Powerbroom

[Toad]

If any of you do not have one of these nifty tools , run , don't walk, run to your dealer and try & buy. This is going to save me major time in this years cleanup. I can't believe I overlooked them for so long. I wish someone would have told me, so consider this priveleged information. Or maybe you allready know.
PS don't tell any homeowner's about this.

[ronslawncare]

what does it do that a ground blower dont do .if it for accorns and sand or pine hit it with a ground blower plus ground blowers are awesome on cleanups .explainn what you use it for i never seen one used...

[Eric ELM]

I've had a 27cc Shindaiwa Power Broom for 3 years. Neat tool. :)

[Toad]

Eric,That's funny, the one I bought is shindaiwa 230. ronslawncare, If you live in an area where the roads are salted , sanded, ect . It works great for removing sand, acorns, wet soggy leaves, pine needeles, stones. Way better than a blower. You can make piles , then shovel the debre up. try one you will like it.

[Runner]

Originally posted by ronslawncare
what does it do that a ground blower dont do .if it for accorns and sand or pine hit it with a ground blower plus ground blowers are awesome on cleanups .explainn what you use it for i never seen one used...

Well, let us begin. First of all, it moves gravel out of ditches, that has been put there by the snowplows, in record time. Something a blower will not do, especially that that is matted down into the grass. Even if the blower (backpack OR push) would move gravel like this, there would be no control of it going out into or accross the road. With the sweeper, you can simply put it right back up on the shoulder. Second, it is like the ultimate tool for picking up fallen fruit. i.e. apples, pears, plums, etc.. Even rotten, a blower would have no control over this. I haven't even mentioned the power to move gravel out of driveway and parking lot approaches without blowin the dust all over, and having the control to set heavy amounts of material just where you want it with EASE. Edging cleanups...need I say more. Anyway, THIS is just to name a few. :) Definitely worth while.

[ronslawncare]

sounds good see what your saying .a blower can definately not blow fruit .

[thelawnguy]

Rent a M-B or Sweepster for the day, I promise you will add one to your shopping list after that.

[John C Stevens]

Best tool on the market, three we have paid for themselves in a week with saved labor,effecively moves sand and debris on grass,no damage to emerging crowns,spring clean up is less time consuming to say the least..

[AltaLawnCare]

I haven't looked at them closely, but don't they make two different types?
Rubber paddles or bristles, which is better?

[Eric ELM]

The Shindaiwa comes standard with the rubber paddles, but you can get the bristles. I've never seen anyone using the bristles, so I guess the rubber paddles must be the most popular.

[Jim White]

I just bought one 2 days ago. It is a REDMAX model, but I understand that Shindawa makes the head. The rubber paddles are the most common, because they (my dealer)says that it won't pull the grass out as easy. The bristle brush model is best for sweeping streets and sidewalks. I've only used it a couple of times already, and rubber paddles work fine on the paved surfaces.

[mdb landscaping]

i have a power broom for my echo split shaft trimmer. i have the bristles. my dealer and i agree the bristles are a little better than the paddles. the brissels are a litte better for getting into the cracks and tight surfaces. both work great. it especially works good getting winter sand off lawns.

[John C Stevens]

The rubber skirts are great, but Shindaiwa doesnt recomend the bristle attachment for grass, however the bristles are somewhat superior for sand on paved areas. Husquvarna came out with a broom and it has the Shin head and drum, and I THINK you can throw a trimmer head on that one for additional use in season, which sounds even better.

[kris]

We just got a power broom today..goes on our tiller as a attachment, about 48" wide....did a awe3some job today in record time...I'll let you know how I make out in the weeks to come...ps...I am talking about commercial cleanups ...not sure how it will do on residencial

[Randy Scott]

I have the REDMAX also and it kick's a$$! The unit came with a trimmer head also but I think I'll leave it dedicated to the rubber paddles. :)

[plowking35]

I am pretty sure that Shin. licensed the drum for other manufacturers to make.
i love mine, and we have left it dedicated for broom work only. If its out with a trimmer head, I know it wont last 1/2 as long.
After 4 yrs of us, we are just getting to the point to change the rubber paddles.
Dino

[Runner]

Shindaiwa IS the supplier of the Redmax heads, however, Stihl makes their own drums, and ALL of the rubber flap replacement sheets are made by Dunlop tire. They are all identical. As far as what is better, the bristles or the flaps? I guess it just depends on what you are going to use it for. The bristles are good for just sweeping pavement areas clean, while the rubber is good for all surfaces.While the rubber won't get hard surfaces quite as clean as the bristles, (can be swept or blown clean after bulk of material is moved) the rubber is better for sweeping more surfaces, especially turf surfaces with debris. The bristles have a tendency to tear up the grass while the rubber flaps don't. Even though it seems like it would be the other way around.

[bob]

I have a lot of Shindaiwa equipment, but not a powerbroom. I never saw a use for it. I saw a dealer demo it on some leaves, but wasn't impressed. Maybe he should have demoed it on some mulch or gravel.

[John C Stevens]

Speaking of the rubber skirts, does anyone know if I can buy them anywhere else except a dealer? Thanks in advance...

[Runner]

I'm not sure, but I think I got a price of like 50 bucks for the set of four. You may want to see if Dunlop has a website, or try through turfquip or someone.