The Difference: Box Blade vs Rear Blade
Stumped on the difference between a box blade and a rear blade? Understandably so. You’re not the only one who’s unsure. Follow along as we break down the differences in how they are designed and the different purposes for each. If you’re still unsure of the differences by the end of this article, call our team at Prairie State Tractor and we will be happy to show you the differences in person. You can try them both out to get a feel for how they work.
How They Are Made
Box Blades:
One of the most noticeable differences between these two blade types is the way they are made. Box blades are designed in a box shape with the front side (the side closest to the tractor) having scarifier teeth, and the back of the box being the blade. The scarifier teeth are used to break up hard ground and the blade smooths it. With these blades, you can move dirt and gravel both forward and backwards because the blade on the back is designed with a cutting edge on both sides.
Rear Blades:
Rear blades have a more simple design than box blades. Instead of having a row of teeth followed by a blade, this attachment just has a blade. However, this more simplistic design doesn’t mean it’s less useful. Rear blades are more customizable than box blades. You can adjust both the pitch and angle of these blades which gives you more control of how much you are cutting into the ground and where you want the dirt to move.