This 48-in. (122-cm) Front Blade is compatible with noncurrent 200 Series, 320, GT, 325, 335, 345, 355D, and GX Garden Tractors. See the Price Pages for specific compatibility and ordering information.
NOTE: The 48-in. (122-cm) Front Blade is not recommended for X300 Series or LX Tractors. (The 44-in. (112-cm) Front Blade is available for the X300 Series, LX, and GT Tractors.)
The 48-in. (122-cm) Front Blade is:
· Designed for residential use
· Excellent for pushing snow and loose material
· Wide enough to completely clear material away from the path of the tractor, when in the angled position
Heavy-duty construction gives long life
The blade is constructed of heavy, 0.12-in. (3-mm) -thick steel.
A reinforcing angle behind the blade gives extra strength at the working edge.
The blade's cutting edge is made from hardened steel and is replaceable.
Easy-on, easy-off mounting system
Support wheels/mounting points
The blade is balanced on two support wheels:
· Wheels make it convenient to move the front blade to and from storage.
· It is easy to line the blade up with mounting points during installation.
· Wheels can be moved to the storage position after installation is complete.
Tractor mid-frame mounting points are used:
· Location of mounting points improves performance by keeping the blade at an optimum working angle at all working heights.
· The blade is held in place with two simple, cam-shaped locks.
Adjustable skid shoes
Adjustable skid shoes on each side of the blade allow the operator to select the correct blading height to match various conditions and job requirements:
· Skid shoes are adjustable to eight different heights.
o Seven at 0.5-in. (12.7-mm) increments and one at 1-in. (25.4-mm) increment
· Uniform grading/blading is easier when using the adjustable skid shoes.
· Skid shoes are replaceable, as they wear out over time.
Breakaway feature
Two large coil springs hold the blade in a vertical working position.
The bottom edge will be pushed back if a solid object is struck:
· Reduces damage to the blade
· Prevents the operator from being jolted
The blade can be locked (red arrow) in the vertical position, if desired.
Storage position saves space
The front blade can be tipped forward to reduce the amount of storage space required.
48-in. (122-cm) Front Blade
| Overall length: | |
| Installed on tractor | 86 in. (218 cm) |
| Installed on tractor with Quik-Tatch weights | 90.5 in. (223 cm) |
| Overall width | 48 in. (122 cm) |
| Overall height | 17 in. (43 cm) |
| Cutting width: | |
| Blade straight | 48 in. (122 cm) |
| Blade angled 15 degrees | 47 in. (119 cm) |
| Blade angled 30 degrees | 42 in. (107 cm) |
| Angling positions: | |
| Number of positions | Five |
| Right and left | 15 degrees |
| Right and left | 30 degrees |
| Range of lift (blade positioned straight forward): | |
| Above ground line | 5 in. (13 cm) |
| Below ground line | 3 in. (7.6 cm) |
| Blade skid shoes | Eight positions |
| Blade trip | Spring-trip with lock |
| Blade float | Built into tractor linkage |
| Material thickness: | |
| Blade | 0.12 in. (3.05 mm) |
| Replaceable scraper edge | 0.188 in. (4.76 mm) |
| Weight, net: | |
| Blade less angling kit | 110 lb (50 kg) |
| Manual angling kit | 8 lb (4 kg) |
| Attaching time | 5 minutes |
| Removal time | 5 minutes |
This 48-in. (122-cm) Front Blade is compatible with:
· 240, 245, 260, 265, 285, and 320 Tractors
· GT242, GT262, GT275, GT225, GT235, GT235EOE, and GT245 Tractors
· 325, 335, 345, 355D, and GX Tractors
NOTE: The 48-in. (122-cm) Front Blade is not recommended for X300 Series or LX Lawn Tractors. (The 44-in. (112-cm) Front Blade is available for X300 and LX Tractors and a narrower option for all GT Tractors and GX255 Tractors.)
1. All tractors require front implement lift kit and attaching parts. Included in this Listing
2. Two 50-lb (23-kg) plastic-shell wheel weights (one on each wheel), or up to four 42-lb (19-kg) Quik-Tatch weights recommended for additional traction.
3. Tire chains are helpful when blading snow.
4. Bar tires are helpful for dirt applications.
