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product_id: 765543
title: "Agri-Fab 45-0492 44\" Tow-Behind Lawn Sweeper, 28 cu. ft Hopper Bag Capacity; Leaf & Grass Catcher, with Adjustable Brush Height and Dump From Seat Handle"
brand: "agri-fab"
price: "R71299"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Agri Fab"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/765543-agri-fab-45-0492-44-tow-behind-lawn-sweeper-28
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 28 cu. ft. flow-through hopper bag 12" x 3" tires for smooth towing 6:1 brush-to-wheel ratio, market-best sweep Agri-Fab 45-0492 44" Tow-Behind Lawn Sweeper, 28 cu. ft Hopper Bag Capacity; Leaf & Grass Catcher, with Adjustable Brush Height and Dump From Seat Handle

**Brand:** agri-fab
**Price:** R71299
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍂 Sweep smarter, not harder — own the cleanest lawn on the block!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Agri-Fab 45-0492 44" Tow-Behind Lawn Sweeper, 28 cu. ft Hopper Bag Capacity; Leaf & Grass Catcher, with Adjustable Brush Height and Dump From Seat Handle by agri-fab
- **How much does it cost?** R71299 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/765543-agri-fab-45-0492-44-tow-behind-lawn-sweeper-28)

## Best For

- agri-fab enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted agri-fab brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Durable bronze brush shaft bushings for long-term reliability
- • **Smooth Operator:** Large 12" x 3" tires ensure stable, easy towing behind your tractor
- • **Compact & Convenient:** Quick assembly and foldable design for easy storage and transport
- • **Effortless Efficiency:** Adjustable brush height for perfect pickup on any turf
- • **Maximize Your Yard Time:** 28 cu. ft. hopper means fewer dumps, more mowing flow

## Overview

The Agri-Fab 45-0492 44" Tow-Behind Lawn Sweeper is a heavy-duty, American-made lawn care tool designed to efficiently collect leaves, grass clippings, and debris with its industry-leading 6:1 brush-to-wheel ratio and large 28 cu. ft. flow-through hopper. Featuring adjustable brush height, durable bronze bushings, and smooth 12" x 3" tires, it offers professional-grade performance with quick assembly and foldable storage, making yard maintenance faster and easier for busy homeowners.

## Description

The Agri-Fab universal lawn sweeper picks up grass, leaves, and even pinecones. Its unique flow-through hopper bag is unlike other lawn sweeper bags, utilizing the entire 28 cu. ft. of space, so you don't have to dump as often, saving time and gas. The sweeper provides 2 times more capacity than a 3-bin bagger attachment, saving you time with fewer stops to unload debris. The sweeper hitch also easily adjusts to the tractor hitch height, so your sweeper is in the optimum position for performance. Achieves long-lasting performance with the sweeper bushings made of durable bronze. This sweeper is all about saving time, effort & making lawn care easy! Any issues or concerns with this product please contact Agri-Fab at (800) 448-9282

Review: Agri-Fab 45-0492 Lawn Sweeper HUGE time saver. - I used the Agri-Fab 45-0492 Lawn Sweeper behind my John Deere tractor mower. This product is very easy to set up and very easy to use. For me backing things up has always been an issue and this is no different. I try to make all my passes where I don't have to turn around or cut real sharp. My lawn is very large & takes quite a bit of time to cover everything. In my front yard I have 18 Cottonwood trees and the leaves they drop can be very overwhelming. I use this and it was like just mowing the lawn. Everything was picked up pretty much on the first pass. With these trees, I get a lot of dropped branches and twigs. This picks up about 95% of all the twigs. It seems to be a quality product and have had absolutely no problem with it at this point. It is so effective that the bag fills up very quickly as it picks up everything in its path. Of course picking up everything in my situation requires a lot of dumping of the basket. The basket dumps extremely easily by a handheld rod which you simply pull and drive forward. When the cotton is coming off the trees and settles into the grass it is very simple matter to get that taken care of as well with his sweeper.I bought it for the leaf problem in my yard but have been pleasantly surprised by the fact that it picks up everything in its path. Cleaning is a breeze and all you have to do is take your hose to it and put it away. In it's stored position,it is a bit bulky. All in all this is a fine product and is very sturdy. It can be adjusted side to side by simply sliding the bar left or right and re-tightening the clamp. The sweeper cut my work time by 85% when the leaves are on the ground. When the twigs build up, I get the sweeper out and make short work of a tough situation. You can buy with confidence knowing that you just saved a lot of back breaking work. Agri-Fab 45-0492 Lawn Sweeper, 44-Inch
Review: UPDATE: After Six Years it is still one of the best buys I have made. - A well made unit made in the USA, but the bag is flimsy and made in China. My suggestion to all interested in buying this unit to read all the reviews. Especially the Negatives ones to be aware of problems that come with almost any product. That way you possibly will be able to avoid the pitfalls in knowing up front. The bag material is lightweight, it's frame is lightweight and the support rods that hold the bag open pop out and get lost. I added tough nylon reinforce. tape around the small rods at their top to the upper tubing frame of the bag in case they popped out. (they did pop out at the bottom, but never got lost.) I never over loaded the bag to put too much stress on the frame, but I'm thinking on adding maybe extra bracing to strengthen the frame later on (I was in a hurry at the time to get this unit together and picking up) I did make a cover to give extra protection to the outside bottom of the bag using cheap tarp from HF. I check when done picking up that day. I couldn't find any wear on the tarp to justify if it was needed but I was just picking up fairly light thatch and the bag never touched the ground. Still the tarp was cheap and easy to cover the bottom and I will leave it on. Probably the most important negative of the product is the plastic gear teeth in the wheels that can break. I don't know what can be done to prevent this from happening except I feel that lowering the brushes to low into the grass and them not turning has to be the most likely the cause of this. Setting the brushes just to touching the grass by looking down into the unit as you set their height is a good way to get the setting right. I think people may try to get the unit to pick up more by lowering the brushes too deep to get more of a pickup and would be better making an extra passes if needed than pushing their luck. Checking the wheels as you start pulling the unit to make sure they are turning and not scooting is a good thought to prevent this. The hitch on the unit comes with two large spacers that depending on the height of your mower hitch is awkward in making the connection, but adding a strip of duct tape around the two spacers putting them together is less of a hassle when hooking up. I found that storage of this unit to be easier and take up less space if you remove the bag from the unit. Release the two support rods that hold the bag upright allows the bag to be flattened. (putting like a little duct tape over the end of the rods will keep them from punching a hole in the bag is wise too). The two arms on the unit which allows you to attach or remove the bag can be folded inward if you remove the upper pin on each side and pivot the arms inward next to the brushes. Putting those pins back into the holes of the body with their clips for storage will keep them from getting lost. I'm giving this a 5 star because of how great it preformed, and the solid construction of the body. If after finding out later on that this turns into a problem with breakage from the plastic tooth wheels (no matter how careful I am of setting the height right) I will downgrade my review. Update: Still doing great. I am still convinced that setting the brushes too deep into your grass is the reason for the broken teeth in the gear that runs the wheels/ brushes. My setting that seems safe is 7 holes from the top. I found that the two rods that suppose to hold the bag spread in the rear are just too easy to come out and then get dumped with the leaves. Checking each time you dump to see if they are missing will help in finding them if they do fall out. I will look later in the spring to see what can be done about them. I mentioned earlier about folding the arms that allows the bag to be attached to the unit. Swapping out the pins that go into the holes of the arms when in place with a pin that just has a button in place of using clips makes easier to put them in and pull them out. Adding a spring clamp to the two arms in the middle after folding them inward keeps them in place without them falling back in your way during storage. Adding pics to show you what I did to help explain all this. UPDATE: I just got thru sweeping up the lawn of leaves and now after six years I have no complaints. Trust me you will never regret buying it.

