Who Is The Agri-Fab 26” Push Lawn Sweeper For?

If you have a lot of pine needles on your lawn, the Agri-Fab 26″ push lawn sweeper is not the best for the job. Only tow behind lawn sweepers are good at clearing a lot of pine needles.

If your lawn is small with light leaf coverage and you like brisk walking for exercise, then this machine is for you. However, if you wish to avoid straining your body altogether, a tow behind lawn sweeper is more suitable. You would need a lawn tractor or riding lawn mower if you get a tow behind sweeper.

Overview

Review Background

• Author: Sid
• Updated: June 27th, 2016
• Research Sources: Amazon.com
• Verified Purchases (?) Used For This Review: 154
• Average Amazon Rating*: 3.7 out of 5.0
• Average Total Owner Rating (Amazon + Home Depot)*: 3.7 out of 5.0

* On Publishing Date.

Product Facts

• Official Homepage.
• Model Number: 45-0218.
• Lawn Type Compatibility: works with smaller common residential lawns.
• Weight: 25.7 lbs (11.66 kg).
• Assembled Product Size (L x W x H): 52.5″ x 31″ x 33″ (133.35 x 78.74 x 83.82 cm).

Product Video

Official manufacturer’s video.

Agri-Fab 26″ Push Lawn Sweeper: What Owners Say

Video By Owner

What Owners Like

Many buyers of the Agri-Fab 26″ push lawn sweeper say they can now enjoy weekends instead of spending them on raking leaves.

The Agri-Fab 26″ does not produce noise or gas pollution as it is manually operated. People who enjoy peace and quiet mention how enjoyable that is.

Many owners mention how much more comfortable their lives have become after getting the Agri-Fab 26″ push lawn sweeper, as they no longer have to bend and twist to rake the lawn.

Using the Agri-Fab 26″ allows you to exercise and stay healthy while cleaning your lawn.

One person says that because the Agri-Fab 26″ push lawn sweeper is so easy and fun to operate, he sweeps his lawn as often as once a week, ensuring that it’s always clean. Using the lawn sweeper is less daunting and unpleasant than waiting to clear all the leaves at once with a rake and leaf blower.

What Owners Dislike

Several owners say that the bag is too small and fills up really fast. Others counter by saying that the simple solution is to more regularly tip the hopper and empty it out.

The Agri-Fab 26″ push lawn sweeper is indeed small compared to others on the market, especially tow behind models. However, there are benefits to the small size: it is easy to maneuver, store and empty out.

If your lawn is large and has heavy debris coverage, it is better to get a tow behind lawn sweeper and avoid having to constantly dump out collected content. The downside is that you would need a riding lawn mower, which may be out of your budget range.

Because the Agri-Fab 26″ is small and light, it is affected by bumps in the lawn, which make it bounce.

The sweeper can throw back dust toward the person pushing it and there is risk for eye injury without adequate protection. Wear dust masks and goggles to protect yourself.

What The Lawn Sweeper Picks Up Well

• Leaves (best when dry)
• Sticks
• Nuts
• Pine needles (only modest coverage or it struggles)
• Pine straw (gets wrapped around brush shaft often though)
• Pine cones (smaller ones)
• Acorns

What The Lawn Sweeper Does Not Pick Up Well

• Sticks
• Branches
• Gumballs

Reported Lawn Sweeping Time Savings

Owners report that lawn sweeping takes half as much time with the Agri-Fab 26″ compared to a hand rake.

One person says he picked up 10 full bags of leafs in under an hour.

Another happy owner says that what used to take 5 hours by rake now takes 2.5 hours with the Agri-Fab 26″ push lawn sweeper.

Fun Factor

A major element in the fun factor for this product is that you have to walk in order to operate it. People who enjoy staying active report that it helps them stay fit.

Also, the lack of noise and air pollution make the experience more enjoyable.

If you are not interested in going for a brisk walk every time you sweep the lawn, a tow behind lawn sweeper may be more suitable.

Ease Of Assembly (With Approximate Assembly Time)

The assembly instructions for the Agri-Fab 26″ push lawn sweeper are good.

Most of the parts come pre-assembled so there is not much work required to put it together.

During one particular step you need a hammer and wrench for tightening bolts, which the instruction manual does not mention.

Approximate assembly time is 1 hour.

Ease Of Storage

The Agri-Fab 26″ push lawn sweeper is small when compared to most other lawn sweepers on the market. It folds up for storage. It can be hung on the wall to reduce the storage footprint.

Fatigue Reduction

The lawn sweeper takes energy to use because it is manually operated. Operating it can be like a light workout.

Packaging Quality

There are several mentions of the product being haphazardly packaged and not arriving in good condition. Also, several buyers say that the package was missing parts. However, the manufacturer responded quickly to requests for replacements.

Build Quality

The product is durable, with one owner having had it for four years without any problems.

Most parts are made of plastic, which keeps the unit light. However, there are no reports of serious problems with the plastic material.

Emptying Mechanism

To dump out the contents you can either remove the collection bag and then empty it, or tilt the whole lawn sweeper without removing the bag.

Safety Issues

There is a report of debris being thrown out of the bag and into the operator’s eyes, resulting in serious eye injury. Make sure to wear protective eye-wear during operation of the Agri-Fab 26″ push lawn sweeper.

Customer Service Experiences

People seem pleased with the customer support around this product.

One person reports that a missing part was shipped right away after contacting the manufacturer.

Performance Tips From Owners

• With the proper height adjustment, the Agri-Fab 26″ push lawn sweeper works well on wet leaves. However, for best results, it is recommended that you wait for a dry lawn before sweeping.
• Setting the proper height is very important for maximum debris uptake. Set the height so the brushes go as deep into the ground as possible but without causing any dragging.
• In order to collect the most amount of debris maintain a brisk walking pace. The faster you go, the more the Agri-Fab 26″ push lawn sweeper will sweep up.
• It works best on level ground. If you have a lot of inclines, pile up a bunch of leaves on a flatter area and then sweep over it.

Additional Details

About The Manufacturer

The Agri-Fab 26″ push lawn sweeper is made in Illinois by Agri-Fab, a market leader in the production of lawn sweepers. The company was established in 1975 and makes a variety of lawn care equipment.

Manufacturing Country

United States of America.

Warranty Coverage

Agri-Fab provides a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty after you register the product.

Return Policy

If buying from Amazon, you can expect a 30 day return period if the product is unopened.

Replacement Part Availability And Cost

Replacement parts are available online from Agri-Fab.

Product Manual Download

You can download a PDF copy from the manufacturer’s web site.

The Verdict

The Agri-Fab 26″ push lawn sweeper is easy to assemble and get started with. It does not require a lawn tractor or riding mower (which are quite expensive). It is the most affordable lawn sweeper solution.

The quiet operation of the push lawn sweeper is a highlight, as is the lack of fuel required to operate, making it clean, cost-effective and eco-friendly.

The Agri-Fab 26″ is suitable for people with smaller lawns. It is also suitable for lawns with slopes and inclines. It’s also suitable if you want something just for the front yard.

For people with larger lawns (one acre or above), it is simply too small and takes a long time to finish the job. As it is one of the largest push lawn sweepers on the market, the upgrade for people who need something bigger is a tow behind lawn sweeper.