In 2023, the Agri-Fab Lawn Sweeper (45-0492) is a consistent top seller for a simple reason — it’s fantastic. A nice balance of features, build quality and price. It’s very affordable making it ideal for most homeowners. It’s the ultimate yard tool and time-saving device when you have a lot of yard debris to gather and get rid of, including: leaves, twigs, pine needles and grass clippings. If you’re accustomed to using a rake or a push lawn sweeper to clear your yard then you’ll really appreciate the convenience (and speed) of using the Agri-Fab Lawn Sweeper — which you tow with a compact tractor.
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Agri-Fab Lawn Sweeper – Best Models
If you don’t have a tractor then a towable lawn sweeper is obviously not the right tool for you — unless you have a nice neighbor who will let you borrow his or hers, which I doubt, especially during these pandemic times. Either way, I’ll give you my recommendation for a good riding mower later but that’s not the focus of the article. One of the things I love about Agri-Fab is how they’re able to manufacture high quality products that quickly become classics due to their timeless designs and reliability. A lot of brands pump out new models every year which only frustrates consumers as it makes their products quickly obsolete, making parts harder to find when things break down. I’m happy to tell you that Agri-Fab makes well-engineered products and their line of lawn sweepers are no exception.
Have a quick look (below) at the price range for Agri-Fab lawn sweepers. There’s something here for everyone. Very affordable for most homeowners…
Before I get into the details I will say upfront that these Agri-Fab lawn sweepers are well-suited for larger lawns. If you only have a small yard then don’t bother buying a towable lawn sweeper — get the Agri-Fab Push Lawn Sweeper instead.
Here’s an overview of all the models we’ll cover — as well as the Husqvarna R120S, in case you need a quality tractor/mower.
- Agri-Fab 45-0492 : 44″ tow lawn sweeper
- Agri-Fab 45-0320: 42″ tow lawn sweeper
- Agri-Fab 45-0331: 38″ tow lawn sweeper
- Agri-Fab 45-0218: 26″ Push lawn sweeper
There are a lot of similarities between these lawn sweepers, but there are some key differences beyond the size alone. When you read through the article just be aware that I’ll try not to repeat myself, but instead, I’ll point out any differences between the different models.
Why Buy An Agri-Fab Lawn Sweeper?
A lawn sweeper is like a vacuum cleaner for lawns. Honestly, that’s the perfect analogy for these tools. See the images below and you’ll see exactly what I mean.
The main reason why you’d want to buy a lawn sweeper is convenience. Why spend hours raking your yard when you can do it in a fraction of time. If you’re someone who actually enjoys using a rake to clear your yard from leaves and other various debris then you’re in the minority. Most people consider raking their yard a big chore that wastes a lot of time on their weekends — time that can be better spent with family and friends, or working on hobbies you actually enjoy.
The beauty of these lawn sweepers is that they’re all very easy to use and setup — and they work on the lawn or paved areas around your home. Lawn sweepers are actually quite simple, but very effective. They use a rotating brush that essentially sweep up your leaves and automatically deposits them in the collection hopper. The bigger the hopper, the longer you can work before having to stop and place the yard debris in your collection bags or container.
If you have a large yard or a farm then you’ll absolutely love these towable Agri-Fab Lawn Sweeper. I don’t know about you but I believe in working smarter not harder.
Making Lawn Sweepers Since 1975 / Agri-Fab
If you’ve never heard of Agri-Fab let me give you a short overview of the company.
Agri-Fab is an American company that began in 1936, currently based in Sullivan, Illinois. They’re an organization with a huge range of products focused exclusively on lawn and garden, including: aerators, de-thatchers, tow rollers, push spreaders, tillers and disc cultivators, just to name a few. Their line of yard tools is exhaustive and impressive.
They made their first lawn sweeper in 1975, which was an instant hit. Agri-fab lawn sweepers are easily one of the highest-quality products on the market. They’ve been making them for over 40 years so they know exactly what they’re doing. In the same way that people trust Apple when buying portable gadgets, you can put the same amount of trust in Agri-Fab.
When Agri-Fab is running at full capacity it employs over 400 people. So, it’s a relatively small company but their laser focused on their market, as all good companies do.
De-Thatch While You Sweep
You can easily attach the Agri-Fab universal front mount de-thatcher to the front of your sweeper and improve the overall health of your lawn.
De-thatching removes dead grass, stolons, stems, rhizomes and crowded roots. Thatch degrades the health of your grass. When you de-thatch your lawn your grass will grow stronger and thicker, making it more hearty and resistant to disease. The result of de-thatching is a vast improvement of the circulation of air, nutrients and water throughout your lawn. If you truly want a healthy lawn then using the Agri-Fab de-thatcher is a good option to consider.
Now, let’s get to the specifics of each product…
44″ / Agri-Fab Lawn Sweeper / 45-0492
Features (44″ Agri-Fab Lawn Sweeper):
- No Tools required to assemble. Completely tool-less.
