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Blades Using a blade to move snow or dirt is very effective. A blade will angle allowing snow to roll off to the side. Using the loader to move snow is much slower because once the bucket is full the snow falls away on both sides. There are three main types of blades, rear mount, front mount and loader mount. The rear blade is the least expensive of the three options. The three point hitch provides lift so additional hydraulics are not needed. The rear blade may be turned forward or rearward depending upon the job. Typically small snowfalls and dirt applications the blade faces forward. In deep snow the blade is turned around and the tractor is driven in reverse. Many rear blades can be off set so they will function as wing and move snow beyond the width of the wheels. The front blade is not compatible with a front end loader, therefore we do not sell many. This blade is similar to a truck mounted snowplow. These blade require additional hydraulics to raise and lower and can have hydraulic angle. The front blade is stronger than a loader mounted blade and can be used to move earth. The loader mounted blade is becoming increasingly popular. After removing the bucket the blade is installed. The loader hydraulics raise and lower the blade and can also be used to angle the blade. The advantage of this design is that the loader does not have to be removed. If the bucket is needed it can be reattached quickly. A loader mounted blade is not recommended for moving dirt or gravel. |