The Jake Rake

[Gary Fowler]

You should definitely look at putting the clevis type connection on any thing larger than 5 foot. I have bent the pins on my 6 foot box blade by hanging roots and large rocks with just a 45 HP tractor. The clevis type pin system would cost a bit more but be much stronger and could be ordered with Cat 1 or cat 2, just by changing the hole size (pins optional) Photo shows how the hitch on my 7 foot bushhog build was modified from pin type to clevis type.

 

[Gary Fowler]

Sorry wrong photo attached on previous post

 

[Johndeere3720]

Sorry wrong photo attached on previous post

I have really though about it but from what i have heard from people is that they favor the standard lower links because they allow you to kick the lower links in rather than have to align the lower link and the pin up to slide through the clevis hitch system.

 

[jenkinsph]

I have really though about it but from what i have heard from people is that they favor the standard lower links because they allow you to kick the lower links in rather than have to align the lower link and the pin up to slide through the clevis hitch system.

Who's they?


I agree with making the 96" model with the clevis arrangement and would make it IMatch too while at it.

 

[Johndeere3720]

Who's they?


I agree with making the 96" model with the clevis arrangement and would make it IMatch too while at it.

In they I am referring to the people that i consulted on the idea to see what the preference is for these types of implements. I like the idea of the clevis hitch and am now going to see about applying it to the U96 which is under development now. Imatch is a must for me, with the U96 though, do I make it just compatible to Category 1 imatches or do I go up to 2 or even both? I just need to know where to draw the line between category 1 and category 2 compatibility. Thanks guys.

 

[Wacky]

I am very impressed with your inventive skills..keep up the good work!!! God, bless your future.:thumbsup:

 

[Johndeere3720]

I am very impressed with your inventive skills..keep up the good work!!! God, bless your future.:thumbsup:

Thanks Wacky!

 

[jenkinsph]

In they I am referring to the people that i consulted on the idea to see what the preference is for these types of implements. I like the idea of the clevis hitch and am now going to see about applying it to the U96 which is under development now. Imatch is a must for me, with the U96 though, do I make it just compatible to Category 1 imatches or do I go up to 2 or even both? I just need to know where to draw the line between category 1 and category 2 compatibility. Thanks guys.

As long as the implement can handle Cat 2 forces then make it work for both cat 1 and cat 2. You might want to stipulate the min and max hp ratings to protect yourself.

 

[Johndeere3720]

As long as the implement can handle Cat 2 forces then make it work for both cat 1 and cat 2. You might want to stipulate the min and max hp ratings to protect yourself.

In your opinion, what would you rate as max hp for the U96? I am beefing up almost everything on it including thicker wall tubing, steel tubing welded into the main tubing for ease of moving the shanks up/down as there will not be dirt packed in to complicate tooth adjustment. I also am going to have two arms for the rake itself for added strength.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

When you say thicker wall, what thickness are you talking about? The picture shows a cat 1-2 quick hitch-able set up.