Skid Steer Box Blades & Box Graders

A skid steer box blade — also sold as a box grader or box scraper — is the tool for leveling and finishing dirt, gravel, and road base. The frame carries a fixed cutting edge front and rear with adjustable side plates, so you can cut high spots on the push and backdrag material into the low spots on the pull. Most models add scarifier shanks that rip compacted ground ahead of the blade, which is what separates a box blade from a plain bucket on a washboarded driveway. Choose a width that matches or slightly exceeds your machine's track or tire width. For final seedbed prep, a Harley rake puts down the finished surface.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a box blade and a box grader?

They are the same attachment under different names. Box blade, box grader, and box scraper all describe a rectangular frame with front and rear cutting edges and
adjustable side plates, used to cut, carry, and level material. Regional habit drives most of the naming, and some manufacturers use one term for a scarifier-equipped
model and another for a plain frame. When comparing options, look at the specs rather than the name.

What size box blade do I need for my skid steer?

Match the box blade width to your machine so the blade cuts at least as wide as your tires or tracks — otherwise you drive over freshly graded ground and undo the
work. A 72 inch box blade suits most mid-size skid steers, while compact loaders often run 60 to 66 inches and larger machines handle 84 inches and up. Also check
the attachment weight against your loader's rated operating capacity.

Do I need scarifiers on a box blade?

Scarifiers are worth having on any ground that has been driven on. The shanks drop below the cutting edge and rip compacted gravel or hardpan so the blade can
actually move material instead of skating across the top. For a washboarded driveway or an old road base, they are essential. If you only spread and level loose
material like fresh gravel or topsoil, you can raise them and work without.

Can I use a box blade to level a driveway?

Yes — driveway maintenance is the job box blades do best. Drop the scarifiers to break up the compacted surface and the washboarding, then make passes with the
blade to cut high spots and carry material into the ruts. Finish with the scarifiers raised and a light float pass to smooth everything out. Working in both directions and
crowning slightly toward the center helps the surface shed water.

Will a box blade work on a compact tractor?

The box blades in this collection use a skid steer universal quick-attach mount, so they fit skid steers, track loaders, and any tractor fitted with a skid steer quick-attach
adapter on the loader arms. They are not three-point hitch implements. If you're working from a tractor's three-point instead, you need a three-point box blade —
contact us and we can point you to the right style.