GarveeLife 72 in Pine Straw Needle Rake, 3 Point Landscape Rake, Powder Coated Steel Spring Tow Behind Rakes, Tractor Attachments for Leaves Straw Grass Attach to Cat 0 Cat 1, Orange

What It Is

A 72-inch tow-behind rake designed for tractors with Category 0 or Category 1 three-point hitches. It’s built to gather pine straw, leaves, grass clippings, and light debris into windrows for easier collection or baling.

Fitment & Compatibility

• Hitch type: Cat 0 (compact tractors, 0.5–1.5-inch pins) or Cat 1 (standard subcompact/compact tractors, 0.75–1.125-inch pins). Measure your lift arm pin diameter and spacing—check your tractor’s manual.
• Tractor power: Works best with 15–35 HP tractors. Underpowered tractors may struggle to lift or drag the fully loaded rake.
• Deck/width: Rake is 72 inches wide. Your tractor’s rear tire width should be no wider than 72 inches to avoid running over the windrow.
• OEM vs aftermarket: This is an aftermarket accessory. No direct OEM replacement—it’s a universal fit for tractors with standard Cat 0 or Cat 1 hitches. No modifications needed for most modern subcompacts (e.g., Kubota BX, John Deere 1 Series, Mahindra eMax).

Key Things to Know

• Build quality: Powder-coated steel frame with spring-steel tines. Some users report tines bending under heavy loads of wet pine straw or rocks—avoid rocky terrain.
• Assembly required: You’ll need basic tools (wrenches, socket set). Expect 30–60 minutes. Instructions are minimal; watch a generic three-point rake install video if stuck.
• Weight & transport: At ~85 lbs, it’s light enough for one person to mount, but the 72-inch width makes storage and maneuvering in tight spaces awkward.
• Adjustability: Tine angle is fixed (no hydraulic or manual tilt). For uneven ground, you’ll need to adjust top link length to change rake pitch.

Should You Buy It

Buy this if you have a compact tractor (15–35 HP, Cat 0 or Cat 1 hitch) and need a budget-friendly way to rake pine straw, leaves, or grass into windrows on flat to gently sloping ground. Skip it if you need a heavy-duty rock rake, require adjustable tine angle, or work on rough, rocky soil—the spring tines won’t hold up.