do You Really Need a Leaf Vacuum? DR Power Leaf and Lawn Vacuum Review

Are Leaf vacuums worth it? Today we review the DR Power Pilot XTSP. The Pilot XTSP is the swiss army knife of yard machines; it vacuums, mulches and has a built in chipper shredder. How much time does it save you? Watch and see.
This video was a paid sponsored video by DR Power to show you the capabilities of the Pilot XTSP. Check out the product by clicking the link
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The Pilot XTSP is a self propelled leaf and lawn vacuum that vacuums, mulches / shreds, and pushes the material into DR’s direct bagging system. Each bag is capable of holding up to 50lbs of materials.
The leaf and lawn vacuum comes equipped with: 4.3 HP (173 cc) DR OHV Engine with electric start (recoil backup), Uses standard paper leaf bags and a leaf bag caddie capable of holding up to 10 bags. There is an onboard chipper: handles sticks and branches up to 1.5” in diameter. The front end of the leaf vacuum has an Intake height: 1” to 4”. Features Never flat wheels, 8” x 2” (front), 10” x 2” (rear) and an all-steel impeller with a Lifetime Warranty. Overall the machine weighs 120 lbs and comes with a 2 year engine and machine warranty.
The machine is quick and easy to assemble, as most of the machine comes pre assembled. Changing bags was faster than I anticipated. The onboard chipper shredder is super useful and speeds up yard clean up. The chipper shreds branches into very small pieces. The pilot xtsp shreds leaves down to size which in return allows you to save a lot of space when gathering and throwing away the mulched materials. The biggest benefit that I found was the time savings. Jobs that took 3 hours without using a leaf vacuum are now taking 45 minutes from start to finish.
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[@epictrundling4639]

Give a link/description of your bags

[@pestandlawnginja]

Sleek Garden Leaf Bag (be sure to click on the more expensive item to include the hand held leaf scoopers) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2QsRsUk​

[@epictrundling4639]

@@pestandlawnginja One thing: 30 gal or 45 gal? You're the man! Thank you. Really appreciate your sharing this stuff. :)

[@pestandlawnginja]

@@epictrundling4639 pretty confident it was the 30gal

[@epictrundling4639]

@@pestandlawnginja Thanks! Your video is great!

[@joshuasmalley]

So I have one of these (the non-self propelled version). It works decently, but ONLY in a specific way. Dry/single layer of debris, you're good. If you're leaves are damp or there are multiple layers of them, it's instant chute plugging. I do appreciate that the unit is lightweight which is good if you're out trying to use it on damp ground (as we are here in the mid-west during this time of year). It is a BEAST to start. Thankfully it typically starts on the 2nd-3rd pull, but it's a heavy pull. I also wish that the impeller was activated by a grip bar (similar to a self propelled mower). The constantly having to shut it down/restart it to change bags is a hassle (especially when a bag fills up every couple minutes)... see above comment about starting. It's also VERY loud, wear ear protection.

[@gregsettle9725]

Run the machine over recently fallen Oak leaves with some dry Magnolia leaves mixed in. That would be my situation. This looks like a great product and the chipper makes it a multi-use tool that won't just sit for 90% of the time.

[@Clam73]

The other thing, by the time my leaves are falling I've been cutting the grass short. That grass still looked long on the first lawn and the machine still did well; I'd certainly consider it. You could probably modify the front to be more of an open mouth, but understandably not safe.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Not sure what that would do four suction. May do better may do worse

[@TheSoloAsylum]

I have the Billy Goat version. It will suck the soul from your body. I love these lawn vacuums. My neighbors watch when I pull the thing out.

[@pestandlawnginja]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Biggiemarvs]

Suck the soul out your body you say …. 🤔lol

[@xxhotelcrazyxx]

That thing is kickass! Love the little branch chopper!

[@pestandlawnginja]

The chipper shredder cut like butter 🧈

[@wayneessar7489]

Very cool that it is self propelled and looks sturdy. I have a tamper to force leaves down in the paper bags...rounded edges so as not to tear them.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Great idea 💡

[@csimet]

Good idea. I'm going to make a simple one that I can carry with the machine, clipped to the side.

[@emoc1902]

I would love to see and hear how well it does on maple tree seeds (helicopters) and pine needles. If it is usable throughout the year -- might justify the cost.

[@pestandlawnginja]

I'll write it down and test it out. Great ideas. So far it's done well on my trees

[@fuzzycuffs]

Great idea, I have a little version of one. But the problem is always if it leaves are wet. Dry leaves are generally no problem, but the wet leaves give it a lot of problems. Would love to see how well it works for wet, large leaves.

[@pestandlawnginja]

I agree 👍. So far so good

[@gtileo]

Is it worth getting over a good lawnmower with a bagging attachment? That is a pretty big chunk of coin and the only thing the mower doesn't do is mulch the branches. With a good high lift blade a mower will suck better and do double duty and cut as well

[@pestandlawnginja]

I believe there are a few benefits. The biggest being the bag capacity

[@quarksmork]

I'm seriously considering buying this unit for next fall. I've been checking out all the reviews on the different leaf vacuums and this is the first video on this make and model that I could find. I have 4 huge maple trees and it's getting to be too much for me to do as I'm getting older. I checked out having a lawn service to do a fall clean up but their prices have tripled since COVID and caused our difficult economic times as a result. Thanks for the great review. You have definitely helped me to make the right decision.

[@pestandlawnginja]

It's a good machine. Just wish the lever for adjusting height was a bit more firm. That being said there customer support has been great. I called in to test there responsiveness

[@quarksmork]

Do you think the lever is going to be an issue in the long run? I wonder what they had to say about it??? Maybe something can be modified on the lever to beef it up??

[@pestandlawnginja]

@@quarksmork hard to say really. I spoke with their customer service rep and his stance was he didn't see, hear, or replace but maybe one other that he remembers. as for modifying, i haven't looked into it enough to know. I can say that the tire its on is also the tire that's directly connected to the gear box for the self propel. Hope that helps.

[@shane6002]

Ginja l bought a Billy goat brand lawn vacuum in the fall last year to help with leaves found it also picks up thatch very well tons of uses

[@pestandlawnginja]

Great idea 💡 never thought about that

[@Aerialphotovito]

not bad for what it is if you have a big yard and lots of trees , great honest review G have a great thanksgiving

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks, you too!

[@csimet]

I just ordered one while they were on sale and had free shipping. In my area, you have to place leaves on your grass at the curb (and kill it, as it sits for 4+ weeks) or bag them for recycle pickup with weekly trash. This is the only machine I know of that has direct to paper bag capabilities. All the others require you to transfer from the machine bag to a paper compostable bag for pickup which is a royal PITA. No better than just using your mower and its bag. I see many like it but it has charging battery issues (I'll possibly have to modify/upgrade to a bigger capacity battery and use an external trickle charger). I'm also making a simple tamping stick to carry with it... pack down the bag and clear the chute. It should come with one standard IMHO.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Love the detailed feedback. Thanks for sharing

[@elkskiutah8204]

My leaves on my bradford pears are so slow to fall. It takes 3-4 sessions. We compost so its best if they are dry so the Toro ultra grinds them fine

[@pestandlawnginja]

Awesome 👌

[@OldePhart]

I need a backpack sized one of these for random lawn cleanup - redwood twigs mostly. Got any ideas there? I have a toro thing but its unwieldy in its design.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Just the chipper shredders by Sun Joe and earthwise but they don't do leaves

[@stu517]

Stihl makes a bloewr vacuum that does what you need

[@tycox8704]

I’ve been using a friend’s discontinued Troy-bilt vac. Shredding is an impressive 12:1. Even with a dust-reducing collection bag, it’s a dusty chore. Leaf vacs travel very slowly-much slower than a self-propelled mower. They are also louder than a mower. Ultimately vacuuming is more time consuming than blowing the leafs (nearly six times slower). Despite its cons, it’s excellent for collecting leaves from mulched beds if the accessory hose is at least ten feet long.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks for sharing!

[@4162bike]

I have the self propelled unit. What is the best way to clean the entire vacuum chute after collecting wet small leaves and debris?

[@mikebowker4697]

How would it work with dead grass and debris pulled out of the grass by a SunJoe?

[@pestandlawnginja]

Someone else mentioned that. I need to try it!

