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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 26, 2013
Pros: this is a great machine
Cons: cant buy needed parts when they wear out you must buy complete assemblies.
Summary: let me start by saying i love this product. i bought it used about 10 years ago from a comercial lawn service.what i got was a frankenstein of 2 or 3 units to make the 1 that i bought.i tried to buy the other stuff for parts but he had already scrapped ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Dec 2, 2012
Pros: Excellent engine, incredible suction power, tilting collector, chrome fittings , easy set-up
Cons: Velcro closures for rear opening get clogged full of leaf debris.
Summary: I purchased the Cyclone Rake Commander in September 2012. Setup was very easy. The first time I used it, WOW! This is one powerful machine. I have about one acre of heavily-wooded lawn. In the fall, I get falling leaves by the truckload. The Cyclone Rake ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Jun 25, 2012
Pros: Made in USA, GREAT Customer service
Cons: Heavy, especially when full, may damage flimsy thin sheet metal hitch plates on tractor.
Summary: I've owned my CR for three years. Overall, this thing works great and is made of top quality materials. But you have to know what you're getting into and the CR folks kind of skate around some important issues. First, don't ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Mar 13, 2012
Pros: absolutely best engineering I have seen.
Cons: the size limits mobility and parking space if left hooked up
Summary: I have been using the comercial pro model since purchase in 2006. Right away I was astounded at the quality of the machine and woodland power products efforts in providing information. Every single piece was better than well made and fit. I work ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Nov 27, 2011
Pros: Maintenance free for 10 years. Easy storage. Excellent results
Cons: Difficult to unload onto a pile on street. Lot of dust
Summary: Every year the trees got larger and I got older...reached the point where I couldn't get the job done any longer without help. We have about 1.5 acres with many mature pine and small leaf oaks. The Cyclone Rake has been a "life saver" and allows me ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Nov 5, 2011
Pros: Suction power, time saver, large bag capacity, looks cool.
Cons: Difficult to lift bag, loose engine hold-down bolts, power lifter has battery discharge issues.
Summary: We are now halfway through our second autumn with the 10HP Z-10. We have paired the Z-10 with a 16HP John Deere LT160 lawn tractor. We have 2 hilly acres to maintain, with a variety of trees. The first leaves to fall are the tulip poplars and white ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Mar 20, 2011
Pros: Easy to assemble maintain and stow Powerful suction Cost effective Super high quality Made USA
Cons: Takes a little getting used to when turning and backing up.
Summary: I have owned the Cyclone Rake Commercial Pro for over 10 years. I can positively say that this is one of the best purchases I have ever made. Me and my brother have used the Cyclone Rake every spring and fall to clean up our 5 acres in ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Dec 29, 2010
Pros: Well made, easy to assemble and dissasemble, stores beautifully. Thoughtful detail into every aspect.
Cons: My horses were a little upset about this thing rolling through their pasture, otherwise NONE
Summary: We purchased a Cyclone rake for our Christmas gift (2010) Recieved it late November. My husband is an engineer and he was ranting about the quality of the workmanship, the detail that went into this product and stated "You do NOT see this type of quality ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 17, 2010
Pros: Works great! Makes a tough job easier. Starts easy. Holds a lot of leaves.
Cons: Can get too heavy to empty. Have to be careful going around trees and fences.
Summary: All I can say is WOW! This works as advertised. I am a 58 year old woman and for the last 20 years I have been either mowing my leaves up or using the three plastic bins collection system that came with our lawn ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Mar 18, 2010
Pros: It is easy to dump and easy to back up with.I love it.
Cons: Not much had problem with velcro comming off.
Summary: I ordered me cyclone rake about 2 weeks ago,got it in 3 days and it was very easy to put together.Ihave 5 acreas and it has about 200 oaks on it.mostly live oaks and water oaks so the leaves are smaller than most but they are so many more of them.I ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Mar 11, 2010
Pros: Worth every penny. no complaints. a quality product.
