TSC Landscape (york) rake

[KubotaSam]

I need to buy a landscape rake in the not to distant future. Tractor Supply is going to be opening an new store in my town within a month (I would guess by the looks when I drive buy). So my question is " Does TSC offer grand opening deals such as 10% or 15 % off on such purchases when the new store opens?" If they do I guess I will wait till they open to purchase. If no deals I will drive to another nearby TSC and get one sooner.

 

[nickel plate]

No offense but you seem to be hung up on price vs. quality. Reasearch TSC landscape rake threads on this site, form your opinion and then go to TSC and look up the weight and design of the TSC rake of your width choice, then look up similar weights and designs of York, Woods, Landpride, etc. Paper glider vs. B-52 bombers. YGWYPF.

 

[twarr1]

You can sign up on Tractor Suppy's email list and they will periodically send you a coupon for 10%.
I went all out with the Bush-Hog rake and it is now beat all to pieces. Next one will be the cheapest I can find.

 

[easygo]

KubotaSam,
When the store opened near us in Bangor I don't remember any discount at all. May be I just was not paying close enough attention because I walked in just to look around and was not intending to by anything. Watch Craig's List and Uncle Henry's there are used rakes sold on both quite frequently.

 

[jenkinsph]

No offense but you seem to be hung up on price vs. quality. Reasearch TSC landscape rake threads on this site, form your opinion and then go to TSC and look up the weight and design of the TSC rake of your width choice, then look up similar weights and designs of York, Woods, Landpride, etc. Paper glider vs. B-52 bombers. YGWYPF.

I have one TSC implement, the small subsoil plow and that is enough. I buy my dogfood there that is about it.

 

[MarkV]

I would take a close look at implements from TSC. Some, not all, TSC stores sell King Kutter implements which haven't been bad, except for the paint. Other stores sell different brands which many have complained about.

MarkV

 

[bullbreaker]

I have one TSC implement, the small subsoil plow and that is enough. I buy my dogfood there that is about it.

:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

Steve,I got a huge laugh out of that one.
You think theres any truth to the rumors that Toys-Are-Us is going to start to sell tractor attachments? And I did not mention any specific brand/manufacturer,etc, before some of you's start throwing stones at me.


BTW I always heard the KK/CL tillers and PRO grade stuff was well made.
Boone

 

[jenkinsph]

Bullbreaker,
The problem I have with TSC is they always seem to have cheaply made stuff. I am sure some of their stuff is okay but not enough that I wan't to spend the time sorting it all out.

I am tired of hardware stores that don't have real hardware anymore yet seem to be able to sell cokes, hats, food, clothes and yes toy tractors.

 

[bullbreaker]

:thumbsup: :laughing: :thumbsup:

Boone

 

[sunnyside360]

If you are in landscape business, etc where you use the rake often I'd go with a good name brand (usually expensive). If it's for occasional homeowner use, I think the one at TSC would be fine (less expensive). I have the 6 ft King Kutter obtained from TSC a few yrs ago and it has held up and worked well for my use and it's been loaned out a few times.

For single project use, you might also consider renting one or borrowing one from a neighbor/friend. Equipment rentals usually have them also.

 

[djradz]

I need to buy a landscape rake in the not to distant future. Tractor Supply is going to be opening an new store in my town within a month (I would guess by the looks when I drive buy). So my question is " Does TSC offer grand opening deals such as 10% or 15 % off on such purchases when the new store opens?" If they do I guess I will wait till they open to purchase. If no deals I will drive to another nearby TSC and get one sooner.

Do a search of TBN for TSC's rake. Although they still may be able to order a KK rake, and a few of their stores may still carry them, most of the TSC stores have switched over to the MORE lightweight Farm Force or CountyLine brand. The main beam on these have been documented here at TBN to be prone to bending. As I said, do some searching. The pictures tell a thousand words.

