Hey Tim, Thanks for the shout out again. For those wanting to work in the backwards or pulling motion we can put a bigger set of wheels on the kit. Thanks again!
After watching this video, I have decided that the best way to do this is to watch someone else do it. It may cost a bit more, but sitting back and watching is a lot easier.
The easier way to go backwards is to rotate the bottom part (gearbox and such) 180. Then you don’t have to have the handle upside down. I just got the wheels and love them with the power sweep. It is so much easier and quicker. I have the angle wheels on order and I think that will also be a good speed up.
yeah the gear box can accully rote wich ive done it all it is by loseing 4 screws on the gear box and swing the sweeper backwards and tighting screws up again wich it workd
Thanks Tim and others! I bought a power sweep today and after 5 minutes of use I was out of breath. I'm 64 years old with heart issues and didn't know what to do. My wife suggested returning it, but I knew that wasn't an option after having used it. Loosened the two bolts on the coupler and rotated 180, went back out and ran it for over an hour pulling this time instead of pushing. I use the kombi 2 stroke 94r and set the throttle to a bit less than half. Works great. Thanks to all who mention the 180 truck
Tim I bought the power sweeper and the wheel kit for my EGO. Love it, does an awesome job. I hope people realize that the power sweeper heads alone are really HEAVY and the wheel kit is strongly recommended. Price wise they are not cheap. But my back and body at my age “61” are not what they use to be. Thanks again for showing another great product.
I had to do this to mine. All you have to do is loosen the screw/bolts at the sweeper that holds the shaft and just turn the shaft 180 degrees. I have a gas one and running that upside down is not an option for me. My cap leaks fuel upside down and the safety trigger and throttle is to awkward. As always guys great video.
@@augustreil It is a 4 stroke but still uses 2 cycle fuel. I should have said not an option for me. I have a problem with how I can hit the safety switch and throttle as well as fuel wants to leak out of the gas cap. The engine would run fine upside down.
I’m waiting for my wheels to arrive today. Perry is now out of stock until 4-12-21. I snowblow, and have gravel, so rocks and sand get much further onto the lawn, and the reverse rotation will clog long before I make it back to the driveway. After watching this I’m glad I also have a tractor broom on the way. The wheels will still be very handy for edging, and small jobs.
Being an older female though I still cut, split and pile wood for my woodstove, the idea of making things easier is starting to seem more logical LOL!! Have the same issue when spring comes, crusher run from the town roads when the plows throws on to my yard and the legacy tractor with snowblower, throws the snowbanks at the end and in my driveway on the yard as well. So of course for me, there will always be stones. Raking in the spring, I would cringe so thank you! This is a great video! Shows me my options, though I'm still torn between brush and broom(paddle) but will definite purchase the wheels attachment as well!! Kudos to Katie!! FYI, love HAHA comment at the end LOL!!
Thanks for showing this product again. I’ve got the Kombi system but I really was questioning if that sweeper would be that useful. Looks like it does a good job even if it does wear you out
I do between 50 and 100 spring clean ups a year. The Kombi system and Ariens power broom make the perfect pair for dethatching, and pulling rock and sand out of yards.
Great video you two! I found that, a bit like a bob sleigh at the olympics, the people pushing get up a head of steam. You need move faster with leg power and less arm pushing. The faster you go the easier it becomes. Get on a roll! I have some wheels on order! Pushing up hill is a killer!
A coworker and I had a discussion about what you just showed. We wondered if it was possible after excavating someone yard after we put the sod back trying to get the dirt out of the grass and back to the ditch. Thank you for this video.
I think Aaron would love for you to show the Ventrac brush on the channel!! I haven’t seen any videos of it being used in that application. However.... that Kombi system is awesome and glad to see you show the different attachments
Great demo. I know that there is a lot of lawn mowers on UA-cam that has demoed the battery power trimmers and saws. Most of us (old) home owners already are vested in gas powered tools. I knew several people that had over 100 feet of extension cords that was used to mow and trim their small yard. Dealing with those cords, shock factor, and the added expense was something that I never quite understood. The newer line of battery powered lawn tools is now so much better and is cost effective. Cost is some what higher, but the time saving makes it well worth the added cost. Time is money.......
I want to say thank for your videos on different equipment, and input on advise of the equipment you use. Because of your channel, I am in the process of purchasing the Bobcat L-28 for our business. Thank you for such great content and quite honesty with your true opinions. God bless you two.