Cons: None
Summary: For the last 2-3 years I had agonized over the idea of spending $1500.00 for a leaf collection system. Also the wife kept saying just hire it done. Well, last fall after my first all day Saturday of battling the mighty oak leaf I ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Oct 26, 2009
Pros: High Quality Tool, Great Customer service,Made in the USA
Cons: None
Summary: I purchased the Cyclone Rake last summer and I have just started my second fall cleanup season with this tool. When my neighbor saw it, he said I like your new toy! To me a toy is a classic Mustang or Camaro. The Cyclone Rake is a great yard tool! Before ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Nov 24, 2008
Pros: Cuts 6-8 day job to one day and looks better then if raked by hand.
Cons: Cannot pick up acorns! Screen can burst open or get clogged if not careful.
Summary: I recently purchased a Cyclone Rake Commander Pro. I was looking at the Commercial Pro, but felt that the larger capacity might be a bit much for my 42" Craftsman mower with 17hp Kohler engine. It was a wise choice. When the 285 gallon ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Nov 23, 2008
Pros: Cleans up the leaves very quickley.
Cons: Sometimes it is hard to steer when the rake is loaded with leaves.
Summary: I have 4 acres of wooded land with about 2 acres cleared with grass. Every leaf in the State of NJ finds it way to my yard! It literally can be knee deep in sections if I do not keep up on the leaf removal. I have an large arsenal of ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Jul 6, 2008
Pros: Compact storage, powerful vacuum for efficacious lawn pick-up.
Cons: Noise of the separate engine. Must use headphones. Minor dust emissions through top vent.
Summary: Bought my Cyclone Rake from the factory and the pickup was smooth with no hassles. I needed my pickup to haul the eight boxes home for assembly. Once home I unpacked everything and started assembling the unit for my Kubota B7800 Compact Utility ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
May 9, 2008
Pros: What a workhorse! Does everything it claims to do efficiently and effortlessly.
Cons: What a horse! Takes up quite a bit of room, no choice of engines.
Summary: Long commentary, so lets get to the bottom line first: Yes, I highly, highly recommend a Cyclone Rake. My Commercial model(now called Commercial Pro) is now 4 years old, I mow 2.5 acres a week and pick-up leaves in a 25 acre adjoining park each Fall. ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 17, 2007
Pros: Quality of workmanship is near-perfect. Does what it says it will......
Cons: Not knowing about the product 'til I was 42 years old.
Summary: And the damn thing still works like a champ. I echo all of the others who posted that "...These 'infomercial products usually never work as advertised........." Well the folks at Woodland Power are the EXCEPTION. It's virtually perfect. We only have ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 11, 2007
Pros: Quality, design, speed and overall performance.
Cons: Cost.
Summary: There are several excellent reviews on this product already here and I wanted to add my perspective and opinion. I have owned the Cyclone Rake for just about one year now and have survived a whole leaf season using it. Prior to the Cyclone ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 10, 2006
Pros: Huge timesaver, solid construction
Cons: Hard to Turn; Heavy
Summary: I was a little nervous about buying this due to the infomercial like advertising for it but it does do what it claims. It is much more solidly put together than it looks which is a good thing since I still haven't mastered turning with it. The back ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 6, 2005
Pros: Cost!!,warranty, customer service, durable, sturdy, quick maintenance, very ergonomic...
Cons: Quick clips break, accessories have to be purchased to be an effective yard machine.
Summary: I've had my Cyclone Rake for 3 years. I used to get frustrated because I have a little less than a 1 acre lot with many maple and oak tree's. Most of my lot slopes to the street and the wooded area is in the very rear, making transfer of leaves and ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 16, 2005
Pros: Phenomenal Efficiency, Quality Manufacturing, Outstanding customer Service!
Cons: None, absolutely NONE!
Summary: Made in America has never meant more to me than since introduction to the Woodland Power Products Cyclone Rake. You may have seen the ads on television, if you watch home or gardening shows, and like me have probably wondered if this product ... read more
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community May 4, 2013
Pros: Everything about this product is good.
Cons: As of yet we haven't found anything we don't like about it.
