News
Whether you're tending to leaves in the yard, tilling the soil in the vegetable garden, or dealing with farm debris, a rake is an indispensable piece of farm equipment. A high-quality iron rake can improve work efficiency by 3 times, while poor quality products may lead to wrist strain or even tool breakage. In this article, we will disassemble the core elements of the purchase, to help you find a “tool”.
A. Material determines the life
Rake head material: preferred high-carbon steel (hardness HRC50 +), rust and wear-resistant
Handle material: recommended ash wood / fiberglass, both elasticity and load-bearing capacity.
Avoid the pit tip: beware of “cast iron” label, easy to brittle crack
B. Tooth type matching scenarios
Tine type applicable scene representative products wide pitch flat tines leaf clearance gardening models rake sharp tines curved hooks hard soil loosening agricultural reinforcement rake dense tines gravel screening professional-grade rake
C. Ergonomic design
Handle should be non-slip texture
Weight recommendation 1.2-1.8kg (too heavy fatigue)
Adjustable length design is better
Knock test: ap the rake head with a coin, the crisp reverberation indicates that the steel is up to standard.
Bending test: hold both ends of the handle light pressure, observe whether the rebound quickly
Balance test: the center of gravity should be close to 1/3 of the handle when holding with one hand.
Maintenance to extend the service life
Remove soil after use and apply anti-rust oil.
Hang it in a dry place when storing
Regularly check whether the riveted joints are loose
Case: Hebei Zhang farmers changed to high-carbon steel rake, saving 2 hours of labor per mu of land
Domestic level: green forest craftsman
Professional: Makita MAKITA
Customized level: contact the local blacksmith store (note that the request for quality inspection reports)
Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Sitemap
