Tow-Behind Powered Lawn Vacuum

Pulled by a lawn tractor or riding mower (14 hp or more), the Tow-Behind Powered Lawn Vacuum consists of a debris container and gasoline engine on a wheeled frame and a large-diameter vacuum hose that runs from the discharge chute of the mower deck to the container. The engine powers an air turbine which sucks the debris from the chute and blows it into the container. Most makes/models also offer as optional accessories a tow hitch kit, hand-held remote hose kit (to vacuum hard-to-reach places), and an electric starter for the engine.

Cost: $1,050-$2,500, depending on make/model, accessories, etc.

Limitations Addressed: Back, Lower extremity, Strength/endurance, Upper extremity