Check Out Blue Diamond Attachments’ New Hydraulic Rock Rake for Land Preparation
The latest announcement from Blue Diamond Attachments was made to excel at land preparation. The 68-in. Skid Steer Hydraulic Rock Rake is an advanced ground preparation attachment designed to efficiently remove rocks and debris, level terrain and prepare seedbeds. It eliminates labor-intensive hand raking while effectively collecting rocks ranging from 3/4 in. to 8 in. in diameter.
According to the press release, the Hydraulic Rock Rake features these innovative design elements that enhance performance and versatility:
- Heavy-duty hood reinforcement to protect against front impacts
- Hydraulically operated top cover for easy debris transport and dumping
- Replaceable, bolt-on, reversible rake bars as standard equipment
- Optimized with AR400 hardened steel rake teeth for enhanced durability
- Built-in hydraulic protection to prevent motor damage
“Our Hydraulic Rock Rake is a true work horse when it comes to land preparation efficiency,” said Drew Truan, chief executive officer at Blue Diamond Attachments. “We took customer feedback about other units in the market and integrated solutions into our design that set this model in a class above.”
The company said the rock rake features 12 tooth bars with a total of 484 teeth arranged in a staggered pattern to collect rocks and debris into an integrated bucket as the soil is leveled. These teeth are mounted to a double channel bolt-on bar system that is reversible and replaceable for extended service life.
Other features of the Hydraulic Rock Rake from Blue Diamond Attachments include:
- Adjustable skid shoes to control working depth and limit wear during operation
- Integrated steps to provide operators with safe, easy cab access
- Specs such as 68-in. working width, 79-in. overall width and 1,500-lb weight
- After-sale support with a 1-year warranty and the Blue Diamond Satisfaction Guarantee
Pam Kleineke is managing editor of Compact Equipment.