Before you buy a Bobcat, watch Andrew Camarata videos on UA-cam. In several videos he states, "Don't buy a Bobcat. They're junk." He has used many brands of skid-steer loaders and spends equal time fixing and using his two Bobcats.
@@garsonprice3441 Well, the reason to purchase this machine, is to so lightweight work, with sand and non compacted soil. Plus to haul 1 yard buckets of wet cement onto jobsites and eliminate the use of a cement buggy. Plus spreading out the soil before pouring cement slabs.
Thanks for doing this comparison. It was most helpful. I ordered a wheel kit, thanks to your video. I'd like to see the young lady wear safety glasses when using a tool like this, especially when it's in the "walk backwards" mode. It only takes one rock to take-out an eye. Not worth the risk! 🙂
I have 600 feet of driveways that are curvy. I learned after hand raking in the spring. I now have three spots I end my plow runs to keep gravel in those three areas.
I use the yard boss with the bristle brush attachment. I use it backwards, because you can't push it forward. It is all you can handle after an hour. I have a 600 foot driveway. I try to push the snow to one side so I only have one side to cleanup on the spring. It took me 6 hours to finish mine. I did both sides over 4 different days. Good luck with the rest. Better get it done before the grass starts to grow, because that's even worse to do. Thanks for the video, may look onto the wheel kit some day.
The power sweep is a savior! You should see about the yardboss that stihl sells. It has the same benefits of what you are using but you don't have to carry it as it is more of a tiller setup!
Great video. I have one of those Power sweepers. I don't like using it because of heavy weigh and hard to push. I like the wheel idea but I don't want to bend over all the time. Again, thank you.
Tim, when using the power sweep pulling backward leave the power unit normal and down by the paddle unit you will find it is fastened to the shaft by two torq screws, loosen the screws and just rotate the gearbox 180 you don't even need to take it off of the shaft. I did get the wheel kit, in the instructions it tells about cutting a spacer that is between the gearbox and the shield to 2" my guess if you would cut a little more that will give you even more adjustment on the wheels or it did for me. When you talked about it in the earlier video it looked like a great idea I happen to love what a great idea and glad that you talked about it keep up the great work love your channel. Doug
Tim, you may be able to rotate the head on the Power Sweep so that the electric motor is in the normal position. I do like the Power Sweep as a de-thatcher though. A Power Sweep with a vacuum attachment would be an ideal setup. I find that when I till the garden, that it's easier to pull the tiller than it is to push. The power sweep and power brushes all work better on a tractor, front end loader or skid steer than they do hand propelled. Much easier on the back. Thanks for showing tool attachments that are out there, just not normally seen unless you know you have a need one but didn't know that a commercial product existed.
Hey Tim, I have a feeling you'll eventually upgrade to a JD Front Broom for the 1025r. I have a power broom with the rubber paddles from from Echo and works great but its a tremendous strain on the body especially doing side road ditches with 3 to 4ft incline. Fortunately I could flip mine over and pull it at times but trade off is you get rocks flung at you. after 2 spring seasons of that for 320ft of ditch to maintain plus outlying driveway areas, I put a 52" broom on my 455. With power angle its way nicer on the seat watching rocks leave your grass. Additionally you can de-thatch your entire lawn and customer's yards :) ROI is much faster with that option and save your back and joints.
Saving your back and joints is almost always worth it! One reason the power stuff was invented. My one grandad was a farmer for most of his working life but he retired the year I was born and his joints were pretty bad with arthritis and bursitis. My dad's father farmed his entire life and only quit when he was 90 since it was getting harder to run the old tractor's and harvest equipment.
I wonder if buying slightly larger wheels from Harbor freight or someplace would work better for someone your height. Probably wouldn't have to hold it so low.
For the first approach. You can turn the handle if I remember correct. If you pull the cover off you should be able to loosen the handle and twist it around
Also for those of you who have purchased a kit all you need is 10 inch wheel for the pulling motion. The Echo, Shindaiwa,... kit on our site comes with the 10 inch wheels. Looks like I need a Stihl ordering option for the pulling motion!
@@TractorTimewithTim They are correct. You can rotate the sweeper head 180 degrees. Loosen a few screens rotate and your ready to go. That is what requires SweeperWheels to put on bigger wheels because the shaft going into the transmission shifts from bottom to top.
