Stihl Vacuum Shredder Conversion Kit for BG55, BG85
The Stihl vacuum shredder conversion kit can turn your Stihl blower model BG55 and BG85 into a powerful garden vacuum cleaner. We are presently offering the Stihl shredder conversion kit for just £46.28, the retail price is £78.50. So a saving of £31 approximately. Why not turn your Stihl blower into a powerful garden vacuum?
This simple Stihl vacuum shredder conversion kit comes with everything you need. This includes two plastic pipes and a collection bag. The collection bag can be easily emptied with its large zip that opens the bag fully.
I have used the Stihl range of blowers for over 20 years, they are a great asset in any garden. I know for a fact that I use my Stihl blowers more than any other tool in the garden. It’s a really quick way to clear leaves and other debris. It almost replaces the garden rake and can make your garden look clean and tidy in just a few seconds with minimal effort.
Turn your Stihl blower into a mini garden shredder.
Make the most of your Stihl blower.
Complete kit turns your Stihl blower into a vacuum/shredder.
Take the hard work out of cleaning your garden.
Easy to empty bag.
Shred as you vacuum.
Stihl Vacuum Bag
Make The Most Of Your Stihl Blower
The Stihl vacuum conversion kit really helps to make the most of your Stihl blower. My first Stihl leaf blower came complete with the shredder and vacuum kit as I wanted to get the most out of my Stihl blower. For 90% of the time, I would use my Stihl blower to blow the leaves into a large heap and then barrow the leaves to the compost heap. I have to say that it is much quicker to blow than it is to vacuum.
To make the most of your Stihl blower and to use the blower efficiently, I would just use the collection bag and shredder for the final touches. For example, I would use the blower on the lawn and patio and then literally attach the conversion kit to clean the corners and places that I cannot reach properly with the blower.
When you are using a leaf blower there are certain places where you either need to clean up by hand or use the Stihl vacuum shredder conversion kit.
The Stihl vacuum conversion kit is ideal for getting into the small places that are difficult to reach with a broom and difficult to blow. I guess the best way to describe the vacuum is that it really helps with those finishing touches!
I wouldn’t recommend using the blower to actually collect leaves from your lawn as the blower is not designed to do this. It’s just designed to complement the blower and add those final finishing touches.
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To Conclude
Many of you may be wondering if this product is worth purchasing? I would say most definitely, yes, for the reasons mentioned above. If you think you’re going to be clearing the leaves of a large lawn and shredding them at the same time, this is not the tool for the job.
With large amounts of leaves I would blow the leaves into a central spot and collect in the wheelbarrow or whatever you used to collect your leaves. It would be very inefficient to try and shred leaves with a machine of this size.
However, if you are looking to keep your patio nice and smart and those corners where you’re blower or broom cannot reach. Then the Stihl vacuum shredder conversion kit is a must for you.
The Feider FAST175P Push Wheeled Garden Vacuum is a French-made budget wheeled Garden vacuum. This garden vacuum is a new machine on the market and is cheaper than its main competitor, the Billy Goat.
At the moment the Feider FAST175P Push Wheeled Garden Vacuum is on special offer for just £399. This is a fantastic £200 saving on the original price.
Feider FAST175P Push Wheeled Garden Vacuum
A wheeled garden vacuum can be a huge help in the garden, especially in the autumn time when all the leaves are falling. The Feider FAST175P Push Wheeled Garden Vacuum offers a good option for saving time in the garden when it comes to clearing leaves and debris.
With a huge appetite for leaves and debris, the Feider FAST175P Push Wheeled Garden Vacuum quickly clears areas of leaves and debris, which quickly transforms your garden. As the leaves enter the vacuum direct by a five-bladed serrated impeller which smashes the leaves into small pieces. This helps to make full use of the collection bag by compacting the leaves which can then be composted and used on the garden the following year.
Composting is something that I do all the time in the garden, to be fair it seems that not many people compost in this day and age. The benefits are huge, especially if your soil is of a clay type composition. Composting can literally transform a garden especially if this process is carried out on a regular basis.
With a huge appetite for leaves and debris, the Feider FAST175P Push Wheeled Garden Vacuum quickly clears areas of leaves and debris, which quickly transforms your garden. As the leaves enter the vacuum direct by a five-bladed serrated impeller which smashes the leaves into small pieces. This helps to make full use of the collection bag by compacting the leaves which can then be composted and used on the garden the following year.
