Operating the Integrated Power Rake Bucket
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What happens here
Position the Kubota skid steer, equipped with the 'Harley rake IN a bucket' attachment (specifically the Hydra-BUCKKK from CMP Attachments), at the starting edge of the area to be prepared. Lower the bucket until the integrated power rake makes firm contact with the soil. Begin driving the skid steer forward slowly and steadily. As the machine moves, the internal rotating teeth of the power rake will actively churn, sift, and break up compacted soil, removing rocks, debris, and clods. The sifting action allows finer soil to pass into the bucket, while larger unwanted materials are either left behind or collected within the bucket for easy removal. Maintain a consistent speed and depth to achieve an even grade and finely conditioned soil surface. Once the desired area is processed, lift the bucket to reveal the prepared ground.
Goal: Condition and level soil effectively in a single pass.
Tools and materials
- Eye Protection — Protecting eyes from flying debris such as rocks or soil particles during operation
- Hearing Protection — Protecting ears from the loud noise generated by the skid steer and attachment
- Kubota Skid Steer Kubota — Powering and maneuvering the attachment for soil preparation
- Work Gloves — Protecting hands and providing better grip on controls
- Soil N/A — The material being worked, conditioned, and leveled