 

[pitt_md]

For just a few dollars more you can get a Leinbach rake. They are very well made. I got mine from Everything attachments. I don't think you can beat the bang for the buck. Good Luck.

 

[JDGreenGrass]

I bought this 6' rake at TSC less than a year ago. It has served it's purpose very well rakeing loam and gravel. For residential use I don't see any problem with these attachments. I have a blade which is built much the same way as the rake that I have used more than the rake. Love the blade.

I'm going to say this right out loud....IF YOU DON'T ABUSE...you will get good use.

I never feel the need to get the next project done in 20 minutes and I think my equipment thanks me for that...everytime.:thumbsup:

 

[ragkar]

I have the york rake and I'm not too happy with it. the outboard attach prongs have bent. This is probably due to the tines of the scarfer catching on immovable stones. At any rate, I can't lower the scarfer now due to this.
Also the wheels slide upwards no matter how tight that I make the retaining bolt.
I made the mistake of resting the rake with a single tine on a rock and now that tine has twisted to uselessness.

 

[mjncad]

I am tired of hardware stores that don't have real hardware anymore yet seem to be able to sell cokes, hats, food, clothes and yes toy tractors.

Isn't that the truth! I get so fed up with Depot and Lowe's for not having what I need. One of Depot's tool rental employees told me that he's fed up with Depot selling non hardware/lumber yard related crap.

 

[JDGreenGrass]

I have the york rake and I'm not too happy with it. the outboard attach prongs have bent. This is probably due to the tines of the scarfer catching on immovable stones. At any rate, I can't lower the scarfer now due to this.
Also the wheels slide upwards no matter how tight that I make the retaining bolt.
I made the mistake of resting the rake with a single tine on a rock and now that tine has twisted to uselessness.

Could you clarify your post.??......"outboard attach prongs.??" And, "can't lower the scarfer.??"

Huh.??

 

[nickel plate]

Could you clarify your post.??......"outboard attach prongs.??" And, "can't lower the scarfer.??"

Huh.??

Go to yorkmodern.com and you can find these optional attachments offered for their rakes. I had a chance to buy a used one set up with those options but turned it down for another same model York rake without all those options. The York scarifier attachment by itself is quite pricey and my BB with ripper teeth does a better job. I think York was trying to make a 2-in-1 attachment.

 

[nickel plate]

I have the york rake and I'm not too happy with it. the outboard attach prongs have bent. This is probably due to the tines of the scarfer catching on immovable stones. At any rate, I can't lower the scarfer now due to this.
Also the wheels slide upwards no matter how tight that I make the retaining bolt.
I made the mistake of resting the rake with a single tine on a rock and now that tine has twisted to uselessness.

The tines are replaceable. Replace it.
My model RI 8' York rake has a "T" bolt to adjust and tighten for each guide wheel. The "T" bolt handle is 5/8"x5" solid rod stock. Have you tried to tighten yours with the aid of a helper pipe? Mine gives me no trouble when doing that. At a depth that you commonly use, would it be possible for you to drill/score the wheel tube just enough to create a seat for the "T" bolt? You might have to slightly grind to round off the bolt face for a better fit if you decide to score the tube. I haven't had to do that so it is just a thought.

 

[Just2quickz28]

I bent the **** out of my TSC 5ft rake on the back of my BX-24. I'm not sure what did it but it twisted up at the ends so the middle tines where the only ones touching the ground. It wasn't the tines that bent it was the upper tine carrier part. I took the tines off, cut the pivoting section off and welded up some heavy channel iron and some flat stock around the edges. came out to be very beefy.

 

[MarkV]

I bent the **** out of my TSC 5ft rake on the back of my BX-24. I'm not sure what did it but it twisted up at the ends so the middle tines where the only ones touching the ground. It wasn't the tines that bent it was the upper tine carrier part. I took the tines off, cut the pivoting section off and welded up some heavy channel iron and some flat stock around the edges. came out to be very beefy.

Who was the manufacture of your rake Matt?

MarkV