There are five different positions on the Feider FAST175P Push Wheeled Garden Vacuum which is perfect for every operating condition. For example, if you are clearing your lawn of leaves it will require a higher setting. Whereas, if you are clearing your tennis court you can lower the setting for maximum efficiency. The vacuum can also be used on gravel drives.
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Engine
The wheeled vacuum is powered by a Feider fuel-efficient overhead valve engine which develops 173cc. For starting the vacuum has a straightforward recoil start system. With the 58 cm suction width, your leaves and garden debris will quickly be cleared.
Weight
The Feider FAST175P lawn & leaf vacuum weighs just 43 kg. With the four large 250 mm wheels, it makes manoeuvrability and negotiating obstacles extremely simple.
Optional Hose Kit
There is an optional hose kit for the Feider FAST175P Push Wheeled Garden Vacuum. This is something that I would recommend as it enables you to get into places where your vacuum cannot go. For example, flower borders, shrub borders and around buildings is an ideal use for the optional hose kit. Your wheeled vacuum becomes like a giant vacuum cleaner!
Warranty
Feider gives their pushed wheeled vacuum a two-year warranty which gives you that extra confidence when buying.
Features
A high-performance 173cc overhead valve four-stroke engine with emission cutting technology.
A powerful wheeled vacuum suitable for multi-surface use.
Impeller blade that makes leaves and debris into mulch.
Lightweight and easy to push.
Large debris collector bag.
Large wheels that make pushing easy.
58 cm cutting width.
Optional hose kit.
Two-year warranty.
Specification
Starting System Recoil
Engine Make Feider
173cc Engine Capacity
Drive Hand Propelled
Working Width 58cm
Height Adjustment 15-60mm (5 Positions)
Air Flow Volume 1080m3/h (at Idle)
Impellor Hardened Steel with 5 Serrated Blades
Debris Bag 150 Litres
Hose Kit Optional
Chipper Chute No
Surface Types Multi-Surface – Lawns; Hard Surfaces; Gravel
Housing Steel
Wheels Front 180mm / Rear 250mm
Suitable for Areas Up To 4000 m2
Sound Level 105dB (A)
Vibration 5m/s2
Weight 43kg
Warranty 2 Years
Flymo Garden Vac 2700 Garden Leaf Vacuum and Blower
Today we are going to look at the subject of, how much is an electric leaf blower? This is a question that I am often asked about. I wrote an article a few days ago on, how much is a petrol leaf blower? We will start with our very cheapest electric leaf blower and gradually move up the scale including more expensive electric leaf blowers. We will also be including rechargeable battery leaf blowers which seem to be moving up the ladder in popularity very quickly.
As you know I like to use a decent powered garden and landscaping equipment. I much prefer a machine with an internal combustion engine on, however, I appreciate for some people this just isn’t practical or affordable.
Mains electric or rechargeable battery-powered?
Something that I have always disliked with mains electric equipment is the inconvenience of a power cable. I find the power cable very restrictive and something that always catching up objects like flower pots and shrubs!
I know of so many people who have cut through their electric power cable with electric lawnmowers and hedge cutters. This is not something you want to do with a hedge cutter when you are on a step ladder! However, modern-day power tools offer good protection with power breakers and sensitive trip switches. The other option is to look at our range of rechargeable leaf blowers.
Electric Leaf Blowers
Electric leaf blowers are cheaper to buy than similar battery powered models as the batteries can be expensive on the rechargeable models. Some of the mains electric leaf blower models really do offer quite a bit of blown power. As many of the manufacturers have just placed a cheap powerful electric motor (compared with a two-stroke engine) which gives plenty of blowing power!
I think the biggest issue for me with an electric leaf blower is the trailing power cable, this is where a rechargeable leaf blower could be useful.
Rechargeable Leaf Blowers
A rechargeable leaf blower offers more flexibility than the traditional mains electric leaf blower. However, rechargeable leaf blowers are limited to how long they can run for. The average runtime seems to be around 20 to 30 minutes for a battery-powered leaf blower. There are the more powerful Stihl models which have greater battery life.
