Has anyone actually used it for raking rocks out of field using a 4 wheeler? Was it effective?
1029537
I did and had mixed results. First off my ground is very hard and that may be the basis of my problems but what I experienced was it just bounced over the rocks. When I adjusted the down pressure, tines broke. I also had rocks pouring out the ends. I don't have soft ground so maybe someone with soft ground may have had a different experience. I do use it for spreading manure and it does great for that. Also, the installation instructions are poor at best. I ended up taking it to a 4 wheeler shop to do and they ended up having problems too. I have a Polaris Ranger and had to have an additional universal part and that is where some of the confusion came in.
901554
We used it on the lawn as well. The neighbors even got one. it works well all over the lawn and my husband just loved it a lot. It is so much better than using rakes to get them. As the old nuts fall everywhere for us all. I hope it works well for you. Much easier on the old bodies than all the raking. Have fun!!
257887
I wouldn't use it for off-roading. The tires are too narrow for that use and the rear shifter is only a few inches above the bottom of the tire. It's reasonable on gravel, but watch out for loose patches or you could go flying (don't ride on a freshly grated road).
1594767
About as well as can be expected from a tiller. I have a lot of rocks varying from gravel to boulders, and the ground seems to be growing more. I also have the occasional brick and miscellaneous discarded piece of iron. As I am tilling, I keep a shovel, pick, and pry bar handy and pull out anything the tiller bounces off of. Bricks, half bricks, and rocks of about the same size can be picked up and wedged in the tines, and I have had to replace the shear pins on both sides, but I don't see any way another tiller would do any better. Tilling in stoney New England soil is going to be work regardless of which machine you use, but I like this one better than others I have tried.
1051063
I used it on indoor/outdoor green carpet and it worked decent. It's not a miracle worker but it will pick up leaves, twigs, small stones, etc. Also, there is a height adjustment that will assist with heigh differences.
354168
It will suck up acorns. I have rock hardscape and this thing picks up small rocks but it has a metal chopping blade and so far no damage.
1361000
it works great on any hard surface. concrete, asphalt, hard packed dirt. short grass pretty good. long grass and gravel probably hardly will wrk
1739134
I've used this rake in to keep weeds out of my garden and it works great. I haven't tried it on heavy clay soils but I think it won't work well. The blade would probably have trouble cutting the soil and the whole rake may not be strong enough to endure that kind of punishment. You are better off using another tool to break up the clay. After the clay is properly mulched, this rake would work well.
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Actually I didn't use it....found that mowing at a higher setting was better. The catcher for me was too small, but as for the product......I loved it, so much better than those heavy rental ones. Just remember, if you have heavy thatch, do it twice, not to overload the motor.EDITED:::: Boy I blew that answer, most people ask about the grass catcher....sorry....Well the answer is, lube up the bottom of the bar, slide it in to the holes and put the screws in thru the hole in the unit and the bar, make sure it lines up. You can be sure it lines up by using a thin nail to find the hole in the bar....screw it in and you are done with that! Actually I didn't use it....found that mowing at a higher setting was better. The catcher for me was too small, but as for the product......I loved it, so much better than those heavy rental ones. Just remember, if you have heavy thatch, do it twice, not to overload the motor.EDITED:::: Boy I blew that answer, most people ask about the grass catcher....sorry....Well the answer is, lube up the bottom of the bar, slide it in to the holes and put the screws in thru the hole in the unit and the bar, make sure it lines up. You can be sure it lines up by using a thin nail... » Read More Actually I didn't use it....found that mowing at a higher setting was better. The catcher for me was too small, but as for the product......I loved it, so much better than those heavy rental ones. Just remember, if you have heavy thatch, do it twice, not to overload the motor.EDITED:::: Boy I blew that answer, most people ask about the grass catcher....sorry....Well the answer is, lube up the bottom of the bar, slide it in to the holes and put the screws in thru the hole in the unit and the bar, make sure it lines up. You can be sure it lines up by using a thin nail to find the hole in the bar....screw it in and you are done with that! « Show Less
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The short answer is yes. I don't use it for that, but it does polish rocks very well. You may wish to get the smaller model. It's a little less expensive and does the same job on a smaller load of rocks. Hope I have helped.
1920633
I don't have any rocks just dirt and limbs and it does the best job with dirt. It is a pretty stout rake, just depends on how large your rocks to answer your question.
792238
I have used mine to dig up plants, big rocks and just this weekend tore down a sidewalk made of bricks, edge is still sharp. With its weight and length I imagine using a big file, while the tool is resting on a workbench will be best.
530685
Love mine! I use it to clear the sidewalk after mowing and getting leaves off the deck. It's not great for piles of leaves though not enough power. I have the weed eater and the blower and batteries are interchangeable. For lots of leaves you need a more powerful blower.
1202285
If baggage size is an issue, then it is very effective. I used it in some pretty hard soil hiking in the Tetons this year. If size isn't an issue there are better leverage shovels.
2234056
We use it primarily in the park (3" grass) and in a cut farm field (5" grass); also use it on the streets. It works well in all situations. As for tree roots, if they're like curbs (gradually sloped on street side) it jumps them easily. I suppose it would depend on the size/shape of the tree root and speed of the buggy. The suspension and the light weight of this buggy allow it to operate in almost any terrain at moderate speeds.It's fun to play chase with dogs and kids in the park... runs almost as fast as on the street.
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It's AMAZING on the dirt! That is all we drive it on. It spins and will kick up dirt and rocks everywhere so be careful not to do it too close to yourself or a vehicle. It is powerful and really peels out!
325464
I'm not certain this is the right tool for your needs. I used it on limestone rock to dig fence posts and it worked well, but I was careful not to run too long so as not to overheat it. Not sure if it has the capacity to get through the kind of work you described. Good luck