Ratchet Rake - ever seen/used one?

[txdon]

Anyone use the 72 inch Ratchet Rake with the Kubota 72 inch HD round back bucket with the bolt on edge?

It looks like a very interesting attachment to me although a touch pricey to try sight unseen at $410.

That's the exact bucket I use with my 72" Ratchet Rake. It works good. I just bought the forest service connectors (you can with that bucket) when one of the cables broke on the strap system. It broke when I was back dragging and caught a low stump. The forest service connectors uses chains instead of cables and straps.

 

[Srbenda]

I love my RR.
Just used it last night to clear out about 60' of steep bank that was covered in trees and brush. Cleaned it right up...

 

[BGigHarbor]

Good to know the heavier connectors work with the 72 inch HD kubota bucket. I left a question at the RR site and never heard back.

If you had to do it again, would you go for the 72 or the next size down? Also I am thinking of putting on welded chain hooks and want to make sure they don't interfere with the RR strap locations of the 72 inch size.

 

[rekees4300]

On the RR website they have pics/specs on what sizes fit what buckets and the distances between straps, etc.

 

[BGigHarbor]

On the RR website they have pics/specs on what sizes fit what buckets and the distances between straps, etc.

I saw that and but I don't have the tractor/bucket yet to measure. I planned to stop by the dealer at some point maybe next week and look at the bucket and measure with the RR in mind. Won't actually have the tractor for up to a couple weeks (they have ordered parts for extra hydraulics) and I wanted to order the RR before that so I can put it to use as soon as possible.

In reading the recent threads, sometimes the RR's are back ordered a few weeks.

Right now considering the 72 RR and torn between the regular and chain model.

 

[rekees4300]

Not sure about the availability of the 72 RR. Got my 68 RR from TSC a couple years ago. If you can get a 72 and it fits your bucket, that would be the way to go. The 72 has 5/8 steel and the others have 1/2.

 

[txdon]

Good to know the heavier connectors work with the 72 inch HD kubota bucket. I left a question at the RR site and never heard back.

If you had to do it again, would you go for the 72 or the next size down? Also I am thinking of putting on welded chain hooks and want to make sure they don't interfere with the RR strap locations of the 72 inch size.

I have the 72" HD Kubota bucket with the bolt on edge.

Definitely get the 72" RR and get the forestry connection for a few extra bucks. It will fit you bucket.

I have one hook in the center by the dealers recommendation - and it was a good recommendation.

 

[BGigHarbor]

Emailed them and both 72's in stock. I ordered the FS 72.

 

[txdon]

Don't forget to get your 2 chains so you will be ready to work as soon as it arrives.

 

[rekees4300]

Emailed them and both 72's in stock. I ordered the FS 72.

You'll be amazed at what it will do! :thumbsup: