TURF DETHATCHING IMPLEMENTS; Three Point Hitch Mounted

[jeff9366]

The double row of tines that are stiff will work a little better than the pine straw rake but the rake is handy for so many things,

At the moment I am looking for a single-purpose, 3-Pt implement to pull-out/remove/reduce thatch over the long term.

I have an ETA Landscape Rake with gauge wheels for other tasks.

 

[jeff9366]

Here is a copy of the ABOUT US on CMP's web site:

My name is Derek. I have a wife and 2 daughters and live in Becker MN. I am the owner of CMP Attachments LLC, which I currently operate out of my home. My goal has been to own and operate my own business serving customers with the highest quality products and am proud to say that all my products are made in the USA. I have always had a passion for equipment and building new things that stemmed from childhood. I have learned over the years how to be innovative and carry my ideas throughout the whole business process. I currently build all of my products out of my pole shed and my goal is to continue to expand my business locally and in turn create jobs in the USA. It is a high priority of mine to provide products that are 100% USA made which is becoming too rare these days. I have always loved challenges and meeting good hardworking people along the way, so this has been a very enjoyable journey so far. I started off making 3 point dethatchers out of my garage and it then lead into zero turn dethatchers and continues to lead into more new things such as aerators, power dirt buckets, ground leveling equipment, fertilizer spreaders and more that we hope to bring to the table in the years to come. I have put a lot of thought and effort into designing each piece and it is my mission to keep in mind that cost and reliability must not only exceed the competition but at a lower cost and all be USA built. I also strive to learn from the consumer, taking in feedback and making changes as necessary to help keep my products at the top in quality and reliability. I am very aware that my success so far could not have been achieved if it was not for the dealers that have given me a chance and the opportunity to serve them and the customers buying my product. This has paved a very nice road for me to follow so I hope to help you along my journey and save you money and time and keep us all thriving in this great country, The USA.

LINK:

CMP ATTACHMENTS - Products

 

[jeff9366]

Anyone used a frame mounted, 3-Pt Chain Harrow for detaching? Frame makes it maneuverable. Perhaps awkward to store?

I have purchased from ABI before; pricey implements but excellent quality.

3 Point Chain Harrows ::ABI Attachments::

ABI 3-Point Chain Harrow​

An economical method to lightly harrow gardens, food plots, pastures, paddocks, lawns, horse arenas and round pens, ball fields, driveways, trails, and more. Available with a three-point tractor lifting frame. The harrow mat itself is reversible and can be flipped for three levels of aggressiveness. Level one is most passive, with the tines facing upward. Level two allows the tines to face downward but also to release under pressure. Level three is the most aggressive, with the tines fully locked downward when pulled forward. The harrow mat is made of 1/2" inch thick chain, made from high-carbon heat-treated steel. Each mat is 4 feet long from front to back, and the tines themselves measure four inches long. The available 3-point lifting frames are rated for CAT 1 tractors up to 50 hp and the mat is suspended by adjustable chains to allow it to stay in contact with the ground while operating over undulating terrain. Backed by a 24-month limited warranty!

 

[Rocky Hoffler]

Looked on line and found a site Wisesales that had all types of dethachers I understand your willingness to pay for quality but how often would you use this item on lawn for the cost of these units. they had a pull behind double row rake similar to pine straw rake but tines were shorter only 40 inches wide but at 140 dollars a lot less than units for commercial use. after dethaching could use mower with bagger to pick up debris a friend has a beautiful st Augustine lawn and once a year he gits a load of sand and lightly spreads over lawn this is just my two cents proably more than it's worth have a great day

 

[Gittyup]

Jeff, you need to recognize that the long flexible tines on a pine straw rake are more gentle on the grass than a dethatcher by a long shot.

The double row of tines that are stiff will work a little better than the pine straw rake but the rake is handy for so many things,

I have no experience with the pine straw rake. They sure look like a nice implement. I would say the only thing I don't like about the CMP is I wish it had a 3rd row of tines . With any 3pt solution, you can control the down press with the height adjust. This would be especially easy on flat ground. Some think it sets a bit too close to the rear wheels. I haven't found this to be an issue.

 

[Wyobuckaroo]

Here is a picture of my homemade thatch rake... It is 5' long on one of my universal tool bars..
It is set up to run on the 3 pt... Or I can turn it around and run the same set up on a front mount 3pt out ahead of my mower deck.
That is when I get the front 3pt mechanism built for my tractor...

It is built to dig a minimum of 3/4" deep... And at that depth it is VERY aggressive...
On my rock pile here a plug or core tool of any kind would be a total waste of time and fuel...

Good luck...
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[jenkinsph]

I have no experience with the pine straw rake. They sure look like a nice implement. I would say the only thing I don't like about the CMP is I wish it had a 3rd row of tines . With any 3pt solution, you can control the down press with the height adjust. This would be especially easy on flat ground. Some think it sets a bit too close to the rear wheels. I haven't found this to be an issue.

Here are some pics of my psr in action. I have it set up for the IMatch now so that adds some extra weight. I use the crap out of this thing for raking needles as well as smoothing and covering seed. Would not want to be without one.

 

[jeff9366]

Since you are willing to pay for quality here you go. With a simple change of cutters this machine will cut brush and finish cut or dethatch lawns.

Nice.

However, I have a Land Pride Rotary Cutter so I think an ETA Core Aerator would better meet my requirements.

 

[Daver1963]

Here is a thread on a rake I made. I called it a landscape rake, but its more of a pine needle rake. I have used it to even out areas I wanted to plant some grass in.
There are also responses from other members showing what they have built.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/300969-good-landscape-rake-cheap-part.html

 

[Thomabear]

Nice.

However, I have a Land Pride Rotary Cutter so I think an ETA Core Aerator would better meet my requirements.

No doubt a Core Aerator will improve the overall health of your lawn (if its compacted) but it will not address thatch problems very quickly. It will take a very long time, maybe even years for the dirt from those plugs to promote decomposition of thatch. The best fix would be to remove it right away then upkeep it by aeration and adjusting mowing habits going forward. Have you considered renting a dethatcher to remove the bulk thatch then following up by using the core aerator, lower cutting height and/or mulching for prevention?