72" or 84" landscape rake

[bridge4]

Hey All,
I apologize if this thread is out there, but I didn't see it when I was searching.

My tractor is 66 inches wide at the outside of the wheels. 38hp, 4wd, filled rears. I was thinking about a 72 inch LP rake, but am thinking I might want to get an 84 inch for when it is at a full angle...

I will be using this mostly on driveway areas with different types of gravel, not really planning on doing much in the woods with it, but I might do a little.

Thanks in advance :thumbsup:

 

[AchingBack]

Your stance is just a bit wider than my 2615, and I have an 84" with gauge wheels. With the rake at full angle setting it nicely covers my tracks.

 

[Peter 315]

I have a 72'' on my L3800 both sizes will work ........... York brand also..

 

[bridge4]

Your stance is just a bit wider than my 2615, and I have an 84" with gauge wheels. With the rake at full angle setting it nicely covers my tracks.

I am leaning towards this size after originally thinking a 72.

I have a 72'' on my L3800 both sizes will work ........... York brand also..

I am actually looking at a LP, I should correct that in my previous post. How do you find the 72 covering the wheels when angled?



Edit: If I go 84, they offer a more HD option in the 2684. Adds another 40lbs.

 

[Peter 315]

Fine on the tracks ... The extra weight is good to have keeps the rake on the ground ..

 

[bridge4]

thanks for the input, I'm going to inquire on price differences, but I'm not sure it could be that much. Although if I jump up to their MD rake, it might be a bit more. We will see.

 

[Peter 315]

Did you look at EA rakes...

 

[bridge4]

Did you look at EA rakes...

Yes I did, but two reasons for LP

1) Local dealer I like to use who will deliver for free
2) Also getting a 60 inch rotary cutter, and I like some of the features (like floating top link) on their cutters so might as well buy both from same place.

The EA rake is a little heavier than the LP and might even be a little better. I prefer the rotary from LP more though, and thats the bigger purchase.

 

[Peter 315]

Sounds good......

 

[bridge4]

Sounds good......

I appreciate your advice here today!