Power Rake
A skid steer power rake — also sold as a Harley rake, landscape power rake, or soil conditioner — is the fastest way to finish-grade and seedbed-prep a disturbed site in one pass.
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The counter-rotating tine rotor breaks up compacted soil, windrows surface rock, and produces a fine-textured finish grade ready for seeding without multiple trips with a disc and hand rake. Power rakes replace three separate operations (tilling, rock removal, finish grading) on turf prep, athletic field renovation, and commercial landscaping projects.
The Harley Power Rake (Harley Attachments, now part of Paladin Attachments) set the standard for this attachment category — the term “Harley rake” is now widely used as a generic descriptor for all hydraulic finish-grade rakes, regardless of manufacturer. All units in this catalog perform the same function: counter-rotating tines on a drum, adjustable depth via rear gauge wheels, and windrow-style debris collection.
Tine rotor design determines finish quality. Premium rakes run replaceable hardened steel tines on a heavy-wall drum rotating at 100–200 RPM opposite machine travel direction. Close-spaced tines produce finer seedbed texture; wide-spaced tines clean heavier debris faster. Rock removal efficiency — the feature that separates a power rake from a simple landscape rake — depends on rotor tip speed and tine profile matching the material size.
Applications Where a Power Rake Outperforms Alternatives
New construction final grade: removes form stakes, wire, rock, and debris while finishing the seedbed. Lawn renovation: removes dead sod, thatch, and surface rock without disturbing sub-grade. Athletic infield skinning: clay conditioning and leveling. Right-of-way seeding prep: single-pass debris removal and grade. A disc and hand landscape rake require 3–4 passes for the same result.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a Harley rake the same as a power rake?
Yes — “Harley rake” is a brand name that has become a generic term for hydraulic finish-grade rakes. Harley Attachments (acquired by Paladin) was the original manufacturer of this attachment type. All hydraulic counter-rotating tine attachments that perform finish grading and debris removal are functionally equivalent — the brand name varies by manufacturer (FAE, Harley, Erskine, Virnig, HLA).
What hydraulic flow does a power rake need?
Most power rakes operate at 14–22 GPM at 2,200–2,800 PSI — compatible with standard-flow skid steers and CTLs. High-production models (72″+ width) may specify 22–30 GPM. A standard Bobcat T595 or John Deere 325G runs the majority of catalog models without a high-flow kit.
How deep does a power rake till?
Power rakes till 1″–4″ deep, adjustable via a rear roller or depth gauge wheels. Deep setting (3″–4″) loosens compacted soil for seedbed prep. Shallow setting (1″–2″) removes debris and smooths without disturbing sub-grade — standard for lawn renovation and finish grading.
Can a power rake remove large rocks?
Power rakes efficiently remove surface rocks up to 3″–5″ diameter to a side windrow. Rocks larger than the tine spacing may jam the rotor. For rocky soil with large cobble, a rock bucket or screening bucket handles initial removal before power raking the fine finish.
Pair with an Angle Broom for cleanup after grading or a Dirt Bucket for rough grade before Harley raking. All skid steer power rakes ship assembled from US warehouses. Free freight over $1,500 to the lower 48 states.
