Cyclone rake

[Code54]

We are looking at adding to our leaf cleanup arsenal and been looking hard at the Cyclone Rake. I read a LOT of info on the web and this site but was wondering who uses them on a 60" or larger deck? If so what model and is there any issues? I would like a shorter model but if I need the biggest that is fine (10" hoses).
Also does anyone use it on hills and what issues have you found? I figure I need the duel wheels but still am concerned with it on side hills and rough uneven ground and was wondering what everyone thought.

 

[OrangeToys]

We are looking at adding to our leaf cleanup arsenal and been looking hard at the Cyclone Rake. I read a LOT of info on the web and this site but was wondering who uses them on a 60" or larger deck? If so what model and is there any issues? I would like a shorter model but if I need the biggest that is fine (10" hoses).
Also does anyone use it on hills and what issues have you found? I figure I need the duel wheels but still am concerned with it on side hills and rough uneven ground and was wondering what everyone thought.

What kind of mower will you use?

 

[texas42]

I have a Cyclone Rake I use behind a 2320 JD with a 62 inch deck.
I works very well and I highly recommend it. I've had it about 5 years with no problems.
I think mine is the XL model which was the biggest model 5 years ago. It has 8 inch hoses.
I also have the dual wheels, however can't comment about hills as my property is reasonably flat.
But I'm glad I have the dual wheels for when the ground is a little wet. Duals wheels well worth the little extra money. The container is pretty heavy when full of damp leaves.
In my opinion, I wouldn't go any smaller that the 8 inch hose model (XL) if I was using a 60 inch deck. If it's a 72 inch deck then I would opt for the 10 inch model.
Hope this helps.

 

[Baby Grand]

We have the small one - probably about 8 years old, now. We run it behind our Kubota G5200 diesel mower with 44" deck. It does a great job in that application. Not sure what area of lawn or how many leaves you need to move. That would be my criteria for what size unit to get. Big lawn & lots of big trees - get the big one. Ours rides fine over our rough field on the single wheels. Our mowed areas are all flat, so no advice on hills.
-Jim

 

[Code54]

What kind of mower will you use?

It will be a Kubota BX25D with a 60" Mid Mount Mower

Thank you all for the information and anything else you can add is appreciated!

 

[MossRoad]

I changed the thread title from 'rack' to 'rake'. Hope that's what you wanted.

 

[Code54]

Thank you Sir - its pretty bad when I can't correctly spell the title of my own thread.....

 

[MossRoad]

:laughing: I do it all the time... I blame my fat fingers, but its really just my brain malfunctioning.

I've seen the commercials for the cyclone rake. Looks very interesting. If I had more trees, I'd bite.

 

[Code54]

The price scares me but if it works as they claim it will be worth it around our place. Leaves are a NEVER ending job in the fall!

 

[oldballs]

The price scares me but if it works as they claim it will be worth it around our place. Leaves are a NEVER ending job in the fall!

Me too, I'm interested since my 40 year old Sycamores and soft Maple leaves are getting too much for this old man. I've been raking them, blowing them, shredding them, hauling them, burning them until I'm burned out. :thumbdown:

Anybody else got some input on the Cyclone or similar machines?