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Do you have a garden tractor, a riding mower, or an ATV? If you do, then you obviously have a larger than usual lawn to maintain. This will mean more leaves to collect and a larger ground area to sweep. At this rate, using a rake to collect leaves may not be the smartest idea especially if you don’t have all the time in the world to keep your lawn clean. If you want a better alternative, I suggest using a lawn sweeper or a leaf blower. Since you already have a tractor or a riding mower, why not just buy a tow behind lawn sweeper? This type of lawn sweeper is detachable and is considered as the best option for homeowners with large lawns to maintain.
Why? First, a tow behind lawn sweeper is definitely larger than traditional push or powered lawn sweepers. A typical tow behind lawn sweeper ranges from 35 inches to 45 inches in sweeping width and can contain up to 30 cubic feet of leaves before needing disposal. Second, blades of a tow-behind lawn sweeper are usually designed for heavy-duty performance as they will be attached to moving machines such as mowers and tractors. Blades of a tow behind lawn sweeper usually have a higher velocity which is needed to swiftly move objects from the ground to the hopper.
Of the many tow behind lawn sweeper brands and models in the market, few gain the respect of professionals and gardeners alike. The most recommended model is the John Deere 42” Tow Behind Lawn Sweeper. This product is available at Home Depot and can also be bought online. However, I recommend personally buying equipment like this since you will need all the tips from the salesperson especially on assembling. A lot of consumers have complained about the difficulty of putting this tow behind lawn sweeper together. Other complaints are due to storage since the John Deere 42” Tow Behind Lawn Sweeper cannot be folded. However, they are unanimous in saying that it works really well and is able to pick up all grass clippings, twigs, and sticks in one sweep. The price range of a John Deere 42” Tow Behind Lawn Sweeper starts from $275.
Another tow behind lawn sweeper comes from Precision Products. The SW38PRE 38-Inch Tow Behind Lawn Sweeper is just under $250 but is said to be just as good as more expensive brands. It can hold up to 15 cubic feet of sweepings and has adjustable handle height that allows proper positioning.
A tow behind lawn sweeper may be more expensive but definitely works faster than standard lawn sweepers. Be sure to research on consumer reviews before buying the first one you see.
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Author Bio Box: Patricia Wainwright
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