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Here’s how the Road Rake works: operated electronically by one person from the towing unit’s cab, it sweeps up large road hazards — retreads, mufflers, wood, and litter — that would clog or damage a street sweeper. The debris collects in the machine instead of scattering across the shoulder. Below, we break the process down step by step.
The ROAD RAKE uses caster tires to follow the contour of the pavement, while two gutter brushes on either side of the machine pull material in front of the conveyor.
Individually replaceable stainless steel tines mounted in offset rows on a belt-covered bar flight conveyor rake the debris onto the elevating conveyor system.
The tines elevate the unwanted debris to the hopper, which can be hydraulically raised and dumped.
The TURF RAKE’s conveyor then transports the debris to the hopper, which can be hydraulically raised and tripped for efficient dumping. Even a hopper full of rock has no problem being raised and tripped into dumpsters or trucks up to 9 feet high.
Rotating gutter brushes sweep debris from the road edge toward the collection zone, where tines on a conveyor belt lift and carry material into the hopper. All functions are controlled electronically from the cab of a truck— the operator never needs to exit the vehicle.
Gutter brushes are rotating sweeping elements positioned to reach into road gutters and shoulder edges beyond the main tine conveyor. They sweep debris into the tine zone for collection, ensuring the full road shoulder width is cleaned.
Yes. The Road Rake is specifically designed for cab-based operation. All collection, conveyor, and hopper functions are electronically controlled from inside the vehicle — keeping the operator safely away from live traffic.
The Road Rake uses an electronic control panel mounted in the cab, allowing the operator to manage brush operation, conveyor, and hydraulic dump functions without leaving the vehicle. This is critical for highway environments.
The hopper uses a hydraulic dump mechanism triggered from the cab, tipping to deposit collected material for later pickup or directly into a following collection vehicle.
The conveyor uses tines designed to grip and lift bulky, heavy items that would jam standard street sweepers. This is the Road Rake’s core advantage over conventional sweeping equipment for roadway debris removal.
The 200T is powered by the truck it attaches to, ideal for operators using an existing truck. The 200 has an independent power source with more flexibility in equipment pairing.
Now that you know the basics of how the ROAD RAKE works, learn about its technical specifications.