[AT] 318 float

[Richard Fink Sr]

Dennis i have an older 318 jd and mine has the float position on it. Just 
push leaver forward completely, i use it with snow blower.
R Fink
PA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dennis Johnson" <moscowengnr at yahoo.com>
To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2013 4:27 PM
Subject: [AT] Box blade


>I have done some dirt movement with a Case 444 and a box blade and front 
>blade. I also made an angle blade that either fits front or rear, also a 
>single chisel tooth, and a spring tooth. These can move dirt as well 
>sandstone rocks 4 ft diameter and 1 ft thick. Process is slow, but great 
>therapy after day or week at office.
> I recently did some dirt leveling with a 15 HP Bolens that has a 5 ft 
> angle blade because my Case attachments are in Okla and that was a Texas 
> project. On this loosened dirt with rototiller to help start
>
> A few things I have learned:
> Tractor traction determines how much you can move, and chains help
> Downforce partially determines what you can dig. Adding weight to blade 
> helps
> Scarfers or a chisel or similar help loosen dirt so you can move it, and 
> also can dislodge rocks in the way
> Using a 3 point on tractor without a FLOAT position is a pain.   Pushing 
> blade down where rear tires loose traction limits work. My JD 318 is old 
> and does not have float feature which severely limits blade use
>
> The real issue is how fast you need project done. If you have time and 
> need therapeutic time, small equipment doing a little each run is fine. If 
> you need it done quick, then you need to get larger or better suited 
> equipment to do the job.
>
> Enjoy
> Dennis
>
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