Trac Vac 580 vs. Agri-Fab Mow-N-Vac leaf vacuums, side by side review and 15 reasons one is better!

[@JSProjectWild]

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[@lacking2010]

Very thorough review - thank you

[@JSProjectWild]

My pleasure, thank you for commenting!

[@fulks19]

Great video!

[@JSProjectWild]

I appreciate that comment!

[@tomklar14]

No doubt .. much better ... terrific review

[@JSProjectWild]

Can't tell you how much I appreciate that comment. To date six people have given my comparison a thumbs down. Guess some can't handle the truth 😬. Thanks for watching!!! 🦾

[@newventurenewday]

Great detailed comparison. I recall watching parts of this review when I bought my Agri-Fab. I recall being impressed the chute attachment at the hopper with the Trac Vac. Agree that the hose setup is not the greatest on the Agri-Fab. I need to work on that. The Trac Vac is not available anywhere near me, however, and the Agri-Fab was. Thanks for the review. Good job on the video.

[@JSProjectWild]

I think the reason good used Trac Vacs are hard to find is because they don't sell as many new plus they are not sold at big box stores that I know of. And then there is the hefty price tag on new Trac Vacs. The biggest thing for me is the ease of dumping every time and no more raking which cuts way down on time. You might want to add that inside-the-cart tarp hack for dumping. I'd like to see a video of you adding that. Thanks very much for watching and commenting!

[@tomlewis782]

Good review thanks for posting it. Lots of good points to be aware of for the larger capacity trailer I'm building for a custom 15hp setup.

[@JSProjectWild]

You're welcome. 15 hp, wow, that'll bring home the mail! Thanks for watching and commenting!!!

[@alandelmonte2924]

Thank you for this eye opening review. I am now searching for used Trac Vac.

[@JSProjectWild]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jacksinkowski227]

I sold my Agri-Fab replaced with Cycle Rake. Great move.

[@JSProjectWild]

Do you mean Cyclone Rake?

[@jacksinkowski227]

@@JSProjectWild Yes sorry cannot spell

[@RCPSU4]

For a future purchase, I'm leaning towards the Trac-Vac mostly because Agri-Fab doesn't have one which can hook up to the rear PTO of a compact tractor. The person behind the Sassafras Valley channel has a PTO 580 for a smaller Kubota BX.

[@JSProjectWild]

Those are rare around here. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jhscheppele2448]

I have. An Agra-fab and absolulty love it I have a 25 foot hose for it,so I can park it and. clean around fences etc.

[@JSProjectWild]

👌👍

[@dman2007]

Good video. What i gather is the trac vac is worth the price.

[@JSProjectWild]

Thank you. My Agri-Fab has served me well over the years considering what I paid for it. However, at the time I purchased it I did not realize the differences between the two machines. I appreciate you commenting!🦾

[@Camel_Jockey]

idea: mount a wooden block on that trac vac kick stand to bring it up so you dont even have to lift it. Yes, I agree. My agri-fab came in handy and I though it was nice until I had all the issues you mentioned, plus the motor blew on me. A 99$ harbor freight predator engine did the trick but now im looking for trac-vac like yours.

[@JSProjectWild]

The Briggs is the only thing that has been flawless on my Agri-Fab but always thought I'd buy a Predator when needed. Yesterday I noticed a small puddle of oil under the Briggs on the Trac Vac so I'm assuming it's the crank seal. I have to diagnose that and change it if needed. Did you have any other issues with your Agri-Fab that I hadn't mentioned? Thanks much for watching and commenting!!! Update: oil leak was just a cracked plastic oil fill cap, already replaced it.😀

[@tomoverholt5123]

Thanks for the review, we've had the identical Agrifab for probably 10-15 years, I lost count. some of your points I actually like, plastic, sheet metal, etc to help keep the weight down, most of your issues that you have had I have never had like the tire issues, flimsy without the rear door on, failed rivets, cracked sheet metal etc, I do store mine in a shed which I'm sure helps. I tried the dump feature once or so and it was a complete joke. There is a video on YT where a guy doesn't use the dump but uses a tarp to remove the leaves in seconds which I plan to install this weekend. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqranWWFiJipnck I did change my hose to 7" and added a support arm to my mower for extra hose support, my hose does not drag the ground. If I needed to replace mine I would probably still buy the same unit again and save the $700.

[@JSProjectWild]

Thanks for commenting. I also wondered about the weight difference but the Trac Vac feels no different when pulling behind my little Dixon which surprised me. Weird that yours is not flimsy without the tailgate on. I always stored my Agri Fab in my climate-controlled pole barn. The dump on my Trac Vac worked flawlessly even with wet leaves/grass, never once did I have to rake and for me that alone is worth the price of admission. I sold my used Agri Fab for the exact amount I paid for my used Trac Vac so that was a no brainer.

[@geomatrix5452]

Easy choice for anyone NOT trying to go "cheap". Simply, if you buy cheap, you get cheap. People don't always understand that most of the time "cheaper" will end up biting them in the long run. Regarding the "kickstand" on the Trac Vac, putting a wood or rubber spacer block on the foot plate would bring it up to match the heigth of your mower hitch. Additionally If I had one of those Trac Vacs I would fabricate a hinged door (tailgate) with a set of lifting shocks to hold it up so dumping would be even easier and the door wouldn't have to be completely removed from the box each time. Just a few DIY personal improvements in the garage or workshop. 👍

[@JSProjectWild]

Thanks for watching.

[@rhuemulhollen2496]

No vid comparing that Trac vac in action?

[@JSProjectWild]

At 1:13 I explain I could not post a vid of the Trac Vac in action because the leaves had not yet fallen. However, I am right at this moment editing a comprehensive video of vacuuming leaves yesterday including a view from inside the cart. I might get it uploaded yet today.

[@JSProjectWild]

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[@SQUIRRELYDOG.GAMING]

Agri fab is trash. Everything I seen from them is garbage.

[@JSProjectWild]

Had I known 13 years ago what I know today instead of buying a new Agri-Fab I would have looked around for a used Trac Vac. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@SQUIRRELYDOG.GAMING]

@JSProjectWild I bought the pull behind sweeper. It broke in 7 places first attempt. Sent it back for a refund.

[@JSProjectWild]

Wow, that's good to know.