Leaf Collection Options?

[Shaneard]

I agree.. I have a Cyclone Rake XL Pro & I get it clogged maybe one time per year, & like you said it is usually do to sticks getting stuck. Had it originally on our Husqvarna zero turn with a 62in deck & now have it on our Exmark zero turn without issue. It is powerful, does a better job than I anticipated (yes running the mower deck at the same time) & mulches them up really well. Now I don't know the Trac-Vac line, but the Cyclone Rake we have, has an 8" diameter pick-up hose & a 8 hp motor which I'm sure is a big factor in it not clogging.

I bet that 8" hose is what it is, mine is only 6" with a 5HP engine on the Trac-Vac.

 

[hosspuller]

Like several others, we use an Agri-fab vac trailer. I've replaced the engine and hose once in 22 years. Finally bought a used mower, 42 inch deck with gear transmission. The hydro transmissions just don't stand up to pulling. It's dedicated to leaf pick-up. We have too many leaves to mulch. Volume would kill the grass.

 

[Texasmark]

I use DR leaf vacs and pull them with one of my lawn mowers. The newer models have quick dumps and are much more convenient than the original side panels that you had to remove to dump.

 

[Diggin It]

Speaking of Sycamores, I have no idea how this tree is still standing, but it's been this way for a lot of years. Nearly a 45 degree angle from the base and very little river bank showing around and beneath it.