I have a B7100 and pull a 5 foot rake and since I don't have good control over the 3pt height (no 1/4 inching) I drop the 3pt all the way down and use the top link and wheels to get the bite I want with the tines. I put the tines just barely touching the ground for my final pass on the gravel and it comes out nice and smooth. Nice.:licking:
/ What's The Benefit of Wheels on a Landscape Rake?
With the gauge wheels, if the front of the tractor goes up over a bump, the rake will gouge a low spot. If the front wheels hit a dip, the rake will leave a high spot.
If you want a well finished surface from a rough one, the wheels are invaluable.
I bought a used 72" Land Pride a dozen years ago for $300, with wheels. Mine also has a drop down scraper blade that comes in handy although it's not a necessity. The salesman told me that I could probably sell it and get my money out of it when the project was done. Well, I'm not selling it
It doesn't get many hours per year on it because it does each job quickly.
