Hardox 500 Steel ConstructionHigh-strength, wear-resistant steel built for demanding attachment use without unnecessary weight.
Get More Out of the Tractor You Already Own
Catawba Heavy Duty Scrape Blade
One-Year Factory WarrantyFactory coverage for manufacturing defects during normal use within the first year.
The Catawba Heavy Duty Scrape Blade is a manual 3 point rear blade for tractors handling driveway grading, gravel maintenance, soil leveling, backfilling, shallow ditching, snow scraping, and general property grading. With 5 ft, 6 ft, 7 ft, and 8 ft size options and a 30–70 HP tractor range, this blade is built for landowners who want a strong rear grading blade without hydraulic controls.
Use this page when you are comparing a manual rear scrape blade for directional grading, driveway repair, ditch shaping, backfilling, and snow work. If you need hydraulic swing, tilt, and angle control from the tractor seat, compare the Catawba Extreme Duty Hydraulic Rear Scrape Blade. If your main goal is smoothing gravel with fewer passes, compare the Land Leveler V2 in the chart below. If you need ripper shanks and a box that can pull and carry material, compare the Catawba Box Blade.
Compare this heavy duty scrape blade with the hydraulic rear scrape blade, land leveler, and box blade.
Use this page when you are comparing a manual rear scrape blade for directional grading, driveway repair, ditch shaping, backfilling, and snow work. If you need hydraulic swing, tilt, and angle control from the tractor seat, compare the Catawba Extreme Duty Hydraulic Rear Scrape Blade. If your main goal is smoothing gravel with fewer passes, compare the Land Leveler V2 in the chart below. If you need ripper shanks and a box that can pull and carry material, compare the Catawba Box Blade.
Compare this heavy duty scrape blade with the hydraulic rear scrape blade, land leveler, and box blade.
Catawba Heavy Duty Scrape Blade Specs
Open Spec Sheet| Feature | Catawba Heavy Duty Scrape Blade |
|---|---|
| Attachment Type | Manual 3 point rear scrape blade / rear grading blade |
| Size Options | 5 ft, 6 ft, 7 ft, and 8 ft options |
| Tractor Horsepower | Suitable for 30–70 HP tractors |
| Blade Control | Manual blade angle with multiple rotation settings, including forward and reverse positions |
| Construction | Heavy-duty Grade 50 steel construction |
| Cutting Edge | Heat-treated high-carbon steel cutting edge that is reversible and replaceable |
| Hitch Compatibility | Designed for Category 1 and Category 2 quick hitch systems |
| Primary Jobs | Driveway grading, gravel maintenance, soil leveling, ditching, backfilling, snow scraping, and general property grading |
| Best Fit | Landowners and operators who want a strong manual rear blade without hydraulic controls |
Category: 3 Point Attachments ,
Common uses
What Can This Heavy Duty Scrape Blade Be Used For?
Grading Gravel Driveways
Use the manual scrape blade to smooth washboard areas, pull gravel back into the lane, and reshape driveway surfaces.
Leveling Soil and Loose Material
Level loose soil, sand, gravel, and fill material around properties, farms, gardens, and job sites.
Backfilling Trenches
Pull soil back over utility, irrigation, drainage, and shallow trench work with a strong rear blade edge.
Cutting Shallow Drainage Ditches
Angle the blade to create shallow drainage paths, water runoff channels, and edge cuts along roads or fields.
Snow Scraping
Use the rear blade to scrape and redirect light to moderate snow from driveways, lanes, equipment yards, and farm paths.
Maintaining Trails and Riding Areas
Clean up riding trails, property roads, small pads, and horse arenas where a manual rear blade is the right level of control.
Questions & answers
Catawba Heavy Duty Scrape Blade FAQs
What is the Catawba Heavy Duty Scrape Blade used for?
The Catawba Heavy Duty Scrape Blade is used for driveway grading, gravel maintenance, soil leveling, backfilling, shallow ditching, snow scraping, trail maintenance, and general property grading.
How is the Heavy Duty Scrape Blade different from the hydraulic rear scrape blade?