Received my wheel kit and tried it out this week, it appeared to make the task much easier. The snowplow driver was exceptionally kind to me this year so I didn't really give them an apples to apples comparison of pushing the sweeper to its limits. To be clear, it is still not a fun chore but anything to ease the stress on my old body is money well spent.
We have the gas powered Kombi, it’s too bad we can’t spin ours to walk backwards. Great idea for the battery powered one though. I also agree the bristle brush makes for quite the workout. We will be definitely considering the wheel kit as well. Great Video!
There should be two torx screws at the top of the gearbox where it meets the shaft under that black plastic guard. Loosen both screws pull the gear box down about 1/4-1/2 inch and rotate the gear box 180 degrees push it back up until t bottoms out and re tighten the screws. This should reverse the direction of the sweeper
I just bought the gas powered one today and discovered it's easy to flip at the gearbox/shaft intersection. On grass, I cannot hold on to it with reverse rotation. On concrete it's fine.
Tim was channeling Tom Sawyer!😁 Could you make an adapter plate to move the wheels down more so the bristle broom wouldn't be as aggressive? It would allow the handle to be higher so you aren't bending over so much.
What I have always done when I run them I'll loosen up the two bolts at the end of the gearbox and rotate the whole head that way the power unit is facing its normal direction
How's your back feel while you're bent over like that. For me being crouched over like that would be miserable after a while. But it still beats doing it by hand. Thanks for sharing Tim
Hey Tim, I know you have mentioned in prior videos but what rock do you suggest for a gravel drive? I hear so many different opinions but yours looks like what I would like mine to look like. (I am a gravel novice...)
This is #8 crushed limestone. 3/4” with no dust. For the area near the shed, I bought 3/4” with dust. This packs easier. Makes a good base. I NEVER use the large stuff (2”+). Lots of folks use that for base...I hate those large rocks...they always seem to come to the top.
The problem I've found with hidden rock is when mowing the blade will hit the rock and throw it. I don't want my dogs or a window hurt or damaged. Hidden rocks also damage the blades which means a real challenge to remove, sharpen, balance, and remount. At $24/blade I try not to need to replace them more than twice a year (I mow almost year round).
I use my landscape rake to level the garden area soil and the rock in the driveways. One of these years I'll add new rock but it won't be as thick as Tim & Christy have since I want it to pack down.
On my echo there is a bolt where you hook up the quick disconnect. (2-3 inches from the black T handle knob) Can't you just loosen the bolt, swivel it 180 and tighten? That way the head will not be upside down.
How does the price of that complete system compare to a 3pl road broom in the USA? 2passes with a 6ft road broom on your tractor would be super easy...
In my experience the bristle brush does better on hard surfaces with less wear and cheaper to replace the bristles when worn out. The paddle broom does better in the grass.
The power sweeper and the power broom are better suited for the yard boss in my humble opinion. You are directly behind the tool & closer to the action with the yard boss and not off to one side as you are with the Kombi system. You should get the AP Battery Backpack , one AP Battery Bag with cord, and an extra AP Battery Bag (optional).
Roy is correct. Tim, You need to use some heavy weights so your arms will stretch more. Keeping your back as straight as you can will aid in keeping your spine aligned which reduces back injuries. If you need to work it this way, get a back support to aid you in keeping your back aligned. ( I damaged my back 50 years ago and have had issues with it ever since. Now my spinal cord has issues and part of the nerve bundle is damaged).
You can drill one hole in the attachment tube to locate the motor end wherever you want. Get a darwin's grip for tall people, best bet for people 5'10" and above
The broom looks like a better job but more effort to use. The wheel kit is a winner. Looks like Kristy doesn't have to bend over as much to get rake to work properly
Do those attachments only go into the power head one way? My echo PAS can go in multiple angles I guess you could say. I have some Stihl equipment but not the one that has multiple attachments so Im not sure. I know my echo PAS can have the attachments go in at different angles to the power head. Well 90 degree angles anyway....
Power Sweep with wheels look like it's better. Maybe larger diameter wheels would allow you to stand upright and not lean over. I am 6 ft 5 in and that leaning would hurt my lower back.
Duke 8:28 - "leave the silly rocks in the yard, and don't be so picky, brother" That's the way I understand it, taken from the little, not so good book. As a guy that has congestive heart failure, those brushes are great for clearing snow in the winter, but I can deal with the rocks in my weeds. God Bless.
