Craftsman 42&#34 High Speed Sweeper —

I have never written a review on a product but I have to let the buyer beware of this model. Consider this... - The wheels perpetually fall off...sometimes 2 or 3 times on the same day. I purchased a generic unit in prior to this one and used it for 10 years without this problem. - The turning radius is terrible to navigate around yards and/or when you attempt to back up. - The wheels tend to cut into your yard and will rip up large streaks before you notice it. I have been a loyal Craftsman consumer for years but this unit has not been properly designed. I would go with a cheaper and lighter version.

Craftsman 42&#34 High Speed Sweeper

is not recommended by Kalamazoo

Posted on Mar 15, 2009

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I've used my sweeper now for 2 seasons and haven't experienced the problems you describe. Do you have the brushes adjusted too low into the grass and are creating too much drag and friction with the sweeper? If the brushes are set too low the wheels will skid. Do you have experience with other attachmets that you tow?

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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