ISO Dethatcher for the BX

[rkuszmar]

Hey guys,

I am looking for a dethatcher for my bx2370. I don't want something made for a lawn tractor but I have had little luck finding options for the 3 point hitch. I am looking to use it as a dethatcher but also hoping it will work for general cleaning and maintenance. I found this from CMP attachments but I am curious what else you guys may have found or are using.

https://www.cmpattachments.com/CMP_3_Point_Dethatcher_p/cmp-3pd.htm

 

[Ramos]

Not sure how handy you may be but...
That $300.00 unit has less than $50.00 worth of small baler pick-up tines on it doing the work. Add another $30.00-50.00 worth of steel and hardware and you are all set. If you have a quick hitch for your three point with a 2" receiver, I would tie into it.

 

[RCW]

Add another $30.00-50.00 worth of steel and hardware and you are all set.

3/4 or 1" iron pipe could work as a frame - just a thought.

 

[bearskinner]

If you might have a use for it at a later date, you can get a quality landscape rake and use it turned around backwards to lightly lift the thatched lawn, and you have a nice rake for heavy clean up too

 

[L4740]

I have had the 60" CMP for many years and have used it for just about everything. De-thatching, raking up small stick after a wind storm or cutting down a tree, raking up pine straw. Leveling off fresh dirt in preparation of a seed bed. I even use it to rake my crushed rock driveway if I can catch it right after a rain when the top has softened up a little. It has preform flawlessly without any issues. It's a quality product.

 

[D2Cat]

If you want to make something, here's one that works. This was originally the pickup reel from a baler. I recently replaced all the teeth, 36 each @ $3 each. You can use any 1 1/2" angle you have laying around, and flat stock to make the 3 point hitch.

If you make one get the double springs that bolt to a flat surface. If you get the ones that go over tubing, when one fails you have to remove the others to get to the bad one.

 

[rkuszmar]

Thanks for all the ideas. I do not own a welder although it is on the list. I have a buddy who is going to teach me the basics. This may be just the project to learn on.

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[Tooljunkie]

Want to learn about welding and various tools?
Youtube has chuck e 2009.
He started from scratch. Reviews various equipment. Brace yourself,he has 1000 videos. He did a couple reviews a portable 110 volt welder im growing interested in.

Once you learn about welding, possibilities will be endless and you will wonder why you didnt start sooner.

 

[Grouse Feathers]

Here is another option. It works good as a dethatcher, and for raking up leaves, twigs and pine needles. However, it looks like the price has gone up making it a slightly expensive option.

https://www.everythingattachments.com/Tractor-Pine-Straw-Rakes-Pine-Needle-Rakes-s/3425.htm

 

[scdeerslayer]

Want to learn about welding and various tools?
Youtube has chuck e 2009.
He started from scratch. Reviews various equipment. Brace yourself,he has 1000 videos. He did a couple reviews a portable 110 volt welder im growing interested in.

Once you learn about welding, possibilities will be endless and you will wonder why you didnt start sooner.

I've been watching a lot of his videos too. I'm glad I didn't buy a mahindra after seeing his repair/review video.

 

[Kurtee]

Take a look at this. I bought one to rake up sticks that blew off the Ash trees over the winter. Will rake pine straw, rocks out of the grass, and dethatch grass. Look at the video. Not cheap but well built. Replacement parts can be found locally. Just another option for ya.

http://www.graetzmfg.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Power_Yard_&_Trail_Rake

 

[rkuszmar]

Thanks kurtee, that thing looks cool but too rich for my blood. I really appreciate everyone's input.

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[Itsals1]

I have a jrco on my Scag Turf Tiger, works awesome!! I've had it for 12 years never replaced anything on it yet! When I bought the mower new I found a 1 month old clam shell bagger ( works awesome). My wife decided that she wanted to rake the entire lawn spring of 2005. We have 2+ acres of lawn. I told her no way. Needless to say she won out,but so did I. About $500.00 if I remember correctly. They are front mount which allows you to detach and mow at the same time.
Good luck
Travis