Make Like A Tree.... Agri-Fab Lawn Sweeper: Assembly, use, and review

[@Graydood]

Thank you. I never noticed the velcro closures on the bag tubes! Could not figure how to get the metal tube through the bag tubes, until I saw your video. Appreciate your posting this!

[@kurth.8599]

Hot Tip) When you open the box, take out unroll the hopper. Put out in the sun for about 30 minutes. It will make it stretch easier.

[@alejandrofernandez3388]

Love that you narrate while the wife works 😂

[@joshlusby]

Appreciate this review. Just moved in with two giant oaks! Planning ahead.

[@aaronduvall8174]

I have a agri-fab just like this and it really serves the purpose and does a great job for me just found you on KZbin I agree it's a really works for me have a good day

[@katanapr3]

I used mine for the first time yesterday, wow what a difference! 100 times better than bagging leafs.

[@mikes3703]

But what do you do with the leaves if you live in a subdivision? You can't just dump them and leave them. You'll end up bagging them.

[@katanapr3]

@@mikes3703 I live out in the the woods, I pile them and burn them.

[@bobbygoff8766]

@@mikes3703 you don’t have leaf pickup from the city?

[@truckerray7533]

Nice video & good job at assembly with the lawn sweeper. i brought a 46" one from Sears back around 2002---2003. mine works really well behind my 1025R. i have to use a pull rope to dump my hopper, when it dumps, it also collapses which is nice. then it all opens back up when i let the hopper back down. Awesome video & good job.

[@jessehansen10]

Even though I’m 3 years late, I just got the 42in sweeper, once the rains stop I can’t wait to get out and use mine. Looks a lot more effective than raking or using a blower

[@shanedavis8203]

Brother I'm going get me one as soon as my wife gets home. Thank you so much for the review

[@dennisgroce7714]

Really efficient and nice video - thanks so much. I’m torn between the Agri-Fab and the JD 42”... this helped me a lot to understand the assembly!

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kevinm8865]

Thanks for sharing! I have been wondering how lawn sweepers worked and why someone would want it. Makes sense now.

[@Dr.Reason]

I just put mine together yesterday and found this today. I was interested to see what you did with the long bolts that attach the basket to the frame. The hieroglyphics in the instructions gave no help and I couldn’t make heads or tales of it… so I felt forced to reverse the support channels, get shorter bolts, and add 4 washers on each side just to make it work. Now in your video I see you had additional silver plates over the support channels that I didn’t get. I can see how that solves my problem. But I made do and the sweeper works great!

[@JCourts2k23]

We just got one, used used to have a craftsman, with a rope on it, to dump it. This one has this long rod, which to me, makes it harder to dump from the seat, had no problem with the rope. That’s my only complaint. Great video and review

[@groundskeeper5292]

Thanks. Looks great. Beats leaf blowing. Just picked up a used agri fab sweeper looking forward to using it!

[@prestonweitersjr.9460]

@A Tale of Three Cabins, 5/28/21, I love this idea! I just got a Gravely ztx42 & was contemplating getting the bagger attachment. Well, that's ~$1000. & is cumbersome to install (uninstall). I notice this Agri-Fab doesn't need a trailer ball......~$300., not bad! I don't care about grass clippings but this, I have only to get the leaves (lots of'm) out from the sides w/my backpack blower......Once again...GREAT IDEA!

[@trackspike64]

Very informative. I just bought a used one and I can’t wait to go play

[@rodm5830]

Memories. We used to pull one of those behind our lawn mower when I was a kid 50+ years ago.

[@liffy8333]

I've been using one for 4 years now. It does make the job a lot easier. Thanks for posting.

[@deuxcheveux7268]

A very well produced video with excellent lessons. Thanks for making it for us.

[@englishcountryliving448]

Great chill out video experience as always. Convinced me to get an Agrifab here in the UK.

[@HDHhomestead]

Great video. Helps me with my decision for my new gardening project.

[@mrgoodwrench1103]

Nice video. I have to admit it works a lot better than I ever expected.

[@FredPalmerJr1]

Just bought one of these today at a tractor store. And I assembled it before watching this video. And made the exact same mistake you did with the 2 holes for the retainer rods of the hopper frame assembly being upside down. LOL Also. I'd like to add with this particular model. I didn't get a spring holder for the positioning bolts for the hopper. At all. Not included.

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

Thanks for your comment, Tom

[@jackw3235]

Thank you for this great tutorial video of a yard sweeper 👍👍👍👍😁

[@crlguitar1]

Very detailed video....Lovely music choice made this easy to watch.... I ordered one of these from Lowes... It came to me bent in a few places due to poor shipment... Sent it back to Lowes. I never bought another one.... I wonder whether this sweeper would pick up grass cuttings or just light leaves like shown here?

