Mack Flood

I decided that a walk behind tractor is not the right tool, even for minor driveway repairs, due to weight and traction limitations (gravel is slippery and sets up very hard). Hoping for more was a long shot in the first place. I've been looking for all the ways I might be able to use a BCS 853, since I am thinking it would be a good fit for the scale and terrain I'm working with.

Thanks for the ideas!

It's one blade that can be quickly configured for either "push" or "pull". Pull position with the box blade kit looks best for gravel driveway repair.

I need to try fixing a couple of problem areas using hand tools. I think it's always best to start that way, if only as a learning exercise.

There is a dozer/scraper/box blade for a two wheel tractor: https://www.earthtools.com/implements-snowremoval/dozerscraper/. To increase traction, steel/rubber tracks or wheel weights can be used (https://www.earthtools.com/tractor-implement-accessories/wheel-accessories/).

I'd like to use this equipment for gravel driveway repair, fixing ruts and stretching the time between major driveway maintenance. I might also use it for trail building on steep, forested terrain.

Has anyone tried this? Do you think it would perform well enough? Or am I expecting too much from a ~250 lb machine?