Lawn Care

7 Best Lawn Sweepers for a Beautiful Yard

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When it comes to taking care of your lawn, it’s more than just mowing and weed-eating. Depending on the landscaping in your yard and the frequency with which you cut grass, you may have a significant amount of debris scattered across your lawn. Even with the assistance of a rake, picking up this debris manually can be backbreaking work, but it doesn’t have to be.

To make the job a breeze, you’ll want to invest in a lawn sweeper – a handy piece of lawn equipment designed to pick up small debris, such as grass clippings, pine cones, and leaves.

7 Best Push and Tow Lawn Sweepers

You’ll find two main types of lawn sweepers on the market: push and tow. Push lawn sweepers require you to manually push the equipment through your yard to sweep up debris. Tow lawn sweepers, on the other hand, are pulled behind a riding mower or ATV with a hitch. Here are the best ones we’ve found that will simplify the task of maintaining your yard this spring, summer, and fall.

Earthwise LSW70021 21-Inch Leaf & Grass Push Lawn Sweeper 

Now you can eliminate the stress raking puts on your back and upper arms with the Earthwise LSW70021. One of the most affordable on our list, this Earthwise lawn sweeper helps pick up lawn debris from your lawn, sidewalk, or driveway with its adjustable brushes straight into a leaf collection bag. The LSW70021 can be assembled in just five to ten minutes, and is extremely portable thanks to its convenient design. You can find the LSW70021 for just $127, with a 1-year limited warranty that covers defective parts.

Number of brushes: 8

Brush size: ¼” depth (6.35mm)

Hopper capacity: 3.422 cu. Ft.

Path size: 21-inch

Wheel diameter: 7” diameter

Weight: 14 lbs

Type: Push

Warranty: 1-year limited warranty

Price: $127

Scotts Outdoor Power Tools LSW70026S 26-Inch Push Lawn Sweeper

Whether your grass was long when you got around to cutting it or the first leaves of the season have fallen, the Scotts Outdoor Power Tools LSW70026S is a lightweight but powerful lawn sweeper to get the job done. You can easily pick up light debris with a large collection bag without back-breaking work. The adjustable brushes help maximize performance, making it suitable for yards with various surfaces and grass types. Because it is a push model, you don’t have to worry about having gas on hand or it being high-maintenance; just grab it and go.

Number of brushes: 8

Brush size: ¼” depth (6.35mm)

Hopper capacity: 4.48 cu. Ft.

Path size: 26-inch

Wheel diameter: 7” diameter

Weight: 17 lbs

Type: Push

Price: $154

Agri-Fab 45-0218 26-Inch Push Lawn Sweeper

The Agri-Fab 45-0218 is another push lawn sweeper that makes the cut, giving your lawn a professionally manicured look. To maximize results, you can easily adjust brush height depending on how high your grass is and what you are sweeping. The narrow 26” path makes it an ideal solution for lawns with tight walkways or special contouring that needs sweeping. Another added benefit with the Agri-Fab models is that parts are easily found in the US and don’t have to be specially ordered from abroad.

Number of brushes: 4

Brush size: ½ in. depth (13mm)

Hopper capacity: 7 cu. Ft.

Path size: 26-inch

Wheels: 9.75” x 2.25” plastic

Weight: 25 lbs

Type: Push

Warranty: 3-year limited warranty

Price: $195

Agri-Fab 45-0320 42-Inch Tow Lawn Sweeper

If you want even less work, opt for the Agri-Fab 45-0320, which hooks up to the hitch on your riding mower or ATV. Simply pull the sweeper behind your mower and pick up the leaves, grass clippings, and twigs in your yard, giving your lawn a professional look. Dumping with this tow model is easy, thanks to the dumping rope that allows you to empty the hopper without dismounting the sweeper. Thanks to the semi-pneumatic wheels on this 42-inch sweeper, you’ll also get a smooth ride.

Number of brushes: 4

Brush size: ½ in. depth (13mm)

Hopper capacity: 12 cu. Ft.

Path size: 42-inch

Wheels: 11” x 2.5” semi-pneumatic

Weight: 77 lbs

Type: Tow

Warranty: 3-year limited warranty

Price: $311

Ohio Steel 50-Inch Lawn Sweeper

If you have a large yard or lots of trees, you’ll want a heavy-duty lawn sweeper such as the Ohio Steel 50-Inch. The 50-inch lawn sweeper has a massive 26 cubic-foot hopper bag, letting you sweep for longer. Ohio Steel has made sweeping your lawn even easier by offering an offset drawbar that allows for simultaneous mowing and sweeping, reducing the need to cover your lawn a second or third time. This heavy-duty model also offers a sealed ball bearing on the brush axle to ensure smooth operation, making this sweeper the real deal.

Number of brushes: 2

Brush size: ½ in. depth (13mm)

Hopper capacity: 26 cu. Ft.

Path size: 50-inch

Wheels: 11” semi-pneumatic

Weight: 102 lbs

Type: Tow

Warranty: 2-year limited

Price: $330

Agri-Fab 45-0492

Smoothly sweep the leaves, twigs, and grass clippings from your lawn with the Agri-Fab 45-0492 lawn sweeper. The unique off-set design allows you to cut and sweep your lawn at the same time, simplifying an otherwise tedious job. Simply hook the sweeper to your mower or ATV’s hitch and get started. The 45-0492 model has an extra large flow through, preventing it from clogging. It also comes with a handy steel release lever that makes emptying the hopper a breeze.

Number of brushes: 4

Brush size: ½ in. depth (13mm)

Hopper capacity: 25 cu. Ft.

Path size: 44-inch

Wheels: 12” x 3” semi-pneumatic

Weight: 95 lbs

Type: Tow

Price: $409

John Deere 44” 45-0492-JD Lawn Sweeper

The John Deere 44-Inch lawn sweeper is another heavy-duty model on our list, picking up typical yard debris, including pine cones. Like other models on our list, the 45-0492-JD can be offset so you can mow and sweep simultaneously. You’ll also get long-lasting performance thanks to the bronze bushings inside the sweeper wheels. The large flow-through means you won’t have to deal with clogs, and the steel bar means you can easily dump once the hopper is full. The large path size and strong brushes make this John Deere model ideal for large lawns. 

Number of brushes: 4

Hopper capacity: 25 cu. Ft.

Path size: 44-inch

Wheels: 12”

Type:  Tow

Warranty: 2-year limited

Price: $499

Keep This In Mind When Buying a Lawn Sweeper

While lawn sweepers are incredibly useful pieces of lawn equipment, it is important to consider whether it is the best option for your yard. Lawn sweepers are best suited to smaller yards that need a manicured look and have light debris. If your yard has several trees or heavy foliage, you may need a few passes to clean everything up. If you have a large area to cover, a mulcher that attaches to a riding mower may be a better option.

You’ll also want to consider where you will be emptying the hopper. The easiest options are to have a dumpsite beyond a tree line or a burn pile where you can place the debris. If neither option is available, you can always empty the hopper into a large bag but be ready for a bit more work.

The bottom line is that any of the listed lawn sweepers can remove the pain from clearing your yard of debris like small twigs, leaves, and grass clippings. Some models are better than others when it comes to picking up things like acorns, pine cones, and gumballs. However, for best results, you want to use your lawn sweeper when the debris is dry, and you may need to make a second pass over your yard to clear all debris.

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