Ratchet rake

widefat · Aug 28, 2016

I'm looking at a Ratchet Rake for my L3200 - but it appears that my bucket (LA524, 58") falls between the 52" size and 68" size.
For RR users - what size are you using?

TIA

eyi · Aug 28, 2016

widefat said:
I'm looking at a Ratchet Rake for my L3200 - but it appears that my bucket (LA524, 58") falls between the 52" size and 68" size.
For RR users - what size are you using?

TIA

I don't know the lenght but my is exceeding both ends by an inche or two and i am very happy with it. Between too short and too longer i'd choose the latter.

prichard · Aug 28, 2016

Why not get the longer one and cut it to match loader?

widefat · Aug 28, 2016

prichard said:
Why not get the longer one and cut it to match loader?

That's not a bad idea - I wonder what the dimensions of the tie points are? For the 68" rake, the manufacturer site shows 54" to ..what?
The outer edge, center, or inner edge of the strap? If inner edge,the tie points may not fit inside the bucket. If outer, probably, if center, maybe.
Maybe I'l give them a call and ask.

jeff9366 · Aug 28, 2016

If you call, why not ask Ratchet Rake to cut you the attachment exactly the width of your bucket?

MF283 · Aug 29, 2016

jeff9366 said:
If you call, why not ask Ratchet Rake to cut you the attachment exactly the width of your bucket?

DITTO:thumbsup:

Steave · Aug 29, 2016

I use mine on my skidsteer and let it hang over a few inches. 72" rake on 66" bucket. When I use it on my TLB it's a little short on the 84" bucket. Never had any problems with it either way as long as the tie downs will fit.

widefat · Nov 7, 2016

I finally got around to ordering a 52". It was delivered a couple of days after I placed the order - FAST!
So far so good - I am learning how to use it, but it looks promising as far as being worth the investment.

Steave · Nov 7, 2016

widefat said:
I finally got around to ordering a 52". It was delivered a couple of days after I placed the order - FAST!
So far so good - I am learning how to use it, but it looks promising as far as being worth the investment.

For me it's worth the investment. I've got a lot of hours used on mine and the paint is barely scuffed just at the tips. It takes a pretty good piece of steel to hold up to a 74 hp backhoe. It's definitely my go to tool to remove brush and briars.