Grading boxes

The AP mini grading boxes are perfectly suitable for garden and landscaping. Where space or soil conditions does not permit the use of a larger grading box, the AP mini grading box achieves an excellent result. The grading boxes with a 3-point connection are electrically/hydraulically controlled. Working widths from 150 to 200 cm, the height is 55 cm.

The mini grading boxes are mainly used in equestrian centres, sports fields, stadiums and stables. Deviating sizes or performances on request.

All types are delivered with an approval certificate EU regulations 167/2013, thereby providing the possibility to apply for a licence plate.

Standard equipment

■ Changeable Hardox knives 16 mm
■ Open top frame
■ 2 Wheels
■ 1 Double functioning lifting cylinder
■ Fixed sides
■ Swivelling drawbar eye

Options

■ 4 Wheels instead of 2
■ Hydraulic doors
■ Hydraulically controlled 3-point linkage
■ Single / double slope adjustment
■ Visual slope indicatio
■ Hydraulic swerve drawbar
■ Dirt scrapers on tires
■ Track wiper (mechanical or hydraulic)
■ Laser, GPS or LPS control

The by AP developed grading boxes type KK are due to the folding wheels perfectly suitable for use in a greenhouse. This grading box is able to level the utmost corners in a greenhouse or other small spaces. The compact machines are standardly equipped with 2 wheels and hydraulic doors. They are coupled to the tractor with a 3-point linkage for maximum capacity and stability. Working widths from 150 to 200 cm, the height is 75 cm. Deviating heights and widths on demand.

Standard equipment

■ Changeable Hardox knives 16 mm
■ Folding wheels
■ 2 Wheels
■ Hydraulic doors
■ Laser control
■ 100% Proportional control
■ Controlled 3-point linkage
■ Double slope adjustment

Options

■ Four wheels instead of two
■ Dirt scrapers on tires
■ Sprayed in a color of choice (if RAL-number)
■ Heavy standard drawbar
■ Laser control
■ Broadening parts including dual tires

The AP grading box type SKB is the “mini” version of the large foldable KB grading boxes. The gooseneck drawbar ensures that the material, that is in front of the blade, has plenty of space to “roll”. Furthermore the position of the hitch is much lower than the one on the standard grading boxes. The SKB can be coupled to the lower hitch of the tractor, meaning the coupling point is lower resulting in a lower power requirement.

The position of the drawbar is a determining factor in the permissible volume of material. The result of grading and the power requirements of the tractor depend on the way the ground moves in front of the blade. If the bucket is full and the ground touches the drawbar then the ground will not “roll” anymore because the ground will accumulate under or around the drawbar. The grading box is full and pushes the ground ahead; besides that the grading box may be lifted due to the large amount of ground under the drawbar. This makes accurate levelling impossible and will increase the power requirement and therefore the fuel consumption. All this is prevented by the drawbar construction of the AP SKB grading boxes.

With the use of the SKB grading box the ground will always “roll”, even when the grading box is getting more fuller, thanks to the special shape of the blade with 2 radii. The gooseneck drawbar is positioned at a measured distance from the special blade and the soil so the ground cannot get jammed under the drawbar.

Standard equipment

• Hydraulic locking wheelset for road transport, machine drives on 2 wheels.
• Fixed sides.
• Special open blade with 2 radii.
• Single slope control.
• Gooseneck type drawbar.
• 4 Offset wheels / pendulum wheel sets.
• Changeable Hardox knives 16 mm.
• 1 Extendable mast.
• Delivered with approval certificate EU regulations 167/2013 and thereby providing the possibility to apply for a licence plate.

Options

• Hydraulic doors.
• Hydraulically controlled 3-point linkage.
• Double slope control.
• Laser, LPS or GPS control.
• APMB-1 control box.
• Sprayed in a color of choice (if RAL-number).

The LKB grading box is a no-nonsense grading box for farmers, to be used with tractors up to 150 pk. Type LKB comes as standard with mechanical doors and a fixed wheel set with 11.5/80-15.3 tires. Optionally it can be equipped with slope adjustment and offset wheels and laser control.

