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BB5048
Tractor Attachments and Implements
Overview:
The Frontier™ BB5048 standard-duty box blade offers efficient grading, leveling, and backfilling capabilities, making it ideal for maintaining driveways, landscaping, and general land management tasks.
- Working Width: 48 in. (121.9 cm)
- Compatible With Category 1 or iMatch™ Hitches
- Replaceable and Adjustable Ripper Shanks
- Replaceable and Reversible Blade
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Features
Replaceable and Adjustable Ripper Shanks

Replaceable heavy-duty ripper shanks have multiple adjustment holes for quick and easy changes to shank penetration level. The ripper shanks work great for the purposes of chipping or deep digging.
Quick-Hitch System Attaches Easily

iMatch™ quick-hitch compatibility provides quick, efficient hookup. The iMatch Category 1 quick-attach hitch system is an innovative device that converts a 3-point hitch to fixed hooks and makes attaching implements an easy connection.
Replaceable and Reversible Blade for Longevity

Rear replaceable steel cutting edge ensures precise leveling and a fine finish. The rear blade is reversible for longer life.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Working Width | 48 in. |
| Working Width | 121.9 cm |
| Unit Height | 33.5 in. |
| Unit Height | 85.1 cm |
| Unit Depth | 31 in. |
| Unit Depth | 78.7 cm |
| Endplate Thickness | 0.375 in. |
| Endplate Thickness | 1 cm |
| Moldboard Thickness | 0.188 in. |
| Moldboard Thickness | 0.5 cm |
Shipping
| Shipping Configuration | Two per crate |
Scarifier Shank and Beam
| Shank Type | Three position with holes |
| Point Type | Replaceable |
| Point Quantity | 4 |
| Tubular Scarifier Beam Size | 4x4x0.25 in. |
| Tubular Scarifier Beam Size | 10.16x10.16x0.64 cm |
| Beam Reinforcement Bar Size | 0.38x1.0 in. |
| Beam Reinforcement Bar Size | 0.95x2.54 cm |
Weight
| Operating Weight | 465 lb. |
| Operating Weight | 210.9 kg |
| Shipping Weight | 838 lb. |
| Shipping Weight | 380.1 kg |
Cutting Edge
| Cutting Edge Reversible | Yes |
| Cutting Edge Quantity | 2 |
| Cutting Edge Size | 0.5x6 in. |
| Cutting Edge Size | 1.27x15.24 cm |
Paint
| Paint Color | John Deere Green |
Setup Time
| Set-Up Time Labor Hours | 0.5 hr |
Tractor Compatibility
| PTO Power | 17-45 hp |
| PTO Power | 12.7-33.6 kW |
Tailgate
| Tailgate Type | Fixed |
Box
| Box Capacity | 12.4 cu ft |
| Box Capacity | 0.35 m³ |
| Box Design | Reinforced with formed edge end plates |
Hitch
| Hitch Compatibility | Category 1 |
| iMatch™ Compatible (Category 1) | Yes |
Mast
| Mast Type | Bolt on |
Warranty
| Warranty Time Period | One year |
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325 Walt Messick Road
Harrington, Delaware 19952
Phone: (302) 398-3729
Toll Free: (800) 237-1272