FAQ

  • The JD Layton Grademaker II is a second generation grading machine that has advanced, an already proven concept, with improved grading tools.”
  • “This machine has revolutionized the grading industry with improved patented features that have been specifically designed and engineered to enhance most of the tasks involved in the grading process.’
    • The JD Layton Grademaker II is an accessory that can be attached to different brands and sizes of tractors that are equipped with a 3-point hitch connection arrangement and can typically be hauled on smaller trailers.
    The JD Layton Grademaker II integrates a combination of unique features, which are designed to facilitate site-preparation work and spreading gravel material with precise results”
    “The JD Layton Grademaker II has a set of dual control arms that are mounted on the machine so the operator has good visibility to both sides of the machine and the grading results”
    “Each arm has a set of fingertip controlled toggle switches that are intuitively positioned to activate the desired operation”
    “Each switch is labeled but they also have a unique feel imprinted in the toggle switch handle that matches the desired operation”
    “Consequently, the control of each specific grading operation feature can be learned rather quickly”
    The JD Layton Grademaker II minimizes labor costs and increases overall job cost efficiency

    “Site-Preparation:”

    • “The JD Layton Grademaker II has an optional scarifier to accomplish ripper control”

    “Forward Material Movement:”

    • ““The depth of the cut and the vertical angle of the cutting blade can be varied to control amount of material that can be moved during the each forward pass.”

    Lateral Material Movement:”

    • “The blade assembly can be angled to move material laterally”

    “Slope for drainage:”

    • “The height of each end of the blade assembly can be controlled independently”

    “Width of blade assembly:”

    • “The width of each side of the blade assembly can be varied independently”

    “Precision Grade control:”

    • “The JD Layton Grademaker II can be used to perform precision grading with minimum passes”

    “Trailing wheel control:”

    • “Each trailing wheel assembly can be independently controlled to take advantage of an already established reference point to achieve precise grade requirements”

    Blade extension wings:

    • “This feature provides fingertip control in very tight areas”
    • “This feature also allows the blade to move around obstacles such as grade stakes in open areas”