Best Landscape Rakes 2026: A 36-Inch Hand Rake and Two Tow-Behinds

"Landscape rake" can mean two different tools. One is a wide hand rake with a straight head for leveling soil and spreading material. The other is a steel tow-behind implement pulled by an ATV, UTV, or tractor. This guide covers both.

The Picks at a Glance

The Picks

VEVOR 36" Aluminum Landscape Rake - Our Pick

Our Pick

VEVOR 36" Aluminum Landscape Rake (75" Handle)

36-inch aluminum head with 37 tines on a 75-inch handle with two-level length adjustment and spring-lock assembly, per VEVOR.

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Sold by Amazon

Per VEVOR, this rake has a 36-inch aluminum head with 37 tines and a 75-inch non-slip handle. The handle has two-level length adjustment and a spring-lock design, so it comes apart for storage. VEVOR markets it for loosening soil, lawn work, and clearing weeds and debris from ponds and lakes. A wide, straight head is the right shape for leveling a seedbed or spreading mulch and fine gravel over a large area. It is sold by Amazon.

VORTEXTOVE 60" 3-Point - Tractor Pick

3-Point Pick

VORTEXTOVE 60" 3-Point Landscape Rake (Cat 0/1)

60-inch working width with 28 spring-steel tines on a powder-coated carbon steel frame; mounts on a Cat 0 or Cat 1 3-point hitch, per the listing.

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Sold by Vortextove Store, a third-party seller

Per the listing, this is a 60-inch rake with 28 coil spring-steel tines on a powder-coated carbon steel frame, and it mounts on a Category 0 or Category 1 3-point hitch. The listing names pine needles, leaves, dead grass and thatch as its jobs, plus leveling gravel driveways and spreading topsoil. It is sold by Vortextove Store, a third-party seller. It needs a tractor with a 3-point hitch, not an ATV receiver, so check your hitch category before buying.

Impact Implements 62" - Wider Tow-Behind

Wider Tow-Behind

Impact Implements 62" Landscape Rake

• 62-inch landscape rake for ATVs
• UTVs
• Tractors

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Sold by MotoAlliance, a third-party seller

Per the listing, this is a 62-inch landscape rake for ATVs, UTVs, and tractors. We couldn't confirm its specs on Impact Implements' own site, so check the listing for the tine count and how it mounts to your machine before buying. It is sold by MotoAlliance, a third-party seller.

Using a Landscape Rake to Prepare a Seedbed

Penn State Extension's lawn-establishment guide shows a landscape rake as a way to remove stones before seeding. It says stones larger than two inches should come out by hand with a stone rake and shovel, or mechanically with a landscape rake. After firming the soil and removing stones, smooth the surface. Once you seed, lightly drag a rake over the area so most seeds are covered with about 1/4 inch of soil, without pressing hard enough to move the seed. Our grass seed guide covers timing and seeding rates.

Common Questions

Can I use a landscape rake for leaves?

It's not built for that. A landscape rake's job is moving and leveling soil and mulch. For leaves, a leaf rake, a leaf blower, or a lawn sweeper is the better tool.

Can I pull a tow-behind rake with a riding mower?

Only if your mower has a hitch that matches the rake and the maker allows towing. Check both the mower's manual and the rake's listing. The VORTEXTOVE needs a Cat 0 or Cat 1 3-point hitch, which riding mowers don't have. For grading gravel driveways, a box blade or rear blade is the heavier tool.

Hand rake or tow-behind?

A hand rake is right for seedbeds, beds, and small areas you need to level precisely. A tow-behind makes sense when you have large areas and a vehicle with a matching hitch.

Bottom Line

The VEVOR 36" is our pick for leveling and spreading by hand. For larger areas, the VORTEXTOVE 60" fits a Cat 0/1 3-point hitch, and the Impact Implements 62" is the option for ATVs and UTVs. Confirm hitch fit and seller on each listing before buying.