Front Mounted Leveller Blades or Tractor Front Dozer: Before you Buy (Complete Guide)

Proper land leveling is critical for high-yielding paddy farming. Front mounted leveller blades — commonly called tractor front dozers — are essential for bund making, field leveling, and water management. But when choosing between a cheap front dozer and a quality one, what really matters?

This detailed guide compares both options and helps you make the right investment for long-term productivity.

⚠️ Why Cheap Leveller Blades Often Lead to Bigger Losses

At first glance, budget front dozers may seem economical. But beneath the surface, they often suffer from poor design, substandard materials, and high long-term costs. Here’s how:

• 💧 Hydraulic Issues: Cheap cylinders and valves result in jerky blade control and frequent leaks.

• 🪵 Weak Frame & Support: Thin steel pipes flex or break under pressure, reducing leveling accuracy.

• 🔩 Unstable Mountings: Loose fixtures cause vibration and damage over time.

• 🧷 Improvised Pins & Bushes: Missing or jugaad bushings wear fast, making joints unstable.

• 🧯 Non-Hardened Hydraulic Rods: These wear out quickly, leading to early failure and leakage.

• 📏 Narrow Blade Widths: Cheap models restrict tyre turning, risking frame and tyre damage.

• 🧰 High Maintenance: Frequent breakdowns lead to fuel waste, time loss, and inconsistent field prep.

🌾 Lower Crop Output: Uneven fields cause poor water flow, resulting in yield losses.

✅ Advantages of Investing in a Quality Front Dozer Blade

Premium front mounted leveller blades are engineered for durability, precision, and efficiency:

• 💦 Leak-Free Hydraulics: Responsive, smooth blade control without oil loss.

• 🛠️ Strong Frame Build: Thick, well-braced steel for long-term structural strength.

• 🔧 Secure Mountings: Adjustable systems minimize vibration and improve blade control.

• ⚙️ Genuine Pins & Bushes: Lined and greased for quiet, stable operation.

• 🔩 Induction-Hardened Rods: Better resistance to wear, bending, and dust damage.

• 🚜 Wider, Safer Frame Design: Built to allow full tyre turning, improving safety and maneuverability.

• 🕒 Better Resource Use: Precise leveling saves water, diesel, and time.

• 💸 Lower Maintenance Costs: Fewer breakdowns and longer service intervals.

📊 Quick Comparison: Cheap vs Quality Leveller Blades

Feature	Cheap Leveller Blades	Quality Leveller Blades	Cheap Leveller Blades
Hydraulics	Leak-prone, jerky	Smooth, leak-free	Leak-prone, jerky
Frame & Blade Support	Thin, weak, flexes	Thick, sturdy, well-braced	Thin, weak, flexes
Mountings	Loose, vibrates	Secure, adjustable	Loose, vibrates
Pins & Bushes	Missing or improvised	Genuine, lined, grease pins	Missing or improvised
Hydraulic Rods	Not hardened, wears quickly	Induction hardened, durable	Not hardened, wears quickly
Blade/Frame Width	Too narrow	Properly sized for tyre turning	Too narrow
Maintenance	Frequent, costly	Low, cost-effective	Frequent, costly
Efficiency	Poor leveling, wasted resources	Precise leveling, resource-saving	Poor leveling, wasted resources

🌿 How Poor Leveling Affects Crop Yield

Even small dips and bumps in a paddy field can lead to:

• 🌊 Uneven water distribution

• 🕳️ Waterlogging or dry patches

• 🌱 More weed growth

• 🌾 Irregular crop maturity

  
  

In short, a bad blade costs more than money — it costs your harvest.

🧠 Tips for Choosing a Quality Front Mounted Leveller Blade

Before you buy, check for:

• 🔍 Induction-hardened hydraulic cylinder rods

• 🛢️ Genuine pins with lined, greaseable bushes

• 🏗️ Thick, well-welded steel support frame

• 📐 Proper blade width to allow full tyre turning

• 🔒 Secure, adjustable mounting points

• ⚖️ Compatibility with your tractor HP (30–75 HP ideal)

• 🧾 Warranty and service support

• 🤝 Supplier credibility and farmer reviews

🛡️ Maintenance Tips to Extend Blade Life

• 🔍 Inspect hydraulic cylinders, hoses, and fittings regularly

• 🧴 Grease pivot points and bushes frequently

• 🔄 Flip or replace blade edges when worn

• 🧰 Tighten bolts and check welds for cracks

• 🛑 Store the implement covered to avoid rust and corrosion

🚀 Final Word: Smart Investment, Smarter Farming

Cheap front mounted leveller blades may save a few rupees upfront, but they cost more in repairs, poor leveling, and reduced yields. A high-quality front dozer is a long-term investment — in your land, your time, and your harvest.

🟨 Contact Ashok Metal Works

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