I purchased this device because my aging shoulders will no longer allow me to rake my large lot without considerable discomfort. It serves the purpose. It isn't as thorough as a rake job, but it certainly is adequate. Assembly is not the simplest job and requires a significant amount of time, but I am impressed with the quality of the materials and the design. One point of concern; I'm not sure how long the brushes will last before replacement, or how expensive a new set will be. Time will tell. One other point to consider - leaves are bulky, and fill the container rather quickly, so you must dump pretty often - at least it's easy to do - just pull the cord and jiggle it a bit. One other point - sweep leaves when they are dry and fairly soon after they fall - this machine will not pick them up wet and matted.
Craftsman 42 in. High Speed Sweeper is recommended by OlmanotheC
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.