Rating By Owners for the Yard Tuff 48″ Lawn Sweeper
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Who Is the Yard Tuff 48″ Lawn Sweeper For?
From assembly to operation, owner reviews indicate that the Yard Tuff 48″ lawn sweeper is of poor quality and likely to perform poorly.
There is strong consensus that this product should be avoided.
We do not recommend purchase of the Yard Tuff 48″ and suggest looking at higher ranked products (that are actually in the same price range as the Yard Tuff).
(not recommended – see these lawn sweepers instead)
Overview
Review Background
- Author: Sid
- Published: May 16th, 2015
- Updated: July 4, 2016
- Research Sources: Amazon.com
- Verified Purchases (?) Used For This Review: 2
- Average Amazon Rating*: 1.5 out of 5.0
- Average Total Owner Rating (Amazon)*: 1.5 out of 5.0
* On Publishing Date.
Product Facts
- Model Number: SP-48T.
- Lawn Type Compatibility: works with all common residential lawns.
- Lawn Tractor/Riding Mower Compatibility: works with machines that have a universal hitch (check with the manufacturer about your specific towing machine).
- Weight: 84 lbs (38.10 kg).
- Assembled Product Size (L x W x H): 58.2″ x 11.2″ x 16.8″ (147.83 x 28.45 x 42.67 cm).
Riding Lawn Mower Required
Residential riding lawn mower
(this one is hybrid gas-electric)
The Yard Tuff 48″ lawn sweeper needs to be towed by a riding lawn mower or lawn tractor. They come in compact residential versions (see image on your right).
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The Yard Tuff 48″ has a universal hitch attachment that works on standard hitches. Therefore any best selling riding lawn mower should work with it.
What Owners Say About The Yard Tuff 48″ Lawn Sweeper
What Owners Like
The Yard Tuff 48″ lawn sweepers does pick up debris. However, it breaks down so often and has so many problems that there are no positive reviews about it.
What Owners Dislike
There are many complaints about the assembly instructions. The instructions seem to be so poor that several owners have chosen to discard the manual and instead figure out the assembly on their own.
One person reports that the wheels do not spin freely when pulled behind a tractor, which causes skid marks on the lawn.
Pine needles get jammed up between the brush and the bag.
There are problems with debris not getting properly collected into the bag, and being dispersed outside instead.
The height adjustment mechanism is reported as not staying in the selected slot, and requires squeezing to operate, making the lawn sweeper uncomfortable to work with – especially for the elderly.
The rope that is used for dumping the hopper gets wound around the brushes.
Several people report that they have to constantly spend time to fix the machine in between sweeping their lawns. One person says that the bolts fall out after each use, and the brushes get stuck with the smallest of twigs.
As you can see, this lawn sweeper has a lot of problems.
What The Lawn Sweeper Picks Up Well
No one has reported on what the lawn sweeper is good at picking up. The focus of user reviews is on the serious problems with this product.
What The Lawn Sweeper Does Not Pick Up Well
Pine needles cause jamming.
Reported Lawn Sweeping Time Savings
Many people report that this product requires so much time to fix up in between lawn sweeping that it defeats the primary purpose of a lawn sweeper (saving time) and becomes a time waster at the end of the day.
Fun Factor
The Yard Tuff 48″ lawn sweeper causes plenty of frustration and hassle for those who have purchased it. A product that operates poorly is not fun to use.
Ease Of Assembly (With Approximate Assembly Time)
Assembly is reported as being very difficult, with poor instructions. There is a report that even after assembly, the product does not function properly.
The reported assembly time is 3 hours and above.
Ease Of Use
The lever for adjusting the brush height requires squeezing in order to operate, which makes it uncomfortable and difficult to operate.
Fatigue Reduction
As the height adjustment lever requires extra squeezing, the machine seems tedious to operate and is bound to cause frustration-induced fatigue.
Packaging Quality
There are reports of the package arriving with damage with parts missing (the exact kind of damage is not specified).
Build Quality
The height adjuster does not seem to stay in the selected slot.
One person reports that after less than two trips around the yard, several bolts that hold the brushes to the shaft had to be replaced. Another reports that the bolt actually broke with use.
The bag that is meant to catch debris from the brushes seems to be built of weak material and might tear easily.
Emptying Mechanism
The Yard Tuff 48″ lawn sweeper uses a rope for tipping the hopper, and there are reports of the rope getting wound up around the sweeping brushes, which would interfere with use.
Safety Issues
No safety issues reported. However, one owner reports concern about the lawn sweeper wheels locking up (regularly) and potentially burning up the engine of his pulling machine.
Customer Service Experiences
An owner reports that the company was not helpful in resolving issues around assembly.
Additional Details
About The Manufacturer
The Yard Tuff 48″ lawn sweeper is made by Tuff Products MN, which is an American manufacturer and distributor of home and garden products.
Manufacturing Country
China.
Warranty Coverage
Contact the manufacturer to request a manufacturer’s warranty. If you purchase from Amazon.com, you can email warrantyquestions@amazon.com to inquire about the availability of warranty for this product.
Return Policy
Depends on the retailer. Amazon usually offers a 30-day return policy.
Replacement Part Availability And Cost
Owners report that finding replacement parts for the Yard Tuff 48″ lawn sweeper is difficult. And because it breaks down often, that is a major hindrance to operating it efficiently.
The Verdict
Avoid the Yard Tuff 48″ lawn sweeper. It has very poor user reviews and seems to cause a lot of problems. Instead, choose from the most highly rated models.
