Tips for Tim. One go get multiple paint pens. Park Johnny 5 on a flat level concrete surface. Lower Johnnys bucket till you have it flat and level, use black paint pen to mark level against a certain point that is easily seen. Then use another color on both sides just as a highlighter of the black approximately a 1/4 inch thick stripe. This will give you a slight scrape line or a slight add line to your flat level line. It was a trick I came up with when I was a city operator for a parks department. We kept getting new tractors after I did the first one, I think the other departments like my idea so they kept taking our tractors. I shouldn't have let the water department operator use it.
In the South we call a box blade a yard box. If you practice, just a little with one, I think you will see the advantages of the yard box. The thing is, you can see exactly what the yard box is doing. With a front loader that is hard. You can also run faster with the yard box without digging in if you have it set correctly. Like anything, with a tractor, finding out how to use it is the key. A little time spent with the yard box and you will love what it can do. You can level up an area very quickly by angling the back blade down just slightly and run in circles with increasing and decreasing radii with each pass.
Great seeing the use of all the tractors together. Work went faster, each had a job suited for them - with the right implement for the job. A different bucket might have worked better for Johnny 5, but you work with what you have. I also liked that you showed a "readjust" on Johnny 5 when dumping - we're all human and not perfect. A little will, some motivation and a dash of determination will get a job done. At least there wasn't a need for 1/2 measures or duct tape LOL As for using the dump trailer, well sometimes it not until a project starts that you know just what you need to be most efficient. Great video. Thanks Tim.
Loading a dump truck does take practice. I once helped my BIL strip 6" of indoor horse arena sand using my JD 4720 CUT with 400CX MSL loader. I loaded all that sand into a big tandem axle dump truck, compete with 6" wood extensions. I did have to load it from both sides and the back to get it nice and full. I do know, for sure, that having the MSL feature sure helped making raising the loader to full height a nice smooth operation. I just curled the bucket all the way back at ground level and then only had to raise the booms as I approached the dump truck. No "herky-jerky" manual bucket "leveling" as is required with a NSL loader.
Tim, I get it on delicate bucket work with your Johnny 5. With my 4 series Johnny with cab, finish bucket work is more challenging for me than my old 4 series open station. There is a “sacrifice” with the cab, never the less, I will keep my new one with the cab! 😉. Yet another point for the MSL with cab tractor especially for fork and grapple work. As always, thanks again Tim for “ground-engaging” videos! Blessings!
thanks for sharing the video, back in the day I ran a 7 ft wide towner 2 gang disc. I bolted on 2 each 7 ft long railroad tracks to the disc it really made the disc cut in. probably wasn't too good for the bearings but it sure worked great .
One grading tip I was given by an uncle who was an excellent professional machine operator is- The machine cannot cut a level grade unless it is sitting level. This is true for tractors and crawlers ,unless you have a tiltable blade, as some do. Ive put about 5000 hours in on our small JD crawler, also operated larger Caterpillar and IHC crawlers. On top of that I have a fair amount of time in using ag tractor loaders. With all of that, I still sometimes forget my uncle's simple but important bit of advice. Sometimes it means dropping a bit of fill on one side in the area where the tractor will be sitting just as you enter the cut. It seems fiddly but it works.
I would love to show you some of the benefits of a box blade. I agree it might be inefficient to pick up the dirt/material twice, but there are things you can do with a box blade that a loader is either not very good for, or is incapable of doing.
Great job Tim you're always there when someone needs a hand. One suggestion can you leave the final verse up longer I can't read that fast. Thanks for sharing God bless
That was a lot of work to get to the finish. Disking, Johnny 5, power rake. I needed to see the finish of the work done. Since this was pre stent there should be grass growing and looking good too.
Earth work is a skill learned over time. I don't know how many hours of box blade work it's taken me to feel relatively confident. I find bucket controls to be a bit more touchy to get that nice consistent smoothness. I thin some of that has to do with the wheelbase on a tractor when using the bucket, whereas floating a box blade behind seems to be easier.
I've learned a lot watching your videos, nice job again. For cost reasons, I bought a chain harrow to go with my tiller for flattening/finishing/burying seeds. Works wonderfully as long as you have plenty of space.
