Equipment Blades News & Articles

Replacement Scarifier Bits and Boards for Graders

Brian Hunter

We don't believe in carrying low quality parts that are going to shatter on you within your first couple weeks of use. When it comes to grading bit systems, we keep a large quantity of only the highest quality boards and carbide bits. We have Cat style, Kennametal style, Sandvik style, and Universal asphalt zippers. These scarifier systems are most commonly used on motor grader moldboards, but...

Have a Minute? Check Out These Heavy Machinery Operator Fails!

Brian Hunter

If you have a few minutes, need a laugh, or just want to see some heavy machinery fails, you're gonna want to see this video. Either these guys have never operated heavy equipment before or they're drunk. We'll let you be the judge of that. Also, check out more heavy machinery fails here! Make sure this doesn't happen to you! Don't be a bonehead; take your time and do the job right....

Make Only One Call to Find All of Your Heavy Equipment Wear Parts

Brian Hunter

It can be frustrating locating the right parts for your machine. It can also be a pain in the ass getting a fair price out of some of the heavy machinery dealers. At Equipment Blades, we take a different approach. We carry a huge variety of cutting edges for all types of machines, any make, and any model, all at a fair price. Cutting edges are our specialty and we take pride in delivering the...

We Have Your Heavy Equipment Parts On Hand, It's What Makes Us Different

Brian Hunter

We get it, when you need to replace a part, you don't have time to wait. Your operation doesn't run until you fix your equipment. We know you need heavy equipment parts as soon as something wears out; that is why we keep our warehouse fully stock and your supply needs on hand. From Plow Blades to Bucket Teeth Whether you need to stock up on snow plow blades for the upcoming winter or you need...

Don't End Up Like These Guys!

Brian Hunter

Take a break, relax, put your feet up. Laugh at the these heavy equipment operators that obviously have no clue what they are doing. We're not sure it could get any worse for them. Yikes. Looks like he might not collect a pay check this week. Clean up on aisle...where aisle 2 used to be! Richard are you in there? Up you go! Hope you can re-order that piece. That's one way to leave a trail...

Why You Should Discuss Operating Technique for Each Grader Blade (Cutting Edge) Before Hitting the Road

Brian Hunter

Each grader cutting edge is designed to perform better for different jobs and different conditions. Sometimes one blade can't do everything you want it to, but most of the blade's performance depends on the operator's technique. Learn why you should study how to operate your set of grader blade cutting edges before you hit the road. The Success of a Grader Cutting Edge is 99% Operator Technique ...

10 Reasons You Should Be Using Sharq Road Grader Blades

Brian Hunter

1. You will find material you didn't even know you had. Sharq road grader blades cut deep into the road and pull up material that other cutting edges can't. Check out the video at the bottom of the page to see for your self! 2. You can run your blades with little or no down pressure. Because these cutting edges cut rather than push, you are able to drop your RPM's by 500 to 1600. This results...

Change Out Your Grader Blades In Just a Few Minutes

Brian Hunter

How much of a hassle is it for you to change out your grader blades? Did you know there is a cutting edge system that allows you to change blades out on the road in just a few minutes? Learn more about the Sharq quick change mounting system! One person can easily change the grader blades out on the road in 15 minutes All you need is a hammer and wedge Saves time, fuel and money by not having to...

Check Out the Blue Steel Cutting Edges for Motor Graders

Brian Hunter

If you are someone who pays attention to the blades other people are running, you may have noticed a blue blade with holes in it as you drive past. These aren't just a trendy looking blade designed to catch your eye; they are Olofsfors' Sharq cutting edges for graders. Although these blades look like they should be weak and should never last, they are designed to last 3 to 4 times longer than...

Find a Road Grader Blade That Cuts! Use Little or No Down Pressure

Brian Hunter

Are you tired of fighting your road grader and standing on your hydraulics to get the dang things to cut? You don't have to anymore. There are cutting edges out there that do exactly what they say they will do, cut! The Sharq Edges Cutting System, a blue colored cheese grader looking blade, makes the operator's life much easier by: Easily cutting through all potholes, wheel ruts and washboards.