Best attachment for removing pine needles?

[Mustard Tiger]

Last two years at the new place I've raked all the pine needles by hand. It takes forever. I had several burn piles of needles along with filling a 30 yard dumpster each year., with each dumpster holding 3+ tons of pine needles! It gets old real quick, let me tell you.

Wondering what the best attachment would be for cleaning up pine needles from the yard and gravel driveway? I've seen pine straw rakes from both Titan and Everything Attachments. The Everything Attachments version is twice the price of the Titan, and for such a simple implement, not sure it's worth the premium price.

Wondering if anyone has used either of these for my intended purpose and what your experience has been. Also open for other suggestions if you know of something differnt that is great for gathering pine needles. I really don't want to do this by hand anymore!

Thanks!

EA and Titan versions below:

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

You can get them in 60" or 72"

Amazon.com : 72 Inch 3 Point Tractor Rake, Pine Straw Needle Rakes, Durable Powder Coated Steel Spring Landscape Rake Fit for Cat0, Cat1, Orange : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Amazon.com : 72 Inch 3 Point Tractor Rake, Pine Straw Needle Rakes, Durable Powder Coated Steel Spring Landscape Rake Fit for Cat0, Cat1, Orange : Patio, Lawn & Garden

www.amazon.com

 

[old and tired]

I would be looking at a PTO blower instead!!!

 

[Bearcatrp]

Those tines are too wide for pine needles. I have the top one. I added the wheels and mesh. Check this link for pictures of mine. Haven’t used it yet.

3 point rakes

Anyone have one like this. If so, how well does it rake? Rake small stuff...

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