Ratchet Rake

[Cane Thing]

Hate to bring something new into this, but I was just told what I really need for removing rocks from a paddock area is a Power Rake. I understand they are in a different price class than the RR & LR, but I was wondering if I could find one to rent, if it would be that much more useful. Any info/experience on Power Rakes (now the PR, to make it consistent!!)?

 

[radrock]

Hate to bring something new into this, but I was just told what I really need for removing rocks from a paddock area is a Power Rake. I understand they are in a different price class than the RR & LR, but I was wondering if I could find one to rent, if it would be that much more useful. Any info/experience on Power Rakes (now the PR, to make it consistent!!)?

I think you are talking about a Harley Rake. And yes they are expensive



For the money I think I could do about the same think with a box blade or rear blade with a serrated blade on it. It would take time and the moisture content would have to be right. If you did use a Harley rake I would want to rent it and from what I have read they work better on a skid steer.

 

[Cane Thing]

Thanks, Radrock. Good info. If I'd spend that much for a Harley, it won't be a rake! Looks like the combination of a LR AND a RR, would improve my situation a lot. They both have their value for what needs to be done here. Now to pick a LR. I can't find one in my area to rent.

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[radrock]

Thanks, Radrock. Good info. If I'd spend that much for a Harley, it won't be a rake! Looks like the combination of a LR AND a RR, would improve my situation a lot. They both have their value for what needs to be done here. Now to pick a LR. I can't find one in my area to rent.

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You welcome and good luck. Ill see if I can't get a picture of how I put the ratchets if I remember

 

[radrock]

Here is that picture how I put the ratchets in the back of my bucket rather than in front.

 

[Dr Dave]

Here is that picture how I put the ratchets in the back of my bucket rather than in front.

Good idea radrock, this is how mine fits. I was thinking of adding a 1/2"plate extension, to the side of my bucket and bolting it on.

 

[radrock]

Good idea radrock, this is how mine fits. I was thinking of adding a 1/2"plate extension, to the side of my bucket and bolting it on.

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I turned mine around cause I messed up one of the ratchets in the brush. You have a lot wider rake than I do. Mine is actually a little small but I wanted it that way. I have the 52" on a 60" bucket. It is pretty rocky here and I didn't want it to stick out the sides like that. I'm guessing you have the 68" And they only had the 52" at tractor supply at the time. You could bolt yours on pretty easy but then it would take a little longer to put it on and take it off.

By the way, Anyone reading this. When I broke the handle on the ratchet. I called ratchet rake and told them what happened and wanted to get just the rachet and not the kit. They didn't ask any questions an sent me a new ratchet free of charge. I thought that was pretty good of the company.

I do like the way they work in the brush.

 

[Dr Dave]

The bucket is 66" and the RR is 72", it was clearance priced, from $359 down to $150. The next size down was $300, I figured I could cut off the excess, but the added length comes in handy on the skid steer, may be a pain with a tractor? I will be sure to flip my straps next time and try your idea, thanks

Dave

 

[DKCDKC]

I've seen several folks flip the straps. But I've never had any problem with then even in my heaviest brush. My fit is not like either Radrock or Dr Dave. My mounts are about 2 " inside the bucket edge with the RR projecting out about 2 " on each side. I thought about a bolt on using a sleeve over the bolt, but - even with some reinforcement - I'm not sure how much force the bucket edge could take.

 

[ultrarunner]

The bucket is 66" and the RR is 72", it was clearance priced, from $359 down to $150. The next size down was $300, I figured I could cut off the excess, but the added length comes in handy on the skid steer, may be a pain with a tractor? I will be sure to flip my straps next time and try your idea, thanks

Dave

My 72" just arrived... it was around $400 with freight.

Have not had a chance to give it a try on the Deere 110.

My loader bucket is 72" so it should be a good match.

Originally, I was thinking of getting a shorter one for the BX23 and they are out of stock.

 

[radrock]

The bucket is 66" and the RR is 72", it was clearance priced, from $359 down to $150. The next size down was $300, I figured I could cut off the excess, but the added length comes in handy on the skid steer, may be a pain with a tractor? I will be sure to flip my straps next time and try your idea, thanks

Dave

Oh I remember that sale. They discontinued that size at tractor supply. I couldn't find one as I though I could cut it down as well. Yup you picked that up just in time

 

[Tomtint]

So I picked up a 68" rake today at Tractor Supply. Spent about a hour working on my road to level and fill in pot holes. It works well, but my question is how long the rake will keep its points before it wears out. I kind of wish the larger points were facing down instead of the small ones.

 

[rekees4300]

So I picked up a 68" rake today at Tractor Supply. Spent about a hour working on my road to level and fill in pot holes. It works well, but my question is how long the rake will keep its points before it wears out. I kind of wish the larger points were facing down instead of the small ones.

Been much of discussion about RR on TBN and I don't recall anyone ever mentioning worn points being a problem. Had my RR for 3-4 years now, use on 900' gravel lane and no signs of wear (except paint) so far. Even if they do become worn it shouldn't be much of a problem to resharpen with a grinder.

 

[PapaPerk]

So I picked up a 68" rake today at Tractor Supply. Spent about a hour working on my road to level and fill in pot holes. It works well, but my question is how long the rake will keep its points before it wears out. I kind of wish the larger points were facing down instead of the small ones.

I think they will last a LONG time! What kind of tractor are you using? I doubt you will ever wear it out. (0:

 

[Tomtint]

I think they will last a LONG time! What kind of tractor are you using? I doubt you will ever wear it out. (0:

I have a L3700SU. The reason I ask is because I also have a tooth bucket on my Skidsteer and have used that in the past for the grading. I have seen noticeable wear on those. Also have a 72" land plane with ripper shanks and have had significant wear on the shanks as well as the skids on the bottom of the LP.

 

[meos1]

If you could drill and tap the ripper shanks, you could fashion a tooth replacement and the problem goes away or at least slows down.

 

[Tomtint]

I bought some replacement tips for my rippers a while back. Have not had time to put them on yet. I never thought about drilling them though, thought they needed to be tack welded on.

 

[PapaPerk]

I have a L3700SU. The reason I ask is because I also have a tooth bucket on my Skidsteer and have used that in the past for the grading. I have seen noticeable wear on those. Also have a 72" land plane with ripper shanks and have had significant wear on the shanks as well as the skids on the bottom of the LP.

The teeth on a bucket see much more abuse than the ratchet rake will see. For gravel work you typical float the loader and pull it in reverse. So the only force on the the rachet rake is the weight of the bucket.

Now if you start dragging the thing down a black top road.. Yeah it's gonna wear. But I think your ratchet rake will last for a long time.

 

[xtn]

I've had mine a year now. I've used it on two whole projects. It still works!

I thought for sure it would break by now, what with so many moving parts.

 

[PapaPerk]

I've had mine a year now. I've used it on two whole projects. It still works! I thought for sure it would break by now, what with so many moving parts.

Haha! Yeah I've not used mine at all since installing my Piranha tooth bar. But nothing beats the RR for resurfacing gravel drives!