Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Attention Forum Users: On the 28th of December 2023 at 9:00am Central Time, we will be taking the forums down for maintenance while we prepare the new forums for your use. Please click here for more information.

Discussion Forum
:

6 or 7 foot

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
Wayne

11-01-2000 10:41:56




Report to Moderator

I'm considering purchasing a 7 foot back blade for my 8N but don't know if it's too much. Would a 6 footer be easier on it? Any comments appreciated.




[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
Jim WI

11-03-2000 10:34:16




Report to Moderator
 Re: 6 or 7 foot in reply to Wayne , 11-01-2000 10:41:56  
I've a 7-foot King Kutter blade on my 2N (well under $200 at Mills Fleet & Farm). It looks like the same blade that dave #1 has (see his post for a link to the old discussion).

I can turn the blade around but it does touch the tires during the process. To fix this, I could spread the tires out one notch -- I just haven't wanted to wrestle liquid-filled tires around. It's a low-priority project for me (along with fixing the tire chains).

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Fessman

11-01-2000 15:23:05




Report to Moderator
 Re: 6 or 7 foot in reply to Wayne , 11-01-2000 10:41:56  
Wayne,

I have a 7 ft blade and it works great. Depending on the length of the top link I may be able to spin the blade around. The design of the blade allows for easy offset. I find this a nice feature.

Fessman



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Rick In ut

11-01-2000 11:09:24




Report to Moderator
 Re: 6 or 7 foot in reply to Wayne , 11-01-2000 10:41:56  
I don't know what type of tractor you have, but a few weeks ago there was a post on the board about a 7 foot blade, problem was he had an "N" tractor and when he went to swivel the blade 180 degrees it hit on the tractor tire.....He was going to cut 6 inches off each end to allow the thing to clear the wheel. Good luck.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
dave#1

11-02-2000 04:29:00




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: 6 or 7 foot in reply to Rick In ut, 11-01-2000 11:09:24  
That was me that posted about the 7' blade hitting the tires, What I found is, not all blades(of any size) are built the same, some are longer than others(From where the mounting pins are to the pivit for the blade),mine is shorter than most so when I try to spin it or angle it, it hits the tires. I also learned that useing Draft control for bulk work is where it's at, then use poision control for finish work.

later,dave

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Dell (WA)

11-01-2000 11:05:22




Report to Moderator
 Re: 6 or 7 foot in reply to Wayne , 11-01-2000 10:41:56  
Wayne..... ...Arn't you lucky, 8N's have both position control and draft control. Thats that little handle under your seat (its not for flushing, grin), up for position, horizontal for draft. I just got thru blading my gravel driveways with an 8 footer in draft control. If your tractor can't handle the load in draft, just up the hydraulic lift a little and reduce the draft. Then I finished off in position control. I was really impressed how my draft control worked. If the price is right, I'd go with a 7 ft..... ..Dell

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy