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John Deere 48-in. Front Blade

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Features

Breakaway Feature

Close-up field image of a green Front Blade's breakaway spring mechanism where connected to a lawn tractor

The breakaway feature includes two large coil springs that help the blade edge retract when encountering a solid object. This reduces the operational shock experienced by the driver and minimizes the risk of blade damage. A locking pin keeps the blade secured in the desired position.

Heavy-Duty Construction

Adjustable skid shoes on the 54 Front Blade in studio

A reinforcing angle behind the blade's front edge ensures durability. The blade has a replaceable cutting edge that forms a continuous curve, rolling material rather than pushing it, which enhances capacity and extends the blade's life.

Adjustable Skid Shoes

Close‑up of a green equipment attachment bracket showing a vertical mounting tab with a spring‑clip pin and black hook beneath.

Adjustable skid shoes offer eight different height settings, enabling operators to choose the appropriate blading height for various tasks. This adjustability simplifies achieving uniform grading and prolongs skid shoes' utility. Optional heavy-duty skid shoes available for purchase.

Specifications

Additional Information

Removal Time5 min.
Attaching Time5 min.

Angling Positions

Right And Left15 degree (angle) / 30 degree (angle)
Number Of Positions5

Cutting Width

Blade Straight122 cm
Blade Straight48 in.
Blade Angled47 in.
Blade Angled119 cm

Blade Skid Shoes

TypeEight positions

Material Thickness

Replaceable Scraper Edge0.188 in.
Replaceable Scraper Edge4.76 mm
Blade3.05 mm
Blade0.12 in.

Weight

Approximate Weight110 lb.
Approximate Weight50 kg

Blade Float

TypeBuilt into tractor linkage

Range Of Lift

Garden Tractors - Above Ground Level13 cm
Garden Tractors - Above Ground Level5 in.
Garden Tractors - Below Ground Level7.6 cm
Garden Tractors - Below Ground Level3 in.

Dimensions

Overall Length218 cm
Overall Length17 in.
Overall Height86 in.
Overall Height43 cm

Blade Trip

TypeSpring-trip with lock