Re: (ET) Leaves and an E-12

[Christopher Zach <czach computer org>]

Banks, Michael J. wrote:
> I live in New England and its getting to be fall.    Which means tons of 
> leaves in my yard.   I was just curious if any of the Elec-trakkers out 
> there with a leaf problem found a way to use the tractor to pick up the 
> leaves?   Do those lawn sweepers that you can pull with a tractor 
> actually work?   Is there a bagger option for the Elec-Trak?

I wish there was a bagger. I used to have a Craftsman tractor with a 
bagger option. For the fall I would replace those wimpy little trash 
cans with a pair of 55 gallon drum liners. Worked pretty well.

For the Elec-trak, I have reduced the leaf collection area to the front 
of the yard. I use the electric sweeper to collect the leaves, dump them 
in a central location, then bag the results manually. It works pretty 
well actually; I like the power sweeper.

I would recommend that you put duct tape on all the corners near the 
ground. This will help to keep wear to a minimum as I am not sure if you 
can get the bin separately anymore.

Chris