long gravel driveway leveling

[CM1995]

Good advice, the only way to really fix potholes -

Unfortunately potholes don't go away by filling them. The bottom of the hole gets compacted by traffic, and fill material will just get pushed out as it will not mix with the hard bottom.
If you really want to fix it, you will need to rip the holes to breakup the hard packing so the fill can properly attach to the surrounding material.

I have done some private drives from time to time and I either use the tracked skid or D5 if it's a long one.

 

[JNB]

Like JNB said, (or kinda said) the angle I built in, (about 15*) is NOT enough to walk the edge material in to the crown. It does move in, just not fast enough. I compensate by pulling it in by driving the machine in to the crown every so often and deposit it and then hit it again to distribute. I would just about double the angle or play with a rear blade to find the "just right" angle needed for your local material. Then use that as your design base. Sound's like you've been doing our homework put I'll repeat, build it heavy, with long skid shoes.

Every attachment is a compromise, but fabbing "what works" seems to be the key. I do like your solution a lot.

This new twist on a box blade may spark a few ideas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXBBr86zTYU

 

[pafarmer]

The last grading attachment you will ever buy.....I have the HD CTL hydro model with the serrated Edge and wheel kit. My own driveway is over 2000 ft and nothing comes close for a working mans dollar.

http://www.roadrunnerblade.com/

 

[ironjunkie]

The last grading attachment you will ever buy.....I have the HD CTL hydro model with the serrated Edge and wheel kit. My own driveway is over 2000 ft and nothing comes close for a working mans dollar.

http://www.roadrunnerblade.com/

I have a RR blade also. The wheel kit is new since I bought mine. How do you like it?
Did Bart or Bert (the owner) deliver it to you also. He's a hard working guy!

 

[pafarmer]

I have a RR blade also. The wheel kit is new since I bought mine. How do you like it?
Did Bart or Bert (the owner) deliver it to you also. He's a hard working guy!

We fab'ed up our wheel kit for it...it's a handy addition to the RR....I bought mine second hand at a local auction. It's was Barely used when I bought it. I made a few modifications last season and it works real well. I used it here on my farm grading the driveway and around the outbuilding and for grading an private MX course.

 

[Bubba]

I been using a 6 ft box blade. I would prefer a motor grader but didn't never get one. I usually do the grading with a bobcat and then when I get it shaped I blade it with a box and if the customer request I add asphalt milling on top. I try to include some pictures