Tow lawn sweepers can be attached to lawn tractors

A lawn sweeper, also known as a leaf sweeper, is a garden tool for the mechanical removal of debris, such as fallen leaves, pine needles, twigs, grass clippings or litter, from a lawn or paved area. Lawn sweepers operate via a rotating brush mechanism that sweeps up the debris and deposits it in a collection hopper for disposal.^[1]

Types[link]

Push lawn sweepers are lightweight and ideal for smaller lawns

Push lawn sweepers, which resemble a simple wheeled manual lawn mower, are maneuvered and powered by hand. A forward pushing action transfers power from the wheels to the brush mechanism via a gearing system, causing it to rotate, and the debris is picked up and transferred to a bag or hopper mounted on the machine. Powered lawn sweepers resemble push lawn sweepers, but the brush mechanism is powered by a gasoline or electric motor. Tow lawn sweepers are towed behind a vehicle, such as a garden tractor or ATV and are designed for use in larger areas. They are generally wider and have greater hopper capacities than push and powered lawn sweepers.

Brands[link]

The main brands of lawn sweepers in the United States are Agri-Fab, Brinly-Hardey, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Ohio Steel, Precise Fit, and Precision among others.

Alternatives[link]

Vacuum sweeper towed by a tractor in Sweden

Lawn sweepers are an alternative to raking or the use of leaf blowers^[2] and garden vacuums. They are also an alternative to lawn mower baggers or grass baggers which are generally more expensive and have a smaller capacity.

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External links[link]

• A 1950s lawn sweeper displayed at the Kansas Museum of History
• Lawn sweepers summary at bluegrassgardens.com

Media related to Lawn sweepers at Wikimedia Commons

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