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{{short description|Garden tool that collects lawn debris in a hopper}} |
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[[File:Smartsweep 1.jpg|thumb|Tow lawn sweepers can be attached to lawn tractors]] |
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A '''lawn sweeper''', also known as a '''leaf sweeper''', is a garden [[tool]] for the mechanical removal of debris, such as fallen [[leaf|leaves]], pine needles, twigs, [[lawnmower|grass clippings]] or [[litter]], from a [[lawn]] or paved area. |
A '''lawn sweeper''', also known as a '''leaf sweeper''' or '''lawn brush''', is a garden [[tool]] for the mechanical removal of debris, such as fallen [[leaf|leaves]], pine needles, twigs, [[lawnmower|grass clippings]] or [[litter]], from a [[lawn]] or paved area. Lawn sweepers operate via a rotating [[brush]] mechanism that sweeps up the debris and deposits it in a collection [[hopper (particulate collection container)|hopper]] for disposal. |
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|url = http://bestlawnsweeper.com/what-is-a-lawn-sweeper/ |
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|title = What is a Lawn Sweeper? |
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|publisher = Best Lawn Sweeper |
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|accessdate = 2011-09-13}}</ref> |
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==Types== |
==Types== |
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[[File:At Berrington Hall 2022 136.jpg|thumb|left|A lawn brush from c. 1957 at [[Berrington Hall]]]] |
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[[File:Push Sweeper.jpg|thumb|Push lawn sweepers are lightweight and ideal for smaller lawns]] |
[[File:Push Sweeper.jpg|thumb|Push lawn sweepers are lightweight and ideal for smaller lawns]] |
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Push lawn sweepers, which resemble a simple wheeled manual [[lawn mower]], are maneuvered and powered by hand. |
Push lawn sweepers, which resemble a simple wheeled manual [[lawn mower]], are maneuvered and powered by hand. A forward pushing action transfers power from the wheels to the brush mechanism via a [[gear|gearing system]], causing it to rotate, and the debris is picked up and transferred to a bag or hopper mounted on the machine. Powered lawn sweepers resemble push lawn sweepers, but the brush mechanism is powered by a [[gasoline]] or [[electricity|electric]] [[engine|motor]]. Tow lawn sweepers are towed behind a vehicle, such as a garden [[tractor]] or [[All-terrain vehicle|ATV]] and are designed for use in larger areas. They are generally wider and have greater [[hopper (particulate collection container)|hopper]] capacities than push and powered lawn sweepers.{{Cn|date=March 2021}} |
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Powered lawn sweepers resemble push lawn sweepers, but the brush mechanism is powered by a [[gasoline]] or [[electricity|electric]] [[engine|motor]]. |
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Tow lawn sweepers are towed behind a vehicle, such as a garden [[tractor]] or [[All-terrain vehicle|ATV]] and are designed for use in larger areas. They are generally wider and have greater [[hopper]] capacities than push and powered lawn sweepers. |
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==Brands== |
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The main brands of lawn sweepers in the United States are [[Agri-Fab, Inc.|Agri-Fab]], Brinly-Hardey, [[Craftsman (tools)|Craftsman]], [[Cub Cadet]], Ohio Steel, Precise Fit, and Precision among others. |
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==Alternatives== |
==Alternatives== |
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[[File:Valhallavägen höststädning 2010.jpg|thumb|Vacuum sweeper towed by a tractor in Sweden]] |
[[File:Valhallavägen höststädning 2010.jpg|thumb|Vacuum sweeper towed by a tractor in Sweden]] |
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Lawn sweepers are an alternative to [[Rake (tool)|raking]] or the use of [[leaf blower]]s |
Lawn sweepers are an alternative to [[Rake (tool)|raking]] or the use of [[leaf blower]]s and garden vacuums. They are also an alternative to lawn mower baggers or grass baggers which are generally more expensive and have a smaller capacity.{{Cn|date=March 2021}} |
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|url = http://www.lawncarehelpguide.com/lawn/Lawn-Sweepers.php |
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|title = Lawn Sweepers |
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|publisher = Lawn Care Help Guide |
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|accessdate = 2011-09-13}}</ref> and garden vacuums. They are also an alternative to lawn mower baggers or grass baggers which are generally more expensive and have a smaller capacity. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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{{Commons category-inline|Lawn sweepers}} |
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* [http://www.bluegrassgardens.com/power-push-lawn-sweepers.htm Lawn sweepers summary at bluegrassgardens.com] |
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{{Garden tools}} |
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[[Category:Gardening tools]] |
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[[Category:Lawn care]] |
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[[Category:Leaves]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:12, 9 July 2022
A lawn sweeper, also known as a leaf sweeper or lawn brush, is a garden tool for the mechanical removal of debris, such as fallen leaves, pine needles, twigs, grass clippings or litter, from a lawn or paved area. Lawn sweepers operate via a rotating brush mechanism that sweeps up the debris and deposits it in a collection hopper for disposal.
Types
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Push lawn sweepers, which resemble a simple wheeled manual lawn mower, are maneuvered and powered by hand. A forward pushing action transfers power from the wheels to the brush mechanism via a gearing system, causing it to rotate, and the debris is picked up and transferred to a bag or hopper mounted on the machine. Powered lawn sweepers resemble push lawn sweepers, but the brush mechanism is powered by a gasoline or electric motor. Tow lawn sweepers are towed behind a vehicle, such as a garden tractor or ATV and are designed for use in larger areas. They are generally wider and have greater hopper capacities than push and powered lawn sweepers.[citation needed]
Alternatives
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Lawn sweepers are an alternative to raking or the use of leaf blowers and garden vacuums. They are also an alternative to lawn mower baggers or grass baggers which are generally more expensive and have a smaller capacity.[citation needed]
External links
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Media related to Lawn sweepers at Wikimedia Commons
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