72 inch Rachet Rake on sale at TSC $199

[teg]

I like the idea of a quick attach RR about 2'-3' wide to get the individual mesquites.

Cut a 72" one in half and sell the other half for $199

 

[von-mil]

Does anyone know how much the 72" model weighs? Thanks

 

[krzbwags]

Ok, so you're thinking about mounting it so only one set of blades contacts the ground. Could work.

I've been thinking about modifying the RR to be used as a stand alone quick attachment. The bucket gets in the way more than anything.

I just called my local TSC and they show one in stock. I'll probably stop by this week and take a look at it. I'm thinking it might be possible to weld or otherwise attach the RR to a piece of angle iron and bolt the angle in place of the blade cutting edge.

Ron

 

[teg]

Does anyone know how much the 72" model weighs? Thanks

110 pounds according to the instruction sheet... not sure if that's just the bar or with the straps and cables.

 

[teg]

...might be possible to weld or otherwise attach the RR to a piece of angle iron and bolt the angle in place of the blade cutting edge...

Ok, I'll bite... why so much fabrication? Are you trying to get the long teeth pointing down and the short one pointing forward? ...and why do you think you need to do that?

Depending on you bucket width, you might just drill holes in the RR and bolt to your bucket... but I'm still trying to figure out why? (just in case I want to do the same, I guess). Teg

 

[krzbwags]

I don't have a bucket so it would have to be mounted to the vertical edge of my blade Just trying to find a way to get it mounted in the proper orientation. As someone else mentioned mounting it to the bottom of the blade would lead to it rolling backward.

Mounting it in place of the cutting edge is something to look at. Just need to see what the length of the horizontal edge is.

 

[txdon]

Cut a 72" one in half and sell the other half for $199

I like your plan, drove out to TSC, but TSC did not have that last 72" I saw a few days ago. I can't cut my first one up because I also like the 72" back rake and the front rake is good for a woods full of youpon. I did see a 6'Wx8'L drag harrow at TSC I liked, but that's another thread.

 

[von-mil]

My FEL bucket is about 60" wide so the 72" RR would have the strap brackets too far to the outside. But for $199 as opposed to $329 for the next smaller size, I'd rather go with the 72" if I can find one. Also, the 72" is made from thicker steel than the smaller one - 5/8 in steel compared to 1/2 in.

Jw5875 modded his to fit his bucket as shown in his picture -

But - I am not a welder nor do I know anyone who is. What might I expect to pay to have a local metal fab shop do the work of moving the brackets inward by one tooth on each side - and perhaps cut off the outermost 4 inches making it a 64" rake?

Or should I just buy the the smaller rake at the higher price?

Any input appreciated - thanks.

 

[rkeith]

I've called just about every store in Alabama and none... nada...

 

[Zebrafive]

My FEL bucket is about 60" wide so the 72" RR would have the strap brackets too far to the outside. But for $199 as opposed to $329 for the next smaller size, I'd rather go with the 72" if I can find one. Also, the 72" is made from thicker steel than the smaller one - 5/8 in steel compared to 1/2 in.

Jw5875 modded his to fit his bucket as shown in his picture -

But - I am not a welder nor do I know anyone who is. What might I expect to pay to have a local metal fab shop do the work of moving the brackets inward by one tooth on each side - and perhaps cut off the outermost 4 inches making it a 64" rake?

Or should I just buy the the smaller rake at the higher price?

Any input appreciated - thanks.

For the price difference get the 72 and have it modified. Check a welding supply shop for welders for hire. They should be able to reccommend one.