All of this just makes me realize that sometimes it’s just worth paying for concrete. 😂 They have a big huge brush that you can mount to the front of a YouTV come up for the Polaris ranger anyway I’m sure you could get it for just about anything but it’s kind of like that bristle brush was but it’s a few feet wide, I think they call it a driveway brush. Having one mounted at an angle so you could just drive slowly along the side of the driveway and kick everything to one side would be pretty cool
Is that faster than a rake? I often smile at the landscapers blowing grass clippings off drives , when it seems faster with a broom. I like the exercise as well...and the quiet of the rake and broom...
I think Vinnie with the power broom would have made short work of that. I think that tool has a place in my stable getting rid of Live Oak and Red Oak acorns off the lawn.
Time for the front mounted tractor sweep on the 1025r. Would be nice for cleaning the shop floor too... just the price would be hard to justify with the finance committee
That Stihl backpack battery is really cool but why not a power brush on the front of Johnny 1? That would be the easiest wouldn't it...and this is tractor time with Tim?
There should be two torx screws at the top of the gearbox where it meets the shaft under that black plastic guard. Loosen both screws pull the gear box down about 1/4-1/2 inch and rotate the gear box 180 degrees push it back up until t bottoms out and re tighten the screws. This should reverse the direction of the sweeper
Hey Tim, Thanks for the shout out again. For those wanting to work in the backwards or pulling motion we can put a bigger set of wheels on the kit. Thanks again!
Could you use some sort of design like what is used on push mowers to raise and lower the wheels ??
Hi Perry,
do you ship to canada?
I've been searching for "where to buy" on the wheel kit, without success so far...
Sweeperwheels.com. Shown within the first 30 seconds of this video, so you didn’t look that far!
Use code ttwt for a 5% discount.
After watching this video, I have decided that the best way to do this is to watch someone else do it. It may cost a bit more, but sitting back and watching is a lot easier.
The easier way to go backwards is to rotate the bottom part (gearbox and such) 180. Then you don’t have to have the handle upside down. I just got the wheels and love them with the power sweep. It is so much easier and quicker. I have the angle wheels on order and I think that will also be a good speed up.
The straight shaft ones I've used are indexed for the pins.
yeah the gear box can accully rote wich ive done it all it is by loseing 4 screws on the gear box and swing the sweeper backwards and tighting screws up again wich it workd
@@michaelmactavish1728 I believe it. The Tanaka's I used were indexed tho
Thanks Tim and others! I bought a power sweep today and after 5 minutes of use I was out of breath. I'm 64 years old with heart issues and didn't know what to do. My wife suggested returning it, but I knew that wasn't an option after having used it. Loosened the two bolts on the coupler and rotated 180, went back out and ran it for over an hour pulling this time instead of pushing. I use the kombi 2 stroke 94r and set the throttle to a bit less than half. Works great. Thanks to all who mention the 180 truck
Nice to see you two outside again! I've missed both of you. The winter and virus has made a mess of things.
Tim I bought the power sweeper and the wheel kit for my EGO. Love it, does an awesome job. I hope people realize that the power sweeper heads alone are really HEAVY and the wheel kit is strongly recommended. Price wise they are not cheap. But my back and body at my age “61” are not what they use to be. Thanks again for showing another great product.
I had to do this to mine. All you have to do is loosen the screw/bolts at the sweeper that holds the shaft and just turn the shaft 180 degrees. I have a gas one and running that upside down is not an option for me. My cap leaks fuel upside down and the safety trigger and throttle is to awkward. As always guys great video.
Why can't you run your gas one upside down ? I'm able to all the time. Is yours a 4 stroke ?
@@augustreil It is a 4 stroke but still uses 2 cycle fuel. I should have said not an option for me. I have a problem with how I can hit the safety switch and throttle as well as fuel wants to leak out of the gas cap. The engine would run fine upside down.
@@markstrickler2386, Got it, thanks !
I’m waiting for my wheels to arrive today. Perry is now out of stock until 4-12-21.
I snowblow, and have gravel, so rocks and sand get much further onto the lawn, and the reverse rotation will clog long before I make it back to the driveway.
After watching this I’m glad I also have a tractor broom on the way. The wheels will still be very handy for edging, and small jobs.
