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# Converting Your Single-Pin Cyclone Rake to a Dual-Pin Setup

hinking about switching your Cyclone Rake CRS to a **Dual Pin setup**? Whether you’re working with a Commander CRS or an XL CRS, this article will walk you through **what’s needed**—and just as importantly, **why the design works the way it does.**

Let’s break it down in plain terms.

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### ✅ What You’ll Need for the Conversion

To convert your current CRS model (Commander or XL) to a **Dual Pin setup**, you’ll need to purchase:

- **A set of 2 Dual Pin Wheel forks**
- **A set of 2 Hitch forks**
- A **Dual Pin hitch based on your tractor**

Since part compatibility can vary, we recommend giving our Customer Service team a quick call. They’ll help you get the exact parts for your machine.

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### 🤔 Why the Wheels and Hitch Have to Change

The big difference between a **Single Pin** and a **Dual Pin** setup comes down to **how your Cyclone Rake follows your tractor**.

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#### ▶️ Single Pin Setup (Trailer Style)

- Works like a small trailer—it **pivots at the hitch**.
- The Cyclone Rake naturally **swings behind your mower** as you turn.
- The wheels are mounted on a **solid axle**, so they roll straight and don’t swivel.
- No need for caster wheels because the whole rake turns with your tractor.

**In simple terms:**

> *“Because the rake can pivot, the wheels don’t need to.”*

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#### 🔒 Dual Pin Setup (Fixed Hitch)

- The rake is **locked in line with your tractor**—it doesn’t pivot.
- It has to follow the **exact same path** as the tractor.
- As you turn, the back of the rake shifts slightly to the side.
- To handle that movement, the wheels need to **swivel freely**, like casters.
- This keeps the rake from dragging, damaging your lawn, or stressing the frame.

**In simple terms:**

> *“Because the rake can’t pivot, the wheels need to swivel.”*

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> **NOTE:** If you're converting a Commander CRS and are interested in upgrading to our Dual Pro Wheels, we can help with that!

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### FAQ

#### I’m switching from Dual Pin back to Single Pin and own a Jack Stand. Do I need anything extra?

Yes—if you already own a Jack Stand, you’ll need to purchase a **Mount Tube** so it can connect to the chassis. You can get it here:

👉 [Mount Tube for Jack Stand](https://www.cyclonerake.com/mount-tube-jack-stand)