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Rakes — types, specifications, and wholesale procurement

Rakes are a core SKU in agricultural equipment, garden and landscape supply, and hardware retail. For wholesale buyers, the key procurement variables are head type, head material, number of tines, handle material, and handle length. Main types: Bow rake (also called garden rake or soil rake) — flat steel head, straight or slightly curved tines, 12–16 tines, used for soil preparation, levelling, spreading, and debris collection. This is the primary commercial grade. Leaf rake (fan rake) — wide fan-shaped head with flexible wire or polypropylene tines, 16–24 tines, used for collecting leaves and light debris. Thatching rake (scarifying rake) — fixed steel tines, used for dethatching lawn, scarifying turf. Multi-purpose rake — combination designs. Head material: Forged steel head (highest quality — longer service life, used in commercial and professional grades); pressed steel (economy and mid-range); galvanised steel; and stainless steel (specialty horticultural use). Handle options: Varnished wood (ash, poplar, or beech — traditional and most common in commercial grade); fibreglass (lightweight, durable, preferred in premium landscaping use); steel tube (economy and budget retail). Tine count and spacing: Standard bow rake: 12–14 tines at 20–25mm spacing. Wide bow rake: 16 tines. Narrow varieties for row cultivation: 8–10 tines. Tine length and angle affect penetration depth — specify for intended soil conditions. Wholesale procurement: Rakes are typically packed 12–36 per bundle for sea freight, nested with handles removed or shortened. 20ft container holds approximately 2,000–4,000 units depending on style and packing density. OEM private label available at 500+ units.