Being an older female though I still cut, split and pile wood for my woodstove, the idea of making things easier is starting to seem more logical LOL!! Have the same issue when spring comes, crusher run from the town roads when the plows throws on to my yard and the legacy tractor with snowblower, throws the snowbanks at the end and in my driveway on the yard as well. So of course for me, there will always be stones. Raking in the spring, I would cringe so thank you! This is a great video! Shows me my options, though I'm still torn between brush and broom(paddle) but will definite purchase the wheels attachment as well!! Kudos to Katie!! FYI, love HAHA comment at the end LOL!!
Thanks for showing this product again. I’ve got the Kombi system but I really was questioning if that sweeper would be that useful.
Looks like it does a good job even if it does wear you out
Hey Brock!
I do between 50 and 100 spring clean ups a year. The Kombi system and Ariens power broom make the perfect pair for dethatching, and pulling rock and sand out of yards.
Great video you two!
I found that, a bit like a bob sleigh at the olympics, the people pushing get up a head of steam.
You need move faster with leg power and less arm pushing.
The faster you go the easier it becomes.
Get on a roll!
I have some wheels on order!
Pushing up hill is a killer!
Good video of these options. Wouldn't want to be hunched over doing that job either. But it beats a rake for sure! Thanks for sharing!
A coworker and I had a discussion about what you just showed. We wondered if it was possible after excavating someone yard after we put the sod back trying to get the dirt out of the grass and back to the ditch. Thank you for this video.
I think it might work. Probably need to buy both heads to see which works best.
I think Aaron would love for you to show the Ventrac brush on the channel!! I haven’t seen any videos of it being used in that application. However.... that Kombi system is awesome and glad to see you show the different attachments
Great demo. I know that there is a lot of lawn mowers on UA-cam that has demoed the battery power trimmers and saws. Most of us (old) home owners already are vested in gas powered tools. I knew several people that had over 100 feet of extension cords that was used to mow and trim their small yard. Dealing with those cords, shock factor, and the added expense was something that I never quite understood. The newer line of battery powered lawn tools is now so much better and is cost effective. Cost is some what higher, but the time saving makes it well worth the added cost. Time is money.......
Had the same problem with ups onthe corner, so placed a big rock right on the point
I want to say thank for your videos on different equipment, and input on advise of the equipment you use. Because of your channel, I am in the process of purchasing the Bobcat L-28 for our business. Thank you for such great content and quite honesty with your true opinions. God bless you two.
Before you buy a Bobcat, watch Andrew Camarata videos on UA-cam. In several videos he states, "Don't buy a Bobcat. They're junk." He has used many brands of skid-steer loaders and spends equal time fixing and using his two Bobcats.
@@garsonprice3441 Well, the reason to purchase this machine, is to so lightweight work, with sand and non compacted soil. Plus to haul 1 yard buckets of wet cement onto jobsites and eliminate the use of a cement buggy. Plus spreading out the soil before pouring cement slabs.
Thanks for doing this comparison. It was most helpful. I ordered a wheel kit, thanks to your video. I'd like to see the young lady wear safety glasses when using a tool like this, especially when it's in the "walk backwards" mode. It only takes one rock to take-out an eye. Not worth the risk! 🙂
Very interesting! Thank you for taking the leg work out of this for us!!! Now I know what I want.
I have 600 feet of driveways that are curvy. I learned after hand raking in the spring. I now have three spots I end my plow runs to keep gravel in those three areas.
They should bring back the Fannypack for the smaller battery holder ; )
LoL. I liked them ring to that "rock clearing time with Christy". Seriously good video very informative.
I use a leaf blower on my lawn to get the winter sand off it from the road sanders.
I use the yard boss with the bristle brush attachment. I use it backwards, because you can't push it forward. It is all you can handle after an hour. I have a 600 foot driveway. I try to push the snow to one side so I only have one side to cleanup on the spring. It took me 6 hours to finish mine. I did both sides over 4 different days. Good luck with the rest. Better get it done before the grass starts to grow, because that's even worse to do. Thanks for the video, may look onto the wheel kit some day.
Loosen the gearbox and spin it 180 degrees, the motor and guard remain in the normal, upright position.
The power sweep is a savior! You should see about the yardboss that stihl sells. It has the same benefits of what you are using but you don't have to carry it as it is more of a tiller setup!
It’s attachment Time with Tim-great information-Thanks
Quite the workout today. I like the backwards version best. It seemed to be less work.