- Off-Set Hitch enables you to sweep and mow simultaneously.
- Fully adjustable Hitch: Quickly adjusts to the height of the tractor hitch.
- Very easy to store. Collapsible and folds for compact storage.
- Extra-Large flow through bag for increased working time.
- Brush height adjustment lever makes it easy to set the optimal sweeping height. Won’t slip.
- Built-in gauge allows you set the best depth for the most efficient clearing.
- Weight: 92.6 lbs.
- Assembled size: 78″ x 55″ x 52″
OVERVIEW —
The 44″ Agri-Fab Lawn Sweeper is the largest model they make — and the most durable. It has a 25 cubic-feet steel-rod enforced debris bag as your primary collection output. Agri-Fab has managed to increase the overall air flow since previous models, allowing you to send more leaves and grass into the bag. Ultimately this enables you to work longer before having to transfer your leaves to your compost bin or other container for disposal.
I recommend an electric mulcher to easily turn all of your yard debris into fertilizer for your plants.
One of the great things about all of these lawn sweepers is that they don’t require any tools for assembly or connecting to your tractor. They’re designed to be setup quickly. Let’s face it, these aren’t very complicated machines, but that’s also the beauty of the Agri-fab products. They’re simple and they work exactly as you expect them to.
You can easily set the height of your sweeper by choosing the appropriate slot, which ensures that your yard clearing will be done in one pass. It has a built-in ruler so you can measure the height of your grass, enabling you to choose the best height for optimal clearing.
I love the one-handed dumping mechanism that allows you to empty your load without having to get off the tractor — design touches like this truly make this product a joy to use.
You can expect this lawn sweeper to last you a long time as it’s very well-constructed, feels sturdy, and the sweeper bushings are made of long-lasting bronze. The sweeper hitch is well designed. It keeps your lawn sweeper level and maintains a consistent alignment with your tractor as you work.
This video basically shows you everything you need to know about these Agri-Fab lawn sweepers. Honestly, once you see it in action you understand exactly what it is and what it’s capable of, as well as the thoughtful engineering.
VIDEO | A Closer Look at the 45-0492
This lawn sweeper can easily be stored in relatively small spaces by removing the debris bag and folding it flat against the wall.
Overall, this Agri-Fab lawn sweeper is an excellent product to keep your lawn clean and free of any grass clippings, leaves and other debris that you might find on your lawn.
There are a lot of customer complaints about their assembly instructions for these products so rather than follow their printed instructions I suggest you just watch their online video instructions, they’re much better and easier to follow than the printed version.
Click the “Product/Assembly Video” text on the Agri-Fab site: Lawn Sweeper 45-0492. Hopefully Agri-Fab will improve their instruction in the future. There’s no excuse for poorly designed instructions.
If you need to order parts for any of your Agri-Fab products just call: 800‐448‐9282.
View or download the manual for this lawn sweeper: 45-0492 / 44-inches
Review / 42″ Agri-Fab Lawn Sweeper | 45-0320
Features :
- Assembled dimensions : L 67.0″ x W 51.0″ x H 24.0″
- Weight: 68 lbs
- Hopper size: 12 cu ft. Hopper capacity
- Brush to wheel ratio: 4.5 to 1
- Quick and easy assembly; a video instruction guide is available to assist with the assembly process
- You can empty the hopper from the seat of your tractor
- 3 year limited warranty
- Tow-style lawn sweeper
- 42” Wide : 2x semi-pneumatic tires ensure a smooth transport on the working area.
- 4 brushes sweep debris into an extra-large hopper bag. Can hold 12 cu. Ft.
- Hopper size: 12 cu. Ft. Capacity
- Wheels: 11″ x 2.5″ semi pneumatic wheels
- Storage: collapsible hopper bag for easy storage
- Adjustable brush height
- Universal hitch attaches quickly and easily to any brand of tractor
OVERVIEW —
This 42″ model is similar to the 44″ Agri-Fab lawn sweeper but there are some significant differences. For starters, the most obvious one is that it’s black. Also, it has a sweeping width of 42″ and the debris bag is only 12 cubic feet which is less than half the capacity of the 45-0492.
It’s obviously smaller and lighter, weighing 68 lbs — about 25 lbs less than the 44″ model.
Overall, this is a solid lawn sweeper made from durable materials. It’s not as robust as the their flagship 44″ (45-0492) model but if you want to save a little money then this will do an excellent job of sweeping your lawn. The main drawback being its limited debris bag capacity. So, expect to have to unload your bag more often.
Its assembled size is 67″ x 51″ x 24-inches. You can easily empty the collection bag when sitting in your tractor by pulling the release rope.
If you buy this model I recommend you ignore the printed instructions and instead, follow their online video instructions. Trust me, it will save you a lot of frustration. Click the “Product/Assembly Video” text on the product page.