[@epictrundling4639]

30 gal or 45 gal Sleek bags? Looks like 30 gal. Based on your video I'm going ahead with this machine. Still have a billy goat, 12 yr old, it's a beast. The DR looks luxurious by comparison.

[@idea999]

I just received mine. Check your wheel alignment, the bracket on the front wheels that adjusts the height is over bent causing the machine to pull to the left.

[@pestandlawnginja]

nailed it for sure!

[@maximus3ae]

How did you fix? Same issue.

[@TexasRanchu]

Love your new side kick!!!

[@pestandlawnginja]

He's the man!

[@ayy1n]

Wishing you and the family a blessed one this holiday bro

[@pestandlawnginja]

Same to you! Happy holidays

[@TheTayedrums]

Good video.the first i have found on this unit (might there be a reason?). My Questions: ..what do you think about the 'plastic' wheels-they seem a bit cheap? how long did it 'actually take for you to do you friends lawn (w/the trampoline in the yard?) did any type of leaf or exhaust kick back in your face? how do you know the bag is full? Without the drive assist-if ground was a bit damp--is it difficult to push?( OR would you say heavier than a lawn mower?) thank very you much

[@DK85]

I think about buying something like this every year… usually when I’m cleaning my leaf boogers. 😅

[@pestandlawnginja]

Ha ha ha good old leaf boogers

[@aaronmusinski4643]

Have you tried this machine on helicopters? I hate those things and they are nearly impossible to get up off my lawn. Also do they make an hose attachment that you can use in between bushes and in window recesses and other tight areas?

[@pestandlawnginja]

yes, my own mapletree. it does well. not a miracle maker but it got 80%-85% of them with two passes.

[@maximus3ae]

I see that Dr Power has a version of this that is not self propelled and doesn't come with branch chipper or Electric start . Do you think the self propelled model is a must have, or is machine light enough for pushing manually?

[@pestandlawnginja]

great question. I ran it not being self propelled. trying to think of the best way of describing it. It won't kill you or your body on flat ground without it being self propelled. similar to running a mower without being self propelled. its a luxury item. a fantastic one at that.

[@joshuasmalley]

@@pestandlawnginja I bought the non self propelled version and wish I'd sprung for the self propelled one. Keeping a constant speed is challenging. it IS pretty lightweight though, so I don't find it overly taxing to push, even when the bags are full. In hindsight I found that having that chipper shoot would have been nice to have as well.

[@pestandlawnginja]

@@joshuasmalley great feedback. Thanks for sharing

[@maximus3ae]

I ended up finding a practically brand new one someone was getting rid of. Non self propelled one for a steal. 600 bucks. Perfect condition. For my use case I use my backpack leaf blower to blow all leaves on my blacktop driveay and then just do a few passes with the machine. Woeks great. Learned to keep the leaves in a thin layer, originally blew into a narrow tall row, and I increases the height setting and found I was still going over it multiple times, so now keep it kinda spread out some on my driveay or sidewalks and no problem. Plus easy to push. Also just came back here to find out what bag you use when I want to dump in compost vs paper bag for takeaway by town.

[@DMUSA536]

It was a little dusty with the honey locust tree. Also it really did well with grass not cut short.

[@pestandlawnginja]

With the honey locust. There were bald spots in the lawn that were the cause. It wasnt dust from grinding the leaves.

[@maximus3ae]

Curious to see if you can do a review that uses the hose attachment accessory that connects to the front of the snout for working in/around bushes or sucking up piles of leaves.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Wish they would have sent it. I'll do an updated video but unfortunately not till late spring or fall of next year. It's already snowing here in Utah

[@maximus3ae]

@@pestandlawnginja - yeah i wonder if a standard dust collection hose with a PVC reducer/fittings on the end could connect to that port, and then fashion some sort of suction nozzle for it, would work.

[@pestandlawnginja]

@@maximus3ae I t may just be that simple. The cap is a round, about 3" in diameter could be more, cap.

[@ScottNeidert]

I have this unit. I bought the reusable bag, but the reusable bag you have looks like it might work well too. Can you provide a link to the bag?

