Needles, Cones, Leaves, and Fronds
Lawn and leaf vacs make short work of fallen foliage
We love our trees for the shade the offer, and the quiet rustling of leaves on a summer day.
But when deciduous trees do their thing in the fall, maybe we don’t love them quite so much.
Instead, you could let leaf and lawn vacuums do much of the work. While you ride or walk behind, these hard-working devices work just like a household vacuum, sucking up leaves and small twigs. Some include a built-in chipper/shredder forum to branch-sized sticks.
Because lawn vacuums move faster than you can possibly rake, you’ll find this annual chore is over in just hours, instead of days.
PECO
The PECO Pro 12DFS (Dump From Seat) debris collection system features a heavy-duty, mounted aluminum box that easily dumps from the operator’s seat. With nearly10 bushels of capacity, the Pro 12DFS will increase your productivity, whatever your application. Its rugged construction will give you many years of reliable service. Powered by PECO's patented mid-mounted blower, it has the power to handle today’s high output commercial decks.
New PECO Inc.
828-684-1234
DR Power
The DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum is the most powerful, easiest-to-use, and most versatile leaf and lawn vacuum available, the company claims. It tows behind your lawn tractor (while you mow) and inhales everything in its path to leave your lawn spotlessly clean. Offering a full range of capacities, DR’s leaf and lawn vacuums are built to get the job done. The top-of-the-line DR PRO XL321 holds up to 321 gallons—and you can empty it all with just one hand, thanks to unique clamshell design. Powered by an 11.7 hp engine, you get the choice of manual of electric start. Plus, with the collector top removed, all DR vacs double as a high capacity utility trailer for four-season use.
DR Power Equipment
877-405-7460
Agri-Fab
This manufacturer gives you the choice of two styles: Model 45-0567 has a soft-top and 45-0578 has a sturdy hard top. Versatile and easy to assemble, the soft top Lawn Vac boasts a 29 cu. ft./220 gallon capacity with a thick vinyl top and rust-proof poly bed. Equipped with a 163cc Briggs & Stratton engine, a thick and easy to assemble fold-up vinyl top with venting through the back, foot pedal for easy dumping, and universal deck adapter and 126" by 6" clear hose to fit most tractors.
Model 45-0578 is a hard top Lawn Vac boasting a 32 cu. ft. capacity and a 6.5 hp, 208cc Briggs & Stratton engine. Equipped with 80 MPH suction to pick up leaves and grass clippings, a versatile deck adapter to fit over 40 tractors, a durable and vented hard top designed to reduce airborne dust, a handle to easily lift or move, and a clear hose to easily locate clogs.
Agri-Fab Inc.
800-448-9282
Cyclone Rake
The Cyclone Rake Leaf Vacuums are designed to make tough jobs easy for home and acreage owners. With five models available, the Cyclone Rake is the premier leaf and lawn vacuum available. A true all-season yard cleanup machine, it easily clears away leaves, grass clippings, pinecones, and other debris. It’s the only leaf vacuum that folds up to store almost anywhere. Its powerful JetPath Vacuum System, ensures clog-free performance and its debris capacity is the largest in the industry.
Woodland Power Products Inc.
888-531-7253
Mighty Mac Vacuums
Designed for smaller yards and those with limited accessibility for large equipment, Mighty Mac Vacuums make debris clean up easy. Yards, driveways, patios, sidewalks, and parking lots are no obstacle for their push or self-propelled walk behind machines.
A17 lb. heavy duty commercial steel impeller, and the 11.50 ft. lbs. gross torque of the Briggs & Stratton XR Professional Series 250 cc engine create plenty of vacuum. The high discharge design and top loading collection bag of the VMS and VCB mean more productive debris collection between bag dumps. The optional 8 ft. vac hose kit is a great accessory for getting to hard to reach areas such as between bushes, landscaped areas, gardens, flower beds, or any other tight spot that requires cleaning.
MacKissic Inc.
800-348-1117
Billy Goat
Billy Goat’s versatile 27” Lawn Vac has variable height adjust for hard surface or turf work. 12” tires on the push unit and rear wheel drive on the self-propelled unit make operation simple even on hilly terrain. Optimized nozzle improves suction and debris flow and handles hedge clippings with ease. Handle folds for off-season storage. Push or self-propelled models available.
Billy Goat, Briggs & Stratton LLC
800-776-7690
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