It may be worth considering purchasing a spare battery so you have a spare available to keep the workflow going. Just remember that rechargeable batteries can be quite expensive. So you need to weigh up the costs before purchasing.
I haven’t had huge amounts of experience with rechargeable garden tools. However, recently I was working with a gang of tree surgeons and they had several Stihl rechargeable tools and they were very impressed indeed. I must admit they were certainly very quiet indeed. This is something that is worth thinking about if you are in a built-up area or an area where there are noise restrictions.
The Handy 2600w Garden Blow & Vac
Handy 2600W Garden Blow & Vac
The Handy 2600w Garden Blow & Vac is our cheapest mains electric leaf blower and vacuum, priced at just £40. It comes with a powerful 2600 W electric motor and has three function’s, it blows, it shreds, and it collects! The leaf shredding is 10:1 which is pretty good.
The Handy 2600w Garden Blow & Vac comes with a 35 L collection bag, 6 m of electric cable and a shoulder strap. This leaf blower is very light at just 4.5 kg.
Moving up the scale to our second cheapest leaf blowers is the Cobra BV2600 Electric Powered Blower Vacuum, priced at just £45.99. Once again this is a very cheap price for this particular leaf blower.
The Cobra BV2600 Electric Powered Blower Vacuum he is powered by a 2600 W electric motor, which gives plenty of blowing power. It has the feature of mulching, which therefore means more vacuuming and less emptying. The leaf blower has a large 45 L collection bag. It’s very easy to change from blowing mode to vacuum mode.
Flymo Garden Vac 2700 Garden Leaf Vacuum and Blower
Flymo Garden Vac 2700 Garden Leaf Vacuum and Blower
We are now moving up the scale to the popular Flymo Garden Vac 2700 Garden Leaf Vacuum and Blower. This is not a leaf blower that I have used, however, I know several people who use them, and they are popular for the smaller garden where a petrol model isn’t required. This leaf blower sells for £74.99
This Flymo leaf blower has a slightly larger 2700 W electric motor, which is slightly more than our two previous models. This model can easily be changed from blower mode to vacuum mode. It has a generous collection bag at 40 L and the maximum blowing speed is 212 km an hour.
The Flymo Garden Vac 2700 Garden Leaf Vacuum and Blower is lightweight, weighing just 5.1 kg. It comes with the manufacturers one year warranty.
Now we are going upmarket considerably with the Stihl BGE71 Electric Hand Held Garden Blower, which sells for £99.99. Stihl have been making machinery for the garden, landscaping and forestry industry since 1926. They are probably the market leaders for professionals in the UK and maybe the world, especially when it comes to, chainsaws, hedge cutters, strimmers and blowers.
Although the Stihl BGE71 Electric Hand Held Garden Blower it is more expensive than our previous models it is not actually so powerful. However, you can buy knowing that you have a quality product that will give you many hours of service.
The Stihl BGE71 Electric Hand Held Garden Blower it is a very lightweight leaf blower, weighing in at just 3 kg, it is lighter than our three previous leaf blowers. It is powered by a 1100 watt mains electric motor.
There is an optional vacuum attachment that can be purchased if required. As I have mentioned in previous posts, I don’t normally use the vacuuming feature as I find it much quicker to blow and then collect the leaves and debris by hand. The other alternative for collecting leaves is with a wheeled vacuum or a rotary mower with a collector on. Obviously, you cannot pick up leaves with a rotary lawnmower on gravel driveways, or where there are stones and rocks etc.
It runs off a 24 V rechargeable battery which gives a 20 minute blowing time. It may be worth thinking about purchasing a second battery for extra time as charging takes approximately two hours. There is actually an eco-mode which will give your battery a few more minutes, in fact up to 65 minutes!
Rechargeable garden equipment is becoming very popular at the moment. Cobra also makes a battery strimmer and hedge cutter in their range of equipment.
The weight of this leaf blowers is just 1.7 kg, which is very light indeed. It comes with the manufacturers two-year warranty which includes the battery and charger.
Now we are moving right up the ladder to the Stihl BGA 85 Cordless Leaf-Blower. This is almost in another category as it is a quality product that will give you long service. This leaf blower does not come with a battery, however, if you have other Stihl rechargeable equipment, the batteries are compatible. Long-term, this makes the Stihl tools cheaper by just having one charging unit and a few batteries, depending on how much you’re using the machine.
