Ripper or rake?

[JD Green]

Purchased a Deere 200C LC, and looking at 750 or 850 Deere dozer. Main projects will be clearing trees out of fence lines, and general farm improvements. Question I have is... would you put money towards a ripper, or a rake for the dozer? Thanks

 

[grandpa]

If it was me i would buy a pin on rake. Ive got both and the rake is alot handier; just my opinion tho. Dont have to have extra hydraulics either and thats a savings.

 

[JD Green]

Thanks. Where did you get your rake?

 

[grandpa]

I knew youd ask that. Ive had it so long I cant remember anymore(25 years) . I found it in the rock and dirt magazine i believe. Sorry.

 

[td25c]

welcome JD Green.The rake would sure come in handy for piling the trees & fence rows .

 

[JD Green]

Thanks guys. Just found this site a week ago. Great reading material.

 

[JD750B]

I vote rake

The rake will be much more handy. I have never really had a need for a ripper, but the rake gets quite a bit of use piling brush.

 

[Kgmz]

Definitely get the rake.



I have these rakes for both of our dozers at the link below. Also have a rake for our excavator.

http://waynepocholec.tripod.com/id15.htm#pin_on_rakes_1

 

[fArMeRkNoWsBeSt]

I do the same thing, buy a pin on rake. Just like a grain cart makes a combine much more efficient, so does the dozer to an excavator. Just lay the trees down with the hoe and push them to a central burn area.

We have a CX210 and a Cat D5M XL.

Some good pics on our website.
http://www.cedarlodgefarms.com/june09.html

Warren

 

[LonestarCobra]

I would go with the pin-on rake. Here is a link to a place we get them.http://diamondattachments.com/index.php

 

[roddyo]

Rippers and a Rake

+1 on going with a rake.

You could go with a set of backup rippers also if your looking at loosening up clay or a hard pan. It might be a cheap way to get both, Like everything it's a compromise.

http://www.vailproducts.com/SiteResources/Data/Templates/t2.asp?docid=548&DocName=Backup Rippers

As far as rakes go:

http://www.rocklandmfg.com/Dozers/rake_index.htm

http://www.excavatorthumb.com/dozer-rakes/dozer.html

Both of these should have an ebay store which might be some cheaper.

You should send ATCO a PM for his opinion also.
He's in the business. :cool2

 

[Trakwork]

Purchased a Deere 200C LC, and looking at 750 or 850 Deere dozer. Main projects will be clearing trees out of fence lines, and general farm improvements. Question I have is... would you put money towards a ripper, or a rake for the dozer? Thanks

If I was looking to buy a dozer like you, and was wondering what attachment/s .... I needed.. I would buy a dozer with rippers attached and purchase a rake. Why buy a dozer without a ripper set when the extra cost is nothing or small? There are many good machines with rippers for no extra.

Shop around when you buy you're next machine.

 

[JD Green]

Took everyones advice. Purchased an 850C with 3-shank ripper on unit. Will soon be ordering a pin-on root rake. Thanks :notworthy