View or download the manual for the 42″ Agri-Fab Lawn Sweeper.
😟 38″ Agri-Fab Lawn Sweeper | 45-0331
*No Longer Available / Goodbye
The Agri-Fab 45-0331 lawn sweeper (38″) is identical to the 42″ version. It weighs 63 lbs and if you have a small yard then this would probably be better suited to your needs.
You can empty the collection hopper from your tractor seat by pulling a release rope.
Its assembled size is 72″ x 45″ x 23-inches.
View or download the manual for the 38″ Agri-Fab 45-0331.
Review / 26″ Agri-Fab — Best Push Lawn Sweeper
Model : 45-0218
This 26″ Agri-Fab lawn sweeper is the only push model made by Agri-Fab. It’s a big step up from using a rake but not as fast as using one of the towable lawn sweepers featured in this article. But, if you have a small yard and don’t have a tractor then this is the perfect Agri-Fab lawn sweeper for you.
It has adjustable height settings so you can choose the optimal height to sweep your yard. It’s very light at only 25 lbs so you won’t have any problem navigating your yard — plus you’ll get your exercise for the day everytime you use it.
As far as holding capacity goes, it has a 7 cubic-foot collection bag, but if you have a small yard it should suffice. If you have a large yard then just expect to empty the bag often but it sure beats raking. I find it hard to believe that people still use a rake. It’s the 21st century after all. We’re sending rovers to Mars. There’s no need to rake.
You can empty the collection hopper from your tractor seat by pulling a release rope.
It comes with a 3-year warranty.
Watch this video below and see this 26″ Agri-Fab lawn sweeper lawn sweeper in action:
As far as assembling goes, watch the instruction videos on the Agri-Fab product page: 26″ lawn sweeper (45-0218). Click the “Product/Assembly Video” text on the product page.
If you need a tractor…
There’s no shortage of tractor mowers on the market but if you’ve been considering a lawn tractor the Husqvarna R120S is an excellent model to consider. It’s an articulating riding mower with the capacity to tow any of the Agri-Fab Lawn Sweepers, but it does a whole lot more, including cutting your lawn in total comfort and clearing snow in the Winter. Skip the snow blower and just get this tractor.
Husqvarna R120S | Articulating Riding Mower
**No Longer Available. Goodbye mower…
Features:
- Powered by the durable 500cc (19.5 hp) Briggs and Stratton Endurance Series OHV Engine.
- Articulated steering allows you to feel total control over the tractor.
- Easy to drive around trees and bushes.
- Front-mounted cutting deck makes it easy to cut under and around all obstacles.
- Rear-wheel drive: ensures excellent traction when mowing on slopes.
- Comfortable driver’s position.
- External fuel cap. Large fuel tank opening makes it easy to refuel.
- Rear-mounted engine for better visibility. Less noise and emissions in the driver’s area.
- Easy to check fuel level through the transparent fuel tank.
If you don’t have a tractor to tow the Agri-Fab lawn sweeper and you’ve been thinking about purchasing a tractor to make the maintenance of your lawn much easier then you might want to consider this Husqvarna R120S . A few years ago buying something as large and as heavy as a tractor/mower online would seem crazy but Amazon makes it easy to purchase anything online nowadays and their shipping process is exceptional — including their easy returns.
The Husqvarna R120S articulating mower tractor does it all. For starters, one of the best features of this tractor is the articulating mowing deck which allows you to access those tricky areas like under bushes, in corners, under benches and your kids playsets. Most mowers can’t equal the versatility to maneuver in the same way the Husqvarna R120S does.
The driving position provides you with excellent visibility thanks to Husqvarna placing the engine behind the driver. There’s absolutely nothing in front of you to obstruct your driving making it a joy to operate. Not to mention the fact that Husqvarna designed the seating for maximum comfort and to make you feel like you’re driving a car. This isn’t your grandfathers tractor.
Not only is this mower capable of cutting your lawn with ease and comfort but it can also tow any lawn attachments that you require with it’s powerful Briggs & Stratton Endurance Series OHV (500cc) engine. That’s plenty of power. Plus, you can equip it with a front plow to clear snow in the Winter. If you live on the Northeast coast of the US then you’ll definitely appreciate this option. With all the snow that’s been falling lately it’s nice to have a way to dig yourself out of a blizzard.
The Husqvarna R120S was designed for homeowners who want convenience, comfort, durability and performance when buying a tractor mower for their home. Let’s be honest, this is an expensive machine and you should have high expectations when spending your money. Husqvarna doesn’t disappoint with this well-built mower that comes with a full range of features that will keep your yard immaculate while making the process of cutting your grass effortless.
Watch this very artsy product video of the Husqvarna R120S. Husqvarna knows how to make products look cool.
Check-out these fantastic images of the Husqvarna R120S:
