Front blade vs back blade

Greasy6020

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How would a push blade stack up against a back blade on 3 point?

If you had to have one or the other what would it be? This would be mostly for moving snow but dirt moving upon occasion

Tractor/blades in question are Massey 14...

Advantage goes to back blade in my eyes for not tying up 3 point due to both 3 point and mid lift being on same circuit...
 
For snow, front blade all day long. You don't want to drive over the snow and compact it before you plow it.
As for dirt, gravel etc...a back blade is great. If I could only have one or the other, I would choose a front blade. You can always back drag with the front blade to smooth things out.
 
I agree with Poncho. You can make do with either but for moving snow a front blade is superior. Not to say it can’t be done with a back blade because I do it. For dirt work a back blade is better but likewise you can make do with a front blade as well.
 

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Front or rear, I like um both. They all have their purpose.

Noel
 

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I only have one blade. 3 point 5 ft. on a compact tractor, Our driveway is gravel so I push backwards so the blade doesn't dig in.
Also this tractor has a loader on it so I can drop the loader and pull snow away from the garage door.
I do have a blade for the Case however in the fall the snow blower goes on that tractor Haven't used it for 3 years because we haven't gotten enough snow to make it worth while.
 
Another advantage to a front-blade for snow is that you can use a counterweight to get as much traction as possible.

Otherwise for ripping ice I have the impression a narrow belly blade would be better, a bit like a grader works but that's not based on experience.
 
I’ve tried it for myself, back blade has stayed on tractor...

Granted I don’t do lots of snow moving. Dad does that with skid steer.

Winter is about over so that plays a big part in why the back blade stayed on and not the push blade
 
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