Ratchet Rake - ever seen/used one?

[BGigHarbor]

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

How long of chains do I need for the kubota hd 72 inch round back bucket? I dont' have it yet to measure.

 

[ArmyPair2]

I got my 72" RR two months before I got my tractor and that was just a incentive to make sure my wife made me get a tractor. Would send potos if I can figure out how to do it again.

 

[txdon]

How long of chains do I need for the kubota hd 72 inch round back bucket? I dont' have it yet to measure.

I bought my hd 72" round back Kubota bucket new 10 years ago. Does yours look like this?
(note: picture shown is strap/cable not FS connectors)

I also included a photo of the busted cable - the reason why I suggested going with the chained FS connectors.

My chain measurement for the FS connectors - 55" each.

My FS connectors arrived promptly from RR, however I have not used it yet - working on other projects-

 

[BGigHarbor]

Got my FS RR today. What a monster.

Now I need a tractor to put it on.

 

[rekees4300]

Got my FS RR today. What a monster.

Now I need a tractor to put it on.

LOL Yes, trying to use a RR manually can be a challenge.

 

[CortezEd]

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.

I bought one.

 

[BGigHarbor]

I love my RR. On advice from TBNers I opted for the loader style and am really glad I did. Have even bent one of the binder handles but I treat it rough and the ratchet would probably not have survived to date.

One bit of advice, the binders themselves are not the best quality. They suffice, but if one were to push very hard on one there is some chance the ratchet might slip and smash one's knuckles into the inside of the bucket. DAMHIK

 

[RaydaKub]

I have one also. Worked great to tear out honeysuckle last summer. Biggest issue I have is that I have tried to smooth out the darn pocket gopher mounds around here. Drive straight ahead and it will bring my poor little BX to a complete stop.

I've dug a couple rocks out with it too and the paint isn't even scratched yet.

 

[RaydaKub]

I bought one.

I posted a minute ago and then realized it was JOHNTHOMAS from the referenced append. I think he's had one for a few years now. That post was from 2009.

 

[CortezEd]

I don't really love my ratchet rake... But it's definitely a really great and handy tool --- and it works even better than I'd actually hoped it would. I ordered my RR with the optional binders for use with chains instead of straps because I tend to break most things and I worried that the straps wouldn't last very long. I don't know if this is true; but I know I haven't broken the binders so far and I've put them through the rough-tough 'CortezEd test'. :cool2: One thing's for sure, the RR sure beats the heck out of using just the bucket to rip out overgrowth, weeds, brush and even small trees. Well --- yes --- I did manage to break my quick attach for the FEL --- while dragging small trees backwards. But that wasn't the RR's fault. My L6060 has a lot of power... I also appreciate the fact that the bright yellow contrasts so nicely with the bright orange color of my tractor. It probably looks fine with ugly-green I suppose --- but I wouldn't know. Everything I own is Orange.

I'm quite happy with my ratchet rake. If anyone is afraid that the company is a scam, don't worry. They are top-notch! Of course, I might be part of the scam??? :laughing:

The rake also does a great job when finish grading my gravel driveway...