Look what I found on my Porch when I got home today!

[savageactor7]

I was thinking among other things that would be the perfect tool to dress up and older established gravel driveway. thanks for posting the pics JOHNTHOMAS.

 

[TRUST]

Just got mine yesterday. Installed this morning in less than 5 minutes. Its really wet here so I got limited use. What little I did do I like what I'm seeing. I feel already it was worth the $. Nice dimension to the FEL and goes on an off so fast.

 

[mcd176]

I think I could use one of those, be sure to let us know how it works for you.

 

[StrangeRanger]

Anyone want a deal on a 68" ratchet rake? $300 shipped obo.
j

 

[J_J]

Anyone want a deal on a 68" ratchet rake? $300 shipped obo.
j

What convinced you not to keep it? Did it not work well? I was thinking about one, but I have welded teeth on my bucket.

 

[StrangeRanger]

It's just not working out as I had planned/hoped. The area I bought it for simply has too many very large rocks. I'm talking 2-4 ft sized rocks. I end up having to remove the rake too often to use the FEL as I need for this area. If the rocks were smaller or fewer it would be ideal.
j

 

[mswlogo]

Installed and used it for a few minutes this evening. I just dragged/picked it up and set one end on bucket and then other end. Lifted end off while I installed strap clip then did same on other end. Very easy to install by myself. 5 minutes and that was mostly tightening the straps with ratchet handle. If the brackets were an inch farther from the edge I wouldn't have had to lift it off while I clipped straps but it was no big deal. I'm even more impressed with it after using it. I worked a small space that I was limited in by trees and grasses but it's left to where a hand rake will have it ready in 5 minutes to plant. Also raked down gravel in front of my tractor bldg and satisfied with results. I really like it. I can see the edges of the Ratchet Rake from my seat so helps alot being visible. Easiest implement to install that I have.

No offense but I'm not that impressed with what I see. Maybe I'd have to be there but when I'm done with a box blade it's as smooth as a babies butt. Perhaps in a larger area the ratchet rake would do better.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

No offense but I'm not that impressed with what I see. Maybe I'd have to be there but when I'm done with a box blade it's as smooth as a babies butt. Perhaps in a larger area the ratchet rake would do better.

I have a boxblade and it could not have done most of this job due to closeness of plants/trees. It could have done one straight pass but no better than the ratchet rake. I was pushing dirt and rocks around and then back dragging for smoothness with the ratchet rake. Pictures don't do it justice. Since I own a boxblade I am not putting the boxblade down. They are just different tools for different purposes.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Anyone want a deal on a 68" ratchet rake? $300 shipped obo.
j

Couples of weeks to late. I believe they have a satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.

 

[StrangeRanger]

Couples of weeks to late. I believe they have a satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.

Yup they do, but I figured I'd try to help save someone on here a few bucks.
j