anyone use a leaf vacuum?

[edprush]

Will these leaf vacuums suck up acorns?

I have gobs of acorns that I don't want to spend the usually 30+ hours to rake that is required each fall.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

yes, but most leaf vacuums have plastic impellers that will be torn up but rocks and acrons, so it's not a good idea. Try a shop vac.

 

[radioouman]

The high end leaf blowers have metal impellors. Get one of those.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

Originally posted by: radioouman
The high end leaf blowers have metal impellors. Get one of those.

spending $300+ to suck up acorns probably isn't what he has in mind.

 

[Umberger]

This will. Sticks too.
and no, this is not a sarcastic post.... we have one, it works wonders... but then again, there is no way in hell i'm raking a 5 acre yard. depends how big your yard is.

 

[sswingle]

Only $975 plus a riding mower if you dont already have one...

 

[Umberger]

Originally posted by: ScottSwingleComputers
Only $975 plus a riding mower if you dont already have one...

exactly. it's practically free!

 

[edprush]

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats

Originally posted by: radioouman
The high end leaf blowers have metal impellors. Get one of those.

spending $300+ to suck up acorns probably isn't what he has in mind.

if it hast to be $300+ I'll do it...but it must work.

I just spent $288 on a lawn sweeper that doesn't work too well.

 

[laurenlex]

Hire a neighbor kid to do it.

 

[edprush]

^

 

[Cooler]

no

 

[DrPizza]

Originally posted by: edprush

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats

Originally posted by: radioouman
The high end leaf blowers have metal impellors. Get one of those.

spending $300+ to suck up acorns probably isn't what he has in mind.

if it hast to be $300+ I'll do it...but it must work.

I just spent $288 on a lawn sweeper that doesn't work too well.

make/model? This could be a huge thanks. I was planning on buying a lawn sweeper in the next week or so.

 

[SuperSix]

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats

Originally posted by: radioouman
The high end leaf blowers have metal impellors. Get one of those.

spending $300+ to suck up acorns probably isn't what he has in mind.

Ever had to spend HOURS raking a large yard? Worth every penny.


Stay away from Craftsman - look into the Billy Goat brand.

 

[edprush]

Originally posted by: DrPizza

make/model? This could be a huge thanks. I was planning on buying a lawn sweeper in the next week or so.

It was the Craftsman 42" Lawn Sweeper (8.5 to 1 wheel to brush ratio) from Sears.

 

[bunker]

Just go pick up about 10-15 of these

 

[edprush]

Originally posted by: bunker
Just go pick up about 10-15 of these

I already have a family or two of those...all they do is bury the acorns and then they start sprouting the following spring.

 

[edprush]

a bump for the Yard and Garden crew...if they're around

 

[Ornery]

Don't buy a damn vacuum. Biggest waste of money EVER! Spend the cash on the real deal. Use it for a couple decades, and sell it for what you paid for it.

Just use a hand held blower to blast 'em off the roof/gutters, walks, patio and driveway and into the yard. When it's time to do the leaves, the big gun will get the acorns, twigs and leaves all at once.

It's almost that time again...

 

[edprush]

Originally posted by: Ornery
Don't buy a damn vacuum. Biggest waste of money EVER! Spend the cash on the real deal. Use it for a couple decades, and sell it for what you paid for it.

Just use a hand held blower to blast 'em off the roof/gutters, walks, patio and driveway and into the yard. When it's time to do the leaves, the big gun will get the acorns, twigs and leaves all at once.

It's almost that time again...

Where did "the real deal" link point to?

 

[Ornery]

Same as big gun, but there are others. Ask the local landscapers which ones they prefer today. Things change, and features are added and modified over time. Parker, Snapper and many more are available. Look for a good engine, pneumatic tires and general quality. The local tool rental places will carry high quality, no nonsense units too.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

Originally posted by: SuperSix

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats

Originally posted by: radioouman
The high end leaf blowers have metal impellors. Get one of those.

spending $300+ to suck up acorns probably isn't what he has in mind.

Ever had to spend HOURS raking a large yard? Worth every penny.


Stay away from Craftsman - look into the Billy Goat brand.

Every week in the fall....fvcking sycamore trees! Arrggghhh.....

 

[edprush]

Originally posted by: radioouman
The high end leaf blowers have metal impellors. Get one of those.

I haven't been able to find leaf blowers/vacuums that have metal impellors.

 

[Eli]

meh, the leaves get to live where they fall.

They're gone in 5-6 months anyway, eaten up by all the cute little microorganisms.

 

[Ornery]

Ooh, here's a cool demonstration.

Things change. If something other than metal impeller does the job better, so be it! I purchased a Little Wonder back in 1983. It has an 8Hp Kohler engine and weighs a ton. I also bought a vacuum pickup accessory for it. It's a long 8" flexible tube used to suck the leaves through the impeller, and blow them through another smaller tube to a distant container. Haven't used the attachment but once since then. That would be about the only reason it would need a metal impeller. A lighter one would help with the longevity of the bearings on the engine, so that would be a plus. If the new ones can actually perform better, then maybe they're not bad after all. Again, check with the local landscapers. They'll know what holds up and what doesn't.

 

[edprush]

Originally posted by: Eli
meh, the leaves get to live where they fall.

They're gone in 5-6 months anyway, eaten up by all the cute little microorganisms.

Leaves are not near the problem as are the bushels upon bushels of acorns...walking through the yard is like rolling on marbles.