Happier than a midget at a miniskirt convention. Subscribed.
@HelloNNNewman6 жыл бұрын
Awesome job on the video and the mods. You really need to sell this as a kit for those who don't have welders and stuff (hint hint) LOL
@soulmist2163 Жыл бұрын
I'd buy it!
@jewricanugent483810 ай бұрын
Me too
@JohnFabrega8 ай бұрын
And me
@kevinmacsr597 ай бұрын
i would buy it too! and the arm extender so i don't have to get off my exmark to dump it! GREAT JOB!!!!
@JosephLapham5 ай бұрын
Me too
@boston-strong88873 жыл бұрын
OMG! - I WANT ONE! - That's brilliant! - I'm a retired handy-lady. I put together this very Agri-Fab Sweeper, but hubby and I would give anything to attach such a gadget. You are one very clever guy! Excellent video!
@Methodical26 жыл бұрын
Quote of the day - "Happier than a midget in a mini skirt convention." Using that one, haha!
@kyyurtman14165 жыл бұрын
Unless your blind and have a cold.
@erictoytech83926 жыл бұрын
Had to show my wife your video, just to prove to her that there are other guys out there just like me. She didn't marry the only nut case with brain and shop! Thanks for the idea.
@Dr.Reason4 ай бұрын
I just bought one of these and this is exactly what I needed! Brilliant. Thanks a million!
@Solomgfarewell4 жыл бұрын
You are a genius. I was getting skid marks from the drive wheel when I went over slightly uneven surfaces. New winter project that should leave me pumped for spring clean up.
@dianasprinkle21783 жыл бұрын
Just bought same sweeper today. I already have the actuator, so...I'm on it. Thanks a bunch!
@Trialnerror3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy it! It's a game changer for cleanup. Saving me so much work each year it's crazy.
@relmdrifter2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Exactly. Just bought a Lawn Sweep and the first thing I thought is: Can I automate the height adjustment? I like the cut of your jib So, as the years have past, has there been any build up on the actuator shaft? I was thinking it may need shielding.
@jamessurber8533 жыл бұрын
I'm sure glad I found this video! I had the same idea, but I was stumped on the mounting bracket. Thank you so much for giving me the directions! BTW: the first thing I did was to get a much softer hairpin for that stupid little pin. Very soon I won't need either! Thanks again!
@Trialnerror3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Knowing my videos help others is a very rewarding thing for me so thank you for taking the time to let me know it helped!
@alonsoinn80324 ай бұрын
I purchased this equipment. It’s just right equipment for my lot . I do have a bagger for JD 120 . But this is my A-1 to go to pick my yard . My bagger works will but ! I use on the area where I don’t cut so often , it’s when grass or weeds get about 2-4 inches high . I highly recommend Agri fab to have as part of your lawn mower tools & equipment .
@aaronmorrissette16285 жыл бұрын
Food for thought on the height position. 1. Use a section self adhesive tablesaw ruler to adhere to the actuator piston to show current height from zero down position. 2. Engrave or notch piston with reference points. 3. Paint enameled colored hashes, dots, lines, etc. ADD.... an actuator or belt drive gearbox to dump. ADD.. 12v battery & tray/enclosure and remote relays. ( the 12v remote relays are awesome and are very compact and simple to install ). Thanks again.. very inspiring. Great ideas to build on regardless of your current application.
@TotalMishap5 жыл бұрын
Adding an actuator like this one would take you forever to dump.
@marklk87874 жыл бұрын
Nice job!! I've been using an older 30" sweeper and it has a slotted bar and a wing nut for the brush height adjustment. I marked the optimum height with a black marker because just a little change makes a big difference in it's performance. That must still be true to some extent going by the number of holes for height adjustment. Even though you now have infinite adjustments, I would think you would want to be able to repeat your optimum settings. I look forward to seeing how you accomplish that.
@americanazheck2 жыл бұрын
I tied a rope to the handle and hooked the rope to the armrest of my jd zero..I pull the rope which brings the lever close enough to grab..Nice set up
@andyjones63612 жыл бұрын
Great build. Wish I had a friend like you to brainstorm with on several builds I want to do!
@PostIdaho2 ай бұрын
I put 1 7/8" ball on the 0-turn and the same receiver on all the yard toys. Super easy!
@jeffreyboarman40323 жыл бұрын
Cool you got your own swamp in your yard
@1tufgt Жыл бұрын
Can you show how you did the monetary switch wiring? Do you always wire your attachments to the same wires of the 4 pin connector?
