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John Deere · Hay Rakes

Hay Rakes That Fit the John Deere 1023E

0 of 5 hay rakes fit by the makers’ ratings, 5 fit with one thing to check, and 0 don’t. Each is checked against the 1023E’s 16 PTO hp, a Category 1 limited hitch and 758 lb lift at 24 in.

Answer

What Size Hay Rake Fits a 1023E

By the published numbers, the 1023E handles hay rakes from 51, 77, 98, 100 and 138 in wide. The widest one that fits is the Befco RS2-04V 4-Wheel V Wheel Rake at 138 in.

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Titan 3-Point 8 ft Rotary Rake

98 in wide · 380 lb · Cat 1

  • Horsepower Titan Attachments rates it for 18–50 tractor HP. The 1023E has 21 engine HP.
  • 3-point hitch The implement is Category 1. John Deere lists the 1023E hitch as Category 1 limited, so confirm the lower link spacing with the dealer before buying.
  • Lift capacity It weighs 380 lb. The 1023E lifts 758 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
  • PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 1023E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.

$2,299.97 lowest listed, PalletForks.com

5.0 of 5 from 1 review at PalletForks.com

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Prices checked October 2026. Freight varies.

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MechMaxx HT100 100 in Rotary Hay Rake/Tedder

100 in wide · 357 lb · Cat 1

  • Horsepower MechMaxx rates it for 15–50 tractor HP. The 1023E has 21 engine HP.
  • 3-point hitch The implement is Category 1. John Deere lists the 1023E hitch as Category 1 limited, so confirm the lower link spacing with the dealer before buying.
  • Lift capacity It weighs 357 lb. The 1023E lifts 758 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
  • PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 1023E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.

$1,999 lowest listed, Amazon

4.6 of 5 from 9 reviews at MechMaxx

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Befco RS2-02R 2-Wheel Ground-Driven Wheel Rake

51 in wide · 194 lb · Cat 1

  • Horsepower Befco rates it for 16–30 tractor HP. The 1023E has 21 engine HP.
  • 3-point hitch The implement is Category 1. John Deere lists the 1023E hitch as Category 1 limited, so confirm the lower link spacing with the dealer before buying.
  • Lift capacity It weighs 194 lb. The 1023E lifts 758 lb 24 in behind the lift points.

Dealer price sold through Befco dealers

Sold online and fits: Titan 3-Point 8 ft Rotary Rake, $2,299.97

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Befco RS2-03R 3-Wheel Ground-Driven Wheel Rake

77 in wide · 291 lb · Cat 1

  • Horsepower Befco rates it for 16–30 tractor HP. The 1023E has 21 engine HP.
  • 3-point hitch The implement is Category 1. John Deere lists the 1023E hitch as Category 1 limited, so confirm the lower link spacing with the dealer before buying.
  • Lift capacity It weighs 291 lb. The 1023E lifts 758 lb 24 in behind the lift points.

Dealer price sold through Befco dealers

Sold online and fits: Titan 3-Point 8 ft Rotary Rake, $2,299.97

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Befco RS2-04V 4-Wheel V Wheel Rake

138 in wide · 353 lb · Cat 1

  • Horsepower Befco rates it for 16–30 tractor HP. The 1023E has 21 engine HP.
  • 3-point hitch The implement is Category 1. John Deere lists the 1023E hitch as Category 1 limited, so confirm the lower link spacing with the dealer before buying.
  • Lift capacity It weighs 353 lb. The 1023E lifts 758 lb 24 in behind the lift points.

Dealer price sold through Befco dealers

Sold online and fits: MechMaxx HT100 100 in Rotary Hay Rake/Tedder, $1,999

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The numbers used

1023E Specs Used to Check Hay Rakes

Engine HP21 hp [1]
PTO HP16 hp [1]
3-point hitchCategory 1 limited [1]
Lift at the lift pointsNot published
Lift 24 in behind the lift points758 lb [1]
Rear PTO540 rpm [2]
Rear remotes, standardNot published

How the check works

Horsepower is checked against the range the implement maker publishes, using PTO HP or engine HP the way the maker states it. Weight is checked against the 3-point lift 24 in behind the lift points, where an implement's weight sits. Anything the maker does not publish is shown as unknown, not estimated.

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Questions

1023E and Hay Rakes: Common Questions

What size hay rake fits a John Deere 1023E?

By the published numbers, the 1023E handles hay rakes from 51, 77, 98, 100 and 138 in wide. The widest one that fits is the Befco RS2-04V 4-Wheel V Wheel Rake at 138 in.

Can a John Deere 1023E run a 12 ft hay rake?

Yes for Befco RS2-04V 4-Wheel V Wheel Rake.

What should I check before putting a hay rake on a John Deere 1023E?

The implement is Category 1. John Deere lists the 1023E hitch as Category 1 limited, so confirm the lower link spacing with the dealer before buying.

Is the John Deere 1023E heavy enough to lift a hay rake?

John Deere rates the 1023E at 758 lb 24 in behind the lift points. The hay rakes on this site weigh 194 to 380 lb.

Header photo: John Deere 5075E by Steffen Mokosch, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.