Ratchet Rake - ever seen/used one?

[ultrarunner]

I'm in Oakland California and the freight might be pricey...

Worth a call if you can PM me the store location for the larger one for my 72" bucket.

Very kind of you to offer... by the way~

 

[fordmantpw]

PM sent. Shipping may not be too bad...if RR can FedEx it for $30, TSC should be able to come close to that.

 

[IslandTractor]

I'm in Oakland California and the freight might be pricey...

Worth a call if you can PM me the store location for the larger one for my 72" bucket.

Very kind of you to offer... by the way~

I use a 68" on my 72" bucket and it works fine. I got the 68" because I also use it on my 60" 4n1 bucket which is also a good match.

 

[Soapandbacon]

I just want you to know that was supposed to be mine!

Called today to order the chain model and had to leave a message... can't wait 5 to 6 weeks for the strap model...

Sorry, you can come over and borrow it when I'm not using it.

 

[ultrarunner]

Sorry, you can come over and borrow it when I'm not using it.

Had a going away party for a co-worker today moving from SF Bay Area to Ohio... just might take you up on your offer.

 

[ultrarunner]

Bit the bullet and have one of the last ratchet rakes going out to me in the morning.

Bought the 72" model with the chain set-up as it is all that was in stock... freight is $50.

Thanks for all the help guys!

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

i smile every time this thread comes back to the top. I posted #3 and #4 because I really thought I wanted/bneeded one of these RRs but no one seemed to know about them or the Company that was making/selling them. I don't just buy stuff online until I feel some what certain it is a legitimate Company. As the thread progressed on I finally bought one and was convinced it was the greatest thing since sliced bread and one of my most used implements/attachments. That's been several years ago and I still feel the same way and have used my second one the last few weeks. My first one I kept when I traded my tractor off and the Company sent me a buyer for it so I bought the second one for my smaller tractor and several tractors later I still have it. Straps are a bit faded from leaving it outside some but it's still like new and I've used it a bunch. I can put it on or take it off in a couple of minutes by myself. I've even loaned it to my neighbor.
If you have to wait to get one, then wait. It's worth the money or it has been to me.

 

[Soapandbacon]

I just got mine and I love it, however I can see needing a tooth bar for digging...hmmmm now which one to get? Piranha perhaps ?

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I have the RR and use it more than any other attachment other than my FEL and BH. Wouldn't do without it. Actually just used it day before yesterday leveling out ground where I had dug up some septic lines.
Any way, I bought a toothbar with my first tractor about 10 years ago. It was of no help to me and was actually more of a nuisance than a help so off it came and I sold it.
If I didn't have a BH for digging now and wanted to dig I'd probably buy the Piranha but if I had a RR I'd probably give it a chance first to see if it would meet my needs. Digging can be different for different peoples needs. The down side of the RR is definately the teeth on the bottom impairing scooping but the teeth on the bottom is what I use most of the time since I use it mostly for yard prep for seeding or just leveling out where I've dug.

 

[BGigHarbor]

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.

 

[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: