HARLEY RAKE TO THE RESCUE! NOW LET'S FIX THIS BACKYARD!

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Back out on the f**ked up backyard project, I was able to rent a paladin M6 harley/power rake for the day to rake everything out. After a bit of trial and error, I finally figured it out and got this backyard looking great. Owner was super happy too! Now all that's left is a little fine grading with the bucket and this yard will be ready!
#JohnDeere
#HarleyRake
#skidsteer

[@aaronburford5701]

I love the use of the rake. So smooth and clean. It's powerful and makes a huge difference with the ground. I love the camera view and watching the dirt get tossed around. Great video!

[@williambryant5946]

Its gonna take some time before you learn how to use that power rake to its fullest potential. Its supposed to set on the wheels all the time when using it. That way as the drum cuts the wheels are riding on the part the drum cut and the wheels keep the drum digging at a constant grade. They work together. You don't have to try and tilt it back off the wheels to make it dig deeper. Keep it on the wheels for the best results. Run the rotation of the drum to kick the stuff in front of the rake while going forward to separate the rocks and roots and toward the skid steer to dig and level while backing up. Which you did for the most part. If you keep the wheels on the ground the rake will pull the dirt and level the low spots automatically. Also look and feel the high spots and don't make full runs from low on one side over the high spot to low again. Start at the high spot and pull the top off in to the low spots. Which I'm sure you know, I just didn't see you doing that in the video but I'm not saying you didn't do it off camera because you got it fixed. They are hard to figure out but once you get it down and know how it all works it's an awesome piece of equipment. You did very good for the first time running one. Just make sure you're running it like its supposed to be run so you don't pick up a bad habit of running it incorrectly. Good video. Stay safe. -Wil 👍

[@JusticeforLiberty]

Keeping the wheels on the ground causes unnecessary wear and tear on the power box. The professionals that own their own attachments hardly ever let the wheels touch at all other than setting the float. I guess if the rake is a rental and the skid steer is entirely too small , keeping the tires on the ground could help with control for an inexperienced operator. The majority of repairs we do on this attachment is replaceing the knuckles and bearings due to the operator unknowingly putting too much pressure down on the front.

[@williambryant5946]

@@JusticeforLiberty I agree not to put excess pressure on the wheels but I still use it with the wheels on the ground. I've not had the knuckles or bearings wear out on mine yet after 3 years of frequent use. It's an art to running any type of equipment and it can be used different ways to get the same thing done without tearing it up. With a rental power rake I could see those parts getting worn out fast because how much it's used and incorrect use due to the person using not caring how they use it as long as they get their job done. If I tears it up it's not theirs to have to fix so they could care less which makes them not care to use it correctly. I understand where you're coming from.

[@pepperroni4016]

Thank you!!!! I'm renting out.

[@Northeast_Mainiac]

Always set it on the wheels first then just tilt it back and run it in float mode too

[@cyndikarp3368]

Harley Rakes are an excellent choice of equipment. Gets the job done right. Did a great job.

[@timziegler9358]

I cleared a large ravine lot and simply used a hand held spreader to spread the seed and fertilized it; then covered it with straw. The following winter/spring I over casted it again. It turned out just fine! By the way you did a fine job for your client. Best wishes.

[@3cl1]

The upcoming rain will point out the needed grading areas. Nice work and a great channel.

[@billiehuskins8129]

Truly amazed how level it turned out 👍

[@christophersantisteban4686]

Awesome videos sir. You're very good at what you do. Much respect

[@dereksaborowski]

Looks good. Good job! There is definitely is a learning curve. I can not speak for operation of the rake on a skid loader but I have a T8 behind my 70 hp tractor. This rake will grade. Few tips. Use the gauge wheels. Don’t be afraid to burry the drum in the first pass. On the finally finish pass to get seed bed prep keep a small amount of dirt in front of the drum. It keeps small debris from filtering between the drum and barrier. Next time you rent you will more efficient with. I use my to chew up and grade gravel driveways. I have yet to meet someone who used a power rake didn’t like it!

[@garywalton7176]

That Harley Rake kicked ass..you did a really fine job and no bees !!

[@annwithaplan9766]

That looks really good. When you were going "fast" I could see you running over the little hills, too.

[@jacknevitt7384]

I need to find someone who has one of those rakes. Man, that was nice! Great job!

[@aaronburford5701]

Great video! The grounds look good!