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

It does if it’s they are dry.

[@crlguitar1]

@@ataleofthreecabins1025 Thanks for the tip

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Looks like it works great! I just bought one of these and the video will help with assembly 🤠

[@KragenbrinkGuitars]

Nicely done review. I ordered this same unit yesterday.

[@joeyt583]

I really wish Agrifab expanded their smart-link system for a true all in one row behind. I like how one unit can be the aerator, dethatcher and roller, but I don’t want to get a second unit for the lawn sweeper, as well as for the broadcast spreader or even sprayer. They make a separate combo dethatcher and lawn sweeper, but then you can’t add on a aerator attachment. They also make a separate combo aerator and broadcast spreader tow behind, but then you can’t use the dethatcher or lawn sweeper unless you get a separate unit. The smart-link system would be the best on the market if they offered the ability to use a aerator and broadcast spreader together, as well as a dethatching with lawn sweeper, all in a single tow behind platform and just swapping out the attachments.

[@papagnick]

Nice footage!

[@fsriccobon8279]

hey Mate, great video. do you also use it for lawn clippings after/during mowing? If so, is it any good?

[@LauraDencer]

What do you do with the leaves? I usually just make many passes to mulch the leaves with my rider until they are very small particles. Mulching leaves offers advantages like improved soil quality, weed suppression, moisture retention, and environmental benefits.

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

Many communities by me have leave pick up days in the fall. Residents place their leaves by the curb on the tree lawn and the city sucks them up. Most make compost out of it and resell it to residents.

[@sylviaortiz6941]

Thank you so much for sharing the video

[@tylerblazo]

Thanks for another great video! Keep em coming!

[@play2much22]

So satisfying!

[@Mitalayeka]

Thanks for the video, would this work well with picking up grass after a mow or its primarily designed for picking up leaves ?

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

Yes, as long as its dry.

[@patricksmith9297]

I replaced the pull rod with a length of rope that allows me to push to empty rather pull to empty. I attached a heavy spring to the hopper that eases the emptying. Easier for my old shoulder.

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

That’s a great idea.

[@JonBecker81]

Will this pickup small pine cones? Maybe a little bigger than golf balls. I get about a thousand of those things.

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

I know it did acorns, bit I can’t say for sure on pine cones.

[@glunaley]

Hi i love the video in Min 5.43 when you put together, i bought the same with the model 45-04922 and we try to put it together but still goinf out when my husband use it....

[@TheBlackCatTrader]

I got the same model number but my pieces that the basket hangs on are shorter than the ones in this video and per the instructions you have to shut your rider and get off the rider to empty the basket. if you try empty yet while driving it cuts too short to the sweeper and dumps it on top of the sweeper. Is there a kit which comes with longer bars coming out of the back of the sweeper and an extension to the handle?

[@brownsrvlifecampground9322]

You made a very helpful video

[@lostinmyspace4910]

I understand you can also attach in the front of the lawn sweeper, a Agra- Fab dethatcher, so you could do both at the same tie. What's your feelings about doing both in one pass? Are you set up for this method?

[@richard-yz6cz]

i just leave the leaves on the ground ...works great

[@dannyd5697]

Nice video. I gave ya a like. Last year I had to start taking care of my folk's lawn. Yowza!! 1.5 acres and lots of trees. I raked at first. Skip that. I got one of these used off of Craigslist. MUCH better than raking. Unfortunately it's still a fair amount of trips back to dump. With all the dumping it was taking me 4+ hours to do their lawn. I think this year I'm going to bite the bullet and get a leaf vac. Hopefully my comment didn't come off as griping. These things are absolutely great within limitations. They're a lot less $$ than a leaf vac.

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

You definitely need to have an easy to get to large area to dump a large amount.

[@dannyd5697]

@@ataleofthreecabins1025 - I'm fortunate there. My folks live on a river, so there's a hill that's slanted down towards it. Dump and go. A bit of leaf blower use to push it around a few trees, but overall pretty easy. I wish the yard rake had more capacity. If it had 3X the capacity, it would be perfect.

[@cesarfabiantejada2474]

could it be used to clean trash laying over grass or concrete such as confetti, cartboard cups, and stuff like that?

[@tompaj6961]

how many passes you need to make to leave clean grass? I am thinking about using it for grass clippings .

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

If it's dry and your grass is not too high, one.

[@tompaj6961]

@@ataleofthreecabins1025 thank you

[@O.BeMindful]

Great video!!!!!😊

[@danielsweet6150]

Would ot work to pick up acorns u think

[@henryrodgers3409]

Nice video . I was thinking you don't have very many leaves yet . How are you going to try it out . Then you answered my question ... daughters place . I guess that sweeper would be good for picking up the grass clippings as well . Thanks

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

Henry Rodgers Seems like it’s good from grass, pine needles, and of course more leaves. Wanted to put the video out even though the bulk of our leaves is yet to fall so if others who are considering making a similar purchase can get an idea.

