I had never heard of the ratchet rake before. It looks like something I might use. I got a lot of low brush to clear, Thankfully I had most of the woodlands on my property logged 8 years ago so no limbs the size of that one on the tractor seat. Though the mess left behind is one of the big things I have to clean up. Those cab protection bar look fairly straight forward I might build a set for whatever tractor I get. After the main clean up the need of the big tractor will be a lot less. I might get something smaller then, but I don't see finishing for several years. I don't think there is any kind of warranty on a used tractor. I not sure what kind of ware and tear cost I am likely to put on this. I am not sure if any of the dealers around here will bundle and finance with a used tractor. I still in all considering mode, so nothing is in stone yet.