[@karenheartoriginal3783]

Ooooooh I like that tool…did a fantastic job. Project is really coming along good. Look forward to next phase! 👍💯👏

[@idigit4967]

Yeah I really enjoyed using that rake! It did a great job and I would love to have one eventually! They are quite expensive though!

[@kevinbaxter1571]

also... go forward if possible bc you can knock down humps with rake making it naturally smoother in beginning

[@tonygough8713]

Looks great, good job.

[@Sirdickymint]

Durham England watching and loving your way of life..

[@Andy-From-England]

Great video buddy looks good

[@kevinbaxter1571]

pro tip. use your front wheels on rake. the longer the unit the smoother the grade. thats y graders are so long.

[@landscapeone2957]

Looks real good. NICE.

[@joelheaton8738]

You are not an idiot. Good work.

[@bryanlloyd1099]

Nice job and Hope you have a nice labor day!!

[@darwindropmazda]

Looking good D!

[@annettemclaughlin6834]

Enjoyed this!

[@kevinbaxter1571]

next do a off pass leveling on rough jobs to start. That means forget about half passes. move over enough that you can cover what you left AFTER that pass. sadly some of this is math. lol

[@aaronburford5701]

Back again! Love this video...

[@josianrodriguez1249]

THAT RAKE IS DOINING A GREAT JOB. SALUDOS FROM CLIFTON N.J,

[@dickritchie2596]

You done a good job. 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@davidmiller1483]

That will not be the last time that fender get's popped. Looks great.

[@discountsnowstakes7360]

Awesome job!

[@idigit4967]

Thank you!

[@monroelandexcavation]

Dont mean to be a critic here and i know this is an old video but it looks like the drum is spinning the wrong way. The top should be spinning back toward you so youre not flinging material up at your machine. the dirt should be collecting in the box portion of the rake so it can level as you move forward. Use the tilt function to adjust the drum depth.

[@fuddmethen]

you can really screw up a yard with a harley rake quick. gotta go slow, and easy, power angle makes the world of difference to be able to love the material to the side it needs to go on. set your wheels down and go easy adjusting little by little or use your float

[@derekricker7930]

Got to have it in float mode and set on wheels. Got one with heavy duty bars and wheels nice to lift up on wheels to not scrub the ground turning keep that nice Finnish. Being wide open you good but if you have a tight spot better to go forward

[@rodneystewart8958]

The next time you rent that attachment try using the angle it helps

[@cliffjohnson2273]

I found if you READ the operating manual things tend kind go better.

[@idigit4967]

True, but there is a difference in "reading" how something works and "operating" said thing in action. I figured it out reagardless and everything turned out well

[@pjp80s]

It took you about 5 passes to learn how to use it… I just got one like this, it took a while to perfect it!

[@natebeard668]

Power rake is one of the best investments I've made. Pricey, but you'll never look back.

[@mikenixon9164]

I would rake it after spreading the dirt & It dries out. Good video

[@anthonycash4609]

I know you might have already thought of this, but be careful when renting attachments that requires your machines huydrlic . Your at the mercy of all the people that has hooked it to there machine before you, and the way some people take care of there machines your hole hydraulic system could be contaminated with who knows what. Just a thought to think about. Had a friend that had to have his hole system flushed out. He had rented an auger that hat automatic transmission fluid run in it the last time it had been rented. That's one thing I don't do is loan any of my attachments out that requires there hydraulic fluid to run , I just don't want to mix there fluids with mine. Love your videos keep up the good work.

[@davidwillard7334]

So Why ! Are ! You ! Ticked ! Off !! With ! Hire ! / Rentals ! Then !??

[@nathanscott7910]

@@davidwillard7334 what?

[@Deere120]

I second this......seen it happen. Saw a Cat 262 get the hydraulic pump wiped out from metal shavings that came from a different machine. I won't rent attachments. I put money away, and purchase when the time is right. And I don't rent attachments to friends. Actually, now that I have brand new machines, I don't let them out of my sight either. LOL

[@dougs2301]

how would he know if it transmission fluid? Cat machines come from the factory with red dyed hydro in the system. it looks just like trans fluid but it's not. The manual states the red dye helps identify leaks when they first set up the machine.

[@anthonycash4609]

@@dougs2301 the safest thing is to not rent attachments from any company. Just like you say cat runs a red die in theres. Kubota has there on huydrlic fluid just as takeuchi has there recommended fluid. As all the others. So if you value your machine the safest thing to do is buy your attachments that requires huydrlic fluid and not rent. Only rent attachments that dont require fluid.