The Heavy Duty Scrape Blade uses manual blade adjustment. The Extreme Duty Hydraulic Rear Scrape Blade adds hydraulic swing, tilt, and angle control from the tractor seat for faster and more precise grading adjustments.
What tractor horsepower is the Heavy Duty Scrape Blade suited for?
The product page lists the Heavy Duty Scrape Blade as suitable for 30–70 HP tractors.
What size options are available?
The Heavy Duty Scrape Blade is listed with 5 ft, 6 ft, 7 ft, and 8 ft size options.
Can this scrape blade be used for snow?
Yes. A rear scrape blade can be used to scrape and redirect light to moderate snow from driveways, lanes, and rural property paths.
Should I choose a scrape blade or a land leveler?
Choose a scrape blade when you need blade angle, directional grading, ditching, backfilling, or snow scraping. Choose a land leveler when the main job is smoothing loose gravel or producing a cleaner finish with fewer passes.
Should I choose a scrape blade or a box blade?
Choose a scrape blade for directional grading and blade-angle control. Choose a box blade when you need ripper shanks, cutting edges, and the ability to pull and carry material while reshaping rough ground.
Compare Rear Blades, Land Levelers, and Box Blades for Tractor Grading
Use this comparison to decide whether a manual rear scrape blade, hydraulic rear scrape blade, land leveler, or box blade is the right grading tool for your tractor. Rear scrape blades are best when you need blade angle and directional control. The hydraulic rear scrape blade adds in-seat control for angle, tilt, and swing. A land leveler is best for smoothing gravel and loose material with fewer passes. A box blade is best when you need to cut high spots, pull material, use ripper shanks, and reshape rough areas.
| Product / Model | Grading Strength | Finish Quality | Size Options | Price Range | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Catawba Heavy Duty Scrape Blade
 Be the first to review |
Strong for directional grading, crowning, pulling gravel, and shaping loose material | Good for driveway cleanup and shaping, but usually not as smooth as a land leveler for repeated finish passes | 5 ft, 6 ft, 7 ft, and 8 ft options | $2,000–$2,465 | Catawba Heavy Duty Scrape Blade
|
Catawba Extreme Duty Hydraulic Rear Scrape Blade
 Be the first to review |
Highest control in this group for repeated grading, crown shaping, back-dragging, and precision blade positioning | Very good when the operator needs repeatable angle and tilt adjustments while grading | 84 in and 96 in options | $4,040–$4,460 | Catawba Extreme Duty Hydraulic Rear Scrape Blade
|
Catawba Land Leveler V2
 Be the first to review |
Excellent for smoothing washboarding, filling low spots, spreading loose material, and producing a more even surface | Best smoothing and finish-grading tool in this chart for gravel and loose material | 4 ft, 5 ft, 6 ft, 7 ft, and 8 ft options | $1,825–$2,730 | Catawba Land Leveler V2
|
Catawba Box Blade
 |
Strong for cutting, pulling, carrying, and redistributing material, especially when the surface needs more reshaping | Good after the area is shaped, but a land leveler usually gives a smoother gravel-driveway finish | 4 ft, 4.5 ft, 5 ft, 5.5 ft, 6 ft, 6.5 ft, and 7 ft options | $1,185–$1,485 |
Click Here to View Reviews I purchased a Catawba 78" box blade for a L2501 Kubota, the box blade did a fabulous job. I moved 243 yards of select fill and graded it off like you wouldn't believe. I am not a pro or even comes close to being one. All I can say the box blade out performed me,…
Catawba Box Blade
|
Need help choosing the right tractor grading attachment?
Call Catawba Attachments Not sure whether you need a rear scrape blade, hydraulic rear blade, land leveler, or box blade? Call Catawba Attachments at (704) 585-2024 and we can help match the grading tool to your tractor, driveway, road, soil, and property work.
Related products
-
Catawba Extreme Duty Skid Steer Root Grapple
Price range: $4,855.00 through $5,455.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Catawba Extreme Duty Hydraulic Rear Scrape Blade
Price range: $4,115.00 through $4,535.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Catawba Land Leveler 3 Point & SSQA Combo V2
Price range: $2,970.00 through $3,550.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Catawba Land Leveler V2
Price range: $1,900.00 through $2,805.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page