I thought it would be nice to have a rake for spring cleanup. So I read many of the threads here. I learned I needed wheels on the rake if for no other reason other than my inexperience. Then I decided to call my JD dealer. How much could a rake for my small machine cost ? The dealer said I need a 5 foot rake for a JD 2305, so far so good. He proceeded to say they would have some soon, even better. So then came the price. The current sale price for a five foot rake with wheels is $995.00. For that price maybe I don't need a rake. My feeling is that is 1/2 a snow blower.
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Solo
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There are cheaper rakes available, see if anyone in your area carries Lienbach. I bought a 6' rake for $450. The wheels were about half that. I was at Tractor Supply yesterday and the local one here carries the King Kutter XB series with wheels. I didn't look at the price but I'm sure it would be cheaper than the Lienbach.
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mred said:
If you go with a tractor dealer, it's likely they'll be selling you a Woods, Landpride, or Gearmore, all of which are pricey. I just picked up a KK 7' at TSC for $469. 5' rakes are $399. Guage wheeels had to be special ordered for another $195 + $12.50 shipping. I haven't had a chance to use it yet, so I can't really comment on the quality.
Chris
mred said:
Naw, more like 1/3 of a snow blower....
While the JD rake is no doubt a good one, you may be better off looking for a used one as it seems cost is a factor (and when isn't it?).
Attend a few farm auctions, check the farm papers and craigs list. You can typically find a 5-6' one for 1/4 - 1/2 the price of new.
jb
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john_bud said:
Prices of rakes vary all over the place. In 1987 I bought my 8 foot Ford rake with wheels for just under $2000. Today it is close to $3000.
There in no comparison to a rake that heavy to a light duty $500 rake. My tines move roots and rocks when with a light weight one the tines would just bend back. The tines are actually supposed to be high enough quality steel so that at higher speeds they vibrate and evenly spread the soil. I'll bet that most of the folks with low cost rakes have never seen that happen.
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bjr
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get a KK. It'll do what you want. I stay outa the tractor Dealers showroom around here anyways. bjr
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I've had a KK rake for about 12 years. It usually gets about 50 to 75 hours use a year. Since new I think I have only replaced about 4 tines that broke. There are probably higher quaility rakes on the market, but for the price I am satisfied with the KK rake. I was going to upgrade to an Landpride 8 footer a couple years ago and sell my 6 foot KK to a neighbor. Once I saw the price of the 8 foot Landpride I decided my 6 foot KK was all I needed.
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I see youre in NH and I know from experience ag equipment is very high there. You might consider mail order from a place like Agri-Supply. Dont know theyd have what youre looking for but thats where I went for my tiller and saved $$$$ over locals. It worth a look as that doesnt cost anything. 
AndyMA said:
Yeah, they do make "good" ones and also the ones most of us use...
I'd bet there are few of the folks on this board that would part with that type of cash for a rake.
Then again, I bought a Gannon industrial grade box blade that was $1800 in 2000. You get what you pay for.
By the way, I'm thinking you are gonna win that bet...
jb