[@williamd6967]

Yeah man thats cool as hell iv never seen one of those.Looks like it's even going to make your slope too nice!Wonder if you reversed the lines could you have raked better in forward and throw dirt away from u?

[@gimpy8349]

Instructions were most likely in that tube next to the electrical connector. Maybe the pin too

[@genecoppedge5972]

Put machine in float and adjust the depth with the curl lever while moving forward only. With this method you don’t have to keep raking the same area over and over.

[@ginaerwin4865]

I believe also he is going way too fast

[@timziegler9358]

I could see, in your business, where that power rake would be a business generator. Best wishes.

[@mariearce8021]

It looks like you can build a couple more houses on that land.

[@kipsterchi7418]

A decent harley rake will make you good money. Mine has a float feature to it and power angle. Resurfacing rock roads is amazing with it. Hydroseeding can be hard work until you do it about 10 times, can clog the machine up easily if you are not moving.. Looks good, the more time you spend in the easier gets and the better you get.

[@idigit4967]

Awesome! What brand harley rake do you have?

[@kipsterchi7418]

@@idigit4967 Kubota. If you look to buy one, you may want to check out the Ruckus rake by AMI attachments. I like my Kubota one but the Ruckus Rake has some nice improvements to the standard rakes.

[@FresnoJoe2]

Amen~!

[@edwardvaughn3622]

How long real time on your video?. Thanks. Good job.

[@patzeuner8385]

Check your weather, if it calls for some light showers in the next couple days, broadcast the seed and let Mother Nature do her thing. Go across the slope with the rake, it will help to keep the rain from washing everything downhill. If its predicting heavy rain don't seed. You don't necessarily need to cover the seed with straw, use a leaf rake and gently over rake the areas that you set seed. With a little moisture the grass will germinate quicker. As for the equipment and the pivot, if you don't have a drop pin or bolt with you to drop in the hole the try a tapered stick in it, will work, you just might to replace it more often. Having done this kind of work and have lost pins over the years, always carry a spare or two, in the tool box, saves a lot of frustration.

[@scubapro2689]

Rental guy wasn't the brightest bulb eh..

[@donnierobertson3088]

Nice job and video like always

[@charlesdarkon]

👍👍👍

[@cliffjohnson2273]

From the camera eye, it looks like you have dirt in the back should be move to the center of the yard. You don't need buy dirt. Unless you want the profit of selling him dirt?

[@jeffhalsted5320]

How deep is this digging up

[@thenussbaum44]

It's level, but your going to have a lot of weeds coming up since they were not killed off.

[@michaelelledge5987]

Looks good

[@theimprovementsguy8871]

Drum should spin opposite to the direction your going yeh?

[@rossnolan2883]

Awesome 😎

[@A00363800]

How much did you charge for that project?

[@wadafruit]

How about a #hydrabucket?

[@jnicholson00]

Can you get more footage of the alligator please?

[@leoslandscape24]

Around $17k sod and labor

[@mattpastore2177]

He’s not using the wheels for the rough grade, clearly using them for the final pass. Pushing for the rough, backing for the close/final

[@idigit4967]

Yeah pretty much, this was my first time using a harley rake so I was kinda figuring it out but it turned out great!

[@herbybrooks5131]

That power rake is doing all the heavy lifting and levels and looks like it's ready for seeding or sode

[@Mhurtle65]

Nice...

[@bongobill2000]

Use the wheels

[@tomharrington1393]

👍🛠

[@kevinbaxter1571]

not knockin u bro! anyone online gets destroyed by monday morning quarterback's. lol

[@idigit4967]

Thanks for the tips and advice!

[@dalecherry4044]

I thought it was illegal to intentionally shed water into someone elses property. (Gutter drain) If I lived there I would plug it. I'm just that way.

[@jeffbailey7765]

Looks good brother. You need to watch Dirt Monkey on how he uses it

[@bryanfunk4548]

Certainly no offence to you , but why wouldn’t the property owner , who chose the cheapest option according to your previous suggestions be out there picking up those roots, branches , and even chunks of firewood to make your end results even better ?

[@batterpm11]

Most who are cheap also don’t want to put any labor Into it themselves. Just the way it is working for a lot of people

[@raulmedina6960]

How much was the power rake rental?

[@davidwillard7334]

One MILLION !! Dollars !!

[@michaelduffie3094]

How do you advertise?

[@MrDjagg]

lolololol you havent figured it yet lolololol

[@davidhoover8877]

After 11 min 24 secomds you finally got to what people actually clicked on the video to see.

[@clementhuppe227]

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