I bought a new JD 8110 in 2001 and had the dealer put a Koyker 785 loader on it. That was an unhandy setup. The bucket was about 25’ ahead of you, it was ok for loading the TMR or pushing snow but definitely not grading or anything that had to look good when complete.
My Dad grew our lawn over a manhole cover in our yard once... Public Works came out & needed to use the manhole cover & Dad had to show them where it was & they made him uncover it... lol
I was thinking a pass with a ripper to break the compaction then harley rake it out and add some tripple mix to get some organics back in.....but lots of ways to slice the pie
May try to back low side up on edge on the high side then dig when the grade gets level go back to staying on level ground to dig. Thats how we once did with old dozers that didnt have 6 way blades
Master Tim I am just like you, it is hard for me to grade with the loader on uneven surfaces. If the surface is relatively flat, no problem at all. I use the box blade (aggressive) or land plane (less aggressive final grading) for uneven surfaces any more. 👍🙂
You should turn your box blade scarifiers pointing away from the tires because if something happens and your box blade comes unhooked you could back up not knowing it’s unhooked and the scarifiers could go right through the tire...lesson learned the hard way
what do we say about a workman who blames his tools? lol hahahaha. i do now understand the movement of a dozer blade. your shows stand the test of time. this has to be the third time i have watch this. BETTER THAN NETWORK TV! 🙂
Oh, so you are suggesting not getting the front end loader at all??? Ok. That would be a totally different debate! At least on the 1025r and 2038r with single point connection, I can remove/attach loader without leaving the seat...and fast.
@@TractorTimewithTim Well my response was pointed toward the older tractor users. You said the owners years ago got used to a Box Scaper. As far as getting a frontend loader now? Hmm depends on application of the tractor. But I think some user don't regret getting a frontend loader. Even if they said I would hardly use it.
I guess you answered your own question, you don't use loaders that often and a box blade to tidy the driveway is a lot cheaper. That's why it's the preferred choice I'd say. You're getting better...at loaders and sustaining activity...best wishes.
Thanks for the video! Hope you are feeling better! I can't remember if you have the aeration attachment for Vinny, but, if you do, would it be a good idea to run it up and down the area next to this work to try and help hold some moisture to promote better growth? Have a great one!!
Tim a box blade or land plane have there pros and cons and loaders have there pros and cons with the box blade if you get into a soupier mud situation where the tractor feels like it's not going forward just lift the box blade and not leaving ruts in the soil ware as the loader having more weight forward
I'm used to buckets like on Johnny 2 I use the flat part on top of the bucket as a guide to level. I would have a really hard time with Johnny 5 and the kubota
Thought you had churned up some big rocks with that power rake instead of the slip clutch. At least that was my impression when it was really shaking. Did any rocks come up since I know those can chuck them out?
Tim, Tim do you think that the devices you bought onto your bucket for cleaning out weeds and grass and stuff in your yard that keeps the bucket a little bit above ground level would have worked good here. Since that dirt was so loose.
2:32 that Kubota needs some steering linkage replaced. The BX tie-rods need replacing every 400 hours of loader work so I imagine he's probably 800 hrs overdue with that wobble.
After Tim's long dissertation on how much more efficient the loader bucket was compared to the box blade, it sure looked like your neighbor was doing a much better job with the box blade. To each his own, I know Tim has never liked a box blade, and always looks for reasons not to use 1.
If we had a tractor with a loader, then we wouldn’t have a box blade, but it is not worth buying a $30000 tractor to do the same job. The only problem with the older tractors, no front loader (some exceptions) and without ‘live hydraulics’ so you can use power steering, lift the 3pt and use the hyd, Outlets that you can use at the same time. We luckily have an oliver 550 then you can do it all at the same time, just minus a loader.
I can't tell someone how to do that, but I can certainly show you. I'm not a teacher I'm a doer. The first dozer I had didn't have hydraulic tilt only up and down. Had to learn to work with that. Also not a fan of spreading topsoil with rubber tired machinery. It compacts the soil too much. That bucket looks too deep for your tractor and on loader tractors I always opted for bigger front tires
Do you think the skid Steer bucket is moving the load out too far where the global style is more like a normal tractor bucket that would be better for the tractor
It is an option on the 1508. You can get it from Deere. Or you can get it direct from monroetufline.com. I do not know the cost, as this is a sponsored disk.
