Belly grader blade for D17
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Topic: Belly grader blade for D17
Posted By: DaveKamp
Subject: Belly grader blade for D17
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2017 at 8:32pm
Hey- anybody have pictures of a belly mount grader blade mounted under a D-17? I need something that'll flatten and grade better, and figuring I'll be fabricating it, but could use some examples...  ------------- Ten Amendments, Ten Commandments, and one Golden Rule solve most every problem. Citrus hand-cleaner with Pumice does the rest. |
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Posted By: Ross D.
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2017 at 2:11pm
| Hi. In Aug. , 2008, at the A C show in Portland In., there was an open stationed 190 XP on display with an underslung grader blade assembly. Boy-o-boy, was it nice. Unfortunately, I can not find my pictures from that show. Perhaps someone else may have a picture of it. The gentleman who displayed it said that it belonged to his son and that he used it in the landscaping business. I think they were located to the north of Portland ( towards Ft. Wayne ). Ross D. |
Posted By: john(MI)
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2017 at 11:38pm
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I'm curious why a snap coupler blade won't work? One in good working order can be adjusted to about any angle you could want. They are heavy enough to dig deep, and with good hydraulics you can put it at any height to level off. Just going thru my mind what all you could need to grade. ------------- D14, D17, 5020, 612H, CASE 446 |
Posted By: DaveKamp
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2017 at 1:11am
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I'm looking for one in the belly, because the blade I have behind (or any blade behind) will dig IN when the front wheels climb up over a lump, and when falling down the other side, drop dirt on level ground. I want to knock the high spots down as they pass between the front and rear axles. I also want to be able to lean and swing the blade to use it for grading, like a speed maintainer. ------------- Ten Amendments, Ten Commandments, and one Golden Rule solve most every problem. Citrus hand-cleaner with Pumice does the rest. |
Posted By: Ross D.
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2017 at 9:42am
Hi Dave. I like grading with the snap coupled grader blade; but, understand your comments on the frustration that you encounter. Here is a picture of a possible solution. If you could find a nice 'D' grader, I am sure you would enjoy experience. They do a good job and are a lot of fun to operate. This picture is of my 'D Special', with Calvin Schmidt grading Justin Biebers laneway in Stratford, Ontario. Ross D.
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Posted By: DiyDave
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2017 at 10:40am
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And a D grader, late models, at least, use same motor, as a d-17...
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Posted By: Acdiesel
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2017 at 10:51am
how much room and money you got here's a cheep grader (in my book). https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/for/6038355745.html" rel="nofollow - ROAD GRADER  ------------- D19 Diesel,D17 Diesel SER.3 2-D14, 2-D15 SER.II WF/NF D15 SER.2 DIESEL D12 SER.I, D10 Ser.II 2-720'S D21 Ser. II Gmc,caterpillar I'm a pharmacist (farm assist) with a PHD (post hole digger) |
Posted By: Dave(inMA)
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2017 at 11:13am
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That grader looks like it'd be a lot of fun to operate - I could use it on my lane! I can just hear my wife's response, though: "You bought WHAT??!!??" Dave ------------- WC, CA, D14, WD45 |
Posted By: Bob-Maine
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2017 at 2:43pm
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Dave, Maybe more practical than the HD-41 that was for sale in central Mass a few years ago. Bob@allidowneast ------------- I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not sure. |
Posted By: Stan R
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2017 at 3:22pm
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Make google your friend. https://www.google.com/search?q=tractor+belly+blade&rlz=1C1CHZL_enUS708US708&espv=2&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiKnai77NvSAhVE6mMKHfh9ArYQ_AUIBygC&biw=1407&bih=628" rel="nofollow - Click me |
Posted By: Mikez
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2017 at 6:32pm
| Did you see in the link Stan put up, grader Greg, it's a stretched out 700 series garden tractor with two rear drives. Interesting looking |
Posted By: Acdiesel
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2017 at 9:12pm
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SEEN THIS ON C.L. https://swmi.craigslist.org/grd/6039103518.html" rel="nofollow - Allis Chalmers D17   ------------- D19 Diesel,D17 Diesel SER.3 2-D14, 2-D15 SER.II WF/NF D15 SER.2 DIESEL D12 SER.I, D10 Ser.II 2-720'S D21 Ser. II Gmc,caterpillar I'm a pharmacist (farm assist) with a PHD (post hole digger) |
Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2017 at 9:22pm
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Posted By: ac fleet
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2017 at 11:23pm
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Use the idea that Farmall cub uses on their under blade!----simple made and does nice work!---I have one under one of my cubs right now. You will do good with the under mount! Grader in the above pic. looks like the BD-3 that I once had! ---DETROIT 3-71 engine!----I also had an Allis 45, it had the 516 engine in it---now thats a hoggin machine!!! LOL!!! thanks; ac fleet |
Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2017 at 8:56pm
------------- "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
ac fleet wrote:Posted By: ac fleet
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2017 at 10:29pm
| Ya want pictures of my cub setup???---- Will gittum tomorrow and get them posted up for you.---It's an idea that could be adapted to any size blade or any color tractor.---Just scale it up to whatever size you need! thanks; ac fleet |
Posted By: ac fleet
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2017 at 8:07pm
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Took some pics of the cub blade between rains! http://s26.photobucket.com/user/SonnyReese/media/test/Equipment%202/DSCN0167_zpsyedtzhiz.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Here is one from the front, it gives a fairly good view of how its made and hooked to the tractor.---got another one from the back. Finally got p-bucket to give me the pix.!!! http://s26.photobucket.com/user/SonnyReese/media/test/Equipment%202/DSCN0169_zpsbmntmj9g.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  thanks; ac fleet |
Posted By: Wes (VA)
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2017 at 9:33pm
| I have an early D grader that I'm trying to sell. The engine is tight, needs tires.. It may be easier to put a blade on your 17. :). |
Posted By: DaveKamp
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2017 at 6:48am
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Wow, Fleet- that's a cool setup... yes, simple, and perhaps a little on the lightweight side, but for a Cub, that's to be expected. Some variety of that was kinda what I had in mind. The hydraulic version above looked right, but the pictures were a bit small for details. A Grader... yeah, aside from the long wheelbase maneuverability, it'd be nice. I'm the kind of guy that'd have one just because I could, but it wouldn't be the optimal worker for what I'll be working down... but hey... more pictures!!! ------------- Ten Amendments, Ten Commandments, and one Golden Rule solve most every problem. Citrus hand-cleaner with Pumice does the rest. |
Posted By: DaveKamp
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2017 at 6:49am
Charlie- for some silly reason, I can't get your video link to do anything but turn blank... can you re-post it as text?  ------------- Ten Amendments, Ten Commandments, and one Golden Rule solve most every problem. Citrus hand-cleaner with Pumice does the rest. |
Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2017 at 8:31am
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Thanks for the pics Sonny! Gives me a couple of ideas.
------------- "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
Posted By: ac fleet
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2017 at 11:36pm
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Ted!---You could use this as an idea to work from!---Just scale it up to whatever weight your tractor needs!---the idea can be adapted to any color or size tractor. Nother' idea I have is to start with this STYLE setup,---THEN add a long cylinder on each side for seperate control of the blade---- angle could also be a cylinder on a third valve! ----I got all kinds of ideas!!! LOL!!!! If the cub had aux. hyd. ( which they don't) I would put each side on a valve/cylinder to control the blade!---for its size it does great job the way it is, just gotta take light cuts! thanks; ac fleet |