AL-KO 750P Leaf Sweeper And Vacuum
Today we are looking at the AL-KO 750P leaf sweeper and vacuum. The AL-KO 750P is a budget domestic sweeper and vacuum designed for the keen gardener. It is currently on special offer at £699 including VAT.
The AL-KO 750P leaf sweeper and vacuum comes with a five-year warranty. This brings great peace of mind and no unexpected expenses for five years.
Powered by a popular and reliable Briggs & Stratton 500E 4-stroke engine. A 75 cm working width, which is approximately 2’6”. And a large 200 L collector bag.
Recently we looked at the Billy Goat QV900HSP Wheeled Vacuum-Hydrostatic Drive. This is an upmarket model designed more for commercial use or a large garden. It has a much higher price tag of £4009.98 including VAT. However, it’s a commercial machine that will potentially give a keen gardener many years of good service.
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Features
- Powered by a 4 stroke Briggs & Stratton engine.
- Wide 75 cm working width.
- Large 200 L collection bag.
- German engineering.
- Five-year warranty.
The AL-KO 750P Leaf Sweeper And Vacuum
Many of the AL-KO machines are made in Austria. One of the company’s famous lines is “Engineered In Germany, Made In Austria”! AL-KO have been making garden machinery since 1966, so in other words, 55 years of experience.
The AL-KO 750P leaf sweeper and vacuum is ideal for cleaning large areas such as driveways, pathways and leaf collection. It’s a quick way of keeping your garden clean and tidy. There is an optional hose available to get into those places where the leaf vacuum can’t reach. Although the hose is an option, it’s something that I would recommend purchasing.
Engine
The AL-KO 750P leaf sweeper and vacuum is powered by a popular and reliable Briggs & Stratton engine. The 158cc 4-stroke engine develops around 3 hp. The engine has a traditional recoil start for easy starting.
Over the years I have had many machines that are powered by Briggs & Stratton, I have always liked their reliability and simplicity. I have had minimal problems with Briggs & Stratton engines, I have used Briggs engines for over 40 years! One of the great things is that they have an excellent parts network, and the parts are sensibly priced.
Suction Height Adjustment
The suction height is adjustable in four different stages to suit various conditions. So for example, if you are working on a gravel drive, you would use a higher setting rather than a low setting.
How Does a Leaf Vacuum Work?
The AL-KO 750P leaf vacuum has a large vacuum fan that is powered by the Briggs & Stratton engine. The fan draws the leaves up and blows the leaves or debris into the large 200 L collection bag. The suction housing and air turbine are manufactured from powder-coated steel to give extra strength.
Optional Extras
As I mentioned earlier in this post, there’s an optional vacuum hose available which should really be a standard fitting, to my mind. I believe the optional hose really helps to make your vacuum fully universal. The hose enables you to get in close places where the garden vacuum cannot reach. For example, around flower and shrub borders, corners of patios etc.
The AL-KO 750P leaf sweeper and vacuum has a dead man’s handle on for safety reasons. In other words, the dead man’s handle has to be held down to operate the machine. Unfortunately, this means that when the vacuum pipe is used it requires another operator to hold the handle down. However, there are ways around this issue!
To Conclude
I’m always looking for ways to make life easier in the garden. A wheeled garden vacuum is a great and easy way of keeping your garden tidy. With the optional hose attachment, the garden vacuum can literally reach most areas.
It appears that all the manufacturers supply the hose as an option, I guess it’s to keep prices down. If I was purchasing a leaf vacuum I would definitely want the optional hose to get the most out of my machine.
The AL-KO 750P is a push machine that requires a bit of effort, we do have self-propelled machines available, but obviously, that increases the price slightly. If I was purchasing, I would go for a self-propelled machine.
On the other end of the scale, AL-CO gives a five-year manufacturer’s warranty to their garden vacuum. This is a great plus point and gives peace of mind. Normally if a manufacturer gives a five-year warranty, they require the machine to be serviced by a dealer once a year. However, it certainly gives peace of mind with a five-year warranty and keeps your machine in top condition.
Specification
| No. of Engine Cylinders | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sound Press Meas LpA [dB (A)] | 86 |
| with Catch Box | Yes |
| Catch Box Material | Fabric |
| Motor Type | 4-Stroke |
| Brand | solo by AL-KO |
| Number of Strokes rpm | 3000 |
| Performance in Horsepower | 2 |
| Uncertainty Factor KpA[dB (A)] | 2 |
| Drive type | Petrol |
| K value (m / s ^ 2) | 2 |
| Can Collect Leaves? | Yes |
| Suction Height Adjustment | 4-stage single wheel |
| Sound Power Guar LwA[dB (A)] | 98 |
| Sound Power Meas LwA[dB (A)] | 96 |
| Product Range | Premium |
| Vibration Value ahw (m/s ^ 2) | 6 |
| Cubic Capacity in cc | 140 |
| Autochoke | No |
| Catch Box Capacity in Litres | 200 |
| Primer | Yes |
| Power in kW | 2 |
