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Talntedmrgreen
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 Posted - 03/18/2012 : 19:46:15
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Had a 50/50 chance of storms today, and some family obligations (new niece born last nite!) so I opted out of doing any painting today. When I got some free time, I figured I'd play a bit instead, and got the E-Z Rake setup for it's maiden voyage.
Here's some brochure pics...mine is all there with the exception of the belt guard
I got this off an retired AC dealer in Western PA back in December, and haven't had a chance to hook her up until now. I had to fiddle with some bushings, to properly align the driven pulley with the hitch assembly, but it mounts just like a blower or Weedcutter.
Same style push pull engagement...
The rake was never designed with lift capability for the B's, but I had to add that, to get over and around some edges and obstacles. I found a bracket that someone had mounted a headlight to one of my other machines with, and it worked like a charm, giving adequate clearance over the drive shaft on the Rake. I didn't drill a single hole in the Rake to mount it..
All in all, it's a fantasic attachment. It's simple and very effective (once I figured out the proper belt length)  It is far superior to the Revitalizer for thatching, but doesn't aerate quite as well, nor is it designed to. I think the two in unison would really be a phenomenal duo! 
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split51
USA
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Posted - 03/18/2012 : 20:08:50
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| That's a cool piece. I had never seen that implement before. |
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acdad
USA
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Posted - 03/20/2012 : 06:28:28
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| Thats awesome Josh. I too have never seen ont of those. |
Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional!
- Chris
Big Ten
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19luna57
USA
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Posted - 03/20/2012 : 23:53:25
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| Thats unique if it's ever been invented,Never seen the like on garden tractor. Thanks for the pics of something new to me. Phil |
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cschmidt62
USA
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Posted - 03/21/2012 : 05:51:41
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| I have one and have used it on my nearly one acre yard. Your gonna need something to pick up the thatch as it pulls up a bunch of it. I follow up with the vac on another tractor. They do a great job. |
Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity |
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
4110 Posts |
Posted - 03/21/2012 : 13:58:56
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Vac is inbound from CT as we speak! (thank you Adam!)
Last fall I thatched with the Revitalizer, and just multched all the crud. My lawn needs all the nutrients it can get, but now Im thinking it is in need of air, so I do plan on pulling a bunch of thatch out this spring. |
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ASEguy
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Posted - 03/25/2012 : 21:01:29
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Gosh Josh, you're killin me! You seem to be in a target rich environment. I am envious! By the way you're B-110 looks very good with the chains and weights. I now have another item to add to my wishlist since I have zoysia. It's right behind a blade and a snowthrower. By the way I found a good way for my wife to not say a word when I buy tractor parts...I bought her a newer Dodge Grand Caravan...and make the payments. |
Gerard
1967 Allis B-110
1948 Allis model C
1949 Ford 8N (gift)
Gravely model L walk behind (gift) |
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Play Date...E-Z Rake
