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Top 3 Leaf sweepers for Fall

Nazareth Tajrian | 11/3/2023

Leaf Sweeper Showdown: Comparing the Best Models for Effortless Yard Cleanup 

As the crisp breeze of autumn sweeps through the trees, it's that time of year again when your yard transforms into a mesmerizing sea of vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. While the sight of falling leaves can be enchanting, the task of keeping your outdoor space tidy can feel like an endless chore. That's where leaf sweepers come to the rescue. 

Leaf sweepers are the unsung heroes of fall, designed to make the daunting task of collecting leaves a breeze. These clever machines come in various shapes and sizes, each with its own set of features and capabilities. But which one is the right fit for your specific needs?

Let's take a look in-depth with our top 3 recommended riding mower sweeper models from expensive to the cheaper options so you can decide which one fits the best for your needs.

Agri-Fab 45-0492 Lawn Sweeper, 44-Inch Orange

This Agri-Fab 44-inch sweeper has great build quality overall except for the bag. The bag seems a bit lower-end material that can get damaged fairly quickly. After using it 3-4 times, the bag was ripped off. However,  Agri-Fab has great support and we contacted them and they immediately sent out a new replacement bag for free. One other area to point out is the brush height adjustment design. Brush height adjustment is difficult to use and we recommend to set it on one proper mid level setting that can work for all situations and do not change it.

Pros: 

  • Great build quality
  • Great handlebar design to empty the bag 
  • Great support 
  • 44 inch brush 

Cons: 

  • Poor bag quality 
  • Bulky 
  • Bad brush height adjustment design 

Ohio Steel 4222V2 Lawn Sweeper, 22 cu.ft, Gray

Our next recommended sweeper is the Ohio Steel 42” or 50” model. 42” model is definitely more compact which can be a con or a pro for you based on your area size that you need to clean, but we have found that 42” still can be much easier and efficient to work with because of its smaller form factor. Ohio Steel is also a great built heavy duty sweeper like the Agri-Fab, and we found that the bag quality of this Ohio Steel sweeper is even more durable than the Agri-Fab. The only few downsides of this sweeper we found were the wheels and the rope to empty the bag. Because of its smaller wheel size sometimes it doesn't run smoother coming to the Agri-Fab, and to empty it you will use a robe to pull to empty it which can be difficult sometimes based on how full the bag is. But overall, it's still a great option to consider. 

Pros: 

  • Great build quality
  • Bad brush height adjustment design 
  • Great bag quality 

Cons: 

  • Bad handlebar design to empty the bag 
  • Wheel

Agri-Fab 45-0320 42-Inch Tow Lawn Sweeper,Black

Our final recommended model in this post is the Agri-Fab 42”. This model also has a great build quality like the 44” model, but it is more compact which can be a pro for you. However, it comes with a smaller bag size and the same bag quality as the 44” model. The other issue is that it uses a rope to empty the bag instead of using a metal handle like the 44” model, but the great thing in this is the brush height adjustment we found was very easy to use and helpful.  

Pros: 

  • Great build quality
  • Great support 
  • Compact 

Cons: 

  • Bad brush height adjustment design 
  • Bad handlebar design to empty the bag 
  • Great bag quality

Overall, you can't go wrong with any of these models. If you have a bigger backyard we recommend you go with the 44” or 50” size models of any of them, otherwise the smaller models will work perfectly and they are cheaper.