varosd 1,185 #1 Posted October 30, 2015 It's time again for: Chase that leaf! 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,643 #2 Posted October 30, 2015 Looks to me like you've got the same problem I have............. The leaves are taking over.............. Right now I'm wish'in I had a leaf collection system for my 520H instead of the rear tiller............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,836 #3 Posted October 30, 2015 Get em in a big pile. Then mount the blade and push them to your neighbor's! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,499 #4 Posted October 30, 2015 We arent there yet, but getting closer. Try a cyclone rake.Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irv 115 #5 Posted October 31, 2015 Looks like an old Parker sweeper you have there. I've got one like it only it has a 4 or 5 horse briggs on it and the wire brush (for thatching), I use it for getting the heavy pine needles up. I use the WH bagger on the 314 for leaves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clip 185 #6 Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) Just pulled the dethatcher around with no weight to rake the pine needles into big piles that the dozer blade could push into the flower beds for mulch, then ground everything else to tiny bits with a homemade mulch plug (cardboard duct taped over the discharge chute). Edited October 31, 2015 by clip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #7 Posted October 31, 2015 Its leaf collection time here too. Luckily I don't have enough trees in my yard to make pulling the leaf sweeper unenjoyable. There was a time when I had alot of trees in the yard, and the ground was covered with leaves in the Fall, but I finally had enough of that and broke out the chainsaws and backhoe. Getting rid of the trees opened up the yard and made mowing much more fun and got rid of the leaf problem. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,523 #8 Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) Used to use a Parker sweeper, mainly for grass clippings.Nowadays I use an 8 hp Little Wonder. My best friend during leaf season. For tight places an Echo backpack blower.Little Wonder is heavy! I'm thinking 'bout a tow bar or low flatbed trailer. Edited October 31, 2015 by Tankman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 550 #9 Posted October 31, 2015 I'm a sucker for punishment ... I got my blower - vac hooked hooked up and for me it does a pretty nice job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