As always, I totally love and can't wait for your next video!! I hope 🙏 and pray your doing, feeling better!! Question, Cabelas, they sold a tractor, not sure they still do. Really don't want one, but who made it.
Morning Tim. Do you still have the 5? I’ve been thinking about one for larger mowing and snow work. I have a 3039r and will likely keep it. Mostly looking for a cab that accommodates my long legs.
Tim, when you were using the loader on the smaller tractor at the end it seemed to be real "jerky". The loader would up some, stop, bucket would tilt, then loader would go back up, all shaky and bouncy. Is there something wrong with the hydraulics?
Honestly, they should have just aerated and done a soil test to see what nutrients it's deficient in. Then kill off old grass/weeds and plant new. But power equipment is fun
But TIM, You Are the King of Compact and the 1025R. Can't fault you for lack of seat time in Johnny 5. Maybe use it more instead of proving OJ (Original Johnny) can do a Bigger heavier job since J5 is available. Are you doing any Cardiac Rehab?
Tim, I understand you like the little tractors, but in terms business, wouldn't it make a LOT more sense for you to own and use a compact track loader for a good portion of your jobs?
I have experience with power rakes... I would think the weight would be a concern for johnny... it would lift it but they are generally a heavier attachment. Also power if you dig it in deep... if you were just "brushing" the ground, it should do fine power wise
Tips for Tim. One go get multiple paint pens. Park Johnny 5 on a flat level concrete surface. Lower Johnnys bucket till you have it flat and level, use black paint pen to mark level against a certain point that is easily seen. Then use another color on both sides just as a highlighter of the black approximately a 1/4 inch thick stripe. This will give you a slight scrape line or a slight add line to your flat level line. It was a trick I came up with when I was a city operator for a parks department. We kept getting new tractors after I did the first one, I think the other departments like my idea so they kept taking our tractors. I shouldn't have let the water department operator use it.
In the South we call a box blade a yard box. If you practice, just a little with one, I think you will see the advantages of the yard box. The thing is, you can see exactly what the yard box is doing. With a front loader that is hard. You can also run faster with the yard box without digging in if you have it set correctly. Like anything, with a tractor, finding out how to use it is the key. A little time spent with the yard box and you will love what it can do. You can level up an area very quickly by angling the back blade down just slightly and run in circles with increasing and decreasing radii with each pass.
Great seeing the use of all the tractors together. Work went faster, each had a job suited for them - with the right implement for the job. A different bucket might have worked better for Johnny 5, but you work with what you have. I also liked that you showed a "readjust" on Johnny 5 when dumping - we're all human and not perfect. A little will, some motivation and a dash of determination will get a job done. At least there wasn't a need for 1/2 measures or duct tape LOL As for using the dump trailer, well sometimes it not until a project starts that you know just what you need to be most efficient. Great video. Thanks Tim.
Loading a dump truck does take practice. I once helped my BIL strip 6" of indoor horse arena sand using my JD 4720 CUT with 400CX MSL loader. I loaded all that sand into a big tandem axle dump truck, compete with 6" wood extensions. I did have to load it from both sides and the back to get it nice and full. I do know, for sure, that having the MSL feature sure helped making raising the loader to full height a nice smooth operation. I just curled the bucket all the way back at ground level and then only had to raise the booms as I approached the dump truck. No "herky-jerky" manual bucket "leveling" as is required with a NSL loader.
Tim, I get it on delicate bucket work with your Johnny 5. With my 4 series Johnny with cab, finish bucket work is more challenging for me than my old 4 series open station. There is a “sacrifice” with the cab, never the less, I will keep my new one with the cab! 😉. Yet another point for the MSL with cab tractor especially for fork and grapple work. As always, thanks again Tim for “ground-engaging” videos! Blessings!
thanks for sharing the video, back in the day I ran a 7 ft wide towner 2 gang disc. I bolted on 2 each 7 ft long railroad tracks to the disc it really made the disc cut in. probably wasn't too good for the bearings but it sure worked great .
Great thing about video is you can see the things first hand that you can improve on with the loader work. Nice work tim
One grading tip I was given by an uncle who was an excellent professional machine operator is-
The machine cannot cut a level grade unless it is sitting level. This is true for tractors and crawlers ,unless you have a tiltable blade, as some do.
Ive put about 5000 hours in on our small JD crawler, also operated larger Caterpillar and IHC crawlers.
