persof 14 #1 Posted October 10, 2010 I have a 312-8 and need to do some leveling in in my nephew's yard but my front blade that works so well in the snow tends to "ride up" and over dirt Do the mid mount grader blades let you apply downward pressure to the blade using the lift leaver? Thanks Francis :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,129 #2 Posted October 10, 2010 Either blade can have "down pressure" if a solid lift link is used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #3 Posted October 10, 2010 I use a chain to attatch the blade to my lift mechanism. I set the height w/ the knob. And whenever I want down pressure I make sure I have a good set of boots on. The tires and chains will destroy sneakers. Even without downpressure it works so much better than the plow. Good Luck Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #4 Posted October 13, 2010 Kevin, I think I'd go with TT's solid lift link and control down pressure with the lift lever. If you ever get caught up between the wheel and the blade you could really trash an ankle or foot! Duff :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-8074 19 #5 Posted October 13, 2010 The solid link works well. I can lift the front of the tactor off the ground with the one on my front dozer blade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #6 Posted October 13, 2010 Yup I have a solid link, and on my 520 I can hold the front of the tractor about 1" off the ground, with my 50" mid grader blade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
persof 14 #7 Posted October 13, 2010 Unfortunately mid mount grader blades are hard to find. Do some models allow you to set the angle from the seat like the front blade? Thanks Francis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pumper.atv 26 #8 Posted October 13, 2010 I belive the newer ones can be adjusted from the seat You don't ever want to get your feet caught by the tire. I had it heppen once on a three-wheeler and it hurts bad :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #9 Posted October 14, 2010 I have the solid lift link. I got it off a hydro tractor. Is there a difference between that and the manual lift tractors? The link doesn't match up anywhere. It looks like it should hook into the rear lift mechanism where the snowblower rod mounts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-8074 19 #10 Posted October 14, 2010 This may help. Down pressure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #11 Posted October 15, 2010 Thanks!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #12 Posted October 19, 2010 Thanks guy! I had a chance to hook up the 50" grader w/ the solid link this weekend. I only minutes to play with it. And I'm blown away at how well it works on a manual lift mechanism. And it was a royal PIA! the get the lift link installed. I feel like an idiot for using it with the chain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites