SSQA landscape rake?

[drygulch]

Lately while getting my RDA of tractor time, I've been envisioning a front mounted landscape rake. I like the idea of being able to push my debris around in the front of the tractor rather than running over it first while trying to groom from behind.

I also like the idea of being able to easily articulate the "rake" of the rake with the loader controls, like I can when backdragging.

Is this a thing? I've run across just one that mounts via SSQA and it was kinda pricey. Maybe one that mounts in a hitch receiver and could be used in front or back?

I've never owned or used one, so maybe I'm barking up the wrong tree?

Greg

 

[PoTreeBoy]

You could probably adapt a rake to a SSQA plate. I think it would require more attention in use than a 3pt because of the additional weight of the loader arms. I think you'd need to adjust the bucket height as you go over undulations.

I've found my clam-shell grapple to be useful for raking. You can adjust the aggressiveness to some extent, and the lid can pull stuff away from obstructions that you can't get to otherwise. But I'm not landscaping, this method would be a little rough on fine turf.

 

[GrumpyFarmer]

Good day.

for what you describe, maybe consider some debris forks that clamp on to your bucket.

If you buy an actual landscape implement I believe the blade (comb) swings around 180 so you can push the debris in reverse without driving over it. (Check the make and model)

 

[GreensvilleJay]

curious... Google found this...https://palletforks.com/products/root-debris-rake-attachment
lots of 'skid steer' versions..

 

[Bee-Positive]

Check out this boobtube link. At the about the 4 minute mark he mentions float not working and having to fiddle with the loader control to get it to work right. Maybe something with heavy duty wheels would let you use the float function.

Front end rake

 

[Kennyd4110]

You can buy SSQA to 3PH adapters.

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

[chim]

Did that. Somewhere I posted when I fabricobbled it. I had a Harbor Freight QA sitting in a shed for maybe 20 years that was never used for anything. Used a chain so it can be used with light pressure and using the FEL "dump" it can really bear down.

 

[Bee-Positive]

You can buy SSQA to 3PH adapters.

Pardon Our Interruption...

That attaches to the back of the tractor.
He wants to put the rake on the front.

 

[Bee-Positive]

Did that. Somewhere I posted when I fabricobbled it. I had a Harbor Freight QA sitting in a shed for maybe 20 years that was never used for anything. Used a chain so it can be used with light pressure and using the FEL "dump" it can really bear down.

Nice heavy rake you got there, I like that it can pivot to follow the terrain.

Noticed that you can't rotate the rake 180 - do you drive backwards? Seems if you drive forwards and catch it on something immovable it would tend to want to "fold" under the loader arms (maybe the chain stops that). Also do you use the wheels in the background?

 

[Shawn T. W]

That attaches to the back of the tractor.
He wants to put the rake on the front.

Here's one that goes on the front ...

SSQA to 3-Point Quick Hitch Adapter Worksaver, Cat I

Convert your front-end loader to a 3-Point connection with this adapter from Worksaver. Makes an SSQA Loader a 3-Point Quick Hitch.

www.goodworkstractors.com

And chim's looks like you still gotta drive over whatever you're raking ... But at least you have a better view!