On top of that I have a fair amount of time in using ag tractor loaders.
With all of that, I still sometimes forget my uncle's simple but important bit of advice.
Sometimes it means dropping a bit of fill on one side in the area where the tractor will be sitting just as you enter the cut. It seems fiddly but it works.
I would love to show you some of the benefits of a box blade. I agree it might be inefficient to pick up the dirt/material twice, but there are things you can do with a box blade that a loader is either not very good for, or is incapable of doing.
Great job Tim you're always there when someone needs a hand. One suggestion can you leave the final verse up longer I can't read that fast. Thanks for sharing God bless
Press ‘pause’...then you can take as long as you want!
@@TractorTimewithTim or hit the space bar to pause...
Box blades are nice for pulling snow out of tight areas too. Then hit the pile with a front snowblower or loader once it is in a more accessible area.
This really shows what a 5075e can do
Funny how two sizes of Tractors take two styles of operators... Learning between the two takes time, you are learning quickly!
Great footage of project also the use of portable screener as mentioned in previous comments wood work well
That was a lot of work to get to the finish. Disking, Johnny 5, power rake. I needed to see the finish of the work done. Since this was pre stent there should be grass growing and looking good too.
Hope you are feeling better! Love the videos keep them coming.🙏🙏🙏
Good Job. Your neighbors are lucky people. My neighbors have tractors too. They would all be too big for my yard. They need a small Johnny.......
I love the box blade but I agree. I pull it 80% and still have to push it 20%. Another great video!
Earth work is a skill learned over time. I don't know how many hours of box blade work it's taken me to feel relatively confident. I find bucket controls to be a bit more touchy to get that nice consistent smoothness. I thin some of that has to do with the wheelbase on a tractor when using the bucket, whereas floating a box blade behind seems to be easier.
I've learned a lot watching your videos, nice job again.
For cost reasons, I bought a chain harrow to go with my tiller for flattening/finishing/burying seeds. Works wonderfully as long as you have plenty of space.
Hey Tim 🚜🇺🇲 great vlog I really enjoyed seeing all the different tractors working I hope you are feeling much better 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
I bought a new JD 8110 in 2001 and had the dealer put a Koyker 785 loader on it. That was an unhandy setup. The bucket was about 25’ ahead of you, it was ok for loading the TMR or pushing snow but definitely not grading or anything that had to look good when complete.
My Dad grew our lawn over a manhole cover in our yard once... Public Works came out & needed to use the manhole cover & Dad had to show them where it was & they made him uncover it... lol
I was thinking a pass with a ripper to break the compaction then harley rake it out and add some tripple mix to get some organics back in.....but lots of ways to slice the pie
8:02 we have a chevy Kodiak just like that one but it is a rollback. Awsome truck
I must say, Your friend makes that Orange Slice work!
Buckets are complemented by the box blade. And they can tilt to compensate for the sloped terrain.
May try to back low side up on edge on the high side then dig when the grade gets level go back to staying on level ground to dig. Thats how we once did with old dozers that didnt have 6 way blades
Master Tim I am just like you, it is hard for me to grade with the loader on uneven surfaces. If the surface is relatively flat, no problem at all. I use the box blade (aggressive) or land plane (less aggressive final grading) for uneven surfaces any more. 👍🙂
Nice video tim and good job ,nice material 👍
Tim, hope you are feeling better..good job for tracked skid steer..I know, you wanna use your tractors.lol. take care.
Was just going to say four in one bucket but that idea is all over the place already.
Love the videos tim keep up the good work. Great to to see Johnny 5 out getting work done.
The dirt you guys throw away would be worth it's weight in gold here in TN. Land of Red Clay.
8:08 I think that your ballast weights are to high and so center of balance is higher, you should lower it a little on your 3ponits
This would have been a good project to have a portable screener. The crazy thing is I can't keep grass from growing in my driveway...
You should turn your box blade scarifiers pointing away from the tires because if something happens and your box blade comes unhooked you could back up not knowing it’s unhooked and the scarifiers could go right through the tire...lesson learned the hard way
what do we say about a workman who blames his tools? lol hahahaha. i do now understand the movement of a dozer blade.
your shows stand the test of time. this has to be the third time i have watch this. BETTER THAN NETWORK TV! 🙂
A 3pt blade spun around so the blade points backwards does a great job for spreading and leveling vs a box blade or loader.