Please note that some battery machinery can be very underpowered, the Stihl BGA 85 Cordless Leaf-Blower certainly has plenty of power. It is powered by a choice of lightweight and long-lasting 36v lithium-ion batteries developing an impressive 4 or 6Ah.
This Stihl leaf blower has a variable speed airflow which is ideal when you’re in confined spaces. It comes with the manufacturers two-year warranty.
Today we are looking at something a little bit different, which is the RV602 Ventrac vacuum collection system which is an attachment for the Ventrac 4500 series power units.
As you know I like to make life easier in the garden and I like to look at all types of machines for landscapers, gardeners and horticulturalists etc! I know that this machine isn’t suitable for every garden, but I have to say that it fascinates me how the right machine can make life so much easier.
The RV602 Ventrac vacuum collection system is an attachment that fits onto the Ventrac 4500 series articulated tractor power unit. It is attached via the traditional three-point linkage that is fitted to most agricultural tractors and compact tractors. I’m not sure if this vacuum collection system can be fitted to other power units or not. Certainly, when fitted on the Ventrac 4500 it looks like the perfect match.
When I first watched the video on the Ventrac vacuum collection system I thought that it looked rather cumbersome. However, with the articulated steering and the dual wheels fitted, it becomes a very lightweight and much more compact machine. Traditionally ride-on mowers and compact tractors can lead to tram lining, especially if you are mowing the same way each time. With the dual wheels, I’m sure that this must reduce the pounds per square inch on the soil considerably.
Clear Lawns Quickly And Efficiently
A Good Collection System
Looking at the video, it seems like the Ventrac vacuum is making an excellent job vacuuming up the grass and leaves. I didn’t realise to start with that the actual vacuum is powered by an independent 10 hp electric start Briggs & Stratton Vanguard engine. In an ideal world this would be better if the vacuum could be powered from the tractors power take-off or hydraulic system. However, realistically and practically the property is not enough power to carry out both jobs at once.
I appreciate that for many people this system may not be suitable for your garden, however, we have a range of blowers and vacuums and leaf collectors that can help you in your garden.
Of course, the only downside of this is that you have two engines to maintain and to start and stop. However, if this was giving me good results and collecting efficiently, I would not be too concerned about having two engines.
High Lift RV602 Ventrac vacuum Collection System
Straightforward Emptying
One of the great things about the RV 602 Ventrac vacuum collection system is that you don’t have to leave the driver seat to empty the collection system. This obviously, increases efficiently considerably and is much more pleasant for the operator, there’s nothing worse to keep jumping off a tractor seat!
Another great feature of the RV 602 Ventrac vacuum collection system, is the ability to be able to load a truck or trailer from the driver’s seat. Traditionally with the majority of ride-on mowers do not have the high lift capacity which is a real benefit with the Ventrac. I have owned an Iseki SXG ride on tractor with a high lift collection system, it’s a good machine. This really is a great system for loading trucks or even just making a heap in your garden for composting, no more forking up, totally effortless!
I can never understand why some manufacturers make a nice ride on lawnmower, but then they will have three bags in the back of the machine that you will have to empty individually. This is very time consuming and in most cases totally unnecessary. I appreciate that there may be some instances where you’re tipping the grass and you can’t actually get to the compost heap or something similar. However, if this is your situation, I will try my hardest to keep things simple so you can empty from the driver’s seat. I have never purchased a ride-on machine where I cannot empty the bag or collection system from the driver’s seat. I don’t like handling materials twice when potentially when I only need to do the job once!
Easy Disconnect Vacuum Pipe
Vacuum Cleaner
Another great feature of this machine is the fact that you can disconnect the vacuum pipe from the cutter deck and literary use as a giant vacuum cleaner. Apparently there is a hose clamp that quickly releases the vacuum hose, so there is no need for any tools to release the hose.
This is perfect for cleaning up in areas where your lawnmower cannot enter into. Or for example, in places like flowerbeds, shrub borders and under hedges, this really can save loads of time and make clearing up leaves very easy.
Storage Stand
The RV 602 Ventrac vacuum collection system comes complete with a storage stand on castor wheels. This enables easy fitting and removal of the vacuum to your tractor.
