I bought this Vac October 2008 and I will highly recommend it for any home owner with 1+ acres and lots of trees. It use to take me a few weekends to completely clean my 1.25 acre every year. with this Vac it only took me a less than 2 hours.
Having the mowers blade ON will help shred the leafs before they get into Vac blades and your lawn will look way much cleaner than using the Vac by it self, also it will hold much more.
Be aware that it dose not come with engine oil. make sure to buy some before you go home or you will have to make another trip to the store.
Assembling the cover was somewhat of a pain for one person only, it maybe easier if you have someone to help you.
After using it a few times i don't think i will do without it anymore.
PS make sure to have ear protection and a dust mask.cutting the opening for the lawnmower was easy using a jigsaw. Good luck.
Craftsman 8.25 Torque Rating (206cc) Monster Yard Vac is recommended by GSM1234
The Craftsman Monster Yard Vac makes clean up fast and easy pulling leaves, grass, pine needles, acorns, pine cones or other debris from the mower deckinto the collector with the powerful 80 MPH vacuum. You'll get done faster with fewer stops with a capacity 3 times larger than a 3 bin bagger. The Monster Vac has a unique retractable top creating a wide opening for unloading. The retractable top is great to be able to use the cart for hauling purposes too.