[@pestandlawnginja]

🛒 Sleek Garden Leaf Bag (be sure to click on the more expensive item to include the hand held leaf scoopers) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2QsRsUk

[@walterlewis9297]

@@pestandlawnginja thanks i Love the DR vac it saves me time glad to see the link for the bags,

[@pestandlawnginja]

This video was a paid sponsored video by DR Power to show you the capabilities of the Pilot XTSP. Check out the product by clicking the link bit.ly/3ug41rN

[@michaelobrien2190]

Is that reusable bag the 30gal Fiskars Kangaroo Collapsible Garden Bag?

[@mission51able]

Can you video with the optional vacuum hose.

[@pestandlawnginja]

I currently do not have the attachment. I'll see if I can get one

[@mission51able]

@pestandlawnginja That would be awesome! Thanks in advance.

[@hazelwood55]

I have a mulching mower and run it back and forth and that gets about 80%. Then I mow up and down and by the time I an down. all the leaves are just dust in the lawn and fertilizer for next year.

[@LL-mt2nz]

Mulch, then bag and whatever is left over can breakdown over the fall

[@pestandlawnginja]

As long as it's mulched fine it's a great way to do it

[@jcolmanley]

Our lawn has no grass, but hardpacked dirt and pine bark mulch. How does this machine work on that surface? How does this machine work on leaf covered patio and driveway? I am a senior and want to continue doing yard work but need machines to help me do that, ie less strain on the wrists, less bending over; is this the machine for me?

[@pestandlawnginja]

does well in my opinion. with the hard packed dirt it will be dusty. no ways around it. that's what happened on the second lawn in a few parts along the border of the sidewalk. I did spend about 20 minutes running it directly on concrete. it does suck and kickup dust but it also picks up leaves with ease.

[@jcolmanley]

tks, the dust make sense - i suppose it will also decimate the mulch? thanks again! fun video..((: @@pestandlawnginja

[@pestandlawnginja]

happy to help. you may be able to play with the levels on the front of the unit and not suck up all your mulch the mulch is heavy enough. have a great day. @@jcolmanley

[@boweichel1268]

Could the paper bags be reused several times? Dump in the woods and reinstall? I read the paper bags create a better seal for the dust??

[@pestandlawnginja]

you could likely get a few uses out of the paper bags assuming you treat them gently. as for a better seal..... its debatable.

[@johnbayliss1098]

My properties not laid out like your KZbin it's it's a lot lot different and I was wondering if that machine has the tube that comes off of it and you can suck up the leaves in certain areas that you can't get the

[@pestandlawnginja]

the machines does have an optional attachment specific for the task you mentioned. there is a circular piece of rubber that comes off the front of the bottom of the machine where this attachment goes.

[@123valve]

What type of gas does it use? Straight pump gas or do you have to mix it with oil ? Two stroke or four stroke? Can’t find information on there site. Great video it really shows what it can do.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Four. Regular gas ⛽️

[@kaseyy51]

Love the video….where did you get the reusable bag…thinking about getting this model.

[@pestandlawnginja]

listed in the description of the video!

[@RandallSchuessler]

@@pestandlawnginja I do not see it in the video description.

[@quarksmork]

What type of material or method would you use to attach to the Collapsible -30 Gallon Canvas Garden Waste Bag?

[@pestandlawnginja]

Rubber

[@bigmouth3511]

The sides of my pond has a slight grade. I wonder if this could handle it without slipping downhill (and into the pond!)

[@pestandlawnginja]

Debatable 😆 Not sure if try it and that's saying a lot

[@robeckel4965]

Neat machine! I'd need a much bigger yard to justify having something like that, though. My mulching lawn mower does well enough with my 3 maple trees.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Makes sense!

[@ronaldberger4752]

How well would this work to use after using a SunJoe to power rake for spring cleanup?

[@pestandlawnginja]

I'll have to try it. I think at the highest setting it would do just ok for an initial cleanout. but i do feel for maintenance cleanups it would work well.

[@joelambing8407]

I have this machine and so does my brother the electric start never works and the rope start is very hard to pull

[@pestandlawnginja]

Great feedback. Thanks for sharing

[@williamjohn3394]

Would this machine pick up pine needles and pine cones? Or really any hard vac?

