Virnig V50 72-Inch Dozer Blade for Skid Steers
🟢 Standard Flow
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Overview
Virnig Manufacturing's V50 72-inch dozer blade is a standard-flow straight blade for mid-size skid steers on residential grading, backfilling, and site preparation. Part of Virnig's V50 series designed for standard-flow machines. Heavy-duty steel construction with a replaceable cutting edge. Available through authorized Virnig dealers in Canada.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through authorized Virnig Manufacturing dealers.
Key Facts
- Working width: 72 inches
- Model series: V50
- Type: straight dozer blade
- Application: residential grading, backfilling, site prep
- Mount: universal skid steer quick attach (SSQA)
- Weight: 400–1200 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: N/A - passive attachment
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You push material forward in a straight line: stockpile cleanup, rough site clearing, or road building
- You need basic grading on unpaved surfaces and already own or operate a skid steer
⛔ Skip if…
- Angle control or cast direction matters — a 4-way or 6-way blade is worth the upgrade for that work
- Finish grading is your goal — a box blade or land plane gives you far more control of the final surface
🔍 Also consider…
- 4-way or 6-way dozer blade if you need angle control
- Box blade or land plane if finish grading is the primary task
🔧 Machine Compatibility
Compatible with all skid steer brands via universal SSQA quick attach. No auxiliary hydraulics required — operates off the loader arms.
About Virnig in Canada
Virnig Manufacturing is a Minnesota-based producer known for consistent build quality and a wide model range. Their attachments ship to Canadian dealers regularly and are a common sight on Western and Prairie job sites.
Care & Maintenance
- Grease all hydraulic cylinder pin fittings before every use session — dry pins accelerate wear in the cylinder bores and cause premature side-loading
- Inspect the cutting edge for wear or deformation after hard use — replace bolt-on edges when worn to avoid transferring impact to the blade frame
- Check hydraulic coupler connections for leaks weekly — dozer blade circuits cycle frequently and coupler seals wear faster than on less-cycled attachments
- Inspect tilt and angle cylinder rod seals for leaks after use in abrasive or sandy soil — grit scoring a rod seal causes accelerating internal leakage
- Clean the blade face and frame before storage — mud pockets hold moisture against bare steel and cause rust pitting during off-season storage
✅ Last checked: March 2026
Source: skidsteerattachments.ca/catalog/dozer-blades/virnig-v50-dozer-blade-72/
