Will a 72" Ratchet Rake fit correctly on 60" B7800/30hp tractor?

[jodebg]

Just came back from purchasing the 72" ratchet rake. Will check the fit soon...very cold today.
Thanks for all of your input. Going after those pricker bushes as soon as it warms up a bit.

 

[Turbys_1700]

I bought a rachet rake when they were on close out @ Tractor Supply I believe last year...
My bucket is a 54" and I think that the rake is 66"...
I thought about cutting the rake down but the attachment brackets still work on my bucket so I left it alone...
I you can get a deal on it buy it...
They are a great tool and built very well...
I love mine...

 

[jodebg]

thanks, what type of work do you use it for?

 

[muddywater]

My 72 inch RR fits my 66 inch bucket with about 3 inches on each side for the brackets and straps.

 

[ac2520]

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...7667-72-inch-rachet-rake-sale-picture-019.jpg
Here's a 72" RR on my 62" bucket

 

[jodebg]

Thanks for the photo. Good idea to work off the inside of the eyelets for your hookup. I will need to do the same, thanks!

 

[ac2520]

here are a couple more pics on the mod
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...667t-72-inch-rachet-rake-sale-picture-080.jpg
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...667t-72-inch-rachet-rake-sale-picture-026.jpg

originally posted in this thread:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=230045&page=35&p=2732315#post2732315

 

[jodebg]

What did you attach to the holes in the RR and where did you buy them?
Thanks for the additional photos.
I was looking at my King Kutter carry all this morning and noticed it has 2 large
threaded pins that attach to the lower 3 point hitch arms. Wondering if those would
help transfer the attaching point towards the center, which is what I need to do.

 

[amigauser]

What did you attach to the holes in the RR and where did you buy them?
Thanks for the additional photos.
I was looking at my King Kutter carry all this morning and noticed it has 2 large
threaded pins that attach to the lower 3 point hitch arms. Wondering if those would
help transfer the attaching point towards the center, which is what I need to do.

Why not just use the two middle mounting points on the 72" model or am I missing something? The two end mounting points probably extend past your 60" bucket. The picture in post #15 above shows the four mounting points. The two middle ones should be fine once you have the cables and ratchet straps on. Good luck with the rake .

 

[ac2520]

I drilled and tapped a 3/8" hole and for the larger hole, I welded a nut to a piece of 1/8" flat stock.