Dethatcher Converted To Tow-Behind

Dethatcher Converted To Tow-Behind FARM HOME Lawn Mowers 31h 38 Earl Line wasn’t getting the results he wanted from his Husqvarna DT22 dethatcher so he made several modifications including a hitch to tow it behind his riding mower “When I began using it I found it to be very cumbersome and hard to turn ” recalls Line “The holes for height adjustment were too far apart for good depth control If the thatch was moist it would stick to the rear wheels increasing the height of the machine and affecting the working depth ” Line got busy making improvements He removed the front wheels and built a framework for 3 caster wheels He bolted it to the original front wheel mounts “The caster wheels solved the maneuverability issue ” says Line Line made dethatching even easier by rigging up a small hitch to connect the dethatcher to his riding lawn mower He ran a steel rod through the lawn mower’s rear lift arms extending it half the width of the dethatcher to his mower’s left side A hitch plate pins to the center of the caster wheel framework and to the rod through the lift arms Line also extended the throttle control cord so he can adjust it from the riding lawn mower’s seat To solve the height adjustment problem he cut out a section of the height adjustment rod A turnbuckle welded in place to reconnect the rod gives Line near infinite height adjustments Line also dealt with the wet thatch problem He fabricated small scrapers that rest on the rear wheels and are pinned to brackets he mounted to the dethatcher “I purchased the wheels at our local hardware store ” says Line “I had everything else on hand It was a low-cost fix and now it works great with no issues ” Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Earl Line Box 366 Melita Man Canada R0M1L0 ph 204 522-5046; eline@mymts net

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