Summary: We have a 7 acres with lots of grass and trees. This was one of the best purchases we have made out here. We also have a very large garden. In the fall we just take all the garden debris and throw it on the ground and mulch it with the Cyclone Rake. Then
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Nov 18, 2012
Pros: Very durable, does the hard jobs and does them well.
Cons: None
Summary: Does exactly as advertised, and better. Buy with complete confidence. Have owned an XL several years and still very
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Nov 1, 2012
Pros: sucks leaves up quickly
Cons: Dust and ability to service
Summary: I love my Cyclone Rake. I do maintenance consistently. Make sure you replace the air filter often. Whatever is in the manual about the air filter...do it more often than that...this thing kicks up a ton of dust. My motor blew
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Oct 23, 2012
Pros: Does an excellent job of picking up leaves, needles, and acorns.
Cons: Needs additional tweeking for the frame and mower boot.
Summary: I have used the Commercial Pro model for two years and it does an outstanding job on my acre lot with 60 trees. The quality of the materials that make up the unit is first class with the exception of the aluminum frame that holds up the collector
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Oct 7, 2012
Pros: High End Quality Product !! Thoroughly Engineered !!
Cons: None for me.
Summary: No more rakes and tarps for me!! I live on a 3/4 acre lot that is "in the woods". Needless to say, I have alot of leaves to clean up each fall. In less than 10 minutes, my Cyclone Rake is connected to my tractor and I am ready to tackle
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Apr 17, 2012
Pros: Good engine. Easy to assemble with the instructions.
Cons: Bad strain on tractor tow plate. Difficult to back up. Engine exhaust blows at driver.
Summary: I spent a lot of money. Now the weight of the thing has the steel tow plate in my tractor actually torn. It has been welded twice and is now weakened. The swivel wheels make it hard to back up. Maybe it doesn't plug with leaves, but it plugs with grass.I
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Jan 13, 2012
Pros: Quality item, made in the USA. Fun to use.
Cons: Can't think of one.
Summary: Have had my Cyclone Rake, Mdl XL for over a year now, and I have to say, it is absolutely the best investment I've made in a while. I have not hand-raked ONE LEAF this season. I made it a point not to, just to see if the Cyclone Rake could handle it
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Nov 19, 2011
Pros: Does its job as stated I do not have to stop after just two passes
Cons: Noisy, somewhat hard to steer when loaded. Hitch pins always falling off.Wheels steer everywhere
Summary: Great machine works well but its real hard on the frame of my Craftsman YTS 3000 It ripped it apart enough thatI had to take my Mower into work and have it welded back
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Nov 10, 2011
Pros: Very easy to maintain and store. (hangs on Wall in garage)
Cons: Noise level is very high (you need to wear ear plugs.
Summary: This is the 3rd season i've used this product. I have the XL Cyclone. With over a couple hundred trees from Oak ,Shag bark Hickory, Ash, Maple, Birch, Magnolia, every size leave there is, on 5 acres. I was a contractor for 37
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Oct 5, 2011
Pros: vaccum is quite powerful and works well.
Cons: attatchment to the trailer is of poor design and needs to be rethought.
Summary: the vaccum system on this machine works great. hard to control when it gets full though. the attatchment to the back of the tractor was not well thought of. destroyed the back of my
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Oct 4, 2011
Pros: It sucks up so well just like it should! even hard to rake twigs.
Cons: Heavy for shipping cost and storage.
Summary: After 9 years of use it keeps on running. With a few acres to mow and lots of leaves and grass to pick up, this vacuume really works. Just a word of advise, practice, practice, practice. The trailering caracteristics of the cyclone are reverse of your
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Oct 2, 2011
Pros: Engineered properly-Modular design is a thing of beaty.
Cons: Refilling air in small tires-need really small chuckLocktite or Nylock screws!
Summary: I have had my Cclone Rake for 9 years when I tell you it takes a beating I can speak from experience. I have an engineering backround & that is what made me pick the CR. I have only blown one piece in 8 years (The exit chute from impeller) and CR
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Sep 12, 2011
Pros: Easy to assemble, portable, gooood suction.
Cons: Hard to handle when full, not very good on a minor slope.
