What is a Lawn Sweeper?



Posted: Tuesday, March 08, 2011

by Mark Hester

If you hate raking leaves as much as I do, then a lawn sweeper is for you. Essentially, one to sweep your lawn.

Yes, it really is that simple. A number of lawn sweepers are pulled behind riding lawn mowers. Which definitely makes them easier to use. However you do have to have a riding mower to use one. Other forms are self-propelled and human driven. As with the different kinds, price ranges vary considerably also. The self-propelled and tractor pull-behind will probably be more expensive but require less manual labor. Which isn’t this the reason we’re looking at them to start with?

One problem of lawn sweepers is the assembly. Much like gas grills sometimes they can be difficult to assemble. So when looking to purchase one it usually helps to find a saler who might assemble the product for you at virtually no extra cost. When deciding to purchase a sweeper, there are numerous options, sizes, and price ranges to take into consideration.
The different specifications can include : description, working size, hamper size, brushes (width and count), wheels & wheel, bearings, reverse ability, storage, and warranty.

When deciding on a model or type, it’s best to decide your particular needs and most importantly lawn area and whether or not you have a riding mower. As well as price is a big factor, which can reach anywhere from $150 to more than $600. The cheaper models are undeniably powered by you, the human, whereas the most expensive being attached to lawn mowers or garden tractors.

The sweeper employs a set of brushes or combs which will spin on a cylinder (usually the wheel axle) while the actual sweeper is transferred across the lawn. As the brushes spin or rotate, they “sweep” leaves or additional debris into a hopper or hamper. It is actually like using a vacuum sweeper on your lawn. Likewise, it helps if your lawn is cut fairly short and is pretty even.

It’s also important to point out that push lawn sweepers are a good alternative to leaf blowers. They’re a lot more ecologically friendly but not to mention you don’t have to purchase gas or be troubled amount which gas can has the actual gas/oil mixture in it!

If you decide you really dislike raking leaves and have some extra cash to spend, why not try out some sort of lawn sweeper?

Don't just blow the leaves around!

A Lawn Sweeper will pick up the leaves and bag them in one easy step.

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