PT Implement Choices / Questions

Anonymous Poster · Feb 8, 2003

Well not really sure about the switch - I just thought that someone must make some sort of elctric valve that would be mounted inline before the hoses go to the PTO outlet - the switch would only control the direction of flow to the PTO - of course the ending flow would go the same direction internal to the machine

the mechanical one PT has actually mounts on the implement
( I have one for the tiller) - but I would like to actually build it into the machine with an electric switch

Oh the only motor that I know of that is not reversable
is the standard finish mower motor

bubenberg · Feb 8, 2003

was not inferring any hints or insults, one thing i want and hope to be able to see myself installing, after i get my newest toy paid for: the 300 series topdresser w Hydraulics

is a RED BUTTON like Charlie has. this will make manipulating the Lackender backhoe, and thanks to Charlie the multitude of Knuckleboom attachments such as manure grapple much easier.

bubenberg · Feb 8, 2003

( A landscape rake. ) here is what PTRich did.

Look How Need http://www.tractorbynet.com/forumfiles/19-138354-Rake.jpg
( Having never used such an item, I'm wondering if I am way off base...what I'm trying to do is, after clearing the trees and stumps, efficiently get the roots, rocks and such out of the way before tilling...is it worth the money? )

to clear the woods or for that matter any other clean-up job, i would look into making, buying or renting (toro) a grapple bucket. i move sizeable trees, brush etc and thereafter cleanup the ground by backdragging with the grapple bucket teeth.

someday i will built an attachment like PTRich has made. am also looking forward to own a pt power rake but for the time being i will invest in a pt (120.00)and toro(400.00) quick attach plate and rent a harley rake from the local rental place.

wasabi · Feb 8, 2003

Yea, a grapple for the bigger stuff for sure...I like your ideas /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif...I'll need to get one sooner or later....in the mean time, for a "cheaper" rake, I was thinking of trying to find or make a removable "rake-bar"... basically tines well attached to a six foot strap of steel to bolt onto the existing "snow" blade. I've looked at some heavy tooth bars, some up to eight inches...that would probably do the trick dragged backwards, but the spring steel tines make more sense to me for raking up roots, small rocks, debris and such.

Rocketman · Feb 9, 2003

I purchased a rake and box scraper from http://www.worksaver.com/ . I've used both for over two years in a prettty demanding environment and I've got no complaints. You make take a look to see if they have a rake that fits your needs.

Sedgewood · Feb 9, 2003

I was thinking of trying to find or make a removable "rake-bar"... basically tines well attached to a six foot strap of steel to bolt onto the existing "snow" blade. 

Here's how I modified my PT rake by replacing their wimpy tines with tedder tines - now it works great for cleaning out amongst the bushes. It's basically tedder tines on a bar - add a piece of 2 inch square tubing to the bar and slide it into your PT quick attach receiver hitch and away you go.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forumfiles/54-208454-Modified-Rake.jpg

Sedgewood

wasabi · Feb 10, 2003

RM, thanks for the great link. Their stuff looks well thought out and sturdy.

wasabi · Feb 10, 2003

Looks pretty good. I'm thinking now of just buying tines to attach to the blade. Thanks for the insights.

Anonymous Poster · Feb 10, 2003

I would like to maintain my 400 gravel drive. I have been using the dirt/snow blade, the surface is 1" gravel, would the box blade be better? I own a 422.

Anonymous Poster · Feb 10, 2003

Hey John - what kind of tines are those? - they look just like the PT tines - where do you get them - are they similar to the york rake style - they look different