Summary: Bought a cyclone rake to help with upkeep of a large property. So far it has done well. It really does pick up everything. Found more stuff in the grass than I care to mention. Is doing well during the fall, I can cut grass and rake leaves at the same
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Sep 3, 2011
Pros: This product sucks, a good thing.
Cons: Pricey.
Hard to "assemble".
Summary: I have owned the cyclone rake for five years now. It is solid, works as advertised. The engine is quite good, needs very little maintenance, and start up instantly (so far).Unloading is not what they claim, exactly. The collection
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Apr 7, 2011
Pros: Performs just as advertised
Time and labor saver
Very well engineered and constructed
Cons: None
Summary: I've used my Commander model for four seasons now and have had no problems at all. It works just as advertised and I can stay ahead of the leaf "production" with ease each Fall. We're vacumning about 3/4 acre with numerous hardwoods. The volume reduction
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Mar 15, 2011
Pros: great time and work saver if you have a large yard with lots of leaves.
Cons: replacement parts. Had to buy a kit of parts just to replace one.
Summary: Works great if set up properly, but watch out if the plastic impeller breaks. They won't sell you just a replacement impeller, you have to buy a kit that includes the whole blower housing and all attachments, no matter what shape your current housing is
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Nov 13, 2010
Pros: Easy assembly, easy hook-up, easy unloading, great suction power, large holding capcity, folds up
Cons: pricey, takes practice getting used to.
Summary: This was the first fall clean up using the cyclone rake and I was very pleased with it's performance. I'm always skeptical of company claims. But the cyclone rake lived up to it's billing. I used it on a 3 acre wooded lot with an
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Nov 10, 2010
Pros: Easy to assemble, start & manuever. Hand held portion of the vacuum system eliminates raking.
Cons: LOTS of dust comes out of the bagger vent. Empty before it gets too full.
Summary: We've lived on a heavily treed 2 acre lot for 13 years. My husband has been threatening to move after every fall season. We love where we live so we chose to get a Cyclone Rake. Used it for the 1st time this past weekend and we
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Nov 9, 2010
Pros: Durable, efficient, easy, same job accomplished in 1/3 the time
Cons: time to assemble, approximately 8 hours, worth every minute though
Summary: My neighbor has had one of these for about two years. After my wife and I spend about 55-70 hours each season sucking, raking, blowing, burning, tarping, dragging and spending every weekend for a month straight, I finally purchased the Commander. It
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Mar 10, 2010
Pros: SUPER
Cons: NOT A ONE.................
Summary: WE HAVE HAD A LOT OF RAIN . I WAS WANTING TO USE IT WHEN THINGS DRIED OUT SO WE WAITED TIL JUST YESTERDAY MARCH 9 2010 ..FOR OUR FIRST TIME.. WHAT A MACHINE IT IS FAR BETTER THAN A RAKE . THIS CYCLONE ,GOT UP 3 YEARS OF LEAVES AS IF THEY JUST FELL .GREAT
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Dec 3, 2009
Pros: Everything about it
Cons: No cons at all.
Summary: Love this Cyclone Rake,have had it for 2 yrs. now.We have alot of leaves that fall here. This picks them up without any problem.We get to have mulch for our flower beds.Well worth every penny we paid for
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Nov 29, 2009
Pros: The Cyclone Rake is easy to assemble and to store.
Cons: I find the zipper on the collection container is extremely hard to open and close.
Summary: I recently purchased the small model of the Cyclone Rake. It does a fantastic job of clearing the leaves and other debris from the yard. It is nice to take the hose and suck the leaves out of the ground cover around the trees as well as leaves from
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Nov 5, 2009
Pros: Don't knom haven't got to use it yet.
Cons: They charge you over $160 for shipping and handling, they should be ashamed .
