County Line(TSC) Landscape rake

[oldpilgrim]

Looks very close to Cat Yellow

If you need touch up paint, TSC's Cat yellow, is a perfect match.

 

[lostcreekranch]

If you need touch up paint, TSC's Cat yellow, is a perfect match.

That's kinda what I thought, picked a can at TSC yesterday.

Thanks for the confirmation!

 

[Bookemdanno]

Born in Detroit. Moved to Dryden in 1985

Born in what is now Rochester Hills - Immigrated to GA 20 plus years ago - Have family that attend church in Dryden. Good Day to you Sir.

 

[lostcreekranch]

I should of took the advice of those who know. I used my County line landscape rake today the first time. 3 passes in and it tweaked. The metal fatigued and cracked right at the pivot point. I was moving very slow and gentle in med gear so not to apply too much force. I just returned it to TSC and the manager said she has never seen that and offered to get another. I asked what if it happens again and she said she would take it back again. That is great customer service but I do not want to take the chance again. Either they are junk or the steel was defective. Either way I am looking for a good used one or maybe an ETA new one.

I've figured out that if the top link connection is like this one, it built by Tarter.


If it's like mine, it's built by Behlen in Columbus, Nebraska.


I think the Behlen is a bit sturdier?

 

[Bookemdanno]

Sorry for the thread "hijacking" folks.

 

[oldpilgrim]

that looks just like my back blade but with a rake on it.

 

[antlers125]

I own the 1 in the 2nd photo & it has a Tarter label on it. Seems Tarter has a few different designs of rakes. There is definitely a difference in durability. I purchased mine from Southern States & it is a beast.

I've figured out that if the top link connection is like this one, it built by Tarter.
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If it's like mine, it's built by Behlen in Columbus, Nebraska.
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I think the Behlen is a bit sturdier?

 

[lostcreekranch]

Here's the gauge wheels I bought for my rake.

Tarter Landscape Rake Wheel Kit LRWK by Tarter Gate Co Llc for $187.97 in Tarter - Brands : Rural King

 

[pwright]

I do like the slot on frame of the EA rake for top link, to let the rake float.

Another poster pointed out this top-link option to get the float function on 3pt implements.

Hydraulink

I haven't tried it.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Another poster pointed out this top-link option to get the float function on 3pt implements.

Hydraulink

I haven't tried it.

I already have a hydraulic top link. I think I can take about 8" long piece of square tubing, drill holes in one end got the top link pin on the rake. Then cut out about 3" of top and bottom sides of tube to end up with two ears on sides with hole for pin on the top link cylinder.

 

[pwright]

I already have a hydraulic top link. I think I can take about 8" long piece of square tubing, drill holes in one end got the top link pin on the rake. Then cut out about 3" of top and bottom sides of tube to end up with two ears on sides with hole for pin on the top link cylinder.

It isn't a hydraulic top link. It's a top link that uses both pneumatic and hydraulic pressure to give you a self-adjusting link that can float or be rigid like a screw top top-link.

Website: HydrauLink™ - A self-contained hydraulic top link

 

[lostcreekranch]

It isn't a hydraulic top link. It's a top link that uses both pneumatic and hydraulic pressure to give you a self-adjusting link that can float or be rigid like a screw top top-link.

Website: HydrauLink - A self-contained hydraulic top link

I understand what the Hydraulink is, I just don't need to spend $130 when I can get similar result with $2 worth of Sq. tubing and a little machining labor.

Thanks for the link though.

 

[pwright]

I hope you post pictures of your solution when you get it made.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Yep, just need to find a short piece of 2 1/2", 1/4" wall sq. tube.