@johnceglarski94602 ай бұрын
You are a backyard bad ass. I need to put one of those on my sweeper!
@mickkelly224 жыл бұрын
Installed one on my Agri-Fab with a dash mounted switch. It works great. Thank You
@Trialnerror4 жыл бұрын
Man, I'm so glad to hear that. Thank you for letting me know and have fun!
@budslife5 жыл бұрын
Very nice job, I think I should do this to my sweeper!
@99rvm7 күн бұрын
Thats awesome,can you tell me how you wired it and what switch you used,,you the man ,thanks
@tomgoul5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I have the same sweeper and hate the adjustment you need to make as you showed here. Definitely food for thought on a solution.
@kristophercarter05273 жыл бұрын
Fantastic mod! Any plans for a depth brush depth gauge you could see from the tractor seat?
@timtremblay86015 жыл бұрын
American Ingenuity Rocks Baby~!!! KEEP AMERICA GREAT~!
@jjjohn5914 Жыл бұрын
Excellent. Did you do a mod to lift one side off the ground on turns? The outside wheel of the sweeper skids on lawn when turning since the wheels are basically locked together by having a single axle with wheel gears at each end.
@douglasdotterer8594 жыл бұрын
Would you consider putting a Indicator stick on it to help show the depth? All I got to say is you did an awesome job 👍 keep it up!
@Trialnerror4 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion!
@wiredodger606 жыл бұрын
Great idea. Wondering about wheel slide on these type collectors. Is it heavy enough to keep those brushes spinning? Thoughts? Best.
@johnfogerty9055 Жыл бұрын
I clicked on the link for the linear actuator it was a totally different model, this one is not for outside use. I also was wondering it is 12vdc 5amp the mower batterty is 16amp? will it burn it out.Im going to find another one that will work for outsde use. Cant wait to get it running-great idea!!!
@Trialnerror Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the head's up on the amazon link. I just updated the link with the right one. Amazon changes the products and doesn't let us know. FYI, a 5amp load is only at full load on the actuator and only for a split second at the initial start. It will not cause any issues with the mower battery.
@nileshalinger2 жыл бұрын
1st year with the 44" A-F = like it a lot!
@Katana6224 жыл бұрын
my sweeper like yours doesnt dump well. It gets stuck and i have to get off and pull it out. It works if I fill it maybe 1/4th the rated capacity. Any tips? Any bag upgrades or work arounds? I've got 7 acres and would almost like a huge tarp or something behind lol.
@JohnMerryman5 жыл бұрын
Nice job, low cost and effective!
@johnkusturin36044 жыл бұрын
Sir just happened upon a video looking at a farm and home ad about the sweeper I've only known a handful of people in my years that have God-given talents and just with one video you are one of them James 1:17 17 Every good and true thing is given to us from heaven, coming from the Father of lights, with whom there is no change or any shade made by turning. Have a blessed day thanks for the video
@Trialnerror4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you so much John. I really appreciate you taking the time out of your day to make my day! Wishing you the same blessed day and tank you for watching my shenanigans!
@billalbion6 жыл бұрын
Will rain affect the linear actuator, and I'm a little concerned about the plastic drive gears, although being able to adjust when moving will help relieve overloading. Thank you for very interesting post.
@terrypope77906 ай бұрын
Been using my 45-05211 for about three years. I need some help. I have a beach on the Pensacola bay side of my home. The wheels slide in the soft sand. I've tried several things, but I've come down to the wheels weren't made for sand. Short of saying,"use different wheels" where can I buy them or what other solutions?
@daveshangar68202 жыл бұрын
Wow! I love it. You have your shop in order to make fabrications too. I just bought the same sweeper today and I have a zero turn mower. This presented me with a challenge of being able to dump the leaves and then drive away in order to get the basket back down. I simply made a cord with a handle. But I would still have to come to a stop and then place the handle somewhere where it wouldn't go underneath the sweeper. I could do it but I was afraid my wife might have trouble with the coordination. I will definitely have to make a fabrication myself. What kind of stock am I looking for in order to fabricate the handle as you did? Where do you find such stock? Thanks for the video!
@Trialnerror2 жыл бұрын
Some 16 gauge steel pipe will do it. You may even be able to get away with using 3/4" electrical conduit available at any home store. Good luck and thanks for watching.