[@pestandlawnginja]

I'd need to do more testing to give you a good answer. When I tested there were some and if they were on top of the grass it did pick them up

[@patriotmjb]

I have a SCAG zero turn with a nice bagger on it. Would it be a benefit for me to also get one of these? Or would they work about the same?

[@pestandlawnginja]

man.... that is a fantastic question. I would invest in the leaf bagger on that scag.

[@Troy-Echo]

It's probably easier to get a longish bungee cord to hold the collapsible bag in place than pad the bottoms.

[@pestandlawnginja]

I like that idea

[@LindaWoshner]

Where did you get the leaf bags?

[@pestandlawnginja]

Sleek Garden Leaf Bag (be sure to click on the more expensive item to include the hand held leaf scoopers) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2QsRsUk​

[@gogikra6517]

did it good for lawn Thatch ?

[@pestandlawnginja]

Great idea. I'll give it a try

[@lawndingo7656]

The link is not working, trying to look up the vac on the website but can seem to find the actual vac.

[@pestandlawnginja]

www.drpower.com/Power-Equipment/Leaf-Blowers-%26-Vacuums/Walk-Behind-Leaf-Vacs/DR-Leaf-and-Lawn-Vacuum-/p/WL31004DEN

[@danieltaulbee]

Try this on a blackjack oak. It'd show what it can do with glossy thick leaves.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Great idea 💡

[@ksnell]

Have you tried this with plastic trash bags/leaf bags rather than the paper bags?

[@pestandlawnginja]

No. It needs somewhat of a base to sit on to leverage the weight

[@stevebabiak6997]

@@pestandlawnginja - how about contractor bags - they are larger, and once leaves are in it might sit in place.

[@scottmansell8121]

Is there an option for a good lawn vacuum for around the sun Joe price?

[@pestandlawnginja]

an actual leaf vacuum this size, not that i'm aware of. as for a sucker, mulcher combo there are varies that do a decent job in the same price range.

[@scottmansell8121]

@@pestandlawnginja what are your thoughts on the worx trivac 3 in 1 blower/ sucker/ all metal mulcher?

[@pestandlawnginja]

@@scottmansell8121 I personally haven't used it. What I can say is just off the reviews and what some of our local reps have mentioned. Which simply put is they work well and much better than they have in the previous models over the past 5 years

How does this work on a yard full of oak trees and uneven terrain? Tons and tons of acorns.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Okay. I'd suggest working around the roots

[@josephrottina1901]

Looks like a pretty nice machine.👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@pestandlawnginja]

So far it's been great

[@DavidLee-cf5lw]

cool . I am looking for such kind of machine.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Awesome

[@timothyeberly3969]

Do you have a link to the green collection bags? @pestandlawnginja

[@pestandlawnginja]

Sleek Garden Leaf Bag (be sure to click on the more expensive item to include the hand held leaf scoopers) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2QsRsUk​

[@barnyard27]

Looks good just needs better suction Imo.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Interesting

[@johnjannuzzi622]

Good, but not perfect This is, overall, a good help with gathering leaves. Mine was shipped across country to my location. It was very well packaged on a pallet and boxed well. Only a little assembly was needed, which was easy to complete. In the first 20 minutes of use, I discovered two bolts that were not adequately tightened in factory assembly. One caused damage to the drivetrain pulley, which DR support promptly addressed by sending me a new pulley. I had a lot of trouble starting mine sometimes, which drained the battery down, which necessitated recharging the battery. I eventually determined that the cut-off switch built into the lid shoot was most of my problem - getting stuck in the closed (ground) position. I have now bypassed that switch and it starts regularly fairly easily. Here are my Pros and Cons of this machine. Pros: - It does save you from having to rake and bend over a lot gathering and bagging leaves. - The power drive is a must have item - the machine is heavy. - The twig grinder works very well and is helpful. - DR phone and email customer support is good, should you have a problem. Cons: - It is a noisy machine - wear ear protection. - The 8:1 reduction claimed in leaf volume is way overstated. It varies a lot depending on how dry the leaves are and how large the leaves themselves are to start with. - You have to turn the machine off a lot to change the bags, and to compact the leaf mulch in the bag with your arm when the bag is initially “full”, then restart and do some more to fully “fill” the bag. - The plastic wheels, which everyone comments about, really could be better. They are so narrow and the machine so heavy, that you will be making ruts in your lawn if the ground is wet at all, which it can be in Fall. And the metal brackets that hold the adjustable height front wheels in place are not near strong enough to hold the weight and handle the stress of turns, causing them to bend out of shape easily, making the height adjustment pop out to a different height. Conclusion: The machine is a help with fall leaf collection, but it isn’t perfect and it is still a fair amount of work. Don’t let the leaves get too deep before using the machine - it will only clog in the shoot and take you forever to get the job done. Vacuum up leaves daily if they are accumulating quickly.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks for the detailed review!