Hi Tim and Christy good job nice video
The rolling basket takes care of the dirt clods.
The price difference with a Box Blade VS Frontend loader is huge! Plus the easy quick removal.
Oh, so you are suggesting not getting the front end loader at all??? Ok. That would be a totally different debate!
At least on the 1025r and 2038r with single point connection, I can remove/attach loader without leaving the seat...and fast.
@@TractorTimewithTim Well my response was pointed toward the older tractor users. You said the owners years ago got used to a Box Scaper.
As far as getting a frontend loader now? Hmm depends on application of the tractor.
But I think some user don't regret getting a frontend loader. Even if they said I would hardly use it.
I would use bucket and box blade both at the same pass
I like running a box blade along with the bucket cause I can already have a second load ready for the bucket
your videos are great love watching them
Skid loader with a track and dirt bucket would have made life easy.
Someone is green with envy.
I guess you answered your own question, you don't use loaders that often and a box blade to tidy the driveway is a lot cheaper. That's why it's the preferred choice I'd say.
You're getting better...at loaders and sustaining activity...best wishes.
Tim fun to l re arn how to grade most time you learn by doing now know some of the pit falls thanks
God Bless All
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Bye Jonny Hi all nice video have a day love from TEXAS
I think you need to rip the compacted layers of soil underneath to get grass to grow
Thanks for the video! Hope you are feeling better!
I can't remember if you have the aeration attachment for Vinny, but, if you do, would it be a good idea to run it up and down the area next to this work to try and help hold some moisture to promote better growth?
Have a great one!!
Compost will do the job plus some rye and radish will make that soil fertil again
Not if it's loaded with road salt
You did a great job you could try a four in one bucket that's what me and my dad used to make a road bed yesterday. It worked great
Tim a box blade or land plane have there pros and cons and loaders have there pros and cons with the box blade if you get into a soupier mud situation where the tractor feels like it's not going forward just lift the box blade and not leaving ruts in the soil ware as the loader having more weight forward
I'm used to buckets like on Johnny 2 I use the flat part on top of the bucket as a guide to level. I would have a really hard time with Johnny 5 and the kubota
Thought you had churned up some big rocks with that power rake instead of the slip clutch. At least that was my impression when it was really shaking. Did any rocks come up since I know those can chuck them out?
Tim, Tim do you think that the devices you bought onto your bucket for cleaning out weeds and grass and stuff in your yard that keeps the bucket a little bit above ground level would have worked good here. Since that dirt was so loose.
Probably. Edgetamer.com
2:32 that Kubota needs some steering linkage replaced. The BX tie-rods need replacing every 400 hours of loader work so I imagine he's probably 800 hrs overdue with that wobble.
Each time I come back to the channel, time tractor gets bigger. How long till we see a JD 9620 ?
I doubt we'll get much bigger than this one. :-)
After Tim's long dissertation on how much more efficient the loader bucket was compared to the box blade, it sure looked like your neighbor was doing a much better job with the box blade. To each his own, I know Tim has never liked a box blade, and always looks for reasons not to use 1.
Did you fail to hear my discussion later stating the same point?
Ever get the feeling Tim had a sandbox when he was a kid
I had a special section of the garden that I could play in :-)
Tractor Time with Tim Hey Jim this is Brad that’s really good LOL
looks like the self leveling loader on this deere has more curl than the on the smaller self leveling loader
If we had a tractor with a loader, then we wouldn’t have a box blade, but it is not worth buying a $30000 tractor to do the same job. The only problem with the older tractors, no front loader (some exceptions) and without ‘live hydraulics’ so you can use power steering, lift the 3pt and use the hyd, Outlets that you can use at the same time. We luckily have an oliver 550 then you can do it all at the same time, just minus a loader.
Looks like the guy you helped us to run heavy equipment he hopped in johnny 5 like nothing
I can't tell someone how to do that, but I can certainly show you. I'm not a teacher I'm a doer. The first dozer I had didn't have hydraulic tilt only up and down. Had to learn to work with that.