Summary: After much research I decided on the cyclone rake mainly for the 8 inch intake .So I called in my order on Oct. 20 and was told it would be 6 to 10 days , after half a month my rake finally arrived on Nov. 2. I started assembling and 2 hours
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Oct 22, 2009
Pros: Workmanship, collapsible, powerful, efficient, tough materials
Cons: Nothing
Summary: I bought one of these four years ago for my Sears Craftsman II 42" deck mower. It came with everything needed to install it, including tools. I have over an acre of lawn surrounded by tall oaks. This machine makes mincemeat out of the leaves. I can use
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Oct 2, 2009
Pros: Good quality products
Cons: Slow slow shipping
Summary: Ordered item on a Monday. Cyclone rake uses Fedex so ship smaller items. Friday still no delivery. Not very happy with cyclone rake or Fedex right
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Jan 6, 2009
Pros: With three to five days of manual raking, this machine is a blessing!
Cons: Have not found any yet.
Summary: Excellent, Excellent product.With three acres of heavy leaves this thing has already 3 times paid me back in 2 seasons.Well worth the investment.check out my video of the cylone
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Nov 23, 2008
Pros: Does everything as advertised. Zero regrets. Great customer support.
Cons: Tough to maneuver in tight areas, hoses heavy for this retired guy.
Summary: Had mine (Commercial model) since August 05 so this is the 4th year I have used it. Each year it sucks up 300+ bushels of leaves and then I reverse the process and blow them into the woods behind our house. Machine runs like a top, not
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Jun 19, 2008
Pros: Quality fabric, excellent visibility, strong engine, excellent impeller, the list goes on and on.
Cons: dual mount hitch can be annoying near fences/areas with a lot of trees
Summary: This product is amazing. I have had mine for probably four years now, and my mower for six. Coupled with a John Deere G100 25hp 54" deck, they can accomplish anything. I can drive through eight inches of leaves and the Cyclone Rake commercial pro will
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Nov 24, 2007
Pros: QUALITY - QUALITY - QUALITY!!
Cons: None...Honestly!
Summary: I have had my Cyclone Rake for five years now and I appreciate it more than ever! I have not had any problems with the unit during this period and it continues to perform as advertised. I highly recommend this machine if you do not enjoy raking leaves or
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Nov 12, 2007
Pros: Easy assembly
Quality vacuum system
Great customer service
Cons: I would have preferred a lower price
Briggs & Stratton engine off switch is small
Summary: I purchased a Commander Pro in November, 2007. It works quite well, and I would definitely recommend a purchase to others. The shipment arrived as planned, by truck, in five separate boxes. Assembly was straightforward, with no surprises. The folks
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Nov 28, 2006
Pros: Well-Built and Engineered, Works as Advertised.
Cons: Noisy and could do a better job with acorns.
Summary: I also bought my Cyclone Rake on EBay. Commercial Pro (415 gal. capacity), with the 17ft. Power Vacuum Pick Up with the upgraded "Tuff-Pro" Urethane Super Hose. I have a very wooded acre and a half lawn; which usually required 250+ bags of leaves,
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Oct 16, 2006
Pros: Solid and thoughtful construction, POWERFUL, large capacity, design makes it easy to get everywhere!
Cons: Um... I don't like green? Otherwise, nothing!
Summary: This thing is phenomenal. When I was putting it together, I kept waiting to find a part that they skimped on and I never did. Everything was solidly constructed, and well thought through. The unit is attached to my 20 year old John Deere tractor and woks
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Sep 23, 2006
Pros: Large capacity!
Cons: Noisy, but earplugs solve it!
Summary: I annually would begin dreading leaf season in mid-August. We live on a heavily wooded lot, and each year I'd spend every fall weekend raking, mowing, and dragging leaves around. I finally relented and bought the Cyclone Rake. I've used it for 3
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Rated Show by the Epinions community May 1, 2006
Pros: Very powerful suction, timesaver and worth the money.
Cons: Very,very loud.
Summary: Money was tight so I looked and grabbed one of EBAY and saved a couple of hundred dollars. Driving almost 2 hours and disassembling/reassembling this nuts and bolt unit I started to think I had made a huge mistake. It was most worth all the
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Nov 8, 2005
Pros: It really does work
Cons: none
Summary: I waited a few years before I finally parted w/ the money. It isn't cheap. But it does work just like it says it does. What used to take me 7 hours, now takes just over 2. I have 2+ cleared acres surrounded by dense woods. I used to have to mulch
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