Befco landscape rake?

[houser52]

Anyone have any experience with Befco landscape rakes? I'm wanting something that's heavier duty than King Kutter or the one from TS. Just about everything around here is made for smaller tractors, 40hp or less. I'll be using it on a M7060 Kubota and want something that will hold up to pushing limbs and brush into piles so I can move them to the burn pile with my grapple. My 7060 is 71hp and Befco says their rake is rated for 65hp. I should be ok.

Before anyone suggests EA, I already called them and they're 11-12 weeks out. I also called several Land Pride dealers and everyone is out of stock with no deliveries for months. I need to get things cleared out before spring.

Thanks

 

[RjCorazza]

Never had a rake from Befco, but they make some quality mowers. I've used a 7' rfm Befco for many problem free years.

 

[crazyal]

I have a BEFCO grading scraper that has held up well. It seams to be built to withstand abuse. It was heavier than the LP but even still I wanted more weight so I have two logs on top of it. I was worried that the extra weight might stress the frame but after several years not a sign that it's not up to the task. I would buy another BEFCO piece of equipment if needed.

 

[JCoastie]

I have a Homestead implements rake behind my 40hp tractor. They are listed up to 55hp, are american made, rather beefy and weigh a bit more than the befco ones.
I think I waited about a month for delivery (5 or 6 months ago)
Landscape Rake Pinnacle Series - Homestead Implements

 

[coobie]

Anyone have any experience with Befco landscape rakes? I'm wanting something that's heavier duty than King Kutter or the one from TS. Just about everything around here is made for smaller tractors, 40hp or less. I'll be using it on a M7060 Kubota and want something that will hold up to pushing limbs and brush into piles so I can move them to the burn pile with my grapple. My 7060 is 71hp and Befco says their rake is rated for 65hp. I should be ok.

Before anyone suggests EA, I already called them and they're 11-12 weeks out. I also called several Land Pride dealers and everyone is out of stock with no deliveries for months. I need to get things cleared out before spring.

Thanks

I have had my 72 inch Befo rake with gauge wheels for 10 years only issue broke 1 rear tine other than that held up well.

 

[jeff9366]

I'll be using it on a M7060 Kubota and want something that will hold up to pushing limbs and brush into piles so I can move them to the burn pile with my grapple.

I have had Ratchet Rake bucket attachments of two widths installed on my last two tractors.

I own a Landscape Rake from (Temporarily blocked due to reports of company closure)

The Ratchet Rake is far better at corralling limbs and brush relative to the Landscape Rake.

1. Your tool is in front rather than in the rear.

2. Debris does not hang up in the Ratchet Rake.

T-B-N ARCHIVE: https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...-rake-today-fel-bucket.html?highlight=ratchet

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ratchet+rake+brush+clearing

 

[houser52]

I have had my 72 inch Befo rake with gauge wheels for 10 years only issue broke 1 rear tine other than that held up well.

Thanks for the info. I went ahead and ordered the 72" Befco rake. It wasn't in stock but I'll only have to wait a few weeks to get it compared to waiting months on some of the other brands.

 

[coobie]

Thanks for the info. I went ahead and ordered the 72" Befco rake. It wasn't in stock but I'll only have to wait a few weeks to get it compared to waiting months on some of the other brands.

IMHO the Befco will serve you well for many years to come..

 

[houser52]

Thanks.

I've piled mountains of brush for over 25 years using a 5' King Kutter rake behind my 38hp L3600 and it has held up great, only had to weld it one time where a weld broke. I knew it wouldn't hold up to the bigger tractor is the reason for a heavier rake. Of course I'll still have the the 5' for smaller jobs.