Rake size

[greggyy]

Hi all,

Going to get a rake for general stick collection and smoothing very small area of gravel, plus whatever else I can think of using it for.

My question is, what size do you think is best ? My tractor is a compact and about 5,9 wide, but I may end up down the track with a sub compact too that is narrower.....

So are the better to be wider than tractor, or same width generally ? I was originally thinking of a 7ft, byt a 6ft is a lot cheaper, then 5 & 4....what do you say ?

 

[Reb954]

When at its maximum angle it needs to be at least as wide as the tractor.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

I have a 7ft rake with a 6ft wheel spacing. I personally wouldn't go any narrower. At least as wide as your rear wheels would be minimum to me.

 

[Wagtail]

As long as your tractor's tyres are to the outside edge (total width).

 

[greggyy]

I did not think about using it on an angle, but that need may arise, so will get 7ft......

 

[Thomas]

7' should do the job well,you'll be able to get rack close to objects instead of the tractor.

 

[greggyy]

Ta.....