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The Land Pride Dilemma: Box Scraper vs Grader Scraper

You’ve seen our videos and read our blog posts about why Grader Scrapers are so amazing but tradition has shown that box scrapers can get the job done too. This begs the question, which one is better? The answer lies fully in the job you’re trying to accomplish. In this post we’re going to take a look at these jobs and other factors that can influence whether you’re better off with a Land Pride box scraper, or a grader scraper.

The Land Pride Box Scraper:

This item consists of a box that is pulled on the back of a tractor at the three point hitch. The front of the box is open with a row of teeth that can be adjusted to break the ground as its pulled. In the rear of the box is a blade facing the tractor which allow debris to collect and be evenly distributed over an uneven surface.

Advantages:

Moving Material:The high box design of the box scraper makes it a great tool for moving dirt, gravel or other material over distances.

Ripping:The adjustable teeth on the front of the box scraper make ripping dirt, sod or gravel a relatively easy job.

Back filling:Because the back of the bow is also built of a double sided blade, pushing material with the rear blade is simple.

Additional Uses: Leveling, Finish grading

Disadvantages:

Takes more horsepower than a grader scraper:

Because you’re actually catching material, it will take more horsepower to pull the box scraper through a large amount of material, as opposed to the grader scraper which lets material flow over the top its blades, creating less resistance.

Finish grading is more difficult than with a grader scraper:

Because of its drag and fill design, the box scraper can take more finesse to get that smooth driveway than the easy drop and drag grader scraper.

The Land Pride Grader Scraper:

Designed with a row of digging teeth followed by two small angled blades that run the width of the scraper, the Land Pride grader scraper is a tool used to make rough surfaces flat.

Advantages:

Finish Grading:Because of their unique design which lets material flow around the two blades you get an even distribution of material simply by dragging the tool over loose ground. This is the easiest tool to use on the market today to grade your driveway or pathway.

Ripping:With its front row of adjustable teeth the Land Pride grader scraper is a great tool for creating a new path that is flat and level where you want it, or just breaking up the ground if need be.

Requires less horse power:As stated above the grader scraper has less resistance than the traditional box scraper or even rear blade.

Doesn’t require changing the blade angle (like on a rear blade):The design of the tool is such that it always has the correct angle to smooth out whatever material you’re working with.

Disadvantages:

Limited Utility:This tool is great for making rough material flat better than any other tool; past that it doesn’t have as many uses as a box scraper.

expensive:While it is a better tool for the jobs its used for, it is also more expensive (around 500 more) than your average box scraper.

Well there are the facts. At the end of the day the decision is yours. If you’re wondering which Land Pride implement is best for your land, come in or give our sales reps a call. We’ve been around and done enough to know which tools work best for whatever you’re trying to do. Most of the customers we have only use their box scraper for grading the driveway. If that is the only thing you’re using it for you need to upgrade to a grader scraper. If you’ve you got a lot of land to move around and a few different types of projects, a traditional box scraper may be right up your alley.

Life May Be a Bumpy Ride, but a Box Blade Can Help You Smooth Things Out

A box blade is an incredibly useful and versatile piece of equipment. Its primary function is to level out uneven ground, including holes, lumps, and other irregular patches of soil that are too much to even out by hand. A box scraper is adjustable to your needs. It has rear blades that allow for quick penetration into the soil and shanks that feature steel teeth to break up hard, compacted soil, making it much easier to level. Highly valuable in numerous agricultural tasks and jobs, the box blade disperses materials such as soil, gravel, and dirt evenly, which is great if you’re working on driveways, fields, or construction.

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What is a Box Blade?

These devices are simple and very easy to attach to the back of a tractor. A box blade is a rectangular, three sided, metal apparatus with front and rear scraping blades located on the bottoms of the rear panel. Box Blades also have scarifying teeth which are located across the middle of the box, these teeth break up and loosen hard soil as you maneuver. Box blades have a variety of applications, such as leveling ground for farming, gardening, or even lawn care, which makes it a versatile implement to own.

When a box blade is needed for a job, make sure you have the correct one for your task; it should be suitable for the size and power of your tractor.

Safety First

Although a box blade is a fairly simple piece of equipment to use, improper use is unproductive and can be dangerous, so it is important to understand how to use one. Always start by reading up on the correct procedures in the operator’s manual.

With any 3-point attachment, the most common danger is entanglement. Operators are frequently injured when fingers or loose hair or clothing gets caught in the moving parts or attach points. When using any kind of attachment, wear close-fitting clothes, tie back long hair, and be careful where you put your hands to avoid pinch injuries.

How to Use a Box Blade

The operator’s manual will explain how to adjust the tool for your specific job. Beginning with the top link, adjust it to where the front and rear cutting blades touch the ground. This position provides the basic scraping and smoothing action to level the ground underneath. If you are scraping tougher ground, you will need to angle the blades forward by shortening the top link to scratch the soil more aggressively, allowing you to smooth out tougher terrain.

To adjust the scarifiers, lock them into position, then angle the box blade forward. With the box blade facing a forward angle, the scarifiers will be able to break up any bumps in the ground. This will make leveling out your surface and smoothing the soil much easier. Once all bumps have been taken out of your path, pull the scarifiers up and level out the box blade on both sides. Extend the top link to angle both the front and rear blades upwards and set the blade to the float position. After you make these adjustments, you can drag the box blade over the area to smooth out the ground.

When leveling out a surface with a box blade attachment, holes are filled with the loose material the scarifiers scrape up. Make sure to maneuver over the holes multiple times after they are filled to pack the material down. If there are any remaining holes, you may have to add extra soil or gravel to add and compress into the holes to make the surface completely even.

These steps will allow you to properly and safely smooth out surfaces using a box blade tool. Whether your job is lawn, garden, field, road, or construction, you can cover a large amount of area in a small amount of time.

Warranty Information

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Note: Same warranty for all new CRAFTSMAN® models (Model # starting with “CMHT”) and older models (Model # starting with “9”). No proof of purchase required. Return damaged product to a stocking Retail Partner or contact Customer Care at (888) 331-4569 or using the form here for details.

THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.

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Note: Same warranty for all new CRAFTSMAN® models (Model # starting with “CMMT”) and older models (Model # starting with “9”). No proof of purchase required. Return damaged product to a stocking Retail Partner or contact Customer Care at (888) 331-4569 or using the form here for details.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTYIf a product from the product lines below states that it comes with a limited lifetime warranty and fails to perform due to defects in material or workmanship, we will replace it. This warranty is extended only to the original end-user purchaser of the product.

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Note: Same warranty for all new CRAFTSMAN® models (Model # starting with “CMMT”) and older models (Model # starting with “9”). Because we cannot control the quality of products sold by unauthorized sellers, this warranty applies only if the product was purchased from us or one of our authorized sellers, unless otherwise prohibited by law. We reserve the right to reject warranty claims for products purchased from unauthorized sellers, including unauthorized internet sites. Proof of purchase showing when and where you purchased the product may be required. Return damaged product to a stocking authorized Retail Partner or contact Customer Care at (888) 331-4569 or using the form here.

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