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Billy Goat QV900HSP Quiet Vac Self Propelled Wheeled Vacuum
Today we are going to be talking about the Billy Goat QV900HSP Quiet Vac Self Propelled Wheeled Vacuum. This is Billy Goats largest and most quiet machine. This particular model is Billy Goats largest self-propelled garden vacuum, which offers everything you need in a wheeled garden vacuum. It sells for £3779.99 and at the moment has a £280 discount.
Billy Goat QV900HSP Quiet Vac Self Propelled Wheeled Vacuum
The Billy Goat QV900HSP Quiet Vac Self Propelled Wheeled Vacuum is a 33-inch wide leaf and litter vacuum which is ideal for large gardens, professional landscapers and gardeners and is ideal for industrial and commercial areas.
Honda GX270 Engine
Engine
The Billy goat is powered by a high-performance 270 cc 7 hp Honda engine, which is very quiet indeed. I have owned several pieces of machinery with Honda engines, they are very quiet, reliable and economical engines. Although I would like to start an engine two or three times in the winter, there have been occasions when I have left an engine all winter without starting. The amazing fact about the Honda engines is that they can be left for many months without starting and then start first pull.
Incidentally, this machine has a recoil start which I know from experience is absolutely effortless.
To start the engine, turn the switch on the engine to the on position. Turn the petrol on, and then the choke, pull the starting chord and as soon as the engine fires, move the choke to the off position and you are away!
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Please Note
Honda engines have a fuel tap which turns off the fuel, I normally stop the engine after a days use by turning the fuel off. In this way, it stops the fuel sitting in the carburettor for long periods which can cause problems later. It only takes a minute or so for the engine to stop.
Billy Goat Collection Bag
The Billy Goat can be used to collect leaves and debris by driving in a forward or reverse direction, with a 33-inch white suction chute, the Billy Goat will quickly clear leaves and debris from your garden.
The Billy Goat has a bag capacity of 136 L which is a considerable amount of leaves and debris. The bag is attached simply with four hooks and can quickly be removed for emptying. It is important not to overfill the bag as this will create blockages which will slow your work rate down considerably in the long run. You will soon get used to how much debris is in the bag, you can simply put your foot on the bag and feel how much debris is in the bag. It’s a case of trial and error to start with!
Collapsible Hose
The Billy Goat also has an optional hose kit available, this is ideal for getting in the areas where the Billy Goat cannot go. For example, the hose can be used to clear leaves around flower borders, shrubs, and under hedges etc.
Hydrostatic Drive Transmission
Hydrostatic transmission
The Billy Goat QV900HSP Quiet Vac Self Propelled Wheeled Vacuum is fitted with hydrostatic transmission, which to me is the best type of transmission to have on the majority of garden and horticultural machinery.
Hydrostatic transmission offers instant forward and reverse speed without using any clutch or gears. Basically, the Billy Goat transmission consists of an oil-driven motor on the axle, which is powered by a small hydraulic pump. On walk-behind hydrostatic drive machines, you normally have a hand lever pull one way for forward and the other way for reverse. This gives you variable speeds in forward and reverse with no clutch or gear lever to move. It also gives you variable speed instantly which is great when you’re going through thick patches of leaves so as you can slow the machine right down.
Easy Steering With The Hydrostatic Transmission
Some machines, for example, zero-turn mowers have two hydrostatic motors which gives instant forward and reverse on the two rear wheels. This offers exceptional manoeuvrability and is the most efficient type of transmission drive in my view.
Operating the Billy Goat QV900HSP Quiet Vac Self Propelled Wheeled Vacuum
The Billy Goat QV900HSP Quiet Vac Self Propelled Wheeled Vacuum has a screw-type height adjustment at the rear of the machine. It is recommend that the vacuum chute is set approximately 1 inch above the ground. This may vary depending on the type of terrain you are travelling over. If the grassed areas are slightly rough may need a slightly higher setting.
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Over 40 years in the business
To give you confidence in buying a Billy Goat vacuum, Billy Goat probably the largest manufacturers in garden vacuums. They have also been building garden vacuums for over 40 years.
Optional extras
Parking Brake Kit
Parking Brake
Optional extras include a replacement bag, a parking brake which is ideal if you are working on slopes. However, if the engine is not running, in normal cases with hydrostatic drive the machine will not move.
