Agrifab rake

[john hall]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

They don't make Cat 0 implements since the tractor companies went to sub-compact utility tractors. They all use cat 1. I'm not aware of anyone that makes a cat 0 on a tractor anymore.

You mean those overgrown lawn mower/tractor wannabes are CAT 1??? Well the hitch should certainly outlast the rest of the machine. Hope they put a stout rear in that stuff, I can see lots of homeowners overloading the capacity of the machine.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by john hall

You mean those overgrown lawn mower/tractor wannabes are CAT 1??? Well the hitch should certainly outlast the rest of the machine. Hope they put a stout rear in that stuff, I can see lots of homeowners overloading the capacity of the machine.

Just because it's cat 1 doesn't mean it will pick up a lot. The category of the hitch refers to pin size and distance between pins.

My dad has a small JD SCUT. I don't recall the model, but my 185 Lo-Boy will lift more with the 3pt than the Deere will.

[john hall]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

Just because it's cat 1 doesn't mean it will pick up a lot. The category of the hitch refers to pin size and distance between pins.

My dad has a small JD SCUT. I don't recall the model, but my 185 Lo-Boy will lift more with the 3pt than the Deere will.

Now you know that I know that you know that I know what the CAT rating means.
I'm just saying those toys ain't built for a lot, guess the industry wants to only build one size of "implement connectors"--for lack of a better term. I suppose time will tell if folks have a tendency to overload the small machines. I guess my use of Cat 1 stuff is on more uneven ground and at faster speeds, than a homeowner.

Back on topic, a root rake/York rake, or whatever you call it in your neck of the woods, is a fantastic tool when you need it. I used one for the better part of the day cleaning and leveling my yard when I built my house. A couple years ago we borrowed one to clean up debris left after dad had 3 huge maples cut in his yard. I imagine a small one behind a Cadet would work pretty good, my use was behind a 40hp tractor. I keep telling myself if I ever find one cheap, I'll get it to go behind my 982.

[Big Mac]

Just thought I would update, I tried my agrifab rake on my drive at my cabin. It is 1/4 mile of rolling hills and is gravel with 1 long steep hill. The rake worked exceptionally well! I was able to pull the crown back in it pretty easy. I was surprised at how well it dug in and worked it up and with the angle set it rolled the material really well to the center without leaving any windrow. Now its only 48" so it took a few passes but once i figured it out it was awesome. the long steep hill had to be finished going down hill only - after I started picking up a considerable amount of material, but that was the 149 bogging down reaching its limit. It also worked really good for cleaning up all the debri on the trails. I would recommend it to anyone. I had never used a landscape rake before so i am a rookie for sure but it was better than a blade in my opinion. It left a clean smooth crowned finish with no ridges.

[MikeMasheris]

Or find the IH rake blade for sleeve hitch I have both in the back of the shed.The rake on an angle makes a good seed bed for grass.