Scarifier/Rake combo

[RAllen]

Knucklehead

I checked your profile and you do not have a tractor yet. I think the combo in question utility will depend on the size of your tractor.

I went down this road two years ago. I have a Kubota 2910. Have the Landpride Rake with drop-down blade and gauge wheels. By itself, its good for road maint. and final grading. I put the the scarifier on and found the combo much too long and I could not get proper adjustment. The scarifier was too light to properly rip at the angles I could obtain. Perhaps a bigger tractor would work better. Upon reviewing the situation, my dealer decided my tractor was too small to use the set and took the scarifier back. I bought a new Landpride Boxblade for the same money. Along with Hydro. Top & Tilt, the Boxblade works very well in my soil. It carries much more soil than the drop down blade and does a much better job rough grading. Additionally, you can grade in reverse with a boxblade. You cannot do that with the rake/ blade combo without taking off the gauge wheels.


Rick Allen

 

[knucklehead]

Yes, Rick, you are right - no tractor. I'm looking in the 25 PTO hp range, in fact I'm just checking in to see if there is any info about the Ford 1700 - 2 cyl, 23 PTO, FEL, 4wd 1400 hrs, manual steering. This one is mechanic owned (well cared for), for $6000 with new tires, new steering etc.

I'm all over the place with questions - might go L2900DT (FST trans, LA480 FEL) if I can get us closer on the price, might go older. I just got a call from a friend about this one, so I gotta follow the tip. You might say I'm giving birth on TV, here. But this seems to be the place to let it all hang out, as there is lots of help /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif.

I've been sold on the box since I rented one (didn't even know what it was) a couple years ago. A saleman aksed me if I had seen the combo, said he found it useful with his (larger) tractor. I appreciate your advice; as you can see, it looks like most favor the box or the rake. I'll probably end up with both, for sifferent purposes.

 

[RAllen]

Knucklehead

You are in the same position I was in 3 years ago. Starting looking for an old Ford Tractor. Ended up with a new Kubota 2910. Seems you are all over the place as to type of tractor.

If you are going to have a FEL and do much loader work, I strongly advise you to stay away from manual steering and manual trany. Other uses, mowing etc. would mean other emphasis. Perhaps you should look at your projected uses then narrow down the type of tractor you need.

Good luck with your purchase.

Rick