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<blockquote data-quote="dvcochran" data-source="post: 1637949" data-attributes="member: 38581"><p>I will not tout a certain brand. There are only a handful of manufacturers and a Lot of brand names. I would say whether you are buying new or not try to find something that you have local parts/service for. When you are in need this is priceless. </p><p>Here is my experience with common grass hay (in TN). </p><p>If the rake is set correctly kicker wheels really don't do much. I even had a chance to run a NH with kickers on front and back. Was Way overkill and just more stuff to break. Basically dead weight. </p><p>Get at least a 10 wheel rake that allows you to raise the front wheels if needed for heavy crop. </p><p>The newer beam style rakes where each wheel is truly independent are fantastic. They always lift both sides equally (which is awesome). It is so much better that if I could find the valve that does this I would put it on my older rake. Some can operate just one side if needed. </p><p>I still run an older CO-OP branded 8-wheel rake when we get a lot of hay on the ground. I have maintained it along the was (rebuilt cylinder, new hoses, tires, teeth). As long as all the teeth are there it does a fine job you just a to keep a closer eye on it. Ugly but very functional.</p><p></p><p>For me, it would depend on my operation, intentions, time, and abilities to service/maintain myself as to what I would buy.</p><p>Can you tell us more about your operation?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dvcochran, post: 1637949, member: 38581"] I will not tout a certain brand. There are only a handful of manufacturers and a Lot of brand names. I would say whether you are buying new or not try to find something that you have local parts/service for. When you are in need this is priceless. Here is my experience with common grass hay (in TN). If the rake is set correctly kicker wheels really don't do much. I even had a chance to run a NH with kickers on front and back. Was Way overkill and just more stuff to break. Basically dead weight. Get at least a 10 wheel rake that allows you to raise the front wheels if needed for heavy crop. The newer beam style rakes where each wheel is truly independent are fantastic. They always lift both sides equally (which is awesome). It is so much better that if I could find the valve that does this I would put it on my older rake. Some can operate just one side if needed. I still run an older CO-OP branded 8-wheel rake when we get a lot of hay on the ground. I have maintained it along the was (rebuilt cylinder, new hoses, tires, teeth). As long as all the teeth are there it does a fine job you just a to keep a closer eye on it. Ugly but very functional. For me, it would depend on my operation, intentions, time, and abilities to service/maintain myself as to what I would buy. Can you tell us more about your operation? [/QUOTE]
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