Craftsman 42&#34 High Speed Sweeper —

I really wish I'd found this site before we'd purchased the sweeper. It does work well on even ground, although I had the same problems that the rest have had regarding assembly and hitch-connection. Our major problem is that we have a very uneven, 2 acre yard. On the hills, I come to a dead-stop which requires actually physically turning the tractor until it's faced downhill, dragging the sweeper around, and finally giving up. The front yard is our heaviest area for grass, yet we can't use it there because of the uneven terrain resulting from the walk-in basement. The tractor (a 24 hp motor) simply can't make it up even the shallowest hills. More than a 5-10 degree incline is too much for it. The sweeper does a great job on even ground, but if you have hills to mow you're better off with a bagger. The weight of the grass, combined with the pull of the wheels, is just too much for a normal lawn tractor.

Craftsman 42&#34 High Speed Sweeper

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Posted on Jun 20, 2009

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Make a clean sweep of leaves, grass clippings, lawn debris and more with a Craftsman sweeper. A universal fit attachment with a spring loaded adjustable height hitch pin connects quickly to any brands' tractor hitch plate. The cantilever hitch design (no caster wheels) give maximum traction and weight to the wheels for effective and efficient sweeping action.
Brand Name	Craftsman
Product Name	42&#34 High Speed Sweeper
Accessory or Attachment:Accessories or Attachments	Attachments
Accessory or Attachment:Attachment Hitch	Tow-bar / hitch pin
Accessory or Attachment:Attachment Method	Hitch
Accessory or Attachment:For	Many lawn tractors
Accessory or Attachment:Type	Attachments
Brush:Brush Diameter	12 in.
Brush:Brush To Wheel Ratio	8.5:1
Capacity:Maximum Load	22 cu. ft.
Collector:Collector, Type	Catcher hopper
Collector:Collector, Unload Method	Dump
Color:Overall Color	Black
Convenience:Folds For Easy Storage	Yes
Included with Item:Hitch Pin	Yes
Installation Requirements:Setup	Some assembly required
Installation Requirements:Setup Requirements	Some assembly required
Intended Use:Indoor/Outdoor	Outdoor
Model Number	07124222000
MPN	24222
Product Overview:General Warranty	1 year limited
Product Overview:Item Weight	91.0 lbs.
Product Overview:Item Weight (lbs.)	91 91.0 91.0 lbs.
Product Overview:See Owners Manual	<a href="/download/own/24222e.pdf">Click Here</a>
Product Overview:Type	Lawn sweeper
Tags	Accessory Or Attachment:Attachment Hitch:Tow-bar / hitch pin Accessory Or Attachment:Attachment Method:Hitch Accessory Or Attachment:For:Many lawn tractors Accessory Or Attachment:Type:Attachments Brush:Brush Diameter:12 in. Brush:Brush To Wheel Ratio:8.5:1 Capacity:Maximum Load:22 cu. ft. Collector:Collector, Type:Catcher hopper Collector:Collector, Unload Method:Dump Color:Overall Color:Black Convenience:Folds For Easy Storage:Yes Included With Item:Hitch Pin:Yes Installation Requirements:Setup:Some assembly required Intended Use:Indoor/Outdoor:Outdoor Product Overview:General Warranty:1 year limited Product Overview:Item Weight:91.0 lbs. Product Overview:See Owners Manual:<a href="/download/own/24222e.pdf">Click Here</a> Product Overview:Type:Lawn sweeper Wheels & Tires:2 Wheel Size:11 x 2-1/2 in. Wheels & Tires:Type:Semi-pneumatic
UPC	52613242223
Wheels & Tires:2 Wheel Size	11 x 2-1/2 in.
Wheels & Tires:Tire Size	11 x 2-1/2 in.
Wheels & Tires:Type	Semi-pneumatic