Rake Landscape rake question

[ShenandoahJoe]

I tried that with my LRC-60. The land I need to rake isn't real flat. I've had no luck at all with raking straw or leaves. Every time I crest a small rise, the rake dumps its load. (and going back to pick up the pile with the front-end loader was more humorous than productive.)

I've been pondering a floating top-link like the mower has, but haven't gotten around to actually making one. Jenkinsph's suggestion looks good, but pretty pricey.

 

[jnjpream]

Hey ShenandoahJoe,

Is the land your working wavy or bumpy? If the land just has a bit of a wave to it, you might try replacing the fixed side link with a length of chain..

I know it works really good when plowing snow with the back blade to keep the entire blade on the ground.

But if there are just a bunch of small "bumps" it might not work out too well.

 

[jenkinsph]

I think the thing I like about the pine needle rake is it looks like it would be more forgiving on the lawn. I have a 7' landscape rake and would be concerned about tearing out to much grass. I will also try out the pine needle rake to collect rocks from the surface of freshly tilled soil after using my rock bucket to collect the 3" and larger ones.

I think for $350 it is worth trying anyway.


Steve

 

[ShenandoahJoe]

, you might try replacing the fixed side link with a length of chain...

That's an idea. I guess then I attack the waves at an angle. You may have just invented Tractor Surfing!

 

[kcook]

How about picking up Hedge apples (about the size of oranges)?

KC

 

[easygo]

When I use my rake to collect grass I just leave the 3ph lever in the down position and that allows the hitch to float. On my tractor it does anyway. Works well om my "wavy" yard.