How good for leaf pick up and does chute and mounting brackets come with it
1581511
It comes with everything you need to mount and use. Don't try to use it on wet grass or leaves, it will clog the chute. On dry grass and leaves it works great. Make sure you have high lift bagging blades, gator blades and other such do not work as well for bagging.
1581512
Everything comes with it. But, as I have stated in another customer question, buy extra rubber clip on (hanger brackets $5 each or something) incase the other ones break. It is fantastic for picking up everything. We use it at our wedding facility and it even picks up confetti and trash!
1581513
Excellent for picking up leaves. I've used it for bagging oak & sweet gum leaves. Sure does beat raking the leaves.To answer your 2nd question all the components are included when you purchase the grass catcher including chute & mounting brackets. The package includes 2 mounting brackets designed for 2 different models of Husqvarna mowers. The instructions are straightforward & you shouldn't need any tools to assemble the grass catcher.
1581514
The whole thing comes as a kit to fit many different models. I have the 54" deck and the lower chute assy. fit ok. I had to drill a hole in mower deck for the front rubber hanger in order to hold the chute down better. Does a pretty good job with leaves.
140404
You will need to have the side discharge shoot with rear bag capability. The Lawn Tractor Leaf bag just increases the capacity that you will be able to pick up at one time.
557428
You need the chute cover. If not they will just work as a regular blade. I bought these because I already have a cover installed.
1631413
Yes, it will pick up small amounts of leaves; this a feature I like since we have a number of trees on or behind our property.
2166305
Stays a bit lower on our king quad atv can lift and can dump into cart. Use it mostly to move mulch, dirt and manure around our hobby farm. Did have to put a jack under the the mounting bracket with bucket full of dirt and tighten. Otherwise the bucket when full will drag, also to shovel dirt buy the teeth to add on.
546932
The Parts: it has the Base, the fruit Chute, the tray on top of the Chute, the Plunger or Pusher, the Spindle and the Dispenser. It's very easy to clean. You just give the fruit Chute a slight twist and the whole assembly comes off. Run it through warm water, dry and re-assemble and you're good to go. It takes about 5-10 min to rinse, dry and re-assemble. Quick and easy. I love it. You won't be disappointed.
2027311
There are two different mounts. One mounting bracket attaches to the frame of the mower. I was confused myself until closer inspection. I have the model HS346SL This is a good piece of equipment. I really like it because it is easy to mount and when you take it off it'a one man operation. Easy to replace, and the bags hold more than you think. Good luck.
1894627
The mulching kit works great. You'll only have to rake if you have a ton of leaves, and even then I think you can just leave them. The leaves get chopped up pretty finely.
581770
I'm not sure what you mean. I did get the attachment that lets you use a 33 gallon barrel for your leaf catcher and it comes with a flexible hose that makes it easier than having the bag over your shoulder. It works well.
1636951
Intake diameter is 5-3/4 inches and 4-3/4 at the blower. If you need just a few leaves picked up, it should be ok. More importantly,yo u will probably find that the BAG is the limitation - for picking up lots of leaves, at least for carrying the weight of them yourself. And then, filling it and emptying it and emptying and emptying - will be the hassle. For leaf pick up I recommend this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/TROY-BILT-47279-Self-Propelled-5HP-Chipper-Vacuum-/400795160515? These are only available used now. There is also an 8hp model. The flat snorkel works well for raking into front or driving over grass and the hose kit, attached in place of the snorkel, is great for reaching into foundation plantings and under bushes. The unit carries the bag with leaves and is self propelled. It also chops leaves to finer shred and has stick/branch chipping capability. I've modified mine by removing out feed and bag so that it shoots out another hose into my screen covered garden cart, so I unload the cart 1/3 to 1/4 of the times I'd need with the bag. I have two of these units. Another option is this: http://www.lowes.com/pd_498588-270-24A-07MP766_0__?productId=50037138&cm_mmc=SCE_PLA-_-OutdoorPowerEquipment-_-SosSnowthrowerAccessories-_-50037138&CAWELAID=320011480001414613&kpid=50037138&CAGPSPN=pla&k_clickID=545a5943-f340-22a9-5a48-00000d2d338a&kpid=50037138 Which is available from Sears and others. This is a smaller and lighter version, originally designed by Troy-bilt, and it does not shred leaves 1:10 but only 1:4, which may be sufficient for your needs. The smaller diameter hose kit may also be an issue for your larger leaves. Usually, this is an issue with damp or wet leaves. DRY leaves are best for pick up. So, more frequent pick up, before they get built up and flattened and layered, etc. I've been using these for 20 years on 1/2 acre of completely treed house lot. So, I do claim experience and expertise. Good luck with your leaves!
740219
Yes, you receive all that's needed to complete Grass pick up. Tubes & Rear mount as well.
1126456
I have the 4 HP model and I have no regrets having bought it. I was using it today. This is the only way I dry my cars...one less process of touching the paint. I think that you will save some money over the larger model. The advantage over a leaf blower is the air is heated and if you mulch leaves there may be some debris still in the rotor. I would suggest to get the wall mount which may be available on the OE site.
557430
You need the kit because the chute cover is what keeps the grass enclosed to mulch it otherwise you are cutting the grass not mulching it (finer clippings)
2092233
So far I have used it in the 6"-7" dump we got this weekend with no problem except the chute control handle broke - not a biggie as you can turn the chute by hand.
338689
Don't expect a perfect fit at the grass chute. Mine fits adequately enough to pickup leaves and grass. Beats raking and blowing by a long shot.
392735
It comes with three attachments. The five tine attachment is very good for grasping onto vegetation and pulling it along. If you want to get the weeds below the roots, you'll need to purchase a different attachment that goes below the surface of the soil. I just bought one but haven't tried it out yet.
1653246
This product description is poorly worded. This kit does NOT contain the chute (the chute is inside the door) but it contains the DOOR to the chute and the parts to make it work with the new aluminum bracket. Does that help?