Our Tow-Behind Leaf and Lawn Vacuum will work with most conventional-style riding lawn tractors that have a front, mid or belly-mounted lawn deck. All models can be attached to tractors with a 14 HP minimum, however, operating a 14 HP tractor with the DR restricts its use to level terrain.
We do require specific measurements from your lawn tractor to ensure compatibility. To help determine whether the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum is compatible with your mower, please review the list of questions below. This information will also help you decide which model is appropriate for your riding mower.
1. What is the Cutting Width of your mower? For front mounted lawn mowers 54" or greater you will need to take smaller swaths. If the deck cutting width is greater than 54", greater amounts of discharged material could cause the DR to clog, so mowing smaller swaths is recommended.
2. Do you currently have a bagging or collection system for your lawn mower? If you do, is the diameter of the boot’s discharge opening between 6" and 8"? The blower inlet hose on the DR measures 6" in diameter, but we also have adapters for boots with diameters of up to 8" (included at no charge). If you do not, our Universal-Fit Mower Deck Boot, can be modified to fit lawn decks that have a discharge opening up to 6-1/2" high by 19" wide. If our Universal-Fit Mower Deck Boot will not fit with your mower’s lawn deck, you may be able to locate a boot by contacting the manufacturer or local dealer of your mower.
3. Do you have a pin hitch on the back of your tractor between 5" and 20" from the ground? If not:
- Is there a secure place on the back of your tractor to mount a hitch plate?
If you are in need of a Hitch Plate or opted for the Dual Point Hitch Kit, what is the distance between the rear wheels on your mower?
4. What is the distance from the back opening of the discharge on the lawn mower to the back of the furthest point of the back of the tractor?
- If the distance is 40 inches or less, our standard blower inlet hose will be sufficient. However, if this distance is between 41 inches and 7 feet, then our optional Hose Extension Kit is required.
- If the distance is greater than 7 feet, the mower is too large to be used with the DR.
Once you have identified the above information, please call TOLL-FREE 1(888) 550-0062, Monday thru Friday 8 am to 7 pm, Saturday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Eastern Time and one of our Sales Representatives will be happy to help you.
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