cyclone rake v/s dr power push vac

[par4n1]

I just posted this in another forum of this site but I have always posted here due to my JD tractor so I ask...

locally I can pick up eithr a DR power push vac or a Cyclone rake. Both are used aprox 4 yrs old and in VGC. DR is 11hp. and cyclone is 6hp (classic model) I have tested both it seems the cyclone has better suction. Does anyone have an opinion? I can get cyclone for 400.00 and dr for 550.00. of coures the compairson is a bit askew. The Dr vac only has the flange sucker on the machine and I was compairing with the cyclone 's estate hose whitch has a smaller diameter and greater suction. I would have to get the hose attachment for the DR as I want either mainly for plucking leaves from hedges and a ditch line.

 

[cubowner]

I own a cyclone rake and I thinks it's amazing. I've owned mine for roughly 6 years and I have thrown everything at it and nothing can stop it.

 

[par4n1]

what size motor do you have?

 

[cubowner]

I have the older model which I bleive has a 6 horse motor. I am OProbally going to upgrade this year not do to motor power bug bag size. I need more volume with my yard. But let me tell you I have used the machine for 5 years now and it cleans everything and I mean everything. It is a well designed machine and withstands alot of abuse.

 

[rrrkkk]

I also made the same decision last year only I bought new. I bought the Cyclone Rake, it is amazein It has the 6HP motor Honda never fails to start on first pull couldn't be happier. don't know about DR

 

[josie]

I don't know much about the DR but I'm another satisfied Cyclone Rake owner. I purchased the Commander model this past September.