In the past I've used powered dethatchers that are basically like push mowers. I'm wondering if anyone knows of one that will run off the rear PTO and 3 point hitch? I've come across a ton of just drag behind ones but they never quite worked well for me in the past and I'd have to rent one like mentioned earlier.
dethatcher for 3 point hitch
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Three point power thatcher..... Sounds like an interesting homemade conversion of a 3pt tiller.. I'm thinking a reverse rotation tiller as a starting point..
Years ago I built a homemade 3pt thatching rake that worked well. It wasn't too harsh on the yard, but did bring up a lot of material to deal with..
https://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=48774&stc=1&d=1587854928
Years ago I built a homemade 3pt thatching rake that worked well. It wasn't too harsh on the yard, but did bring up a lot of material to deal with..
https://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=48774&stc=1&d=1587854928
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BigG
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Equipment
l2501, FEL, BB, Rotary cutter, rake,spreader, roller, etc. New Holland TL80 A
Not a 3 point lift but it is a powered one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTXZOYgSOAw
Web site says it weighs 1000 pounds.
Web site says it weighs 1000 pounds.
rlcotter
Member
Equipment
BX23S Cab;3pt Blade;HLA Snow Pusher;BX Armour;HLA Fork;Ratchet Rake, Snow Edge
I purchased this one from CMPAttachments.com . It arrived late Friday afternoon and it is still in the box.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfCqlvigRyM
I will update once I have it assembled and tried it out.
Les.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfCqlvigRyM
I will update once I have it assembled and tried it out.
Les.
Here's one I built about 20 years ago. Just put new spring teeth on it last year. It is made from the pick up reel of a baler. Doesn't matter if it's a big round baler or a small square baler, the PU reels are pretty much the same. Four of them 6' long. Just build a frame to mount them in and the 3 pt.
It works real well for bringing up the gravel in the Spring after it's been pounded down all winter. A couple slow pass and it look like you hauled in tons of gravel.
The first time I used it on a lawn area it made a wind row and ready to bale. After the first years there isn't much to rake up.
It works real well for bringing up the gravel in the Spring after it's been pounded down all winter. A couple slow pass and it look like you hauled in tons of gravel.
The first time I used it on a lawn area it made a wind row and ready to bale. After the first years there isn't much to rake up.
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I adjust mine (with the top link) so all the teeth are on the ground at the same time. The teeth are staggered, so they do a good job of covering everything.
Down pressure or weights are not required.
Down pressure or weights are not required.
rlcotter
Member
Equipment
BX23S Cab;3pt Blade;HLA Snow Pusher;BX Armour;HLA Fork;Ratchet Rake, Snow Edge
I put my 60" CMP Attachments dethatcher together today and tried it out. It worked as expected, all parts were in the box. Assembly was easy.
Unfortunately, I am not a welder so I am in a position that my attachments have to be purchased.
This item was not inexpensive, but the quality seems good out of the gate.
Overall, satisfied with my purchase.
Les.
Unfortunately, I am not a welder so I am in a position that my attachments have to be purchased.
This item was not inexpensive, but the quality seems good out of the gate.
Overall, satisfied with my purchase.
Les.
I’m debating purchasing the CMP Dethatcher or a Pine Needle Rake. Dethatching in the spring/fall, an area of pine needles, lots of leaves and sticks are what I’m hoping to accomplish with one implement. For the CMP unit, How was the 60” width managed behind your BX? Has anyone used a 3pt pine needle rake?
rlcotter
Member
Equipment
BX23S Cab;3pt Blade;HLA Snow Pusher;BX Armour;HLA Fork;Ratchet Rake, Snow Edge
Hi KP.
I am sure that the 50 inch would be fine, but I am glad I went with the 60 inch. It seems size appropriate for the BX. It met my expectations and I am very pleased to not be dragging around the one with the cement blocks on that you can't reach the lift for the wheels and can't back up until you do.
I wrestled with the 50 inch or 60 inch, and exchanged emails with Sawyer at CMP, and he said they both work well for a BX
Again, 50 inch would have worked fine I am sure, but the 60 inch seems more appropriate for the BX and I feel I made the right decision for me.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Best regards,
Les.
I am sure that the 50 inch would be fine, but I am glad I went with the 60 inch. It seems size appropriate for the BX. It met my expectations and I am very pleased to not be dragging around the one with the cement blocks on that you can't reach the lift for the wheels and can't back up until you do.
I wrestled with the 50 inch or 60 inch, and exchanged emails with Sawyer at CMP, and he said they both work well for a BX
Again, 50 inch would have worked fine I am sure, but the 60 inch seems more appropriate for the BX and I feel I made the right decision for me.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Best regards,
Les.
I've had the 60" CPM thatcher rake for several years and find it very useful for several processes including raking ground after seeding grass.