Great video. I have one of those Power sweepers. I don't like using it because of heavy weigh and hard to push. I like the wheel idea but I don't want to bend over all the time. Again, thank you.
The bristle brush would be great for sidewalks and decks to remove light snows
Great video. I hope to see more Stihl battery power equipment in the future!
We’ll show two chainsaws tomorrow.
😀👍
Tim, when using the power sweep pulling backward leave the power unit normal and down by the paddle unit you will find it is fastened to the shaft by two torq screws, loosen the screws and just rotate the gearbox 180 you don't even need to take it off of the shaft. I did get the wheel kit, in the instructions it tells about cutting a spacer that is between the gearbox and the shield to 2" my guess if you would cut a little more that will give you even more adjustment on the wheels or it did for me. When you talked about it in the earlier video it looked like a great idea I happen to love what a great idea and glad that you talked about it keep up the great work love your channel.
Doug
That makes a huge difference.
Tim, you may be able to rotate the head on the Power Sweep so that the electric motor is in the normal position. I do like the Power Sweep as a de-thatcher though. A Power Sweep with a vacuum attachment would be an ideal setup.
I find that when I till the garden, that it's easier to pull the tiller than it is to push.
The power sweep and power brushes all work better on a tractor, front end loader or skid steer than they do hand propelled. Much easier on the back.
Thanks for showing tool attachments that are out there, just not normally seen unless you know you have a need one but didn't know that a commercial product existed.
Hey Tim, I have a feeling you'll eventually upgrade to a JD Front Broom for the 1025r. I have a power broom with the rubber paddles from from Echo and works great but its a tremendous strain on the body especially doing side road ditches with 3 to 4ft incline. Fortunately I could flip mine over and pull it at times but trade off is you get rocks flung at you. after 2 spring seasons of that for 320ft of ditch to maintain plus outlying driveway areas, I put a 52" broom on my 455. With power angle its way nicer on the seat watching rocks leave your grass. Additionally you can de-thatch your entire lawn and customer's yards :) ROI is much faster with that option and save your back and joints.
Saving your back and joints is almost always worth it! One reason the power stuff was invented. My one grandad was a farmer for most of his working life but he retired the year I was born and his joints were pretty bad with arthritis and bursitis. My dad's father farmed his entire life and only quit when he was 90 since it was getting harder to run the old tractor's and harvest equipment.
I’ll tell you the best and easiest way to do it Tim. Hire my business to take care of it for you. Solves all the problems.
Or do what I did when I got tired of all the rocks in yard from snow. Paved it. Pretty penny for all your road way.
You can flip the gear box over, see the pictures on the power sweep shield. Use a T-25bit to loosen the screws at the mounting point.
I wonder if buying slightly larger wheels from Harbor freight or someplace would work better for someone your height. Probably wouldn't have to hold it so low.
wouldn't that be less of the paddle touching the grass? would it still clean as good?
Hi Tim
I think the sweepers are like the video you did on rototillers, no matter what you have you will like it!
That looks hard on the back. Looks like you need an attachment for the tractor to do that and save your back.
0:43 is where it's from, thanks Tim
Oh that was a good ending!
For the first approach. You can turn the handle if I remember correct. If you pull the cover off you should be able to loosen the handle and twist it around
Also for those of you who have purchased a kit all you need is 10 inch wheel for the pulling motion. The Echo, Shindaiwa,... kit on our site comes with the 10 inch wheels. Looks like I need a Stihl ordering option for the pulling motion!
Or maybe I messed up and missed a way to turn over the head. I’m not sure. Some commenters are saying that there is a way to turn the head over.
@@TractorTimewithTim They are correct. You can rotate the sweeper head 180 degrees. Loosen a few screens rotate and your ready to go. That is what requires SweeperWheels to put on bigger wheels because the shaft going into the transmission shifts from bottom to top.
wouldn't that be less of the paddle touching the grass? would it still clean as good?
Missed u outdoors again now too ..u need to put a edging on that driveway to keep those stones in too....and make it easier to clean it too..
Well done. Surprised they did not have a reversible motor (just like reversible drills) switch to accommodate a more flexible use. Good tools to have.
Looks to me like running that thing backwards works as a very nice dethatcher!
EDIT: Ok you guys said that about 30 seconds after I wrote my comment.
