robojoe9 28 #1 Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) I have completed mod on JD Thatch rake I bought last fall. Have always like/wanted a front thatch rake for the Horses as I had 1 a few years ago on a Simplicity Conquest. It worked excellent and was able to tow a sweeper so was a 1 pass setup. It was not very difficult to modify. Made a mount for tractor from angle and spracers. Welded it all up and utilized holes already in frame. The rake mount frame needed shortening so pivit point was not too far forward as would be rake too. Lift lever was a little trickier as Had to go on same side as impliment lever. I made mount for it from a solid steel block (overkill but wanted to thread it). Made a couple bents to clear everthing and it functions nice. Then stripped the awful green/yellow and sprayed with IH red majic from TSC. Not a perfect paint job (couple runs) as was first time using catylst etc with enamel. I'm happy with the outcome as it's just a rake after all. MU Edited May 4, 2015 by robojoe9 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #2 Posted May 4, 2015 Nice looking setup for your horse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #3 Posted May 4, 2015 What great fab work.I am sure you can make some money fabing more of those up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #4 Posted May 7, 2015 Great setup! Often overlooked, dethaching is one of the most important to-do's for lawn turf. Excellent presentation. I tow on occasion a Thatch-Master rake with my '90 520-8. Might just run it tomorrow, lawns are very dry, very! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slovinski 42 #5 Posted May 7, 2015 Very cool mod. Thanks for sharing pics of your new attachment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robojoe9 28 #6 Posted May 8, 2015 Thanks folks. It is indeed very dry. Need rain badly! Dryest spring I can remember. MU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
decksetter 50 #7 Posted May 9, 2015 Very cool setup. That would make it a lot easier to get around certain areas I bet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,182 #8 Posted May 9, 2015 Very nice setup! Im looking for one for my 212-6 to hook up to the front. I saw it hooked up to the front in dealer brochure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom. 70 #9 Posted May 9, 2015 You have done a great job, you would think it's a factory attachment! Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robojoe9 28 #10 Posted May 10, 2015 Thanks again fella's. MU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc724 924 #11 Posted May 11, 2015 Very nice job. Before I looked at your pix, my first thought for lift was to use a snowblower set up, but your design is very clever! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SethL1984 38 #12 Posted May 11, 2015 well done sir! looks better than factory! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robojoe9 28 #13 Posted May 12, 2015 My Son made some Wheel Horse decals at school. They're a pretty good match to earlier originals. The r and s are slightly different. Finishes it off IMO. MU 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oe espo 32 #14 Posted May 20, 2015 So did this rake start off with the wheels or did you make them I have a tow behind brinley rake doesn't have the rotating wheels of course. Absolutely a beautiful job on an extremely useful tool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #15 Posted May 20, 2015 Nice mod. I've considered trying to adapt my tow-behind to a slot hitch. I like the idea of the single pass though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #16 Posted May 22, 2015 ROBO,,,,,,YOUR SONS DECALS LOOK AMAZING,,,,,ANY ONE SAYS ANY DIFFERENT.....WELL,,,,, WE'LL HAFFFTA TAKE EM OUT BACK AND RUFF THEM UP,,,LOLLOLOYOU JUST MADE SOMETHING BETTER THAN FACTORY....OUR HATS OFF TO YOU AND YOUR SIGN MAKER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
