I just bought this rake,it looks really new but makes noise. Old guy I bought it from said it needed a bearing. I dropped the basket to replace the bearings and the bevel gear is worn out. Tried ordering one but seems no one can get it. the rake is only 4 years old and no longer supported by the local dealer that sold it. They tell me Kubota took them over but when I talk to Kubota they claim they can't get parts before the take over. I have heard all the hay bobs are generic and parts are interchangable. I think maybe the tines and springs might be interchangable but doubt of shafts, bevel gears and pinions would be the same. Does anyone have any information or advice?[/img]