I have one and it is what I am doing. It’s the best out there. Just to be careful and not do it too soon. Or it will rip the sod out clean.
Received my wheel kit and tried it out this week, it appeared to make the task much easier. The snowplow driver was exceptionally kind to me this year so I didn't really give them an apples to apples comparison of pushing the sweeper to its limits. To be clear, it is still not a fun chore but anything to ease the stress on my old body is money well spent.
I hope 🤞 you don’t get a rock in your knee cap,this way it is way better I think with little wider tires be better.Thank you for sharing
We have the gas powered Kombi, it’s too bad we can’t spin ours to walk backwards. Great idea for the battery powered one though. I also agree the bristle brush makes for quite the workout. We will be definitely considering the wheel kit as well. Great Video!
There should be two torx screws at the top of the gearbox where it meets the shaft under that black plastic guard. Loosen both screws pull the gear box down about 1/4-1/2 inch and rotate the gear box 180 degrees push it back up until t bottoms out and re tighten the screws. This should reverse the direction of the sweeper
I’ll try it, thanks
@@zander6x6
That’s exactly how I flipped my km130 broom to reverse it
I just bought the gas powered one today and discovered it's easy to flip at the gearbox/shaft intersection. On grass, I cannot hold on to it with reverse rotation. On concrete it's fine.
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Great video Tim, I found this video very helpful.
Great video, I have almost 3/4 mile long driveway. Lots to do.
Tim was channeling Tom Sawyer!😁 Could you make an adapter plate to move the wheels down more so the bristle broom wouldn't be as aggressive? It would allow the handle to be higher so you aren't bending over so much.
What I have always done when I run them I'll loosen up the two bolts at the end of the gearbox and rotate the whole head that way the power unit is facing its normal direction
Great video, Tim, but if you want to eliminate this job completely, put a coat of 0-1 ¼" crushed stone on your driveway. It packs like cement.
When you're walking forward with the sweeper you're using more leg strength to push. I would want to stand straight up though to save my lower back.
I did exactly what you recommended and it works way better. I added 8" wheels instead of 6"
How's your back feel while you're bent over like that. For me being crouched over like that would be miserable after a while. But it still beats doing it by hand. Thanks for sharing Tim
Hey Tim, I know you have mentioned in prior videos but what rock do you suggest for a gravel drive? I hear so many different opinions but yours looks like what I would like mine to look like. (I am a gravel novice...)
This is #8 crushed limestone. 3/4” with no dust.
For the area near the shed, I bought 3/4” with dust. This packs easier. Makes a good base.
I NEVER use the large stuff (2”+). Lots of folks use that for base...I hate those large rocks...they always seem to come to the top.
@@TractorTimewithTim Thanks! I appreciate the info!
Also the bristles aint really for dirt and stuff either. More for sweeping dirt off of a driveway or such. The paddel wheel will be alot less strain
Getting stone in the yard sucks. Thats why I like the snow pusher.
The grass WILL grow up and hide the rocks. 12:26 This looks like a lot of work. You 2 have sold a lot of stuff to me, but not this time. :)
The problem I've found with hidden rock is when mowing the blade will hit the rock and throw it. I don't want my dogs or a window hurt or damaged. Hidden rocks also damage the blades which means a real challenge to remove, sharpen, balance, and remount. At $24/blade I try not to need to replace them more than twice a year (I mow almost year round).
Pro paddle Tom. Nice video
You should be able to loosen the head (paddles end) on the end of the shaft snd spin it to any angle you want. My gas one is that way anyway.
I just use my landscape rake it works pretty good
I use my landscape rake to level the garden area soil and the rock in the driveways. One of these years I'll add new rock but it won't be as thick as Tim & Christy have since I want it to pack down.
On my echo there is a bolt where you hook up the quick disconnect. (2-3 inches from the black T handle knob) Can't you just loosen the bolt, swivel it 180 and tighten? That way the head will not be upside down.
How does the price of that complete system compare to a 3pl road broom in the USA? 2passes with a 6ft road broom on your tractor would be super easy...
Thanks for the awesome ideas. Now try the rotary broom for Vinne!
Ugh.
In my experience the bristle brush does better on hard surfaces with less wear and cheaper to replace the bristles when worn out. The paddle broom does better in the grass.
If the wheels are adjustable, would bigger wheels help more.
Love the video's keep up the good work and god bless and stay safe.
