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    Default Ratchet Rake yes or NO ?

    Hi everyone - I have been working on about 2 acres of weeds brush autumn olives etc - 80% cleared and seeded - last summer sucked so the grass and area is still a rough ride - but getting better - there are many spots especially along a tree line I would like to clean up make a smooth clean transition to the woods - i have been looking at the ratchet rake and wonder if anyone has used it and likes or dislikes it ? its like 400 bucks so I really don't want to buy it - if it sucks ?? Ratchet Rake yes or NO ?-2012-08-02_20-24-07_662.jpg

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    Last year they had a deeeeall on them like half price. I bought one and it does what they say. Only dislike is I have to remove tooth bar to use.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SheriffWoody View Post
    Hi everyone - I have been working on about 2 acres of weeds brush autumn olives etc - 80% cleared and seeded - last summer sucked so the grass and area is still a rough ride - but getting better - there are many spots especially along a tree line I would like to clean up make a smooth clean transition to the woods - i have been looking at the ratchet rake and wonder if anyone has used it and likes or dislikes it ? its like 400 bucks so I really don't want to buy it - if it sucks ?? Click image for larger version. 

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    Have you watched any of the Videos of it in operation? Sounds like the straps they use are not all that great, but many have used chains and small binders and claimed great success.

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    Default Re: Ratchet Rake yes or NO ?

    I will keep an eye for deals - I will take one for 1/2 price

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    I did watch them and that is what has me interested - they made it look real easy - I am a newbie running the controls so I can assure you i would be way slower - but it looks like something i could really use

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    Quote Originally Posted by SheriffWoody View Post
    I will keep an eye for deals - I will take one for 1/2 price
    Straps worked great had to get a new set of cables, no problem for them to send me new ones free.
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    Default Re: Ratchet Rake yes or NO ?

    I have one and it works very well for briars, vines, small trees, and raking in general. There have been many threads on TBN with posts recommending them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rekees4300 View Post
    I have one and it works very well for briars, vines, small trees, and raking in general. There have been many threads on TBN with posts recommending them.
    I think they sold more Rakes last year than ever..
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    Default Re: Ratchet Rake yes or NO ?

    Quote Originally Posted by SheriffWoody View Post
    Hi everyone - I have been working on about 2 acres of weeds brush autumn olives etc - 80% cleared and seeded - last summer sucked so the grass and area is still a rough ride - but getting better - there are many spots especially along a tree line I would like to clean up make a smooth clean transition to the woods - i have been looking at the ratchet rake and wonder if anyone has used it and likes or dislikes it ? its like 400 bucks so I really don't want to buy it - if it sucks ?? Click image for larger version. 

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    Got mine last year at 1/2 price when they discontinued the 72". Easy to put on and take off ,and does a great job on driveways and finishing dirt for sowing grass.I haven't used it for removing small brush yet ,but others say it works great. If you search for the old thread there were several posters who really liked them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by murphy1244 View Post
    I think they sold more Racks last year than ever..
    power of the TBN !!!!

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