[Argee]

I’ve owned this unit for about 2 months now. I just completed fall cleanup of pine straw (needles) and leaves. Their claim that it would pick up pine straw is what initially attracted me to it, and I must say, it lives up to that claim.

Assembly is relatively easy and it offers an adjustable hitch to adapt to the drawbar height of most tractors.

The brushes adjustment is straightforward and allows for deep cleaning as well as high off the ground for transport to your designated dumpsite. They lift and toss all varieties of lawn debris into the hopper.

Dumping the 15 cf hopper is done from the tractor seat via a pull rope. It allows you to dump as you continue rolling so as to spread out your load.

It also offers a compact vertical storing feature allows storage close to a wall leaving valuable floor space for other things.

PROS: Picks up leaves and pine straw and a variety of other lawn debris effortlessly.

Compact storage.

Easy dump hopper.

CONS: Hopper capacity to small (Note: A larger capacity hopper would make it more difficult to dump.)

Some debris is thrown over the hopper. (Easily remedied by slowing tractor down when approaching said debris)

All in all, it’s a great unit. Does what it says and does it well. I’m looking at ways
to increase hopper capacity and still make it easy dumping.

Purchased at Home Depot

Purchase Price $200




Series No. STS-42 LX Deluxe
Description Tow-behind Sweeper
Working Width 42" Working width
Hamper Capacity 15 Cu. Ft. Capacity
Brushes (6) 11" Diameter
Wheels & Tires 12" x 3" Bar tread
Bearings Shielded Roller
Reverse Freewheels in reverse
Storage Stores in a compact upright position
Warranty 2 Year limited

 

[Ed_GT5000]

I had thought about getting one, the price is not too bad. Does it break down for storage? Is it light enough it hangup out of the way? Maybe next year for me. A cart is next for me. :driving:

 

[guest]

good review argee. Ed yes it breaks down well, remove 2 metal posts in the basket and it collapses, it also detaches from the wheel/brooms so the basket part can hang on a wall and the brooms can be rolled somewhere out of place. the breakdown feature is the best thing about it.. aslong with the ease of empty


I think its a good unit..

sj

 

[Argee]

Here's a pic of it in the stored position.
:buzz:

 

[guest]

hey argee...
i did not even know it would do that... i thought you had to remove the base from the sweeper.... Now i like it even more...

 

[Argee]

Pretty cool huh!

you can store the whole thing up against a wall!:fineprint

 

[Argee]

Hey I like your new avatar SJ

is that a close up of you?:smiles: :smiles: :smiles:

 

[guest]

come on, thats my lady....
hands off...

 

[guest]

hey regarding your con on the sweeper: stuff thrown over the basket.... Mine came with a little flap that clips onto the sides so it prevents a lot of the 'overflow' maybe they did not put that on this years version.. mine is 2 years old

 

[Argee]

Originally posted by simple_john
hey regarding your con on the sweeper: stuff thrown over the basket.... Mine came with a little flap that clips onto the sides so it prevents a lot of the 'overflow' maybe they did not put that on this years version.. mine is 2 years old

Yeah it has the flap. The items I mentioned are pine cones. I was in 5th gear, shot them over the hopper like a cannon. I'm going to design some props for the flap next year so I can maybe pull it in 6th.
:crazy:

 

[Ingersoll444]

That unit looks alot like the one I got from Sears. Works nice. One thing I did is in the hight adjustment slot, I put a bolt where I want it to be when sweeping. That way, when I transport it, I lift the handle up, and to reset it, just let it go to the bolt, and I don't have to play with the adjustment.

 

[Argee]

That's a good idea!

:hello: Thanks Paul!

 

[Ingersoll444]

Granted your BH sweeper may be set up a little different then my sears, but works great for me. Saves alot of mucking around trying to get it set. I got to say though, I do perfer using the Hydrovac on my Ingersoll. THAT can suck up ANYTHING!!

 

[Argee]

I'm contemplating

building a collection system utilizing my trailer. The 48" deck on my Craftsman has incredible lift, so I'm going to design and build a chute for next year.
:nerd:

 

[Chris]

Good review. I am leaning toward this model or the one at Sears (hopefully still on sale) --- Nice job keeping with the "review posting format" -- (i.e. Review - xxxxxxx ) in your post. ---

Overall, very informative and thanks for the pics!

Andy

 

[Argee]

Thanks for the feedback!