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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Wonderful Review (Reply to this comment)
by lllopez
Steve,
Your homeowner experience is about to get a lot easier! You have to let me know how you make out with this purchase.
Lou
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Sep 27, 2006
5:00 am PDT
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Wonderful Review (Reply to this comment)
by szerfas
Great Lou. Thank you. I just broke down and ordered ours today. We had to get a tractor first to even be able to order it. :-) I really hope it helps us out in the end. Once you add the tractor and the machine together it is not a cheap option.
Thank you.
Stephen
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Sep 26, 2006
10:41 am PDT
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Re: Re: Re: Wonderful Review (Reply to this comment)
by lllopez
This is going to save your back Steve.Good luck and definitely let me know how you make out.
Lou
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Sep 11, 2006
4:44 am PDT
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Re: Re: Wonderful Review (Reply to this comment)
by szerfas
Hi Lou,
Thanks for the advice. I will keep an eye on the bolts and try to keep them tight. We ordered their video and information kit. In my case I need to take the leaves to the town compost area so I want to order their bin bagger kit. I think the bins will allow me to load the leaves from the cyclone rake into my utility trailer, maybe they will help the cyclone rake bag last longer. We have no pine needles thankfully, just mountains of maple leaves. We like that they have the 60 day trial and the 3 year warranty. The trial gave us the confidence to buy into this.
Thank you for your help.
Stephen
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Sep 10, 2006
6:27 am PDT
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Re: Wonderful Review (Reply to this comment)
by lllopez
Steve,
I cannot recommend say enough about the Cyclone Rake! I am into my 3rd year with it and I have to say the company has been awesome with replacement parts..I replaced a bagger twice and a few nuts and bolts that vibrated out. You have to inspect it from time to time and tighten the carriage unit and bagger frame. The bag went on account of the weight from Pine needles. Had It not been for that the bag would have lasted. They now have a better bag with a wider chute opening making emptying a breeze.
I commiserate with you on the push vac; that is work! By ALL MEANS be assured you will absolutely love this tool!
Thanks for the kind words and the read.
Lou
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Sep 9, 2006
7:24 am PDT
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Wonderful Review (Reply to this comment)
by szerfas
Hi Lou,
This is an excellent review. I totally enjoyed reading it. We have some nuts number of Maples in our yard that we need to haul all the leaves to our town compost area. I am thinking this with the bagger bins would be a great help. As is I commit about 5 to 6 weekends of solid work with my push yard vac. With the blow in from the school and neighbors I am talking some serious amount of leaves. This looks like a great option. Thank you.
Stephen
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Sep 8, 2006
9:48 am PDT
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Re: What do you mean by "hose upgrades"? (Reply to this comment)
by lllopez
Woodland offers military grade urethane hoses which withstand punctures and take a beating.
Lou
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May 24, 2006
5:15 am PDT
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What do you mean by "hose upgrades"? (Reply to this comment)
by jenesis
Your comment mentioned hose upgrades, what exactly do you mean? Which hoses and why? Thanks!
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May 23, 2006
1:20 pm PDT
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Re: Is the Platinum Big Enough (Reply to this comment)
by jenesis
Thanks for the great review! Will it pick up grass clippings while you're mowing, or do you have to go back over the lawn after mowing? My acre of lawn looks like a hayfield after mowing, this unit will be a huge help. Do you think the Platinum would be big enough for an acre of lawn and heavy grass clippings? I spend 2-3 hours raking and disposing of grass clippings. Can a small woman handle this unit?
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May 23, 2006
1:13 pm PDT
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Re: Is the Platinum Big Enough (Reply to this comment)
by lllopez
Steve,
I have 3 acres heavily treed with Maple Oak, Cherry and a perimeter of Norwegian Spruce and Pine trees, so I deal with a lot of needles, twigs and leaves. I find the smaller unit takes me to the curb about 5-7 times, repeating the process every 9 days in the height of leaf season. In addition you have to consider the sheer weight of your content. It mulches down 6-8 times and with a larger hopper it can get heavy. ( keep in mind you are tipping the hopper manually unless you get the power unloader hose) I would opt for the smaller unit for this reason alone. I would highly suggest the hose upgrades as well, they are bulletproof. Hope it helps; it is an amazing tool!
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Mar 30, 2006
5:02 am PST
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Is the Platinum Big Enough (Reply to this comment)
by clarkie_in_ct
Great Review, you've mitigated all my concerns. However, there are 3 sizes, Platinum, PRO, and Commercial. I noticed you bought the smaller of the 3. Do you have any regrets? Do you make too many trips to empty? I have 2 acres? Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Steve
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Mar 29, 2006
9:47 am PST
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Re: I know of... (Reply to this comment)
by lllopez
Glad to be of help.
Lou
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May 26, 2005
10:47 am PDT
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I know of... (Reply to this comment)
by jchapkovich
A few folks that might be interested in this. Thanks for letting us know about this product.
:-)Jen
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May 25, 2005
6:35 am PDT
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Re: Great review, Lou (Reply to this comment)
by lllopez
Howard,
In this case the picture is indeed worth a thousand words. The Cyclone works exactly as you see it depicted in the illustration!
Lou
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Apr 19, 2005
3:31 am PDT
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Great review, Lou (Reply to this comment)
by Howard_Creech
and that product picture is wonderful advertising.
Howard
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Apr 19, 2005
12:04 am PDT
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Re: Adding this to my Dream List... (Reply to this comment)
by lllopez
It all starts with a dream Lucy.
Thanks for the kind remarks!
Lou
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Apr 17, 2005
6:31 pm PDT
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Re: Lawn Tools (Reply to this comment)
by lllopez
Lawrence me Lad, you will not be disappointed!
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Apr 17, 2005
6:30 pm PDT
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Lawn Tools (Reply to this comment)
by gamblin_man,  in Home and Garden
I have just about every shop tool I can store now. Guess the lawn tools will need a home too when I get one of these for the back of the Kubota.
Thanks for a great review.
Larry
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Apr 17, 2005
5:48 pm PDT
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Adding this to my Dream List... (Reply to this comment)
by MississippiMom
Your Review was Well Written and Quite Informative.
From Reading your Review and from Looking at the Picture of this wonderful cyclone rake, I would love to add this to my collection of yard tools...I seen all the Leaves in the picture and seen my yard in the Fall....
A Girl can Dream can't she...
Thanks For Sharing!
Lucy
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Apr 17, 2005
11:47 am PDT
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Re: Excellent Review! (Reply to this comment)
by lllopez
Coming your way Joan! Thanks for the nice remarks.
Lou
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Apr 17, 2005
5:35 am PDT
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Excellent Review! (Reply to this comment)
by gadgetmaestro
What a great, thorough, excellent review! I'm drooling to have one these, so please ship it to me in Boston as soon as possible!
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Apr 17, 2005
4:38 am PDT
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