Hello,
I'm in the process of determining what type or make, model etc. landscape rake to buy for my Kubota
B3030 HSD. I am thinking of a 72" rake but I have heard that some designs will not hold up to the type of raking that is done after trees are cleared etc. I have cleared 2-3 acres some flat and some sloped (5-7% grade). There were a lot of vines in the area and even though I had the tree stumps removed there are still a lot of small roots under ground from the vines. Some information that I received said that almost any design that employs a angle iron cross member for the teeth will eventually twist and bend form the amount of torque on the ends of the bar. A box design for the teeth is preferrable. In my search so far, most of the designs I have seen are the angle iron cross member design i.e. farm force, bushhog, and I think the woods "standard duty" series.
Does anyone have any thoughts as to what would be a good landscape rake for my tractor and type of terrain I'm dealing with. I know Woods has a "medium duty" 72" rake that may be a good fit but I was quoted a price of $1200. I really didn't want to spend more than about $800. I would appreciate any comments or suggestions.
thanks,
kirklowj
