Advice - DIY dirt/gravel driveway maintenance

[Lightning8]

Just bought house with acreage. Long dirt/gravel driveway. Not in bad shape but a couple of spots need work. Looking for some knowledge on what size tractor (or other equipment) and what implements are required to maintain a driveway constructed of dirt and gravel. Approximately 500 yards. Thanks

 

[UptaCamp]

A 7' box blade would probably do the trick and you could attach it to your truck.

 

[Just1more]

You could have a dump truck bring more #57. If they are good they can chain the tailgate to only slightly open then it will drop it level. Then in a pinch drag a weighted chain link fence section behind your truck. As stated a scrape blade behind a tractor is best.

and congrats on the house and acreage.

 

[rumrunner55]

Box blade is your best bet, scrape blade works too but difficult to get smooth even finish

 

[Just1more]

Box blade is your best bet, scrape blade works too but difficult to get smooth even finish

Yes box blade…I have always called it the wrong thing.

 

[Lightning8]

If I look for a tractor - what "size" tractor do I need. I have a Ram 1500 4x4 and a Kawasaki Mule also. Seeing references to box blade that can be pulled by an ATV?

 

[Just1more]

If I look for a tractor - what "size" tractor do I need. I have a Ram 1500 4x4 and a Kawasaki Mule also. Seeing references to box blade that can be pulled by an ATV?

Depends on what else you plan to use the tractor for. I have 15 acres and my Kubota L2501 works well for me.

 

[rumrunner55]

If I look for a tractor - what "size" tractor do I need. I have a Ram 1500 4x4 and a Kawasaki Mule also. Seeing references to box blade that can be pulled by an ATV?

You wont need anything massive, we have a 1970 3 cyl diesel with 33 HP that takes this and 6' bush hogging like its a nice stroll around the park and will pull a dual bottom plow and subsoiler but ive used smaller yanmars with the box blade just fine too but all depends on your other intended uses

 

[Medic1957]

I have a 50 hp Kubota and a 6ft. grader scraper/land plane I use on mine. Works better for me than a box blade.

 

[THREEJAYS]

If there are any hills in driveway don’t scrape it flat. To not wash out constantly it needs to be crowned and you can’t do a good job with out a scape blade that tilts and angles. If mostly level then not so important. Nearly any tractor in 25-35 hp + should do fine