landscape rake 3PH problems on BX23

[m3rd]

I purchased a 6' Leinbach landscape rake with the wheel kit. I am unable to lift the rake off the ground. It seems that the lower arms are either too short or the top link is too long on the 3PH.

When I install the wheels I am able to get the rake teeth off the ground when the lift arms are at the highest level. I can attach the top link but I don't see what purpose it would serve at this point. In this configuration I can use the rake but I am not sure if it is correct.

Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Junkman]

The BX23 has enough power to lift the rake, but without a picture to see how the mountings look, there is no way to know what or where the problem lies.

 

[Will_C]

I had to smile when I read your post. I had a Leinbach 6' rake for my BX, and finally sold it. If you adjust the rake properly for working, you will find that you can only get the rake 2-3" off the ground. When I needed to transport the rake, I had to shorten the top link all the way to get a foot or so of ground clearance. I think you will get frustrated with this set up, I know I did. I sold the Leinbach and replaced it with a Woods Estate 5' rake. I am much happier.
There are those that have modified the lower links on a BX to gain more clearance. You can find that info using the search feature.
Good Luck,
Will

 

[m3rd]

Will_C,

Did you have the wheel kit with yours? Was the 2-3" off the ground with the wheel kit? Even with the top link shortened I don't think I can get it 1' high. Did you do something else?

Thanks.

 

[m3rd]

Attached is photo of my set up. Top link is not attached.

 

[NY_Yankees_Fan]

Take a look at this thread and it may help you some, worth a try. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Let us know if it works.web page

 

[m3rd]

Thanks Tom. Those two ideas should get more height with wheels on; but not sure how it will help lift the rake with wheels off.

 

[JerryG]

From looking at the picture of your tractor and rake, the "A" frame on the rake is to tall for your tractor.

 

[DannyD]

I have a KK, 6ft rake and it lifts plenty high enough. I also have Pats but not sure if that is why or not, since I have had them longer than the rake. Mine comes up plenty high to even turn it completely around.

 

[DannyD]

Spun around. the lift arms do come up quite a bit. I also realized while looking thru old photos that maybe Pats did make a difference, since I have some without them. I believe that the diff was I could turn the rake completely around......extra length