[The Captain]

Just got some info. in the mail about a unit called "The Cyclone Rake". Has anyone out there had any experiance with this equipment? It seems like it may be handy for cleanup in some of the more densely landscaped residential areas. The power unloader feature seems like it could be a real problem solver even on trailers. Comments please.

 

[GLAN]

Is there a website?

 

[The Lawn Boy Pro]

Yes. Its http://www.cyclonerake.com/.

 

[mike9497]

i have 2 of them.they work great on wide open yards.its hard with a ztr to turn around with it in tight spots.plus going along hills or going down hills is scary.but all in all it gets my vote.the price is far less then an exmark UV,trac vac and peco.for around 1000 you get a unit that holds way more than those other units.it folds up for easy storage and it is very lite

 

[GLAN]

Interesting piece................

 

[The Lawn Boy Pro]

I have the Sales Viedo of them and they suck everything up it seems! I like the fact they fold up too- I dont have a bunch of rom for all my stuff, and the last thing I need is some big ol box taking up space.

 

[Runner]

This is interesting. Is the unit for a ZTR solid mounted to the Z, or is it a trailering type, too?

 

[The Captain]

From what I've seen it is a ridged mount, rather than a castering trailer type. This makes it easier to back into places and/or turn around . Check out their website and get the free video and prices.

 

[The Lawn Boy Pro]

Yes, while they can fold up and reduce storage space and whatnot, I'm not really satisfied with the plastic "Flex" impeler. They say its plastic so it wil flex when a rock hits it, but the housing will still be damaged. I think its a way of making something cheaply and telling the consumer its for the good of things. Not to mention it doesnt have a good reduction ratio.

 

[mike9497]

i have sucked up bricks and it has done nothing to the impeller or the plastic housing.cans bottles big rocks even a little lawn decoration made out of concrete.that little decoration broke right up.now on my giant vac leaf loaders i have sucked up stuff like that but the impeller bent right up.i even have holes in the housing which is steel.


i think it breaks down leaves really well.i run doubles on the z gators and high lifts.1 acre of grass and leaves fills the bag 2 1/2 times.all depends on how much there is.i feel that its crazy to spend 1800 to 3000 for a vac system that you may only use in the spring and fall.i have exmarks you don't see me with ultra vacs i have trac vacs because i feel that i got them at a fair price.but it takes forever to do fall claenups they only hold 32 gallions.my cyclone rake holds 300 gallions.plus if something breaks they send the parts right out

 

[Aztec King]

Mike 9497, how do you charge people who just want you to come and pick up the leaves in the fall? I have started getting calls for just that.

 

[mike9497]

leaves on the road side or the whole fall clean up deal?

 

[Aztec King]

Whole fall cleanup.

 

[mike9497]

depends on the size of the property and the amount of leaves

 

[Likestomow]

Aztec King - estimate your time X your rate, then double it!

 

[The Lawn Boy Pro]

Originally posted by mike9497
depends on the size of the property and the amount of leaves

10,000 sq. ft. yard w/ very few trees. How much?

 

[Runner]

Mike, what was the cost of this, (if you don't mind me asking)? I am very interested in this, and would be putting it on a Lazer. I guess I would have to buy their catcher boot. Would I need extra hose, also, or does the stock amount of hose work with these? (It's a full size Lazer). Thanks for the help.

 

[The Lawn Boy Pro]

Heres the price from the catalog got:

Cyclone Rake PLATINUM: $975
Cyclone Rake Commercial: $1275

Power Vacuum Pickup (w/ suction hose): $179
Power Unloader (w/ discharge hose): $174
Commercial Power Bagger: $159

Theres some other accessories like dual cater wheels etc, but I just listed the stuff you might need.

 

[FERT-TEK]

Can this unit be mounted to a stand up mower also?
Full time professional Firefighter in Chicago suburbs looking to expand my side business. I am a Lawn site virgin so please be kind. Small potatoes for 10 years looking to get bigger.

 

[FrankenScagMachines]

Dave, it would be the first I've heard of but sure it could be done. Might have to do alittle tinkering to get the hitch part to work but I'd like to see it done.
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