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best attachment for ripping out old lawns

Discussion in 'Landscape Architecture and Design' started by AintNoFun, Apr 19, 2004.

  1. AintNoFun

    AintNoFun LawnSite Bronze Member
    from Northeast
    Messages: 1,807

    we are doing a lot of new sod install work. we have a new holland ls 170 and was wondering whats a good attachment for tearing out old exisiting lawns? a harley rake?? i dunno.. i need some input.. thanks
     
    AintNoFun, Apr 19, 2004
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  2. AintNoFun

    AintNoFun LawnSite Bronze Member
    from Northeast
    Messages: 1,807

    im sure people rent these so we can rent them before we decide to buy.. right?? when i did a search on this topic it seems like everyone uses the rakes on new construction. but what if i have decently thick weedy lawn? thanks
     
    AintNoFun, Apr 19, 2004
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  3. Grassmechanic

    Grassmechanic LawnSite Silver Member
    from S.E. Michigan
    Messages: 2,697

    Round-up and a roto-tiller, then rake.
     
    Grassmechanic, Apr 19, 2004
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  4. JB1

    JB1 LawnSite Fanatic
    from From the hills of beautiful Southern Indiana
    Messages: 5,903

    We have used the harley rake on existing lawns does good , one amazing tool.
     
    JB1, Apr 19, 2004
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