attached this thatcher to my front hydraulic power angle plow attachment on my 2015 X738 john deere riding mower with a great working HD bracket that I purchased from another seller on ebay. filled up my triple bagger three times!! a john deere power-flow bagger is a must when using this!!! there is no need for any extensions. you don't want it wider than the tractor. stay in straight lines. doesn't like hard turns... really digs in then.