Rake Harley Rake questions

Slippy · Sep 17, 2007

Anyone have a Harley Rake? Read some of the old posts on folks looking to clear land. Harley Rake looks like it does pretty good job. Also read that ATI makes a similar type model.

Looking to use it on my pasture fields to smooth out some rough places and have some undesirable grass growing in places that I would like to pulverize and reseed. Have other areas were there is just dirt and rock that I would like to clear the rocks out of.

Thoughts, ideas, suggestions?
Thanks

art · Sep 17, 2007

I'd have to say that a double roll Harley has yet to have a match. Now the single roll does have comparables with other machines and they do do a good job for what you are inquiring about.

deereguy · Sep 18, 2007

I rented a T-8 Harley a week ago and it did an impressive job doing what you are considering. It was too big for some areas around the house but did a nice job on 2-3 acres of open areas to be planted with grass seed. I liked it enough that I ordered a T-6 for a compact tractor, unfortunately Harley is changing some production and won't be able to deliver until Nov 2, that's too late for this season so I ordered a Woods Power Rake (same thing) and saved $500, and should take delivery in a few days.

You may be able to rent a power rake from sunbelt rentals, they don't carry them in the SW Ohio market for some reason, but I found them in Indiana, on the other side of Indianapolis. Or try your local ag tractor dealer.

Good Luck!

Slippy · Sep 18, 2007

How did the rake work on thick sod. My fields have thick grass roots. When I peal off some sod, it is pretty thick with roots and dirt. If a rake would chew that all up, lay it back down, then I would have nice smooth dirt, could do a little leveling, seed and be done. Does that sound possible with your experince with the rake?

By the way, how much is a Harley rake? I heard around 7K.

crabjoe · Sep 18, 2007

Slippy said:
How did the rake work on thick sod. My fields have thick grass roots. When I peal off some sod, it is pretty thick with roots and dirt. If a rake would chew that all up, lay it back down, then I would have nice smooth dirt, could do a little leveling, seed and be done. Does that sound possible with your experince with the rake?

By the way, how much is a Harley rake? I heard around 7K.

I've used a Harley rake attached to a skid loader and the thing was incredible!

When I got done using it, you couldn't tell there was grass just hours before. I did have to go over the areas multiple times, but with each pass, it got more and more like I was working in just dirt.

If I had the dollars to just spend, a Harley rake would be one of the 1st things I'd purchase.

FULLPULL · Sep 18, 2007

You can call the company and they might send you a video or cd of the rake in operation . Mine works great and it will tear up sod as long as you make a few passes over the ground. It will win row rock for pickup or just drag them to the end of the lot. They are a great tool for dirt work also they work better than a grader box and sift through the clods and rock . 6500 to 7000 new is getting close to the price . I got mine two years ago and have been happy with it .

crabjoe · Sep 18, 2007

Here's one for sale:

Harley Rake (NEW) T6 Power Box Landscape Rake - (eBay item 170149439364 end time Sep-19-07 12:02:11 PDT)

Loogie · Sep 18, 2007

I just did that, check out my thread here.

deereguy · Sep 18, 2007

I am buying a Woods Power Rake, same specs as a Harley, made by Harley, $500 less than Harley with a Woods paint job on it ($6540) Go figure! Should be in early next week, cutting close on getting grass seed started but I have had some other delays in this project. I was quoted $7K- $7200 for a Harley T-6.

With a few passes it should tear up sod and leave a great seed bed.

Skippy- My dealer says there are 6 T-6 Harleys at his distributor in Columbus, OH.