everything attachment landscape rake
- Thread starter ole farmerbuck
- Start date
- Views: 12651
CompactTractorFan
Super Member
Also, Everything Attachments is a user on here...
MtnViewRanch
Elite Member, Advertiser
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2005
- Messages
- 10,643
- Tractor
- Mahindra 7520, Mahindra 3215HST, Case 580 extendahoe, Case 310 dozer, Parsons trencher, Cat D6,
If you plan on using this much, or heavy use, you really need to be looking at ones that are quite a bit better. Your M7040 is going to mangle anything that is not truly heavy duty. Don't end up paying for it twice.
One of the things that those of us that have bigger tractors always need to consider is that many of the implements out there just won't hold up to our tractors. You may want to be looking at this one. It will at least match your RBT3596 blade. More money, but at least you wouldn't have to treat it with any special care.
Just my :2cents:
One of the things that those of us that have bigger tractors always need to consider is that many of the implements out there just won't hold up to our tractors. You may want to be looking at this one. It will at least match your RBT3596 blade. More money, but at least you wouldn't have to treat it with any special care.
Just my :2cents:
OP
ole farmerbuck
Silver Member
I agree that the L P is the better rake but i dont plan on using it much. I will be using in on the FEL with the adapter i'm making to drag our drive and yard to get ready for planting grass. I dont think i want to pay what LP wants for one. Thanks though.
MtnViewRanch
Elite Member, Advertiser
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2005
- Messages
- 10,643
- Tractor
- Mahindra 7520, Mahindra 3215HST, Case 580 extendahoe, Case 310 dozer, Parsons trencher, Cat D6,
I agree that the L P is the better rake but i dont plan on using it much. I will be using in on the FEL with the adapter i'm making to drag our drive and yard to get ready for planting grass. I dont think i want to pay what LP wants for one. Thanks though.
I agree about the cost, and if you have a couple of jobs in mind and that's all, you will most likely be fine. But if you have many-many projects that you will use it for, I doubt that it will hold up. I know that when I bought my landscape rake I figured that it's a rake with flexible tines, how strong does it really need to be? Answer, a whole lot stronger than it was. Mine had channel iron where the tines are and another channel iron holding the tines in place. That channel iron twisted up like a churro without all that much use. I was able to rebuild it, mounted new channel onto a 7x4x3/8 tube. No more twisting.
I think that Fred Cain landscape rakes are about the best of the more economical rakes out there. Harder to find though.
Just trying to give you a heads up on what may happen.
OP
ole farmerbuck
Silver Member
You're probably right. I'd better get something worth while. No dealers close to here though and shipping will eat me up. Gonna check with Ken though.I agree about the cost, and if you have a couple of jobs in mind and that's all, you will most likely be fine. But if you have many-many projects that you will use it for, I doubt that it will hold up. I know that when I bought my landscape rake I figured that it's a rake with flexible tines, how strong does it really need to be? Answer, a whole lot stronger than it was. Mine had channel iron where the tines are and another channel iron holding the tines in place. That channel iron twisted up like a churro without all that much use. I was able to rebuild it, mounted new channel onto a 7x4x3/8 tube. No more twisting.
I think that Fred Cain landscape rakes are about the best of the more economical rakes out there. Harder to find though.
Just trying to give you a heads up on what may happen.
OP
ole farmerbuck
Silver Member
One more thought. How about ABI. Anyone tried one of these?
Landscape Rake, York Rake, Landscaping Rake, Rock Rake ::ABI Attachments::
Landscape Rake, York Rake, Landscaping Rake, Rock Rake ::ABI Attachments::
MtnViewRanch
Elite Member, Advertiser
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2005
- Messages
- 10,643
- Tractor
- Mahindra 7520, Mahindra 3215HST, Case 580 extendahoe, Case 310 dozer, Parsons trencher, Cat D6,
Looks ok, that solid bar sure adds some weight. I prefer tubing though, harder to twist tubing. Seems like each design has its strong points along with some weak points. Sort of trying to pick the one that has the fewest design flaws.
I hope that whatever one you get, that you let us know how it works out for you, god or bad. Good luck.
OP
ole farmerbuck
Silver Member
I will let you know. I think i will call ABI tomorrow and see if they will cut a little better deal if i buy the rake and box scraper.:licking:
MtnViewRanch
Elite Member, Advertiser
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2005
- Messages
- 10,643
- Tractor
- Mahindra 7520, Mahindra 3215HST, Case 580 extendahoe, Case 310 dozer, Parsons trencher, Cat D6,
Just a friendly reminder, you get what you pay for. I don't think that their box blades are all that good. You really should be looking at something that is at least 1,000lbs for your tractor, not 500+lbs. I guess that you may get your monies worth, but I doubt that it will hold up and you will be either repairing it or buying a new one down the road. Can't say as that I have ever seen an 80 or 100hp tractor with a cat 1 hitch and that is what they have listed for their 84" & 96" box's. You didn't buy an economy tractor, don't know how long the economy implements are going to last you.
Good luck