[@jefferyw4867]

Nice vid, man. Would have been cool to see a non-professional use it. 😮

[@pestandlawnginja]

Good call. Thanks for the feedback

[@seminole715]

short grass, it would work great!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Good call!

[@avstryker]

I want to see this on Sweetgums.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Good call

[@corgicliffdivingteam8280]

The problem with all DR products is they only offer cloned engines from companies that stole designs and invested nothing in R&D. Instead of offering engines from Briggs & Stratton, Honda, Kawasaki, etc. For that reason I purchased a Cyclone Rake with a B&S Vanguard engine.

[@mission51able]

Did you get the SPS-10 from cyclone rake?

[@barkeater123]

I really want to buy one of these but the real world reviews of these things are really low usually 2.5-3 out of 5 stars.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Yah. Depends on the model really

[@sebumgold3108]

Not suppose to lubricate belts. It makes them slip.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Good point 👉

[@OH_Elevators]

These are owned by Generac so no wonder these machines are amazing

[@Deerrus]

I own one and the electric start doesn’t work well and the pull start is almost impossible to start. Ok machine, but not worth the money if you live on acreage with lots of mature trees.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks for sharing

[@brettpeckinpaugh]

Wow, for me I can say not worth it. Not enough leaves, I just use the lawn mower and bag it up. I have the Oregon blade on it that sucks things up,. and it works I ruined a rubber mat. I normally started it over this mat and no issue, then I changed the blade and had to pick pieces of the mat out of my mower.

[@Marc2k6]

You do not even need to bag it, just mulch it and leave it.

[@douglaslucas2155]

Non-paid reviewer here. Some things to note. These are heavy. I have the self-propelled version which has enough power to climb my steep backyard. It's going down that's the problem; like holding on to a runaway horse. The practical effect even for people with level yards is changing direction; that requires your muscle to lift it off its front wheels and pivot. Not horrible, but not for everyone, either. Knowing that the engine won't start/will stop when the lid is not clamped down tightly over the bag, and knowing that it's hard to tell that the lid is not fully locked down, will save you from trying to figure out why the vacuum won't start. If you run into fence posts enough times, you can change that wheel's alignment, making it like piloting a screwed up shopping cart. Yes, the "collapsible 30-gallon canvas garden waste bag" the guy links to seems like it was made for the leaf vacuum. Paper bags get ripped up if reused. You might tie the bag to vacuum to keep it in place. Part of my leaf-control arsenal, I still bag piles of leaves with leaf scoops.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@NvrGoATM]

I feel like if they allowed you to angle the front part of the vacuum outwards it would catch all the leaves instead of pushing a pile

[@pestandlawnginja]

interesting idea. that would work if it was more like a funnel. the issue is not losing the suction. I like it.

[@robertsaca3512]

"Paid sponsorship" & "My opinions are honest" 😂

[@pestandlawnginja]

The best stigma alive

[@christucker8132]

Yeah it makes sense that it takes 2 passes with that amount of leaves

[@pestandlawnginja]

It was a ton!

[@Striperman]

But does it make Julienne Fries 😂

[@pestandlawnginja]

Ooooo sounds delicious

[@cousineddie3302]

Just use a mulching mower

[@pestandlawnginja]

you can for sure but its way slower. the mower clogs often when the leaves are thick.

[@mattb9664]

I bet that shredder would mince up all my grassy biannuals that need cut out every year.

[@pestandlawnginja]

It might! Be a fun test

[@JenningsFamily-n2j]

Cool machine. Not worth the price though. A $200 lawn mower does the exact same thing.