Lawn sweepers – best push and tow behind lawn sweepers
Although lawn sweepers are not exactly blowers, which is the main area of expertise for this site, you could see them as their greener alternative, as they do not require electricity or gas/petrol to be used (most are man powered, although there are some versions with an engine).
And, unlike leaf blowers that only move leafs around, they also collect them in a special container so it’s easier to dispose them after-awards. So, you can think of these lawn leaf sweepers as ecological vacuum cleaners for your garden.
There are basically two types of lawn sweepers available on the market: pushed or towed. Both work on the same principle: they have an axis with two wheels and a hamper for gathering debriefs. The axis between the wheels has a cylinder with some special brushes which spin when moving the machine and push the leafs and other things into the storage hopper.
Two main types of leaf sweepers: towed or pushed
A push lawn sweeper is most of the time operated manually (there are some versions with petrol engines though), by a human, and it’s decently cheap (around 100 bucks or less). It is also smaller and easier to store when not used, but that’s mainly because it uses a smaller capacity hopper.
Tow behind lawn sweepers on the other hand can be towed by a lawn tractor or an ATV and make gathering leafs more comfortable this way. Plus, most models can dump the debriefs with the press of a single button. Also, they offer a bigger storage area in the hamper, but cost more (around a couple of hundreds of bucks) and are quite bulkier, so will take a lot of room in your garage when stored.
No matter which one you choose, such a device is great to have around the house, especially if you have a big lawn (helps if it’s properly maintained and freshly cut) and you care about the environment. Not to mention those hand operated ones are good for your physical condition too. But, bare in mind, the main criteria to have in mind when picking one of these would be hopper capacity, warranty and of course, budget.
One thing's for sure: it's easier to use one of these sweepers than the classic rake
Lawn sweepers can’t totally replace blowers, as they only work on vast flat areas and are pretty much useless on corners and tight spaces. But, they do make gathering debriefs easier, that’s why people really appreciate them.
Now that we all know what a leaf lawn sweeper is, let’s see what are some of the best available such devices on the market right now, in the following list. Machines you’ll find bellow were all picked based on popularity and ratings received from owners in the entire US and posted on various online webstores and forums. So, be sure they are some of the best options you can get.
There aren’t many such sweepers available on the market right now, but from them, we can recommend the Yardwise manual push sweeper, that comes with a great price, is reliable and has plenty of space in its hamper for a medium sized garden or lawn. If you want something more powerful, there’s also the gas powered Troy Bilt mulcher/vacuum cleaner, but that one, while being a beast, it comes with a hefty price tag so it’s better suited for huge lawns. As for towed sweepers, I Feel like they are a bit overpriced so I can’t really recommend any of them for the time being.
And of course, you can always check for more good options in the dedicated leaf lawn sweeper category on our site.
Now that’s about it. Hopefully we’ve helped you learn more about leaf sweepers and also pick one that could meet your budget and suit the requirements. So, happy gardening guys and don’t forget to leave a reply if you have any questions or just want to say hi.