[@henryrodgers3409]

Great idea . I'm sure you have helped out a few people in deciding in making a similar purchase . You did for me . Thanks

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Do you still like your Agri-Fab sweeper, have you had any problems, will it pick up small sticks too? Thank you, John

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

Still have and use mostly at my Daughter's house. The have to huge maple trees in the center of their yard. Sticks, usually larger than a foot will jam the sweeper. Usually do a visual scan and remove as many sticks as possible before starting.

[@row1landr]

What about actual grass clippings after mowing, wil it pick it up?

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

Yes, dryer the better.

[@mikes3703]

Works great for grass as long as it isn't wet. I had a .25 acre lot and would regularly pick up 2 large bags of grass.

[@maduro169]

Will this product pick up grass cuttings after a de- thatch that 's what I need .

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

I think it would as long as it's not wet and you have the brushes on the lowest setting.

[@maduro169]

@@ataleofthreecabins1025 Thank You so very much for your input .

[@shadwell749]

I need one of these

[@robertsalyers1351]

Does it work on Cut Grass

[@retired55.]

Very nice video

[@itsmeray01]

will it clean hickory nuts?

[@POLOAZTECA]

Does it pick old grass clips that had been sitting for years?

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

I know it will with fresh cut, but probably a different story if it wet and packed.

[@davebrittain9216]

I used to have a Sweepster years ago that worked very very well! I was pricing them used and they are 2-4k used so I decided to check out some of these cheaper ones and my main impression is that they look incredibly cheap and would break after a few seasons.

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

It's not heavy duty by no means, It gets used about 3 days a year and seems OK. it's light enough to hang on a wall out of the way the rest of the time.

[@davebrittain9216]

Ya pretty handy for a small place but I have a number of places and have leaf clean up at each place. Probably would be sweeping about two full acres covered in leaves out of 6 acres. I think I need to looks for a decent used commercial one.

[@mikes3703]

I have one and it doesn't appear to be cheaply made. I've talked to people that own them and they are very happy with it. I owned a similar one Parker model that I used for 20 years.

[@boonvang708]

Does it tear up your lawn when you turn? I bought an ohio steel one that did this because the wheels wont spin and i returned it now im skeptical about these things

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

No, but wet grass or a good size stick will lock up the wheels.

[@billbarut7666]

Can this be used on asphalt

[@99cross99]

Hi. Can i use this for sweeping gravel from concrete surfaces? Thanks

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

I know I kept it away from my gravel drive cause it would throw gravel in the hopper. It did pick up acorns in low cut grass.

[@mikes3703]

No way! You'll destroy the brushes and it probably won't pick up much either.

[@AntonH56]

Hi, can you tell me why do the wheels lock after a few revolutions? Is this normal? So a few revolutions normal (then the grass is also collected) then again a few revolutions where the wheels block (or drag, so do not rotate and thus no grass is collected!) What is it. Am I doing something wrong? Best Anton

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

Height might be set too low.

[@AntonH56]

@@ataleofthreecabins1025 Thank you! Now it works.

[@spencerbigum1309]

I'm possibly in the market for one, I got an old spreader with the house I just bought and the wheels seem to require a lot of tension and grip to turn and spin the sweeper. What ends up happening half the time is the wheels just skid around and the sweeper doesn't turn. I've take the thing apart and can't find any issue. Wondering with this new Agri-Fab you bought, how easy is it to turn the wheels to get the brush turning? Thanks for the video and any help you can possibly provide!

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

If you are on wet moss or get a good size stick in the spinning brushes your wheels will skid.

[@mikes3703]

The wheel's gear needs to be packed with grease every few years and the brush axle needs lubricated. It's all explained in the manual as part of the maintenance.

[@11maesh]

How do you keep your grass growing around an oak tree? Will this pick up acorns too?

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

I think it would, provided it's not embedded into deep grass.

[@joq702]

oh i miss the parker models

[@mikes3703]

Parkers were great. The wheel's turned so smoothly. Reminded me of the tuning wheel on my old Marantz receiver.

[@cjbrunskis9148]

Technically I live in the woods. Would you recommend this product for a yard that accumulates more leaves in a week than what is shown in your yard in this video?

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

Yes if you have a place to dump them. I did it again a few weeks ago with much more leaves and the hopper was full after about 3 passes. So having a decent amount of area to dump the leaves becomes more critical.

[@mickeymcintire7621]

Great video

[@mikes3703]

Just bought the 44" today to replace my perfectly good Parker sweeper that my wife put out to the garbage. Now the guy down the street has it.😥

[@manuelhernandez-pr5iv]

Great video thanks

[@michaelperugini4199]

so is it for more than just leaves ? grass clippings?

