Rake Harley Rake

BX24FOR5 · Jan 29, 2009

I'm looking to purchase a used Harley Rake Preferable 48".

For Kubota BX24.

Thankyou

dqdave1 · Jan 29, 2009

Good luck; hard to find, if you do find one; usually junk or newer and high priced.

amigauser · Jan 29, 2009

I never knew that Harley made a 4 ft model power rake but apparently they do

http://www.taletattachments.com/files/tm4brochure.pdf

I have never seen one of the smaller ones for sale used. The used ones in my area are generally the skid steer type.

Brady Barlow has some 6ft tractor models for sale on his used page. He indicates 3 in stock but they would be to large for a BX24.
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germ-X · Jan 30, 2009

dqdave1 said:
Good luck; hard to find, if you do find one; usually junk or newer and high priced.

let us know how it goes.

Baranx4 · Jan 31, 2009

I used to own one in the 90's and really liked how it worked. You could take an inexperienced operator and really clean up his work and it made planting much easier. Last year when we build our house I rented a tractor mounted one and it worked great. Only problem is that we have rocky soil and it caused us to have to rake up a ton of stones, enough here in Northeastern Pa. that I was able to run a second driveway from the road to the back of my yard. Saved on the cost of modified.

A Harley rake is great at clearing areas with grass and weeds since it windrows it to the side. If not needed I would prefer a rockhound. You can actually make the planting look just as good if it's you who's running the machine. You learn how to adjust when running it only thing is some people only like going forward.

With either you'll be happly but I think a 48" unit is a little small since your running it at an angle, makes it hard to cover your tracks, but that's only my opinion.

Hooked_on_HP · Jan 31, 2009

Have you thought about renting.All of the used harley or finn rakes I have seen at auctions were either totaly worn out or if in good condition went close to new price. Also if you rent you can try different sizes to see what works with your tractor.
Bill