Fred Cain Landscape Rake bad finish

[LetsRoll]

Be careful using the Fred Cain rake cause the spindle that attaches the top to the bottom is very soft metal and the stud clearance inside of the tube is rather large, like 1/4in. I have a thread on here about redoing mine twice. The second time around, I machined a new stud and tube (.010" difference if I remember right). To this date, I haven't had a problem with it since.

Thread that I started back in 2006, and it broke again in 2007.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/79926-busted-landscaping-rake-rock-rake.html

Welded the stud the first time (2006).
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...dscaping-rake-rock-rake-890613-welded-pin.jpg

Second time, fixed right with a bigger, hardened stud (2007).
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...sted-landscaping-rake-rock-rake-side-view.jpg

You can see the size of the stud underneath the plate.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...ed-landscaping-rake-rock-rake-bottom-view.jpg

Another view from below.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...landscaping-rake-rock-rake-underside-view.jpg

 

[oldballs]

I also bought a Fred Cain product, a Boom Pole. The paint job was lousy, but that was okay because I go over such products with a file to remove sharp edges and burrs....prime and repaint. On the other hand it wasn't the cheapness that prompted me to buy it. In fact it was about $100 more than the Countyline at TSC. But the TSC didn't have the design that I wanted and Leinbach (my preference) was out of stock from Everything Attachments. The welds look good. Of course, repainting a Boom Pole is a lot easier than doing a Landscape rake. Oh, and yes, the loader guy at the freight terminal dropped it off skid loader on the way to my truck.

 

[sweettractors]

I am really glad that in my 34 yrs as a Fred Cain dealer, that is the only FC landscape rake that I have ever sold. May be fun to start posting some of the JD, NH, Woods, Landpride, etc product defects that I find every week. Does anyone want to talk about a JD MX series Rotary Cutter? LOL Ken Sweet

 

[powerstroke444e]

Ken
I get a kick out you posts and will say I have not purchased anything from you, but everything I have seen you say seems on target.
I have purchase mostly name brand higher priced stuff but still have had shipping companies beat the paint off it. Anything shipped via truck will get abused. Keep up good work.
Fyi main factor in equipment I purchase is my dealer I will pay more as he is there when I need him and steers me straight on everything from weedeaters to light construction equipment.

 

[Rockgod]

I am really glad that in my 34 yrs as a Fred Cain dealer, that is the only FC landscape rake that I have ever sold. May be fun to start posting some of the JD, NH, Woods, Landpride, etc product defects that I find every week. Does anyone want to talk about a JD MX series Rotary Cutter? LOL Ken Sweet

If there are any short commings I'd love to hear about them.

Pictures are welcome.

As far as the JD MX series go please do tell, I'm thinking about buying an MX6.

 

[sweettractors]

If there are any short commings I'd love to hear about them.

Pictures are welcome.

As far as the JD MX series go please do tell, I'm thinking about buying an MX6.

Deere's MX problems are all over the net. The only reason I am concerned is that I own a MX 7 and one of my Son's is a JD nut. Here is a link to a MX thread on this forum. Ken Sweet
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/179056-bent-output-shaft-mx5-cutter.html

 

[Rockgod]

Deere's MX problems are all over the net. The only reason I am concerned is that I own a MX 7 and one of my Son's is a JD nut. Here is a link to a MX thread on this forum. Ken Sweet
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/179056-bent-output-shaft-mx5-cutter.html

I guess I'm confused, I thought we were talking about poor welds, fit/finish and such :confused2:

 

[sweettractors]

I guess I'm confused, I thought we were talking about poor welds, fit/finish and such :confused2:

I think we are generally talking about mfgrs quality and design and workmanship. IMHO, a bad design is worse that a bad paint job. Ken Sweet

 

[Rockgod]

I think we are generally talking about mfgrs quality and design and workmanship. IMHO, a bad design is worse that a bad paint job. Ken Sweet

I think that's a fair point, if you wanna steer the discussion in that direction. I was just trying to stay on point.

On your previous claim. If you are in fact seeing defects like the photos above I'd sure like to see them...

Quote:
Originally Posted by sweettractors
May be fun to start posting some of the JD, NH, Woods, Landpride, etc product defects that I find every week.

 

[BlacknTan]

I am really glad that in my 34 yrs as a Fred Cain dealer, that is the only FC landscape rake that I have ever sold. May be fun to start posting some of the JD, NH, Woods, Landpride, etc product defects that I find every week. Does anyone want to talk about a JD MX series Rotary Cutter? LOL Ken Sweet

Don't be shy...

Post 'em up!

FWIW, I've never received an implement from Woods or Land Pride that looked like the one the OP pictured. If I had, I would have refused it!
But, I don't see as many pieces of equipment as a dealer does, either..