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#1
08-14-2012, 10:25 PM
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billy goat vacuum as leaf loader?
Would a billy goat leaf vacuum work as a leaf loader? The one i saw on craigslist has a 10 hp engine would that be strong enough to suck the piles of leafs?
Or could i just use the bagging feature and use that instead? From my experience years and years ago they never really sucked up the leafs now i have to say the machine i was using was some homedepot brand and no billy goat.
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#2
08-15-2012, 01:13 PM
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I don't think it would work. Not enough power. Mine works like crap on our wet leaves and I rarely bring it out of storage.
I get better results with a good back pack blower, a rake and a tarp. You may be living in a deciduous hell though. Look at a truck mounted vacuum.
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08-15-2012, 08:44 PM
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I used a 10 hp old flat head Giant Vac for 3 years , then the motor went on it. It worked good in dry to semi dry leaves. I know have a 16 horse motor on it and it workers great. Everyone will tell you to stay away from a 10 hp. They will work good, just don't push it to hard. It's a lot better then putting them in the trailer by hand. I got a killer deal on mine when I bought it , I couldn't walk away from it. After re-powering it I'm only 700 into it and have made a ton with it.
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08-15-2012, 10:08 PM
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I wouldn't recommend it. Depending on the amount of leaves we either just suck them up with the mower or use a backpack blower and tarp like Dr.NewEarth suggested. I would spend the money instead on a good bagger for your mower if you don't already have one of those.
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08-15-2012, 10:31 PM
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Does anyone make a push vac that converts to a leaf loader? Seems like I remember seeing a stand on type unit before.
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#6
08-15-2012, 11:04 PM
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Ill probably go with a push blower instead then, and the tarp any tips with the tarp? Do you blow it on or rake it on?
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08-15-2012, 11:18 PM
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 A leaf loader is the BEST investment you will EVER buy for cleanups.... Once you get leaf loader you wont ever look back. I traded in a John Deere rider that was giving me the WORSE problems 7 years ago and they gave me a Billy goat leaf loader...I was skeptical at first but as of today havent looked back since!
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08-15-2012, 11:30 PM
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 We picked up one of those last year and man you wouldn't believe the wonders that these things work. Now if only they made them with Kaw motors...
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#9
08-16-2012, 12:00 AM
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Yeah thats the one, 5K Ouch, You could get a vac and push blower for that. No wonder they "used" to make em. 
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#10
08-16-2012, 09:36 PM
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If you don't have a leaf loader get one , it's a game changer. Here in CT I'm busy for 6 + weeks sucking up leafs $$$$$ I have done the whole trap and throw in the trailer thing, not worth it. There are guys up here that drive around with a ti-axel roll off trucks with vac's on the back. That pile that tales you 2 hours to move with a tarp will take 15 min to suck up. Get the 10HP and use it. If you need more power re-power it.
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