Rake Bought harley rake & 4/1 bucket

[Builder]

Pulled the trigger on a new 90" Landpride power rake and a Kubota 72" L-series 4/1 bucket.

Kubota has a deal where they will finance Landpride and Kubota attachments for 0% for 60 months.

Dealer's shop is going to scuff & paint the orange bucket black so it won't look silly on my yellow & black Challenger.

It came down to the Harley & Landpride brands. The Harley has some really sweet features, but the Landpride was cheaper, seems stouter and has the 0% financing for 60 mo. Couldn't resist.

With the 0% financing, I probably should have bought a set of forks, too.

 

[medicshawn]

Just out of curiosity what does a Kubota 4 N 1 run?

 

[Builder]

Just out of curiosity what does a Kubota 4 N 1 run?

$2200. I thought it was a bargain considering it weighs #825. I found lighter 4/1's that were a few hundred cheaper, but they didn't have 0% for 5 years financing. Looks like a rugged bucket, too. I found heavier buckets made by Bobcat, but they were over $3,000 and they were 1,000 lb buckets-probably too heavy for a 47HP mid size.

I was afraid the Kubota bucket at #825 was too heavy.

Now I need to decide if I want teeth on it.

 

[RWolf]

Hate to ask what did the rake cost you?

 

[dangerdoc]

$2200. I thought it was a bargain considering it weighs #825. I found lighter 4/1's that were a few hundred cheaper, but they didn't have 0% for 5 years financing. Looks like a rugged bucket, too. I found heavier buckets made by Bobcat, but they were over $3,000 and they were 1,000 lb buckets-probably too heavy for a 47HP mid size.

I was afraid the Kubota bucket at #825 was too heavy.

Now I need to decide if I want teeth on it.

Trust me, you want teeth on it. I bought a 4n1 last year. I found the 4n1 function marginally useful (ended up buying a grapple this year) but the difference moving from a smooth bucket to a toothed bucket made the purchase worthwhile.

My 4n1 bucket weights over 1000# which is a little too heavy for my tractor but I doubt that I will end up bending it. It is a bruit.

 

[Builder]

Trust me, you want teeth on it. I bought a 4n1 last year. I found the 4n1 function marginally useful (ended up buying a grapple this year) but the difference moving from a smooth bucket to a toothed bucket made the purchase worthwhile.

My 4n1 bucket weights over 1000# which is a little too heavy for my tractor but I doubt that I will end up bending it. It is a bruit.

I agree. I think I will spring for welded-on teeth.

 

[AKfish]

The Deere 4n1 weighs about the same as the 'Bota's. Wanna recall that the Deere model was around $2,800. So, you got a deal there.

But.... you didn't fess up to the "kick-in-the-wallet" for the Landpride power-rake!

Gonna guess -- $5,500. Close?

AKfish

 

[Builder]

The Deere 4n1 weighs about the same as the 'Bota's. Wanna recall that the Deere model was around $2,800. So, you got a deal there.

But.... you didn't fess up to the "kick-in-the-wallet" for the Landpride power-rake!

Gonna guess -- $5,500. Close?

AKfish

Higher......much higher.

Just google a harley power rake.....you'll see what they go for.

 

[medicshawn]

I would guess closer to 10K. A 6 foot used still goes for 3500. I'm sure he plans to use it alot to make it pay for itself.

 

[Builder]

I would guess closer to 10K. A 6 foot used still goes for 3500. I'm sure he plans to use it alot to make it pay for itself.

You're a bit high.

A new 6 footer is over 8 grand now.

I bought a 91" (7.5'+)

$9,200

And I got a pretty good deal.

 

[AKfish]

You're a bit high.

A new 6 footer is over 8 grand now.

I bought a 91" (7.5'+)

$9,200

And I got a pretty good deal.

Whoa... what was I smokin'... er, thinkin'! I was WAY OFF the money there!!

There won't be a safe rock in Pennslyvania, now! Won't even have windrows to pick up.. you'll be flingin' em into the next county!

AKfish

 

[Builder]

Let's hope so. I have 2 jobs waiting final grading.

I was really torn over buying a 72" or a 90" power rake.

My rear tires are 72", so it might cover my tracks when straight, but it won't when angled.

So I sprung for the big boy. Hope my jobs stay big, too.

 

[medicshawn]

I hope the gamble pays off for you.

 

[Redbug]

I wonder what manufacturer makes the 4in1's for Kubota? ATI?

 

[Builder]

I wonder what manufacturer makes the 4in1's for Kubota? ATI?

I'd like to know, too. I was surprised at the weight of their 72" 4/1 bucket at ~850#.

That's heavier than a lot of the others I looked at. Most were ~660#.

 

[powerstroke444e]

I was told that Kubota builds there own 4n1? On my B26 the 4n1 bucket is built a little differant than all the other I have seen don't know if that is the case with yours.

 

[firemen122]

Congratulations looks like i will never have a harley rake.... I have my tiller and box blade that wil have to do. Had no idea they were that much, coulda bought one for 2500 a year or so back thought that was high. Boy was I wrong.....

 

[Builder]

I was told that Kubota builds there own 4n1? On my B26 the 4n1 bucket is built a little differant than all the other I have seen don't know if that is the case with yours.

Mt salesman told me today that Kubota builds their own 4/1 buckets.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

When you get your 4n1, would you please post pictures of it. Some front, back and side views would be great.

 

[Builder]

When you get your 4n1, would you please post pictures of it. Some front, back and side views would be great.

Sure! Should be here later next week. I'm having it painted The Kubota (and Challenger) frame color, it's like a charcoal grey. It comes form the factory Kubota orange which would look funny with my yellow & grey Challenger.