3 Point Power Rake Build

[texasranger556]

I second that!

Awesome. Thanks for the information. Can't wait to see this one finished.

 

[sixdogs]

Wow. Great job and can't wait to see how this progresses.

 

[Ortimber]

Really interesting build, thanks for sharing.

Question- do you think you will get a windrow effect and push a lot of dirt to one side based on the teeth being in a spiral pattern?

 

[premierindustries]

I could be wrong...
But no, I don't.

Even though the teeth are in a helical pattern...
When the drum is rotating, the teeth will be lifting the dirt.
There is nothing that is moving the dirt sideways.

I'm going to built a pivot into the rake, +/- 20 degrees.
That will hopefully take care of the problem, if there is one.

 

[Zick]

I built my power rake w/ the same teeth layout and someone asked me the same question. Mine is smaller at 5ft but I do not notice any issues with it kicking to one side due to the teeth design.

 

[mikester]

What's the planned final RPM on the drum?

I was considering modifying a cultivator by replacing the tines with a drum set up like yours.

 

[premierindustries]

I am planning on a drum RPM of 270.

The gearbox I am using is 1.6 to 1 and I am going to slow it down some more through the drive sprockets.

1.6:1 RA Gearbox Comer Industries 9.31.778. | Gearboxes | Gear Reducers & Gearboxes | Power Transmission | www.surpluscenter.com

 

[premierindustries]

Latest action video.

Power Rake - YouTube

 

[Zick]

Looking good! :thumbsup:

 

[premierindustries]

Thanks Zick,
Your build / power rake post helped me the most on my build.

You inspired me to build my own.
Thanks.