Is this what I need to clean my yard of leaves in the fall

[RubiconRider]

Hey there,
Have about 3/4 acres of lawn, surrounded by pines, oaks and maple trees.
Lots and lots of leaves each fall.
My X304 came with the two bag collector on it.
I see my neighbors drive their tractors around with the deck engaged, cutting and picking up leaves at the same time...I figured I would do the same.
Then I saw the the 42" lawn sweeper and was wondering if this would be a better way and why.
I searched but didn't come up with anything.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance

 

[JDTank]

Hey there,
Have about 3/4 acres of lawn, surrounded by pines, oaks and maple trees.
Lots and lots of leaves each fall.
My X304 came with the two bag collector on it.
I see my neighbors drive their tractors around with the deck engaged, cutting and picking up leaves at the same time...I figured I would do the same.
Then I saw the the 42" lawn sweeper and was wondering if this would be a better way and why.
I searched but didn't come up with anything.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance

I assume you have the powerflow bagger on your riding mower?

I have never used one of those pull behind sweepers before so I can't help you there. Around here quite a few people seem to use there powerflow bagging system to pick up leaves.

If you don't mind the walking you always have the option of a lawn vacuum. Those seem to work pretty good.

 

[brokenknee]

Hey there,
Have about 3/4 acres of lawn, surrounded by pines, oaks and maple trees.
Lots and lots of leaves each fall.
My X304 came with the two bag collector on it.
I see my neighbors drive their tractors around with the deck engaged, cutting and picking up leaves at the same time...I figured I would do the same.
Then I saw the the 42" lawn sweeper and was wondering if this would be a better way and why.
I searched but didn't come up with anything.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance

That will fill up in no time. If you have a lot of leaves you need something that will mulch them up before you bag em.

 

[JDTank]

Or the MC519 cart. This will still fill up but not near as fast as the 2 bag system. Keep in mind, this still won't shred the leaves, I think your only option there is a cyclone rake or a lawn vacuum.

 

[bcp]

Do it like the Russians!

Bruce

 

[RubiconRider]

I assume you have the powerflow bagger on your riding mower?

I have never used one of those pull behind sweepers before so I can't help you there. Around here quite a few people seem to use there powerflow bagging system to pick up leaves.

If you don't mind the walking you always have the option of a lawn vacuum. Those seem to work pretty good.

No power flow here

 

[RubiconRider]

Do it like the Russians!

Bruce

Those Russians don't fool around...could probably blow my leaves to the next county! I am into going off road with my Jeep...you should see what the Russians do for off road fun..link [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIpRju_pJAM"]here[/ame]

 

[RubiconRider]

Or the MC519 cart. This will still fill up but not near as fast as the 2 bag system. Keep in mind, this still won't shred the leaves, I think your only option there is a cyclone rake or a lawn vacuum.

Cyclone looks perfect..but @ $1400 I'll have to save my pennies all summer :licking:

 

[lilranch2001]

Those Russians don't fool around...could probably blow my leaves to the next county! I am into going off road with my Jeep...you should see what the Russians do for off road fun..link here

wonder how much wodka was involved............

:laughing:

 

[beenthere]

Hey there,
Have about 3/4 acres of lawn, surrounded by pines, oaks and maple trees.
Lots and lots of leaves each fall.
My X304 came with the two bag collector on it.
I see my neighbors drive their tractors around with the deck engaged, cutting and picking up leaves at the same time...I figured I would do the same.
Then I saw the the 42" lawn sweeper and was wondering if this would be a better way and why.
I searched but didn't come up with anything.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance

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