Also not a fan of spreading topsoil with rubber tired machinery. It compacts the soil too much. That bucket looks too deep for your tractor and on loader tractors I always opted for bigger front tires
Do you think the skid Steer bucket is moving the load out too far where the global style is more like a normal tractor bucket that would be better for the tractor
Evening folks
Where did you get that rolling basket , I have a 1508 frontier harrow and what does it cost roughly
It is an option on the 1508. You can get it from Deere. Or you can get it direct from monroetufline.com. I do not know the cost, as this is a sponsored disk.
What kind of topsoil did Rex get? Sounds like the power rake is kicking up a lot of rocks.
We haven't had a Katriel update in a while.
Idk if anyone has said it. But if you swapped the 2 front tires will give you wider stance for stability if that's what you was meaning
You must live close by. You drove the tractor home with the disk to get the bucket.
In my opinion.
Bob
Right across the street, yep!
Keep in mind it's a tractor and not a doser 😉👍
As always, I totally love and can't wait for your next video!! I hope 🙏 and pray your doing, feeling better!! Question, Cabelas, they sold a tractor, not sure they still do. Really don't want one, but who made it.
TYM
Who is the, and where they from?
Strip mining for grass.
Next jobs you do some people have the older equipment all State Highway Road Maintenance called belt loader
Tell me about your wheel disc Tim. What brand, size and hp requirements. I need one in a bad way.
It is from Monroetufline.com. It is 8’
Pull type disks are heavier than 3 pt, so they will cut deeper.
You look a lot more comfortable on Johnny2 compared to the big Johnny.
Facts
If you need you can borrow our off set disk it go’s 17 inch’s in the ground
If you follow #DonHanson tips but with a 4 in 1 it would have been easier because you could use the back of the 4 in 1 as a blade
Bud I got a 5083e cab 4x4 I've got 5409.hours and it a 14 or 15 only had 2 put king pins on front axel
3rd to like it 🚜🇦🇺
How many hp is Johnny 5, you should do a tour over the series of Johnnys and their features
Morning Tim. Do you still have the 5? I’ve been thinking about one for larger mowing and snow work. I have a 3039r and will likely keep it. Mostly looking for a cab that accommodates my long legs.
Yes. 5 cab is very spacious!
Tim, when you were using the loader on the smaller tractor at the end it seemed to be real "jerky". The loader would up some, stop, bucket would tilt, then loader would go back up, all shaky and bouncy. Is there something wrong with the hydraulics?
yeah its a john deere thats how they roll.
No I think he was doing that to get the stuck soil out of the bucket
Box blades? We don't need any box blades.
10 minutes later: Wish I hadn't said that.
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Which tractor best for agriculture purpose
Power reversar or hydrostatic
Honestly, they should have just aerated and done a soil test to see what nutrients it's deficient in. Then kill off old grass/weeds and plant new. But power equipment is fun
If he still has issues with growing grass he probably has a deep hard pan that will need a ripper
Is there silver and gold in them there hills Tim? Lol!
Have you thought about buying a Bull Dozier ?
None made small enough for me to transport. Have to be 12,000lb or less fully dressed.
Put wider tyres on JD 75E gives better traction 👍
Please make video about the Tyre quality with ply rate option
Them Johnny have a noisy drive train. But every looks good
But TIM, You Are the King of Compact and the 1025R. Can't fault you for lack of seat time in Johnny 5. Maybe use it more instead of proving OJ (Original Johnny) can do a Bigger heavier job since J5 is available.
Are you doing any Cardiac Rehab?
No rehab. Just working on my own.
@@TractorTimewithTim stay motivated, keep up the good work. This is what created the fast Mall Walkers. After heart issues, getting the heart rate up.
Do a eqiment. Tor
Shuttle shift in the 5 series?
Yes, 'power reverser'.
Tim, I understand you like the little tractors, but in terms business, wouldn't it make a LOT more sense for you to own and use a compact track loader for a good portion of your jobs?
Yes, for some jobs.
However, the ability to do the work without destroying the grass is nice too.
We may use a track loader someday, who knows.
Hello sir
Power reverse tractor can use agriculture or not
Power reverse diesel consumption more then gear pro
You should compare the John Deere 1025r and the Massey Ferguson GC1700 series
When you say "just a little too big for Johnny", do you mean in terms of operating height or power demand or both?
I have experience with power rakes... I would think the weight would be a concern for johnny... it would lift it but they are generally a heavier attachment. Also power if you dig it in deep... if you were just "brushing" the ground, it should do fine power wise
Johnny can hardly lift it.