Cat® Box Blades are designed for grading and leveling of large commercial properties, housing pads, roadways, and parking lots and can operate both manually and automatically with the use of Laser or GPS grading systems. Developed to integrate with AccuGrade® electronic components it can achieve high levels of grading accuracy while increasing productivity and reducing operating costs. Designs for athletic fields, concrete prep, grading in buildings and tighter spaces, parking lots, back-filling can all be achieved with the Box Blade Attachment.

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Leveling with Optional Dual Laser and Standard Fixed Masts
Grading with Optional  Dual Laser and Standard Fixed Masts
Grading with Optional Dual 3D GPS and Rigid Masts

Features

  • Application

    Application

    AccuGrade™ ready, the Box Blade is designed for grading and leveling of large commercial properties, housing pads, roadways, and parking lots.

  • Curved Moldboards

    Curved Moldboards

    Front and rear curved moldboards allow for material to roll and fold, improving capacity and performance. Flowing material will easily find low spots and improve grading and leveling performance.

  • Wear Indicating Cutting Edges

    Wear Indicating Cutting Edges

    Wear indicating cutting edges feature 20% more wear material on the ground engaging section of the edge and also indicate when it is time to flip or replace the edge.

  • Dual Parabolic Mirrors

    Dual Parabolic Mirrors

    Dual parabolic mirrors provide full visibility to the front cutting edge allowing the operator to identify how much the blade is loading and see out to the corners of the Box Blade.

  • Centrally Located Electronics

    Centrally Located Electronics

    Technology components are centrally located and simply route to their respective harnesses back to this location on the tool. Then, a single harness routes to the control module in the cab or on the tool.

  • Protected Hydraulic Valve and ECM

    Protected Hydraulic Valve and ECM

    The hydraulic valve and ECM are enclosed and mounted within the frame of the tool, protected from damage.

  • Dual Front Wheels

    Dual Front Wheels

    Dual front wheels are mounted on an independent axle and on casters to provide stability in both directions of travel. These wheels are air filled and will provide balance for the blade in both automatic and manual operation.

  • Bolt-On Side Cutters and Wings

    Bolt-On Side Cutters and Wings

    These improve the life of the tool with reversible side cutters and replaceable box wings. Both are bolt-on for simple replacement.

  • Standard Fixed Masts

    Standard Fixed Masts

    Standard fixed masts provide great performance for single or dual laser technology configurations as well as supporting 3D technology.

  • Serrated Steps

    Serrated Steps

    Serrated bolt-on step provides safe ingress and egress from machine cab. Additional weld-on serrated steps on the blade ensure safe receiver adjustment, install, or removal.

  • Tool Mounted Operation and Maintenance Manual Holder

    Tool Mounted Operation and Maintenance Manual Holder

    Tool mounted and sealed from the elements, this holder includes all of the operation manuals and maintenance guides required for proper operation of the work tool.

Specifications

Units for specifications

General

Overall Width 87.4 in 2221 mm
Working Width 83.9 in 2131 mm
Optimal Hydraulic Flow 30-85 L/min (8-22 gpm)
Requires Full Work Tool Control with Both Joysticks Yes
Optimal Hydraulic Pressure 140-170 bar (2031-2466 psi)
Overall Length 81.2 in 2062 mm
Overall Height 106.1 in 2694 mm
Weight 1999.6 lb 907 kg
Tilt Angle Range 15° Left/Right
Raise 5 in 127 mm
Lower 4 in 102 mm
Interface Type Skid Steer Coupler

Videos

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  • Cat® Box Blade Production Study
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  • Cat® Box Blade Operating Tips
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  • Cat® Box Blade Working at the Professional Bull Riders Event
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