Rake My next attachment...a rake???

[Redbug]

I noticed that guage wheels are an option with the Landpride and Woods. I suppose they can be taken off and on, depending on the job? After reading the opinions, 7' is OK for me after all.

 

[cmhyland]

Redbug,
I own a Landpride 6' rake. I purchased it without the wheels amd used it for about 3 or 4 years without the wheels.... I then went and picked up the wheels and have been very happy... The Landpride equipment is well made...
My rake is heavy. The heavier the better .... IMHO

Land Pride LR15 Landscape Rakes

Everyone's experiences may vary... Especially in different conditions.

Out in the west you get that baked hard soil... It's like stone... It has to be pulverized rather than raked.

 

[farm23]

I have been following this thread with interest as I need to get a landscape rake or a chain harrow. For some reason the Land Pride web site is down. Are they still in business? For the uniformed when would a landscape rake be better?

 

[MJPetersen]

Andy is right in that a very experienced operator can get a good looking surface with a RB or a Rake. However, if you have a shorter tractor, less experience, and uneven surface, you will get a nicer looking, smoother surface faster with gauge wheels than even an experienced operator can get it done.

Mike

 

[Redbug]

I think the LandPride web site is temporarily down, because I was on it Monday and it was OK.

I was quoted $960 today for the Woods medium duty 7' rake...model LR107-2. Without the guage wheels, which is extra. I have not done any shopping around or haggling, yet. That was just at one place.

I noticed that if you want a Woods 7' wide, it has to be medium duty. The standard duty is only in the 6', model LR72. I will look at the LandPrides, also.

 

[cmhyland]

I think it makes sense to go with the medium duty or higher if you can swing the bucks. Stronger is better..

The Landpride site was up earlier today. I went there in the am.



Regards,
Chris

 

[WayneB]

Has anyone used a FC or any rake with a gauge wheel? Is it worth getting that option? What kinds of things have you guys done with yours?
TC29-dude

One Word YES

 

[bobmisi]

I know at least ten people with rakes and everyone agrees that having one without wheels is a poor investment, unless all you want to do is rake out roots and rocks, or clear an area of junk. If you have to grade then do yourself a favor and get the wheels. Also raking and grading takes its toll, so get the best you can afford, unless you're buying it for limited or short term work. Then again, maybe you are an expert tractor operator who can also walk on water.......................

 

[Tact]

Andy,
Are you saying you can follow the contour of the ground by feel better than the guage wheels? Or are you saying you can make adjustments anticipating something?

The only thing the guage wheels would prevent you from doing is digging deeper in a specific spot, or backing up closer to something.

I'll agree I don't have near your experience with the tool but I have used it both ways.

So as a learning experience what is it that the wheels prevent you from doing?

Thanks,
Chris

I think what Andy is saying by "feel", and I do the same, is that I "feel" the contour of the ground with my tractor and anticipate the adjustment with the lift arms for the rake. I hope that makes sense. Again, it come with practice and it's very similar to grading with a box blade.

 

[flINTLOCK]

I made a mess of my asphalt millings driveway topping before I got my wheels for Landpride 2584. Very pleased with it. Like the hydraulic toplink to change attitude of teeth. Don't have power tilt though.