Most efficient removal of Heil trailblazer from dgh

[79star]

Working on the DGH and was wondering if anyone has removed a complete blade system.  Is there a good way to remove most of it intact. 

[Bob]

I have cut the bolts that hold the side frames on and its not too hard. That lets it come off in a whole. I'd be interested in the blade itself depending on where you are. The tractor looks pretty nice!

Bob

[79star]

Did you remove the blade first then the side arms, or did you remove the whole thing as a unit?  I'm in southern Illinois, but not sure of my plan with the blade yet

[79star]

Any idea what the side frames weigh by themselves??

[Bob]

I unbolted the blade from the tractor leaving the sideframe on the trackframe. Then cut it off. I'm guessing but would say 500 to 1000 pounds. I think the whole blade setup weighs about 4 or 5k.

[79star]

that's kinda what I thought.  I've been sidetracked by other pressing problems.