[Taylormade]

Couldn't think of any other way to phrase it and I assume it gave at least one person a chuckle... here we go:

I'm looking for a land plane to level out some highs and lows in both dirt and asphalt milling driveways. I was all set to pick one out but have noticed that there's a difference in some manufacturers depth. I'm not talking width, I'm getting a 5 or 6 footer (2019 2032r). What I'm talking about is front to back. Some are under 40" deep while others, like Titan, are 56".

My first inclination is that I'd want the longer version because it extends the amount of space that will be leveled but maybe I'm missing something and there's an advantage to the shorter size. What say ye, all knowing good folk?

 

[SRG]

Longer is better for leveling/grading. The longer the side boards are, front to back, the less they fall into any dips, and valleys, and the more they will deposit material into those dips, and valleys, leveling it out. You want to ride the peak of the hills, and drop material into the valleys to level it out.

Don't forget to check out Everything Attachments land levelers as well. Their side boards are 55-1/2" long

 

[Kbar]

I don’t think it extends the amount getting graded. It extends the side rails so it gets a smoother run so to speak and it gives the gravel more of a spill way to spread out once it’s been disturbed. The sides are what follow the ground contours and will behave better at length opposed to shorter ones. Atleast that’s my take on the designs.

 

[The Satch]

I've got the same machine as you and I have the 5' EA, 6' would be too much. The 5' can stop my tractor if it loads up and the material doesn't flow or digs too deep

 

[robwheeler]

I would look at EA's Land Shark 5.1 60" Land Leveler.

Land Leveler Land Plane Land Grader Scarifier Shanks for Compact tractors by Land Shark Attachments

rob

 

[hosspuller]

I've a 84 inch "RoadBoss" Traction is the limiter. When the unit is full of material, I can spin the back wheels of a unloaded 5200. I need 4wd to pull it. Tractor with loaded rear tires will work it.

 

[The Satch]

I would look at EA's Land Shark 5.1 48" Land Leveler.

Land Leveler Land Plane Land Grader Scarifier Shanks for Compact tractors by Land Shark Attachments

rob

48" won't cover his tire tracks, he can pull a 5' land plane

 

[Taylormade]

Appreciate everyone's feedback. Sounds like my thought process was sound. I'll get the longer five footer. Thanks all!

 

[Treefarmer]

Appreciate everyone's feedback. Sounds like my thought process was sound. I'll get the longer five footer. Thanks all!

The only downside is the longer one will extend the weight further back when you are transporting it. You could get light on the front for steering.

Treefarmer

 

[MeagerHair]

The other thing to consider on width is how wide the drive is yo will be working. I like my width for my big open area. However, my drive is narrow, so as it pulls material from the sides it overshoots the center. I have found adjusting the angle with the draft arm helps, let’s me drop material in from the edge “middle of drive”. I pull it flat in the big open area.

 

[Taylormade]

The only downside is the longer one will extend the weight further back when you are transporting it. You could get light on the front for steering.

Thanks, I'll keep the bucket on the front to help counter balance it.

The other thing to consider on width is how wide the drive is yo will be working.

Mine's rather narrow as well at 10'. Thanks for the feedback! I'll start the journey of trying to find one now

 

[robwheeler]

48" won't cover his tire tracks, he can pull a 5' land plane

I changed my entry 60" is right -- thank you for catching that.

rob