All AP grading boxes are delivered with an approval certificate EU regulations 167/2013 and thereby providing the possibility to apply for a licence plate.

Standard equipment

• Working width 285 – 420 cm
• Tires 11.5/80-15.3
• Mechanical doors
• Changeable Hardox knives 16 mm
• 2 Double functioning lifting cylinders
• Plate thickness 12 mm
• Blade height 110 cm
• Open top frame
• Adjustable knives on doors
• 4 Wheels
• Fixed wheel set
• Fixed drawbar eye 40mm

Options

■  Single slope adjustment and offset wheels
■  Laser control

The grading boxes, type KB, are machines for professional work. The special shape of the blade with 2 radii ensures the “rolling” of the ground. Type KB comes as standard with mechanical doors and a fixed wheel set. Optionally the doors can be controlled hydraulically. Furthermore these grading boxes can be equipped with single or double slope adjustment. All grading boxes are delivered with an open top frame. The plate thickness varies from 8 to 15 mm.

All 8 types can be provided with laser, GPS or LPS control and a hydraulically controlled 3-point linkage. Working widths (with closed doors) of 200, 220, 250 or 285 cm. When the doors are open the working widths can be increased from 290 to 485 cm. The height of the blade varies from 70 to 130 cm.

All types are delivered with an approval certificate EU regulations 167/2013, thereby providing the possibility to apply for a licence plate.

Standard equipment

■ Changeable Hardox knives
■ Mechanical doors
■ Fixed wheel set
■ Open top frame
■ 4 Wheels
■ Double functioning lifting cylinders
■ Plate thickness 8 to 15 mm

Option

■ Hydraulic doors
■ Single/double slope adjustment and offset wheels
■ Dirt scrapers on wheels
■ Hydraulically controlled 3-point linkage
■ Laser, GPS or LPS control

The AP foldable grading boxes are used for major work. They are available in working widths from 400 to 800 cm with a blade height of 110, 130 or 140 cm. The foldable grading boxes are hydraulically foldable to 265 cm for road transport. All AP grading boxes are delivered with an approval certificate EU regulations 167/2013 and thereby providing the possibility to apply for a licence plate. All foldable types can be equipped with grader function, laser, LPS or GPS control.

Both foldable blade parts fold in forwards. When the grading box is active both parts rest in the stops so the hydraulic cylinders are not subjected to great forces during grading. Due to the special blade with 2 radii the ground always keeps “rolling”, even if the grading box is getting more fuller. The gooseneck drawbar is positioned at a measured distance from the special blade and the soil so the ground cannot get jammed under the drawbar. The gooseneck drawbar makes sure that the material in front of the blade has enough space to “roll”.

The position of the drawbar is a determining factor in the permissible volume of material. The result of the grading and the power requirements of the tractor depend on the way the ground moves in front of the blade. If the bucket is full and the ground touches the drawbar then the ground will not “roll” anymore because the ground will accumulate under or around the drawbar. The grading box is full and pushes the ground ahead; besides that the grading box may be lifted due to the large amount of ground under the drawbar. This makes accurate levelling impossible and will increase the power requirement and therefore the fuel consumption. All this is prevented by the drawbar construction of the AP foldable grading boxes.

Standard equipment

• Blade height 110, 130 or 140 cm.
• Electric-hydraulic proportional control.
• Hydraulic blade adjustment (cutting angle).
• Hydraulically foldable wheel set.
• Hydraulically locking wheel set.
• Hydraulically foldable to 265 cm (for road transport).
• Securing of the pendulum axles during transport.
• Central hydraulic slope adjustment.
• Mechanically adjustable support skids.
• Tandem wheel set with 4, 6 or 8 wheels 380/55R17(KB 110), 500/50R20(KB 130), 560/60-22.5(KB 140).
• Air braked wheels for road transport.
• Hardox 500 knives.
• Delivered with approval certificate EU regulations 67/2013 and thereby providing the possibility to apply for a licence plate.

Options

• Grader function blade.
• Hydraulic doors.
• Visual slope indication.
• Laser, LPS or GPS control.
• APMB-1 control box.