Has anyone used the Pioneer scraper blade? What are your thoughts? Is it worth the investment?

I have been wondering the same thing Nick.
Can you scrape a barn out with it,or possibly ditch with it?
Something more than scraping snow.

Wes,
Find you a small land plane type scraper that is pull type. We mount...(wait for it) a crazy wheel up front and make a 3 wheeled scraper/land plane. Got the gears engaged now.

here we go in about 2 years there will be another great story in RH. Go for it you guys that is what makes the RH such a great magazine

I think this would work better than just a blade. You could add some additional weight to make it cut a little better. If this had a steering wheel up front and a seat up on the tongue it would turn sharp and cut grade. Time to head to the shop....

K M ,that is really a great idea you have got . I have looked at the scraper blades , but didn't think it was for me.
Shanen

Now you're talking Kari!

I leave it to you to put cup holders and seat warmers on it.

Really, good idea.

If you make it to where the rear wheels can be moved indepentant, you can do a lot more with it.

We just ordered one for our forecart. Haven't had a chance to use it yet, but I can say it is very solid and heavy duty. And heavy period!! We talked to some local Amish before buying, and they said it was great for moving snow, sand, fill dirt, small gravel, leveling projects, and more. They recommended we get the shoes and wings to help expand our options, so we did. I'll have to let you know how it goes later. It's hooked up and ready, now we just need snow!

I'd appreciate that Mpt.

Thanks

Unfortunately, we aren't planning much for it other than snow moving until spring. Our ground is freezing up pretty good here now. The Amish guys I mentioned talking to actually own and use it. That's why we got their opinion. The also recommended the larger size if you have big drafts, as it allows the horses to work better and more efficiently with each haul. One of the guys has quite a business, and he talked all about how he kept his driveway and parking area cleared both of snow and dirt washboard and ruts using the blade. Wish I could be of more help now, but ours came while my hubby was injured and couldn't install it (the thing is heavy as all get out!), and then when we finally got it set up, the ground was freezing over. Just bad timing.

Mptclinics
I have an Amish friend that uses one for his parking lot as well. It is a pretty good sized driveway/parking lot and he said the blade is all he used last year – we got a lot of snow last year up here in Maine.

I have the scraper blade, and tried to use it for the first time with my team, but while the blade was up in the air, the tongue would raise up to the level of the horse's chins, and was in danger of tangling in the lines. I am sure as soon as the blade was on the ground the tongue would come down, but that doesn't help while getting it to the field. Right now the only two options offered is to stand up in the cart (to change the center of balance towards the tongue), or put some kind of weight on the tip of the tongue. I'm not that comfortable standing, and I don't know what I would use on the tongue that wouldn't get in the way of the horses.

Thanks Chuck.