These two products have been repeatedly discussed. I suggest that you do a word search for "cyclone rake" and read the many posts. I will say that since you are in CT, where the Cyclone Rake is manufactured, I would go with that one. If you call the factory, ask if they have any returned units at a discounted price. This is what I did and saved a lot of money. One thing to consider is the machine that you are going to install it on. If you can get a boot for the mower deck from the tractor manufacturer, it will be far superior to the boot that they sell that you have to cut and adapt to your mower deck. I like mine better for leaf pick up than I do for grass clippings. I have a Kubota BX22 with the 60" deck, but have never used it with the Cyclone Rake. I use the Cyclone Rake on a Bolens HT23 with a 54" deck. I have the Kubota bagger for the Kubota tractor, but have yet to try it.... the leaves haven't started to fall, but I am certain that they will in the next few months.
John Deere 2520, John Deere X739, Kubota U27-4, Kubota RTV 500
I found lotsa info on the CR, but I was curious if anyone has used the chipper feature of the DR or any other chip/vac model. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif