Mid-mount... blower? Does such an animal exist?

Ken73 · Nov 25, 2012

Not a snow blower - I'm so far south that we almost never see snow. (Once in ten years is a LOT.)

I'm thinking more along the lines of a giant leaf blower under the belly. I've got a metric buttload of acorns from all my oaks this year and a little handheld won't cut it. That and the leaves will be a nightmare soon enough.

Gator6x4 · Nov 25, 2012

Ken73 said:
Not a snow blower - I'm so far south that we almost never see snow. (Once in ten years is a LOT.)

I'm thinking more along the lines of a giant leaf blower under the belly. I've got a metric buttload of acorns from all my oaks this year and a little handheld won't cut it. That and the leaves will be a nightmare soon enough.

Never seen a belly mount leaf blower. Have seen three point, but they are expensive. The three point take a lot of horse power, but will move leave and acrons. Dangerous to be in front of when in operation. I am sure if a mid mount is available Ted will know. Tractor 3 Point Hitch & Pull Type AgriMetal Blowers, PTO Driven and Gasoline Engine Powered

aczlan · Nov 25, 2012

Not many available as there isn't a lot of space down there. Many 3 point models are available. Here are a few examples:
John Deere BL11 Series 3-Point Debris Blower Landscape Equipment JohnDeere.com
AgriMetal Tractor PTO driven 3 Point Hitch Blowers
BUFFALO TURBINE -CYCLONE PTO DEBRIS BLOWERS
3 points hitch Leaf and debris blower | Agrimetal

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crazyal · Nov 25, 2012

I have seen a sweeper for the front. I doubt it would be cheap since you would have to buy the sub frame, the PTO kit, and the sweeper.

Willl · Nov 25, 2012

Why mid-mount ?

FELMOW2320 · Nov 25, 2012

A cheap alternative would be one of the pull behind sweepers.If your ground is flat they work pretty good at picking up acorns,nuts and sweet gum balls.
Lawn Sweeper | QC Supply

tractchores · Nov 25, 2012

A sweeper would be the ideal tool, but are relatively expensive.

john_bud · Nov 26, 2012

tractchores said:
A sweeper would be the ideal tool, but are relatively expensive.

Not compared to 3pt blowers...

Ken73 · Nov 26, 2012

I was thinking mid-mount so it'd be out of the way; that and I could have my finish mower on the back and be able to blow the crud off the driveway with it (or leaves for that matter) without having to detach/reattach the mower.