I had one of these, it worked good...but I found it easier to just blow my leaves into my neighbor's yard.

For those who are considering buying this: I bought this exact one a few days ago and used it for the first time tonight. It started on literally the "first" pull. The owner's manual says do "NOT" use E15 gas; E10 is ok but don't use E15. Gas should also have an octane rating of at least 87. It worked like a CHAMP on grass clippings, small sticks, dirt, sand, small rocks on my driveway and in the street gutter, which is primarily what I bought it for. I vacuumed about 200' linear feet in about 7 minutes (?) and I was probably going much slower than I really needed. As long as the engine starts easily in the future I am going to L-O-V-E this thing!

nice review. read all the comments.. Picked up mine used on Offerup for 40.00... back wheels needed changing and I happened to have a set of big wheels that I popped right on. This thing runs strong, and picks up leaves well, chips/shreds branches solidly. I see some dust and Bag quite frankly wasn't that difficult to empty. Hell for 40. bucks I'm happy as Shiggity...

I just acquired the Craftsman branded one. That bag isn't that bad to empty. It beats raking leaves by hand.

I have one of these. It’s a great machine but it needs a bigger bag because I usually suck up huge piles of leaves with it. It takes like 40 seconds for it to get full

Is this the 6.5 HP model ? Since you have an oak tree you should have said something about it's ability to pick up acorns. Any lawn vacuum should be able to pick up leaves. I doubt any company could stay in business, if their lawn vacuum did not pick up leaves.

It can works with E85 on 2nd starter position.

Wouldn't mind seeing this in heavier leaves

I understand these things are designed for leaves, acorns, or sticks, but does the front vacuum head have enough suction in the lowest position to pick up things like small rocks, bits of asphalt, or mulch chips up off the grass? This kind of stuff has a lot more mass and run of the mill 12A impeller vacuums don't have enough power to pull them off the ground.

Does this mow grass as well or just do leaves and branches?

Nice Crocs bro!

What's the point of buying this if I can use my pushmower to vacuum?

I'm having a problem starting mine. I heard a loud "pop" when I tried starting it up, then it wouldn't start. Do you think it could be a spark plug? If so, where would I find it? Any other thoughts or ideas? It has enough gas and fresh gas was put in last week. Thanks!

..will it pick up acorns? That's our biggest problem and of course leaves in the fall...thx

My lawn mower handles leaves like that no problem... how does it do with a heavy layer of leaves does it bog down at all?

Hey pal. Will this unit vaccum acorns?

Will it pick up pine cones?

I also notice you NEVER emptied the bag in your vid even with that puny amount of leaves!!

don't know bout anyone else...but my lawn mower does the same thing...

I am researching these because I have quit a bit of raking I need to do & it's getting tiresome. besides the price tag would anyone know the difference between this one & the cvs 070?? they look like the same machine to me.

The bag is a major pain in the ass to empty. I guess when you're just bagging that tiny amount on your lawn there it's not bad. But come to Michigan when you have a full bag and try. It's a crappy design. The bag is bulky and a pain to attach or detach and a nightmare to empty. I have used it for 3 years. The vacuum is great but the bag is terrible.

MAN! is that thing self propelled or you have to push?

i just use a Regular Lawnmower with bagger attached

Does it work on sidewalks too?

A lot of reviewers have said it's in the shop a lot. Has that been the case for you?

I have one and I hate it. I bought one brand new and has 2 hours. The bag ripped on the bar connection. Have you had that problem

Does it cut grass too?

Will it pick up pine needles?

that is just like a Craftsman

Here’s a review of the one that is self propelled, the csv 070. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h559graLzr_NYnk.html

And this unit is really heavy and incredibly hard to start. I'll never buy another cub.

Must be nice. Mine’s a cold-blooded %^*#% that never wants to start, despite being serviced.

The machine can't compete with a hand rake and leaf blower. The machine is far more trouble than it is worth and the amount of energy you have to exert to run it is far beyond simple raking and bagging

a grizzly bear to run, a dust storm while its running, a bear to start, way to much pull on the cord needed. will not pick up everything on the law, mainly leaves, the front end catches on the slightest uneven ground, the holding bag is horrible to empty. Over all the worst investment you can make in a lawn vac at almost $600.00. Also if you don't block the shredder inlet on to the machine it loses vacuum pressure. Terrible, terrible, terrible, a total waste of money and you had better be in good physical shape to run it

Billy Goat is junk. High price, cumbersome, and clogs up with any twig larger than a matchstick.