I've never seen that brand. I have an H&S 16 wheel I bought new a few years ago, never an issue, never heard of any issues at all with the newer ones either, they have heavier teeth now too. Many older ones on lots do have a weld or two, but not serious, most implement dealers I can think of within at least 120 mile radius carry them. Majority here buy H&S, followed by Rowse. 20 wheel is becoming common, I'll get one when I get the new baler, got some hay now that rakes almost too tall for the tractor to go over (drags, full width of tires with spacing that I use year 'round) so I don't know what people do with the bigger rakes in those areas, could adjust the wheels I guess during hay season.
Didn't see the type of bearings in the wheels in your picture. When I was looking years ago, some had like tapered wheel bearings in them, would need packed and adjusted after long use. Probably not an issue, but I prefer sealed bearings, don't have to mess with them. Most used rakes I looked at back in the day needed at least tightened down, some were left go and very bad (I think M&W used them, but not many around). Maybe the other kind is better for some reason, I just see it as more occasional maintenance. Used rake, look if it's built heavy enough, any repairs, if pivot areas look greased or worn, check if you can find teeth around the area, if price is right, wouldn't worry about it, especially if going over "easy" flat ground. 16 is a nice size, for what you describe I wouldn't want smaller, nice to have a little extra.
This post was edited by rview_ at 04:46:04 09/17/15.
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