I Need Suggestions and Advice

[CFHartman]

I have several large pig nut trees (like Hickory nut's). After the squirrel's are done they leave a mess. What would work for raking up the nut hull's. I considered a landscape rake but I don't think it would work. I'm open for suggestions.

 

[skipmarcy]

If the ground under the trees is pretty flat, a boxblade should work well, especially if it has some short grass - the grass will help keep the boxblade from gouging the ground. Obviously you'll need to get the level right on your blades - I have a hydraulic toplink that makes that quick & easy. Your 3pt will let the boxblade float over small humps etc. and in the low spots it will leave some debris but overall it will gather up alot of it.

 

[EdKing]

If you have a FEL, I would recommend tilting the bucket so the bottom edge is at about a 30 degree angle to the ground , pointing forward, floating the bucket, and back dragging.

 

[ChuckT]

There are 3 pt rakes designed for pecan groves. I think the Lienbach Line has a 4 footer.

cvt

 

[Glenn9643]

I would try a pull-behind sweeper. I have an "Agrifab" bought at Lowe's. Sears sells a Craftsman that's similar. Think mine is 42" wide, and it does a pretty good job on such trash.

 

[bigtiller]

I use a shop-vac for that type of job. It workes great but watch the duty cycle time on the motor so it doesn't over heat.