFM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167146984279&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12511691565524415310&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019452&hvtargid=pla-314754937085&psc=1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 9,280 #3 Posted March 26, 2021 That blade is definitely made by Brinly, I have the exact same one brand new from them never used. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleredrider 409 #4 Posted March 26, 2021 (edited) Bought new brinly as well, looks just like that. We’ll save for the craftsman sticker... Edited March 26, 2021 by littleredrider 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,982 #5 Posted March 26, 2021 Yes Brinly made Craftsman attachments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,982 #6 Posted March 26, 2021 11 hours ago, slim67 said: I picked up this craftsman grader blade for 125 on FB marketplace today. I am going to modify the sleeve hitch to fit one of my horses. I got a Sears 917. model number blade last year for my dads ST16 but will sell that one since he has a craftsman sleeve hitch to 3 point adapter. That way we can share this one. This blade is like new. Put a clevis hitch on the horse and you won't have to modify anything! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,744 #7 Posted March 26, 2021 2 hours ago, squonk said: Yes Brinly made Craftsman attachments. I thought it was a Brinly when I first laid eyes on it. Sears knows who to go to when they want something made in the USA. Now I have a bottom plow and grader blade but Brinly! What’s next? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,245 #8 Posted March 26, 2021 https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/product/toro-wheel-horse-brinly-clevis-hitch-sleeve-hitch-with-adjustment-plate-and-pin/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,744 #9 Posted March 26, 2021 2 hours ago, squonk said: Put a clevis hitch on the horse and you won't have to modify anything! I am going to put a Clevis hitch on but have to do a little welding first. The hitch I currently have is either a cub cadet or John Deere. Just going to do a little fabricating. It came with my bottom plow and I tried to sell the hitch but no takers. I could buy the correct one but since this is laying around I may as well use it for something. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,744 #10 Posted March 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, Achto said: https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/product/toro-wheel-horse-brinly-clevis-hitch-sleeve-hitch-with-adjustment-plate-and-pin/ That is something I’ve looked into. Hell of a good price considering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,968 #11 Posted March 26, 2021 Another route if your horse has a sleeve hitch... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,744 #13 Posted April 7, 2021 I finally finished converting what I’m pretty sure was a cub cadet sleeve hitch, into one that works for my tractor. I used material I already had so it didn’t cost me anything other than some 6011 rod. I know I could buy one but it’s fun to me to do some fabricating since I don’t get a chance to do it as often as I would like. I’ve been doing some work in the yard which requires grading so I finally had a chance to use it. In the pic there’s only one cable clamp but I need a second and the bale pin is not the right pin either but it still works. I’d say it was a success. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,127 #14 Posted April 7, 2021 8 minutes ago, slim67 said: I’d say it was a success. Looks great! Hate to be the fly in your ointment but the WH hitches have the lift arm off center toward the left side to align with the exit point of the rear cable tube and the rear rockshaft. You'll want to be sure your isn't pulling at an angle when you lift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,744 #15 Posted April 7, 2021 13 minutes ago, Handy Don said: Looks great! Hate to be the fly in your ointment but the WH hitches have the lift arm off center toward the left side to align with the exit point of the rear cable tube and the rear rockshaft. You'll want to be sure your isn't pulling at an angle when you lift. You are correct and I thought about that when I was putting it together but it lifts like it should. Should it become a problem, I do have a solution. Thanks for your input 👍🏻 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
