Rake HARLEY RAKE BARS OR TIPS?

[jackson1]

I just bought a Land Pride Power Rake with hydraulic angle and hydraulic tines, it is a model 2572, it came with the spiral bars, but I have the option of buying the carbide tip bar at dealer cost of around $1300 plus shipping. I bought the unit brand new for a great price because the dealer could not sell. When I made my offer I factored in that I may have to get the carbide teeth bar and made my offer with this in mind. I'm just wondering if it would be worth the extra $1300 to get the carbide tip bar? I have two months to decide to order it. If I don't order in this time frame I won't get it at his price.
I would love to hear from people who have used both types so I can make the right call. Thanks to all of you and thanks for a great forum. Jim /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[_RaT_]

I've only used the bars. My Pro 8 has horizontal bars. If or when the bars wear out, I will consider going carbide tips instead. It just seems to make sense that that would be a better setup. The bars will clog up with damp soil although it still works well that way.

 

[DDT]

If your wanting to clean rocks and other debis you can not beat the rolloer you have, BUT for dirt pulverizeing you can not beat the teeth. If it was me I would get the other roller. A toothed roller does good on rocks as long as you idel the tractor down, this keeps them from flying way over yawnder.