Brinly-Hardy Lawn Sweeper - 42in., Model# STS-42LXH Product reviews
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Brinly-Hardy Lawn Sweeper - 42in., Model# STS-42LXH Customer reviews
Brinly-Hardy Lawn Sweeper - 42in., Model# STS-42LXH Review by Kev (East Tennessee, USA)
Just being honest -- I had planned to give this a test drive, but I had already decided (before I left Home Depot) how disappointed I would be. I had every intention of returning this when I was done and I was certain it would break or disappoint to where I could justify such an action. In fairness, I intended to give it a fair shake, but I'm a skeptic to most products that I buy.
So, skipping to the end of the story -- after 3 hours of use, I threw away the box (I'm keeping this!!!)
My yard is somewhat of a mound -- a half-acre hill that was formerly overgrown with brush. Since the Bobcat plowed over all the brush and pushed it away, there have been rocks, pieces of glass, and loads of dead branches / twigs. It was overwhelming to walk the yard and picture how we were going to get grass planted.
Before this purchase, I had run laps around the yard with the mower chopping down tall weeds and dragging a makeshift drag harrow -- two iron rakes bolted to a pallet that was filled with cinder blocks and pavers. It did an amazing job for a half-cocked $30 DIY project.
I was already at Home Depot to buy the grass seed -- and on a whim, I thought "maybe this thing will work for me".
So -- assembly was a pain. The bent arms that come together to be the tongue did not have the holes drilled correctly. It was a simple fix -- I just had to stick a drill bit in a wobble it back and forth to remove the extra 1/8" where the holes don't match. The instructions look like they were drawn by my child and they made it difficult to differentiate which part is being put into place at which time. I actually ended up removing most pieces after installing them incorrectly. The worst part was the bag itself. I had a very tough time getting the supports in the right place and attaching it. But I prevailed. Yay me!
With one spin around the yard, I got stuck. I was hating this little machine -- assuming that I had wasted 2 hours on assembly and the wheels had instantly locked up on me. No -- it had FILLED UP!! I tried to detach the trailer and drag it downhill -- no way that was happening. I had to dump it where it sat. Then, to clean up what I had dumped (once I was able to estimate the proper fill level) took about 5 trips to completely clean up. I very likely had 300 lbs of stuff filling up the bag... enough stuff that I literally couldn't drag it (with or without the mower).
I was not excpecting it to pick up as much as it did. There is NO WAY I could have cleaned the yard manually in as little time... not even close.
The stuff it picked up:
2 frisbees that my GSD had chewed up and abandoned
3 tennis balls that my GSD had lost
1 golf ball that a neighbor drove too far
a number of light rocks -- ranging from 1/2" wide to 3" wide
a 16" long, 4" diameter stick (this was a rare catch)
Every single twig and leaf that I could find.
It DID, however, reject most of the rocks over about 2"... like -- didn't even touch them. That might be partially due to the distance from the brushes (some were pushed down surface-level).
The guy that helped me at Home Depot had great things to say about Brinly-Hardy. For a brand I've never heard of, I really think I'm a fan now too.
Summary: I figured I'd use this and break it, then return it. Instead, it's a keeper.
Brinly-Hardy Lawn Sweeper - 42in., Model# STS-42LXH Review by C. ross (Rochester,ny)
The Brinly-Hardy lawn sweeper is very well built. It also rolls backwards. The lawn sweeper we had before did not roll backwards( was annoying). This new one is built very rugged and will last for a long time. I highly recommend this brand. It is model # ST-42LXH. It was delivered when they said it would be and was in great condition.
Brinly-Hardy Lawn Sweeper - 42in., Model# STS-42LXH Review by king of munch "city slicker gone to farming" (Fort Valley, GA, US)
I bought this less then 10 days ago. I have a very large yard with lots of trees = messy yard in fall time. For the past 15yrs I have raked the acres of yard we have --- Thank GOD for this Brinly 42in lawn sweeper! This sweeper picked up hickory, chestnut and pecan nuts as well as medium sized twigs - like the size used for kindling. I truely appreciate the fact that the brushes go only half way across the bar making them easily replaced instead of the entire rotating bar/brush.
First off the positive: it is made in USA---GREAT point, secondly the construction is sturdy, materials used above average, brushes replaceable, wheels turn freely when backing so you don't loose the load you just picked up, can be emptied without getting off lawn tractor, does store flat, very convient to use, maybe because new but did pick up alot of stuff.
Now to the negative: plan plenty of assembly time - two very handy men took 70mins so if not handy plan for more then 2+hours; next instructions poorly written,
One last thought from an opinionated person. I would recommend adding wheels/casters to bottom of bag to help slow down the eventual wear. But until then YES I would buy this again, and again if I had to ---just so I don't have to rake any more. BTW we have owned other lawn sweepers and they don't compare to the quality or job this one did for me.
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Brinly-Hardy Lawn Sweeper - 42in., Model# STS-42LXH Technical Details
- 20 cu ft. hopper
- 12in. wheels free wheel in reverse
- 5:1 wheel to brush ratio
- Includes hitch pin
- Item Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 inches; 1 pounds
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