Collapsible Hose
There is a 10-foot collapsible hose that can be stored on the machine, this is definitely an accessory that I would strongly recommend.
Liner Sleeve
Liner Sleeve
This is something that I would probably use just to give further protection to the machine. It is really meant for sandy conditions, however, I feel it’s always good to protect your machine as much as possible.
Conclusion
As you know I’m all for making life easy in the garden, whether you are a professional gardener or landscaper or have a large garden. The Billy Goat is one of those machines that once you have one you won’t want to be without one!
My advice is always to go for the best machine that you can afford. The cheapest Billy Goat starts at £649.99, this is a push model and is ideal for narrow paths and smaller gardens. The Billy Goat QV900HSP Quiet Vac Self Propelled Wheeled Vacuum is a top of the range model and has everything you need for a good garden vacuum!
Features
State-of-the-art cyclonic filtration with exclusive dust sock technology
Six-blade armour plate steel fan
Rear turf tyres and front castors for excellent maneuverability
Simple to handle two-latch bag system
Optional Hose Kit with extendable handle
Bag Volume : 136 litre mesh turf
Specifications
Engine : Honda 4 stroke 270cc
Drive : Yes, self -propelled
Working Width: 84cm / 33”
Volume : As low as 97 LWa and 77 dBa at full RPM and 96 LWa and 76 dBa at 2800 RPM
The Billy Goat KV601SP self-propelled garden vacuum offers more power than the previous model and most importantly this model is self-propelled. So it takes any effort of pushing a machine away.
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The Billy Goat KV601SP Self-Propelled Garden Vacuum
The Billy Goat KV601SP self-propelled garden vacuum is a 27-inch model that offers powerful garden vacuuming. The Billy goat is powered by a powerful 6 hp Briggs & Stratton professional series engine.
I have owned many machines over the years and my guess is that 75% of these machines have been powered by Briggs and Stratton engines. When I look back, I can honestly say that I have almost had zero problems with the Briggs & Stratton engine’s that I have owned.
With the leaves falling right now the Billy Goat KV601SP self-propelled garden vacuum offers the perfect way to keep your garden tidy. You can either drive the machine up and down and clear leaves from your lawn and driveway. Or you can use the optional hose attachment which becomes like a giant vacuum cleaner for vacuuming leaves and flower borders and those awkward places that you cannot reach.
The Billy Goat KV601SP self-propelled garden vacuum it is ideal for clearing leaves from driveways, paths, lawns, tennis courts and all those awkward to get to places. Especially with the optional hose attachment that goes in places where blowers and rakes can’t go!
Robust Transmission
Self-Propelled
The Billy Goat is a self-propelled garden vacuum which takes the hard work out of pushing the machine. It has one forward speed and is highly manoeuvrable.
Adjustable Height
The Billy Goat has an adjustable height for maximum performance. For example, if you are clearing leaves on your lawn, you need to raise the machine slightly, so that you are not pushing through the grass. Whereas on a hard surface like a driveway, you can set the machine lower for maximum suction.
5-Blade Serrated Impeller
Accessories
Optional extras are available for the Billy Goat KV601SP self-propelled garden vacuum, including, a hose kit, a caster wheel kit which increases manoeuvrability. Billy Goat also offers a nozzle wear kit which helps to protect the nozzle on your hose.
If you’re looking to reduce the amount of waste going into the collection bag there is a shredder screen kit that can reduce leaf waste up to 12 times. This obviously means fewer journeys to the compost heap!
Hose Kit
There is also a liner sleeve, this helps to protect the machine when it is used in sandy conditions. Sand can be particularly abrasive so I would definitely recommend this optional extra. It is probably not a bad idea to add it to protect your machine against general wear and tear.
Finally, there is a cover to keep your Billy Goat vacuum dry and clean when not in use. I would definitely recommend an outbuilding to house your machine, although if space is limited the cover could be an option.
Caster Wheel Kit
Look After Your Billy Goat Vacuum
As with all machinery it pays to look after your investment to keep it running properly. Make sure you clean your machine down after use, I often use a leaf blower to blow machinery down after use.
It also important to look after the Briggs & Stratton professional engine. I would recommend an oil change after the initial 10 hours of first use and then refer to the engine manual for future recommended oil changes. I always say that it’s cheaper to keep the oil clean rather than wear expensive engine parts.
As with all engines and this is something that is often neglected. Make sure and keep your engine air filter clean, it’s amazing how much dust and dirt can build up in an air filter, especially if you are collecting dry leaves.
Most air filters only take a few minutes to clean and are very easy to access. Simply remove the air filter and remove any dirt, ideally with an airline. Most air filters are dry paper filters which are very easy to clean and to replace. It is of utmost importance that no dirt or debris enters the engine as this will cause unnecessary wear and tear and shorten the life of the engine.
How Did The Billy Goat Perform?
The Billy goat has a good capacity for leaf collection, however, it is much easier to collect your leaves regularly rather than trying to collect wet sticky leaves all at once. As with rotary lawnmowers and leaf vacuums they have a tendency to block when you are trying to put too many wet leaves through.
The Briggs & Stratton 6 hp engine is very easy to start, spare parts are readily available at sensible prices.
The Billy Goat KV601 self-propelled garden vacuum is one of those machines that not that many people own, however, to me it’s a great machine to make life in the garden easier.
If you look after your Billy goat vacuum properly it will give you many years of trouble-free service.
Today we are going to be talking about the Billy Goat LB352 wheeled push vacuum, which is Billy Goats entry-level vacuum that sells for just £649.99.
We are now well into October and the leaves are coming down. However, in East Anglia, the trees are still quite green for the time of year, but that will quickly change with the autumn rains and frosts!
Over the past few weeks, we have been talking about various types of leaf blowers, ranging from handheld leaf blowers,knapsack blowers and wheeled blowers. So I thought today would be a good time to introduce the Billy Goat LB 352 wheeled push vacuum. This is Billy Goats entry-level model, however, it still has good features that the larger more powerful models also have.
Briggs & Stratton 500E Engine
Billy Goat LB352 Wheeled Push Vacuum
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The Billy Goat LB 352 wheeled push vacuum is powered by Briggs & Stratton 500 series engine, which develops 3.5 hp. This model is a push model, however, at 26 kg, it pushes easily, especially on hard surfaces, like patios and pathways etc.
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This vacuum is ideal for people with limited access, it is approximately 21 inches wide and has a working capacity of 20 inches. This is the type of machine that will fit into most smaller gardens and get around those narrow winding paths.
The Billy Goat LB 352 wheeled push vacuum is suitable for areas up to half an acre. If you are looking for a larger garden vacuum you can see more of our Billy Goat garden vacuums here. We will be featuring a few more models over the coming few days.
Compact And Easy To Manoeuvre
Is This Billy Goat Model Suitable For You?
The Billy Goat LB 352 wheeled push vacuum is perfect for clearing leaves on lawns, patios, driveways and even tennis courts. The easy empty bag system allows you to collect leaves with literally no spillage. The large chute at the rear of the machine minimises blockages and keeps the debris flowing into the bag.
The ingenious design actually allows you to pick up leaves from gravel drives without picking up stones.
To make your Billy Goat garden vacuum even more versatile, there is an optional 7-foot hose kit that allows you to vacuum between plants and shrubs. This is a very useful feature as with traditional blowers the leaves tend to get held up on shrubs and plants. Whereas with the Billy Goat wonder hose the leaves can simply be vacuumed up, it is almost like vacuuming your lounge!
Wide Nozzle Billy Goat LB352 Wheeled Push Vacuum
Height Adjustment
The front wheels of the Billy Goat vacuum are adjustable independently. It’s important to adjust the wheels to the right cutting height for optimum performance. On lawns you will need the machine to be slightly further off the ground otherwise will be difficult to push through the grass. Whereas on smooth surfaces, like driveways and tennis courts the height adjustment can be set much lower.
Warranty
The Billy Goat LB 352 wheeled push vacuum has a one-year domestic warranty and six-month commercial warranty.
Would I Buy A Billy Goat?
I am someone who likes to make gardening easy and as a contractor, over the years I have seen people make unbelievably hard work of gardening. With the right equipment and machines your garden work can become pleasurable rather than a drag or drain on your body. I recommend the Billy goat range of vacuums, they have model to suit every need. You can see more Billy Goat vacuums here.
