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Read articles →An owner-operator walking through a real foundation-fill job from start to finish, this video shows the Mahindra 1626 handling dump-truck loads of dirt inside house forms using both a Land Pride land plane and a Howse box blade. The operator explains why he switches between implements, how he manages step-downs, rough versus final grade targets, and compaction needs, useful for anyone curious about small-tractor slab-prep work.
Posted by the Papaw's Place channel, which appears to be an owner-operator sharing hands-on work from actual jobsites with no evident dealership or brand affiliation.
He likes the box blade because it gets dirt closer to the forms, while the land plane works better for getting the final grade smooth and level.
He shoots for about 3 to 3.5 inches rough grade, leaving it a bit high since the dirt will pack down and settle before final hand raking.
So when they dig the footings later, the dirt stands up and does not cave off, letting them tie their steel properly.
He says if he only had one, he would want just the box blade, though he uses both for different parts of the job.
