A: The increased productivity of the Rockit Power Blade is a result of its expandable wing design. You can carry over 4 cubic yards of material in the U-blade position, as opposed to approximately 3 yards for standard blades. (See the productivity chart in the PRODUCTS section.) The increased width—up to 11' on Model 8611 and 12' on Model 9612—requires the operator to make fewer passes than are needed with a standard blade to cover the same area. Fewer passes mean less time spent on a project, less fuel consumption, and less cost per hour on wages. Not only is the Rockit blade more productive, it is more profitable as well.

A: There's probably no such thing as a dozer application where you don't want to be able to push more material or grade a wider area per pass. The Rockit Power Blade allows you to do both. And no matter what work you are in, the added capacity from the expandable wings helps.

A: Every part of the Rockit Power Blade has been designed to stand up to the punishment of the most demanding jobs—grubbing included. The main blade assembly features heavy tubular construction, and the robust design of the wing assembly will accept the force of any dozing application without compromising productivity. It has been tested and shown to perform well, even in frozen ground.

A: While the Rockit blade does have some additional moving parts, not found on a standard PAT blade, it is still essentially a simple machine. Breakdowns are rare, and any disadvantage is easily outweighed by the production advantages offered by the multi-position blade. With over five years of field experience, the Rockit Power Blade is a tried and tested design.

A: The mold board and wings are designed to prevent all but the finest of dust from getting inside the slide box chamber. Convenient drop-down panels on the rear of the blade provide easy access for periodic cleaning and servicing of the cylinders and hoses.

A: The Rockit Power Blade is extremely agile and does not adversely affect dozer performance. Current Models 8611 and 9612 weigh only about 500 lbs more than a standard blade, and operators agree that the added weight is not a significant factor. Counterweights are not required but may be used by operator preference.

A: Installation of the Rockit Power Blade is simple and may be performed by the owner or dealer. The Rockit blade is designed to mount to the same connecting points found on OEM blades. Mounting the Rockit blade to the c-frame takes less than an hour. Once secured to the dozer, two auxiliary hydraulic valves are bolted to the existing valve bank on the machine. Control levers (available from the dozer manufacturer as accessory items) are then attached to the valves.

A: While more expensive than an OEM blade, your investment in a Rockit Power Blade is quickly recouped. The extra blade width makes for fewer machine passes—up to 50% less, according to some contractors' claims, and less time running the dozer saves the undercarriage and machine replacement costs. One owner even reported using his Rockit blade on one dozer until it wore out, and then putting it on a second dozer; the ability to use a single blade on two dozers is really a cost savings!

A: The Model 8611 Rockit Power Blade retracts to an 8'6" width for compact transport. This is the legal transport width in all states and therefore requires no additional permit fees to move from site to site.