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

grass clipping and long as they are fresh and not wet and pine needle too.

[@chuckcurtin]

The handle wouldn't work with a zero-turn mower. Do you think a rope would work?

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

I would think you could modify it for a zero turn. Once that hopper is full, it does take a good amount of strength to dump it, so you might need a handle on that rope.

[@JonahEby]

Will this pick up small twigs too?

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

Very small less then 6 inches, larger twigs and stick can get caught in the brushes and jam. I would scan the yard for stick and branches and pick them up before using the sweeper.

[@JonahEby]

@@ataleofthreecabins1025 thanks for the reply thats what I want. I have tons of tiny twigs I need to get cleaned up

[@vza423]

Will it pick up lawn trimmings also ... after you mow?

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

vza423 Yes, grass and pine needles.

[@jamesbarron1202]

Have you ever tried it on pecans? I have a 4 acre pecan orchard and it would sure save time if it worked

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

Pecans ? No, but it did work with acorns.

[@genedameier8746]

James, search for "Bag-a-Nut". They have different sizes from push, to pulled by lawn tractor.

[@jamesbarron1202]

@@genedameier8746 I've talked to guys in the past who teach pecan classes and they say the Bag a Nuts have to have so much extra weight added to them to be able to push the rubber nut grabbers down to pick up the nuts, that it's not built sturdy enough and it breaks. They said that's from 1st hand experience.

[@hangc10]

Does it pickup shredded leafs?

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

John Hang if you mean shredded by the lawnmower yes, as long as they are not in huge clumps and wet.

[@joepetch7728]

I’ve read a lot of reviews of the nylon gears in these wearing out. Any issues with yours?

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

Non so far. It got a good work out, but is it only year one.

[@mikes3703]

Keep them greased and if they do wear they are replaceable.

[@randymccabe7442]

I HAD ONE ... IT WORKED OK JUST DIDNT LAST VERY LONG !

[@1thinkhealthy]

I seen it picked up that long branch. Does it pick up shorter ones around 6-12" diameter 1/4 to 3/4 inches? That's what I'm looking for. Thanks for the video.

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

The larger the branch the more chances it will jam the brushes, which will require stopping and pulling it out. It may handle ones around 6 inches.

[@williamodom2698]

I’m sure Agri-Fab manufacturers this sweeper for John Deere, if you compare all the Agri-Fab tow behind attachments to the same units that John Deere sells there exactly the same only difference the JD units green, oh and higher price, ya think LOL

will it pick up helicopters / from maples

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

It did pine needles and grass clipping, I would say yes.

[@jamesford9917]

How do you find your John Deere 1025 I recently bought a John Deere X350 with the rear bagger I absolutely love it

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

Couldn't be happier with it. Here is my 50 hours review. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGjWl36vmJqkgZo

[@juanlanda2441]

One, the vinyl and net body looks like it will not last much more than two years. And two when you do empty it into a long pile , it still has to be raked into trash bags. I guess if you're doing more than half acre it is worth it

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

Hopper is still holding up. Many towns in our area have a leave pick up. You just empty out by the curb, not bags or raking.

[@papazoo1]

Hey, do you think this would this pick acorns up from asphalt surface?

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

Not positive but it did throw in loose gravel going over a gravel drive if I didn't have it raised up all the way.

[@papazoo1]

@@ataleofthreecabins1025 Ok thanks, our church parking lot has a ton of them.

[@qfdforme]

I seldom use it. I get too many leaves falling and it fills up really quickly, I mulch with my 60D 1025r mower.

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

It does fill up quick and you need a good area to dump them.

[@mikes3703]

Well you can mulch then set the brushes a little higher so can pick up as much of the mulch as you want instead of leaving a thick layer on your lawn.

[@njorunmimisofficial]

Tbh, I don’t like the tire style of the gears as they spin, If possible I would machine or find some type of rubber risers or put some more money in getting better wheels… they are reliable but sometimes they do seize up without proper weight. I am just saying picking up grass clippings or leaves would be fine, But the tires are my biggest problem with lawn sweepers like this.

[@WalterBoring]

Looks like it leaves quite a bit behind

[@kanarimentos7056]

70% good only

[@love101a3]

Run over it with your lawnmower it will help the grass grow

[@JustinAtwell1]

You think this will pick up walnuts out of grass?

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

Not positive, the grass would have to be short. I know it will catch loose gravel if I catch the edge of my driveway.

[@robertclark4929]

I can rake more leaves in one minute than it can pickup in ten. Had one was useless.

[@gjanalog5675]

Nice vid, not much of a product. Thanx

[@cfe0808]

Terrible instructions - need a more detailed instruction

[@anthonyblevins3467]

Yea, this one sucks.

[@RobotPete]

Is your wife going bald??????