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 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.
Thanks. Where did you get your rake?
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.
welcome JD Green.The rake would sure come in handy for piling the trees & fence rows .
Thanks guys. Just found this site a week ago. Great reading material.
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.
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
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
I would go with the pin-on rake. Here is a link to a place we get them. http://diamondattachments.com/index.php
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
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.
Took everyones advice. Purchased an 850C with 3-shank ripper on unit. Will soon be ordering a pin-on root rake. Thanks :notworthy