Tractor Mounted Lawn Sweeper or Vacuum that doesn't require a MMM

orlo · May 31, 2008

Hi:

I'm looking for either a PTO powered Vacuum or a sweeper. The key is
that I don't want a vacuum that requires a MMM (I already have a cyclone rake and use it on my 2305 and 3720. I want something I just hook up the tractor and can vacuum or sweep. Ideally I'd love some sort of hydraulic dump.

Everyone sells sweepers but they don't have containers. I found this one that is pretty close to what I'd love to have except I'd rather have it be PTO powered rather than hydraulic and having a hydraulic dump would be great.

Sportsfield Specialties Inc. FieldSpec Groomers
http://www.sportsfieldspecialties.c...dSpec® Hydraulic Sweeper Operating Manual.pdf

Does anyone know of products that are made that would fit the bill? In it's simplest form all it would need to be is a 'wheel powered' lawn sweeper (like they sell for lawn mowers) but ideally with some sort of automatic dump.

ICGREEN · May 31, 2008

Mathews Co. (800) 323-7045 - Manufacturers of Agricultural Equipment

The company used to make a trail a long and a three point hitch mower/ vac that was the best I've ever seen. I couldn't find it on the web so they might have discontinued production. They are best know for grain dryers but manufacture a few other items as well. Sounds like exactly what you're looking for.

Willl · May 31, 2008

Model 854 and Model 856

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/1690-trac-vac-model-selection.html

Product Catalog - Great Northern Equipment
Item #:3632-PTO and Item #:3645-PTO

kennyd · May 31, 2008

Willl said:
Model 854 and Model 856

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/1690-trac-vac-model-selection.html

Product Catalog - Great Northern Equipment
Item #:3632-PTO and Item #:3645-PTO

Did you read his post?

The key is that I don't want a vacuum that requires a MMM (I already have a cyclone rake and use it on my 2305 and 3720.

Willl · May 31, 2008

Ya I did.

Did you ?

orlo · Jun 2, 2008

Thanks for the replies. I couldn't find anything on the Matthews website but I"ll look again.

And I've seen the Trackvac and others like it. My cyclone rake is like that except it has a 6hp gas engine but it 'does' require a MMM. I'm looking for something that would have a brush, or a nozzle (kind of like the small ones on the gas powered 'push' vacuums for parking lots and lawns but a lot bigger).

Willl · Jun 2, 2008

orlo said:
but it 'does' require a MMM.

Why ?, is there some law that says you must stick the hose on a MMM ?

Could you not stick the hose on a 'nozzle' of some sort ?

Chances are your not going to find exactly the type of vac/brush machine your looking for.

How's your 'nozzle' building skills ?

orlo · Jun 2, 2008

True, but the 'nozzle' is exactly my point. I can't just have the end of the hose on the ground as it wouldn't give me enough linear length. With a MMM the MMM is the 'nozzle' (as well as a shredder). If I could find a a 60" (or wider) nozzle with wheels so it would float on the ground a fixed distance above it and a 7" or 8" round point to attach the hose that would be just what I want with the exception of a hydraulic dump to dump quickly. Something like the head of a lawn sweeper with an air tight nozzle around it would be even better due to the brush agitation.

If often thought that something like this loader mounted would be perfect with something a cyclone rake in back or something but never found the perfect front piece.

jeffinsgf · Jun 3, 2008

Is a ground driven sweeper too low-tech for you? I have one from Sears and it works like a charm. It doesn't have hydro dump, and it doesn't require PTO power, but it picks up anything in the yard and puts it in the hopper.

I think this is the one I have: Craftsman 46 in. High Speed Tow Sweeper - Model 24223 at Sears.com

orlo · Jun 3, 2008

I have that same one

- I used to pull it behind my garden tractor and do use it still occassionally (I usually pull it with my Kawasaki Mule) - It does work, but I fill it up so quickly I'd like either a hydro dump or a vacuum or better yet a 'giant' version of it. Also the brushes don't reach pavement if I want to suck up sand, etc. off of a hard surface so that would be on my wish list also.

A 'giant' version of that would be exactly what would fit my needs, maybe 60-72" wide and either drawbar or 3 pt mount with the ability to 'lift it up' and dump it from the seat (I know you can dump it with the rope but this probably wouldn't work for a giant version....

I guess I'm asking for too much..