@daveshangar68202 жыл бұрын
@@Trialnerror Thank-you
@chrisodle0075 жыл бұрын
I have this sweeper and am looking for solution for it skidding all the time ? I’ve tried different height settings but still skids like crazy . Could it be weight ? Any suggestions or links welcome
@roser583813 жыл бұрын
Me too. Did you find the answer?
@chrisodle0073 жыл бұрын
@@roser58381 nope I was tired of it ripping up my yard so gave it to my dad in exchange for a power washer lol. He drilled screws in the tires for extra grip but he doesn’t need to turn much or drive on asphalt so seems to work for him . He has a huge yard.
@davidthacker21592 жыл бұрын
Why do you want 2 switches on all your equipment? Power constant on and one polarity reversing?
@bradylarson35322 жыл бұрын
Great video! Definitely a mod I need to do to mine.
@tompaul25916 жыл бұрын
Nice and professional fab job. My only comment is you may want to mention this nownnegates the option that has of being towed offset ro sweep as you mow.
@tylerengland39655 жыл бұрын
Man you're awesome I just subscribed...genius trick!!!
@eighties86 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I may do this myself. Couple questions: (1) What is the welder you are using or can you recommend a small, capable welder for the weekend handyman? (2) What is the metal cutter at 6:40?
@sixfootwhiterabbit3 жыл бұрын
I recently purchased an agra fab lawn sweep like the one in your video I seem to be having a problem with it leaving a trail of grass when I’m sweeping the lawn the trail is on the right side
@dbriggs16893 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done. Subscribed
@qfdforme4 жыл бұрын
Ingenious. Which Flux welder are you using?
@johnnyharris565212 күн бұрын
If my mower picks quite a bit of dirt does this sweeper handle that ?
@debbieklapmeier25055 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I just finished putting mine together today. I have a new John Deere Z730 zero turn lawnmower and am concerned about the arm. How do you recommend finding someone to fabricate the arm for me? Thanks! Great job :)
@jb2zero0six53 жыл бұрын
Have you thought about adding spring loaded tines with the brushes?
@CommentFactsAndNotNegativityАй бұрын
How has the axle held up? Any recommendations on speed and turn radius. (My Yard Commander axle keeps breaking.)
@TrialnerrorАй бұрын
No problems with the drive system at all. My only critic would be it would have been nice if the front lip was made of more than stamped steel because I bent it up like a pretzel. A nice heavy steel bar there would have helped there.
@keithhowell54323 жыл бұрын
Would a 7” actuator work better using original hole in adjustment bar? Thanks for posting this video!
@Trialnerror3 жыл бұрын
I suppose it would! You just want to make sure the actuator doesn't have more throw than the sweeper will allow. These actuators have some serious power so it will bend your sweeper before it runs out of horse power. I set mine to reach the microswitch shutoff built into the actuator before we had any metal to metal contact.
@joemilitello84725 жыл бұрын
BRILLIANT! Wow...so impressed. What did you use to make your dump handle?
@dmsentra11 ай бұрын
Good idea. now put an indicator out front with a scale so you can see what height it is from the seat.
@tompaj69614 жыл бұрын
would be nice to see what is in the front and what is left behind after each pass...
@rjsway784 жыл бұрын
LMBO, awesome idea!!
@adamkendrick6184 Жыл бұрын
So I’m lost after the 4 pin harness connection. Could you help a fella out by telling me what to do after? No clue where to get the switches from or which wire would go to where on mower power and switch to make this a finished product?
@michellemeas2514 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video with the instructions for the wiring harness?
@adamkendrick6184 Жыл бұрын
Please!!!!!!!
@simplyme87533 жыл бұрын
I dig your shoes...
@Trialnerror3 жыл бұрын
Are you goofing on my shop sneakers lol.
@simplyme87533 жыл бұрын
@@Trialnerror got the same pair
@crazycoyote17383 жыл бұрын
Great job bro!!
@Trialnerror3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it! Thanks for watching too!
@pdub85014 жыл бұрын
Great mod !!
@bellalovesmusic886 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure why mine is set to pick up grass clippings and when I go cross over my driveway ... I got off too check clearance and my brushes isn’t even touching the driveway .. I was worried about the brushes like you said .. but after buying mines and putting it together I have no problem on concrete
@raysmith47965 жыл бұрын
Need help with making tires have more traction. They slid and do not spin the brushes all the time. Pine straw wraps around ends of brushes and stops them from spinning is also a problem we have.