Hi Approx how heavy is the wheel set? I want to use with Dethatcher attachment and weight is gonna start adding up.
The power sweeper and the power broom are better suited for the yard boss in my humble opinion. You are directly behind the tool & closer to the action with the yard boss and not off to one side as you are with the Kombi system. You should get the AP Battery Backpack , one AP Battery Bag with cord, and an extra AP Battery Bag (optional).
Do you prefer to use the battery backpack vs gas powered?
Certainly easier to start!
Need to figure out how to hook it to your tractor LOL
NICE video keep the video coming haveva bless weekend and weeks ahead
might be something to use the power broom to feed the tractor bucket.
It is easy. Disconnect shaft from tool head and rotate 180 deg.
I vote to pave the driveway....Thanks for the info. God Bless
Me too!
For your height you need longer arms on the attachment or bigger wheels so you could hold it at a comfortable height.
Roy is correct. Tim, You need to use some heavy weights so your arms will stretch more. Keeping your back as straight as you can will aid in keeping your spine aligned which reduces back injuries. If you need to work it this way, get a back support to aid you in keeping your back aligned. ( I damaged my back 50 years ago and have had issues with it ever since. Now my spinal cord has issues and part of the nerve bundle is damaged).
You can drill one hole in the attachment tube to locate the motor end wherever you want. Get a darwin's grip for tall people, best bet for people 5'10" and above
The easiest way to flip the broom or sweeper over is to pull the plastic alignment plug out of the shaft and just flip it.
I contacted Perry after your previous video. Still not sure if I want the wheels.
I only use the bristles for hard surfaces.
We tried a bit on hard surface. They do seem to help.
The broom looks like a better job but more effort to use. The wheel kit is a winner. Looks like Kristy doesn't have to bend over as much to get rake to work properly
The bristles will work great for dethatching your yard
Do those attachments only go into the power head one way? My echo PAS can go in multiple angles I guess you could say. I have some Stihl equipment but not the one that has multiple attachments so Im not sure. I know my echo PAS can have the attachments go in at different angles to the power head. Well 90 degree angles anyway....
Power Sweep with wheels look like it's better. Maybe larger diameter wheels would allow you to stand upright and not lean over. I am 6 ft 5 in and that leaning would hurt my lower back.
that still looks like a lot of work in any direction
Looking good Tim!!!
Duke 8:28 - "leave the silly rocks in the yard, and don't be so picky, brother"
That's the way I understand it, taken from the little, not so good book. As a guy that has congestive heart failure, those brushes are great for clearing snow in the winter, but I can deal with the rocks in my weeds. God Bless.
All of this just makes me realize that sometimes it’s just worth paying for concrete. 😂
They have a big huge brush that you can mount to the front of a YouTV come up for the Polaris ranger anyway I’m sure you could get it for just about anything but it’s kind of like that bristle brush was but it’s a few feet wide, I think they call it a driveway brush. Having one mounted at an angle so you could just drive slowly along the side of the driveway and kick everything to one side would be pretty cool
Is that faster than a rake? I often smile at the landscapers blowing grass clippings off drives , when it seems faster with a broom. I like the exercise as well...and the quiet of the rake and broom...
Thanks good to know.
The power paddle will work just a good. You just need to go a little slower. It’s also great for chestnuts and acorns.
I had a combo ( not combi ) system and it would vibrate itself apart. Wish the hook up part was built differently.
What’s warm weather?
I think Vinnie with the power broom would have made short work of that. I think that tool has a place in my stable getting rid of Live Oak and Red Oak acorns off the lawn.
Time for the front mounted tractor sweep on the 1025r. Would be nice for cleaning the shop floor too... just the price would be hard to justify with the finance committee
Anyway you look at it....it's still better than raking. Then I take my leaf blower to clean up the thatch/leaves on the driveway.
Use this broom/sweeper for cleaning out your cement shop floor!
That Stihl backpack battery is really cool but why not a power brush on the front of Johnny 1? That would be the easiest wouldn't it...and this is tractor time with Tim?
There should be two torx screws at the top of the gearbox where it meets the shaft under that black plastic guard. Loosen both screws pull the gear box down about 1/4-1/2 inch and rotate the gear box 180 degrees push it back up until t bottoms out and re tighten the screws. This should reverse the direction of the sweeper
We put a broom on our tractor it works awesome