MAXLANDER 42-Inch Tow Behind Yard Sweeper for Lawn Tractor, 12 Cu.Ft. Large Capacity Leaf & Grass Collector with Adjustable Brush Height, Universal Hitch & Easy Dump Rope

What It Is

The MAXLANDER 42-Inch Tow Behind Yard Sweeper is a tow-behind collector that attaches to a lawn tractor or garden tractor to sweep leaves, grass clippings, and light debris into a 12-cubic-foot hopper. It’s designed for medium-to-large lawns where bagging is impractical.

Fitment & Compatibility

• Hitch type: Uses a universal hitch pin – fits most lawn tractors with a standard 1-inch or 7/8-inch hitch hole. Check your tractor’s hitch receiver size and pin diameter.
• Deck size: The 42-inch sweeping width matches most 42-inch mower decks, but it also works with 38- to 54-inch decks. If your deck is wider than 54 inches, the sweeper won’t cover the full cut path.
• Tractor power: Requires a tractor with at least 12-14 HP for reliable ground drive (the sweeper’s brushes are powered by wheel rotation, not the tractor’s PTO). Smaller garden tractors or zero-turns with low ground clearance may struggle on slopes.
• No OEM replacement: This is an aftermarket accessory, not a direct OEM part for any brand (e.g., John Deere, Cub Cadet, Husqvarna). It attaches via the universal hitch, so no special brackets needed.

Key Things to Know

• Brush height is adjustable: Dial in contact with the ground using the knob on each wheel – too low wears brushes fast, too high leaves debris behind. Start with brushes just touching grass.
• Dump rope works well: The pull-rope release dumps the hopper from the tractor seat, but the rope can snag on low branches. Route it through a guide or keep it short.
• Assembly takes ~1 hour: Comes mostly pre-assembled, but you’ll need to attach wheels, hopper, and hitch. Tools required: wrench and pliers. No drilling needed.
• Not for wet or heavy debris: Works best on dry leaves and grass. Wet leaves clump and clog the brushes; large sticks or rocks can jam the hopper intake.

Should You Buy It

If you have a lawn tractor with a standard hitch and a 1-2 acre yard with moderate leaf loads, this is a solid, budget-friendly sweeper. It saves hours compared to raking, but skip it if you need to handle wet leaves, thick thatch, or have a zero-turn mower with low ground clearance.