@hdman976 жыл бұрын
Very nice you sir are quite the fabricator
@karolleszczynski12755 жыл бұрын
Hey Great idea and video. Any chance you can give more details on wiring ?
@MrCheaterpipe Жыл бұрын
Cool mod I was just wondering why you chose to weld to the height adjustment lever when a simple hole would've worked fine to run a bolt through
@Trialnerror Жыл бұрын
Because it's easier to weld metal than to drill IMO..
@chuckcurtin4 жыл бұрын
Do you think a rope would work instead of the dump lever for a zero-turn?
@imanoleonardo69025 жыл бұрын
Nice mod, I’m wondering if the top bracket could use some bracing along with a larger base plate, it would appear there could be a-lot of stress on the sheet metal since it no longer locks on the side (extended leverage/movement of fulcrum point, in any event I loved the video, keep up the good work!
@robplotts94125 жыл бұрын
Hahaha I'm an AvE fan too really gets me laughing sometimes
@robplotts94125 жыл бұрын
@@Trialnerror you got that right
@karuza824 жыл бұрын
Focus ya fack!
@MiniDigging6 жыл бұрын
Awesome job, love your channel, keep it up
@luigierodriguez88 Жыл бұрын
Great job
@chopped273 жыл бұрын
Very cool
@tonyp96092 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the mod. Might be safer if you turn the motor to the inside before it scrapes against something. Was wondering how you can determine the height from the seat of the mower? Thank You
@Trialnerror2 жыл бұрын
Not sure why I didn't think of that but I didn't at the time lol. Thanks for watching and the idea!
@smartassist9700 Жыл бұрын
How has your agri-fab held up? How has your modification held up? 4 yrs, Still use it? If not….. what do you have now? I am disabled, iftoolis long lasting (I NEED YOUR MODIFICATION TO ALLOW ME TO WORKTHE SWEEPER WITH THAT ACTUATOR YOU ADDED. OTHERWISE,I CANNOT PHYSICALLY DO IT.). PLEASE RESPOND QUICKLY AS I NEED TO PURCHASE IN ABOUT 2DAYS.
@Trialnerror Жыл бұрын
Still solid 4 years later. The front lip of the housing has taken a beating. They should have reinforced that lip but it doesn't effect performance. I'd buy another one for sure. Saved me a ton of physical labor over the years.
@friendlyhonda31875 жыл бұрын
This is very very very cool.
@joshfisch90765 жыл бұрын
What about dumping? Looks like the bracket would affect emptying it out completely.
@garyholtfreter50762 жыл бұрын
I found out with AGRI-FAB sweepers is when the bag wears out you had better have a spare because when a new revised sweeper comes out the bags are not inner changeable. I spent the money to get a Stihl backpack blower and it beats any blower on the market. Just my experience.
@Trialnerror2 жыл бұрын
Yea, my original is still going strong but when it wears out I plan to just repair it and replace the panels as needed. I have the same backpack blower and it's good for most things but nothing covers ground as fast as these sweepers IMO.
@yourcarpenter11642 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@boston-strong88873 жыл бұрын
PS - I'm now wondering if some type of auto-gadget - just for fun - could be attached to tilt-dump the sweeper contents. I am obviously very impressed.
@Trialnerror3 жыл бұрын
I think a small ATV winch would do the trick. I've been thinking about doing that myself lol.
@boston-strong88873 жыл бұрын
@@Trialnerror I await your video! LOL.
@Jack-ml2ux2 жыл бұрын
as my mother-in-law used to say: " you're handier than a pocket on a shirt"
@HillOrStream6 жыл бұрын
Love this sort of project! You snowblow with a ZTR too?
@4skinz806 жыл бұрын
What did you use to extend the handle if you don’t mind me asking? Definitely need to do both mods.
@matthulvey86154 жыл бұрын
Do you think this will do well to pick up dead grass after dethatching? I just dethatched 2 acres and would like an efficient way to clean it up.
@Trialnerror4 жыл бұрын
I use it for that every year and it's awesome! So easy/works so well.
@Trialnerror4 жыл бұрын
@@matthulvey8615 Glad to hear it! Enjoy
@kkshea3894 Жыл бұрын
Any mod for keeping the moss from spinning over to the wheels and locking them up?
