Ratchet Rake - ever seen/used one?

[StrangeRanger]

Kind of low tech, but looks pretty cool. Any seen or used one of these on their tractor?
Ratchet Rake

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[ratchetrake@comcast.net]

At 1rst glance the Ratchet Rake may seem low-tech, remember that many of the competing products were originally designed to be pulled by horses.

All of our customer feedback emails have been nothing but POSITIVE. We are planning on posting some of them at our website soon. Thanks for your curiosity in our "cool looking" product.

Inventor-Owner,
Bradley Kostyak
RATCHET RAKE LLC

 

[bruiserx2]

ratchetrake@comcast.net

I have never used one but if they wanted to send me one I would be happy to use it and give a detailed report how well it works and the pros and cons.

Maybe since they are watching the site they might want to do a raffle and or give a few away to some of us and we all can report back. Nothing sells better the a referral

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I've had a Kubota tractor for almost 6 years starting with a BX2200. I built my home and have worked on the land for the last 6 years. This piece of equipment looks like it would have been very useful and I still have work to do. I'm almost persuaded but I want to hear from someone that owns and has used one. Also company doesn't tell where they are located. Looked every where on site for state but I couldn't find it. I want one of these!

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Surely someone out there owns one of these or at least knows someone that does. I want one of these and was getting ready to order it but now getting a bit skittish since I'll be the only person to ever buy one that anyone on this site knows about. Also inventor seller has never responded to where he's located.

 

[Riptide23]

Well, area code 717 is eastern PA, Harrisburg area...

And what's to be skittish about? There's no moving parts, and the price is pretty reasonable. How can you go wrong?

Now I'm tempted...

 

[RayCo]

I think this is outstanding. The clips in the video where it compares a standard toothbar to the Ratchet Rake is exactly my plight and why something like this is on my needs list. I have lots of new lawn projects, and a toothless loader, a loader with a toothbar, and a box blade are what I have available. None is ideal. It appears this is more along the lines of what I'm after.

I'm not keen on the $50 in shipping, although I understand it. But, as soon as I saw the New Holland skidsteer, I figured this had to be near me. So, hopefully I can pick one of these up in person if I get one.

Thanks for this link.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Well, area code 717 is eastern PA, Harrisburg area...

And what's to be skittish about? There's no moving parts, and the price is pretty reasonable. How can you go wrong?

Now I'm tempted...

I was hoping the inventor/seller would answer giving details of his location to determine if I could pick it up as well as find out if they are an existing and maybe even a reputable company. He responded rather quickly to the original post but hasn't answered mine. I could look the area code up of the listed phone number which proves nothing but the location of a phone number given on an internet site. What's to lose? $350 is what's to lose and never receive a product that no one else has ever received that I know or that I can contact. It never entered your mind that this may be a scam since no one else on this site has one or doesn't know any one that has one? Also, I want to talk to a customer that has bought one. I don't want to be the first person to give details of a horrible experience. Were you serious or just kidding when you asked "How can you go wrong"? It does look like a great product and I want one. Was getting ready to order but my years of experience of buying on the internet started screaming at me to wait and find out more about the company and the product. Example: Barlows in Ky sells alot on the internet and they have the customers that have bought from them all around the country telling of their positive experience with Barlows. Nothing from any one on this product or company. I even did a DOGPILE search and nothing other than it's a dental tool and the responses here on TBN.

 

[RayCo]

What's to lose? $350 is what's to lose and never receive a product that no one else has ever received that I know or that I can contact. It never entered your mind that this may be a scam since no one else on this site has one or doesn't know any one that has one? Also, I want to talk to a customer that has bought one. I don't want to be the first person to give details of a horrible experience. Were you serious or just kidding when you asked "How can you go wrong"? It does look like a great product and I want one. Was getting ready to order but my years of experience of buying on the internet started screaming at me to wait and find out more about the company and the product.

I definitely think that it's good to be cautious on the Internet, but there's nothing about this site that looks like a scam to me in anyway. But, that's just me. There are tools out there where you can look up who owns a domain, when it was registered, etc., and everything about this looks perfectly legitimate.

I'm putting one on my birthday list. Hopefully by then (October), others will have tried it out and reported back.

 

[Riptide23]

Well did you call the phone number then??



Didn't mean to get your dander up. But just 'cuz none of us here have used it wouldn't stop me from trying it out. Heck, I like being the first kid on the block with a new gizzie...

I'm mulling it over...

Pat

 

[thavil]

Looking on the Attachments forum, I just noticed that on the top of each page, Ratchet Rack in now an approved advertiser on TBN.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Well did you call the phone number then??



Didn't mean to get your dander up. But just 'cuz none of us here have used it wouldn't stop me from trying it out. Heck, I like being the first kid on the block with a new gizzie...

I'm mulling it over...

