DougL
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And don't forget the wheel kit. Makes doing a smooth job much easier. Once you get it dialed in just adjust the top link in and out to adjust the height of the tines.
Need Landscape Rake Advice
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smithpond
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I too have been looking at rakes and am leaning towards the Everything Attachments ETA Landscape Rake. For the price I've been unable to find anything that compares. I've got a B3030 Kubota and think the 72" will meet my needs. If only I were within 1000 miles.....but the shipping will only add about $70. Everything Attachments Brand Tractor 3 Point Hitch, Category 1, Landscape rake, Root Rake, Rock Rake, York Rake, available in 60", 72", 84", and 96 inch sizes, Free Shipping within 1.000 miles!
JMER817
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Take a look at the Landpride rake. I owned one and had done quite a bit of research on the different brands. The Landpride had the largest gauge wheels and a few other nicer features that I don't remember now. I had the 72" model and it pulled easily behind my 4310 (32hp). I even started using it for plowing snow...the gauge wheels worked well on my loose gravel driveway.
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LouieJunior
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Thanks all, for the valuable help. Located a Woods dealer and just ordered an LR700 (Heavy Duty 84") with dual wheel kit. Sounds like it will arrive late next week!
Industrial Toys
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I own a Harley Pro 8. Nice machine that I picked up at an auction. It is a really, really well built machine.
We live in stoney country and I am still trying to figure out a way to pick up the windrowed rocks and debris once the Harley is done its great job.
I did a major construction project last year and wil be using the Harley much in the coming months. But, I MUST figure out a way to tilt the Harley, without having to try and adjust the lifting arm on the tractor repeatedly. This, in my mind, would be a major advantage, especially for grading the limestone screenings on my long driveway. Having said that, I do notice, the machine tends to leave a washboard effect on the driveway, when the machine is running, so I often opt to use the serrated roller as a simple mould board.
We live in stoney country and I am still trying to figure out a way to pick up the windrowed rocks and debris once the Harley is done its great job.
I did a major construction project last year and wil be using the Harley much in the coming months. But, I MUST figure out a way to tilt the Harley, without having to try and adjust the lifting arm on the tractor repeatedly. This, in my mind, would be a major advantage, especially for grading the limestone screenings on my long driveway. Having said that, I do notice, the machine tends to leave a washboard effect on the driveway, when the machine is running, so I often opt to use the serrated roller as a simple mould board.
GreenWannabe
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You might want to add top and tilt to your tractor. Takes two remotes, but give you the in seat capability of tilting your implements or changing the angle of the cutting edge. MtnViewRanch makes them at a reasonable price, and is an advertiser on TBN. His website is Fit Rite Hydraulics - fitritehydraulics.com. Invaluable for dirt moving applications!
Industrial Toys
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I did make a top link cylinder myself. It is invaluable as without it, sometimes the spring teeth of the Harley are too low, contacting the ground, even when not deployed.
What I have found though, is that occasionally the top link cylinder will have moved unexpectedly. Quite annoying! Possibly, I have a sticky remote, or cable to it. But, having spoke with John Deere, I found out that their rather expensive top link cylinder, has check valves. Makes me wonder, if a normal cylinder is not up to the task.
Yes, I would love to have a lift arm cylinder. It would be great for snowblowing as well on a crowned driveway. I had thought about building one, but worry about the same issues as mentioned above with the top link. That site link you provided, did not show one on their list for a JD 6200. It is, quite the beefy arrangement. Possibly, I will call them. Maybe, they know what the check valves are all about.
One thing I should mention. I adapted a quick attach hitch to the tractor, and although, the one I started with was really a nasty piece of garbage, it IS the Cats Meow. I have come to despise three point hitches, but this idea is nice! I was going to buy just those quick attach end links, but this wins, hand down. All three points are lined up at once! The down side is, that it can be a challenge to make all your stuff fit. It enables me to use the Rock rake, then pull my dump trailer, and switch back again, without too much fuss.
What I have found though, is that occasionally the top link cylinder will have moved unexpectedly. Quite annoying! Possibly, I have a sticky remote, or cable to it. But, having spoke with John Deere, I found out that their rather expensive top link cylinder, has check valves. Makes me wonder, if a normal cylinder is not up to the task.
Yes, I would love to have a lift arm cylinder. It would be great for snowblowing as well on a crowned driveway. I had thought about building one, but worry about the same issues as mentioned above with the top link. That site link you provided, did not show one on their list for a JD 6200. It is, quite the beefy arrangement. Possibly, I will call them. Maybe, they know what the check valves are all about.
One thing I should mention. I adapted a quick attach hitch to the tractor, and although, the one I started with was really a nasty piece of garbage, it IS the Cats Meow. I have come to despise three point hitches, but this idea is nice! I was going to buy just those quick attach end links, but this wins, hand down. All three points are lined up at once! The down side is, that it can be a challenge to make all your stuff fit. It enables me to use the Rock rake, then pull my dump trailer, and switch back again, without too much fuss.