@jkeithrankin27053 жыл бұрын
Can you share dimensions of bracket. Width and height? Looking forward to this mod
@dianasimon20602 жыл бұрын
Oh, I s your etc etc. center lever. I move mine with a 4” stroke
@williamodom2580 Жыл бұрын
I’m wondering if you can helped me? How do you determine how much weight a linear actuator can lift. Thanks in advance for your help
@trugreenguy3 жыл бұрын
Nice mods. Your wheels were skidding, I'm sure you probably know by now but if your wheels are skidding you should raise the brush a tad. Great video though and nice job on the mods!!
@Trialnerror3 жыл бұрын
I actually just drilled ice screws onto the tires so I can really dig down deep with the brushes without slipping. Thanks for watching!
@joepetch77284 жыл бұрын
I’ve read a lot of reviews of the nylon gears wearing out quickly in these. Any issues with yours so far?
@Trialnerror4 жыл бұрын
I read the same but so far mine has been great. I've put a LOT of hours on it too. Not sure if I'm just lucky or if they may have upgraded some of the components but I'm not complaining.
@novawins93013 жыл бұрын
The gears on mine stripped out on my second use.
@mxgirl1812 Жыл бұрын
@@novawins9301 3 reasons this happens 1- brush set too low. Do not go lower than a 3 2-unit pivoting- when you turn take a wider turn bc one wheel stay in place and the other completes the turn causing the pinion gear to tear up the wheel. 3-speed-do not go faster than 6 miles per hour. units are made for belly mowers zero turns and 4-wheelers have bigger wheels causing the unit to try to keep up with speed making the ration of turning faster causing the pinion gear to tear the wheel.
@scottschultz95724 жыл бұрын
I like your modification, but if you just tilt up the bagger out of the way the device will sweep up the leaves and spit them out the back on the ground where they were. That way you can run the sweeper over areas where you don't want to collect the leaves and you don't have to continually make any height adjustments to the unit.
@hamag19733 жыл бұрын
Great mod👍
@jamesbesch79513 жыл бұрын
Great , now add a second actuator with separate switch to dump from the seat !
@Trialnerror3 жыл бұрын
For real! That really is needed because when I let the hopper fill up with wet leaves it becomes super heavy. I was thinking about using a little ATV winch. Either way, great minds think alike. Thanks for commenting/watching!
@dwightmitchell14646 жыл бұрын
Great sweeper, but I've got my 3rd set of wheels on the way... The pinion on the brushes get so hot they melt the plastic drive gear on the wheels. I'm thinking about fabing some steel gears...
@russellpeterson65174 жыл бұрын
I have had mine for 5 years never had that problem, I lubricate them two times a a year seems to work
@dwightmitchell14644 жыл бұрын
@@russellpeterson6517 what do you lubricate the plastic gear with?
@tomwilson86793 жыл бұрын
Needs a visual indicator for set height but otherwise awesome job.
@CrystalSprings777 Жыл бұрын
The only thing i have not liked about this leaf rake is that the wheels get locked up from the brushes. And makes it hard to know what depth to run it to get the leafs up effectively
@Jackdelfranco683 жыл бұрын
Very clever, thanks for sharing!
@gadsonwoodall8981 Жыл бұрын
I need these modifications
@michaelperugini41994 жыл бұрын
could you have put some kind of dial indicator on the end so you could translate that dial indicator to hole position?
@Trialnerror3 жыл бұрын
--------LINK TO THE AGRIFAB SWEEPER AND LINEAR ACTUATOR: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B7E75VU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00B7E75VU&linkCode=as2&tag=trialnerror-20&linkId=db42f7065a23b9c23e29d4e24af08e49 --------LINEAR ACTUATOR: amzn.to/3TYKAMa
@coffeebotography4 жыл бұрын
Tip: when collecting wet leaves limit your haul to 1/3 capacity
@Trialnerror3 жыл бұрын
So true. I've let it get packed before and it was damn near impossible to flip.
@rediornot8115 жыл бұрын
my pine straw wraps around the shaft if I do not mulch it with a mower before I pick it up, same model as yours
@Dylanbeam23 жыл бұрын
How do you hook it up with spacer welded in place?
@Trialnerror3 жыл бұрын
The spacer just takes up the majority of the gap. There's still a slot open to side it in.
@Billy_Darley5 жыл бұрын
that could work to lift and lower the front of my atv snow plow and its cheaper than a winch.
@dianasimon20602 жыл бұрын
Mount one one on the hitch and the other end on the lever.