Pat

I don't have a problem with being first on the block to try something. That's not my point. Trying it out is not the issue with me. Knowing someone has a internet domain and has registered it means very little. Do you know what the requirements are to have the most beautiful registered website with a name and origination date? A few dollars and a couple of hours. Knowing an actual physical location of a company means something to me and knowing someone that I know or others know mean something to me. My point is the company and product aren't known by anyone on this tractor board even people in PA. Anyone in Carlisle know this company? Calling a scam phone number and some one saying Ratchet Works Inc when they answer proves what? Advertising on this forum requires what? This thing looks great to me! I want one! Would one of you trusting souls please, please, please buy one and let me know if you got it and if so was it sturdy enogh to use on your land. I know there are a bunch of you guys in Pa, so can one of you go by and see if the company is more than a post office box? According to profile here it's in Carlisle so run by Carlisle and check it out. The inventor/seller isn't stepping forward to tell us. Pat and Thavil, please order one and let me know. Are you going to send cash or money order or just use a credit card? Again, I want one and I believe it will help me do stuff and I really want one of you trusting souls to get one. Maybe you can send me your credit card number with Name and exp date and security code on back and I'll order one and be the first and report back to you and then send you the money back. You can call me and give me the cc info if you don't feel comfortable posting it here on this forum for all to see. PM me to get my phone number or just PM me with the info. Did you check Ratchet rakes profile? He joined 6-11-09 and lists Carlisle, Pa as home address and inventor/builder as occupation. Very complete profile and long standing member. You guys are jerking me around aren't you?

 

[NuBota]

I think it's legit - post by vendor said Carlisle in his profile. And a Comcast email address. My bet is the operation is out of the home garage, so I can see why there is no address posted.

Was planning a trip to CJ Pony Parts (for DW's Mustang) in Harrisburg next weekend - a run by Carlisle would work just fine since I know she will be buying stuff, I would have a perfect excuse for a new toy, er tool.......

As far as a scam, a credit card will offer enough protection there. I mean, look at Bro-tek - the site has even less info and we know how good his stuff is and how good he is to work with. He does have an E-bay store so I guess that adds some legitimacy. But someone had to buy the first thumb/skid plate/ripper.....

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I think it's legit - post by vendor said Carlisle in his profile. And a Comcast email address. My bet is the operation is out of the home garage, so I can see why there is no address posted.

Was planning a trip to CJ Pony Parts (for DW's Mustang) in Harrisburg next weekend - a run by Carlisle would work just fine since I know she will be buying stuff, I would have a perfect excuse for a new toy, er tool.......

Is Carlisle small enough to just drive around and find it? Hopefully you will find us an answer since Ratchet Rake isn't stepping forward.

 

[NuBota]

Is Carlisle small enough to just drive around and find it? Hopefully you will find us an answer since Ratchet Rake isn't stepping forward.

Actually Carlise is fairly small - but doubt I'll find the house. I will probably call during the week - can learn a lot speaking on the phone too

 

[EE_Bota]

Does anyone know this JOHN_THOMAS guy well enough to have him come over to your house unannounced to see where you build your equipment?

Sure we have a few posts on the internet, but how do we know he is not a Chinese industrial spy trying to steal innovative farm equipment ideas to take back to the Chinese homeland to help bury the capitalist dogs of America?!

And why is he asking for other people's credit card numbers...what is up with that?

If you were an industrial spy, would you choose a suspicious sounding name, or would you choose something common in your target country such at JOHN and THOMAS. This is just conjecture on my part, but could it be he is trying to get others to visit the rachet rake building site because he knows that the rachet rake guy will think it odd that a chinese man has a name like John Thomas. Think about that, and I am quite sure you will conclude that JOHN_THOMAS is an industrial spy.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

My family (Brothers in AF) imported 2 women from North Carolina many, many years ago from the Gastonia (Wiggins family)and New Bern (Henson family) area. They bred them and produced many, many children, even a few preachers in the bunch. A couple of the preachers we kept here in Ky to meet our needs and sent one to do mission work around the Gastonia area. I'll ask them if they know anyone from North Carolina from the Bota Family and especially if they know of that wayward son that just goes by the initials of EE or is that your actual name EE? That is your real name isn't it? Your not hiding out under a phony name are you? Are you one of the hillers or flatlander Carolinians? I've heard there's a real difference. Now the real test as to whether you are actually from NC is "How many tomatoes do you put in your Barbecue Sauce"? Give the wrong answer and I'll never believe any opinion you ever give again. If you'll send me your CC info I'll order a Ratchet Rake and see what happens.

 

[ChuckinNH]

I noticed that the rake used in the demonstration was bolted on to the bucket, and not attached with straps. I don't know if that has any effect on rigidity, or usefulness, but it does look like a pretty good idea, and like a handy thing to have.

 

[thavil]

I went ahead and made the first leap at purchasing the 52" RacketRake (wife actually wanted me to order it, she has plans for me!). I'll let you guys know the outcome. If interested, once you click on the "Buy Now" button from their website, it takes you to PayPal to make the purchase. Tod

 

[Riptide23]

My family (Brothers in AF) imported 2 women from North Carolina many, many years ago from the Gastonia (Wiggins family)and New Bern (Henson family) area. They bred them and produced many, many children, even a few preachers in the bunch. A couple of the preachers we kept here in Ky to meet our needs and sent one to do mission work around the Gastonia area. I'll ask them if they know anyone from North Carolina from the Bota Family and especially if they know of that wayward son that just goes by the initials of EE or is that your actual name EE? That is your real name isn't it? Your not hiding out under a phony name are you? Are you one of the hillers or flatlander Carolinians? I've heard there's a real difference. Now the real test as to whether you are actually from NC is "How many tomatoes do you put in your Barbecue Sauce"? Give the wrong answer and I'll never believe any opinion you ever give again. If you'll send me your CC info I'll order a Ratchet Rake and see what happens.

Now that is some funny stuff right there. Chinese spy or not, you're alright in my book, JT.

But I'm still not giving you my credit card number...

Pat (my actual name)