## Features

- Made in the USA
- 5:6 to 1 brush to wheel ratio - best in market! Large, 12" x 3" tires allow for smoother towing
- 28 cu. ft. flow-through bag fills from the back to front picking up more so you don't need to dump as often
- Quick and easy assembly takes approximately 30 minutes or less
- Bronze brush shaft bushings provide greater product durability
- 12-inch brushes allow for more efficient sweeping with fewer passes
- Ergonomic handle makes emptying the hopper a breeze vc emptying with a rope
- Sweeper offset to right or left of your tractor for faster, more efficient material collection
- Quickly collapes for easy storage
- Preset holes for brush height adjustment

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00B7E75VU |
| Assembly required | Yes |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #20,398 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #10,304 in Gardening & Lawn Care |
| Brand | Agri-Fab |
| Bristle Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Bristle Type | Unflagged Bristle |
| Color | Orange |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (3,201) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00052613103630 |
| Handle Material | Alloy Steel |
| Included Components | Steel Sweeper Housing, Off-Set Hitch, Hopper Bag, Steel Hopper Tubes, Hardware & User Manual, |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 82 pounds |
| Item model number | 45-0492 |
| Manufacturer | Agri-Fab Inc |
| Material | Metal, Polypropylene |
| Model Name | Agri-Fab 45-0492 Lawn Sweeper, 44-Inch |
| Product Dimensions | 55"W x 52"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Sweeping up Leaves or Grass in Yard |
| Special Feature | Foldable, Heavy Duty, Rust-Resistant, Scratch Resistant |
| Specific instructions for use | Cleaning up leaves & grass clipping from yard |
| Style | 44" Tow-Behind Lawn Sweeper |
| Surface Recommendation | Turf |
| UPC | 052613103630 |
| Warranty Description | 3 year limited warranty. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Agri-Fab
- **Bristle Material:** Polypropylene (PP)
- **Bristle Type:** Unflagged Bristle
- **Color:** Orange
- **Handle Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Included Components:** Steel Sweeper Housing, Off-Set Hitch, Hopper Bag, Steel Hopper Tubes, Hardware & User Manual,
- **Product Dimensions:** 55"W x 52"H
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Sweeping up Leaves or Grass in Yard
- **Special Feature:** Foldable, Heavy Duty, Rust-Resistant, Scratch Resistant
- **Surface Recommendation:** Turf

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the gear ratio between wheel and brushes?**
A: 1 to 5.  For every rotation of the wheel the brushes rotate 5 times.  I discovered this experimentally.  My neighbor thought I had lost it watching me count the brush rotations as I manually turned the wheel.

**Q: Will this unit pick up lawn clippings on a thick bluegrass/rye grass lawn or is it just intended for leaves and debris?**
A: It picks up lawn clippings very well.  I have a John Deere and it has a system to pick up the grass cuttings and blow them into bags.  But it would constantly plug up. So I started checking on alternative ways to pick up the grass.  I finally got this and it works very well for that.  My only concern going forward is that the way it is built makes me wonder if it might be a little fragile.  But I am being careful not to be rough on it and hope it holds up well.  But to answer your question - it picks up grass, leaves, etc. very well.

**Q: It looks like there is NOT a cover on the hopper that would prevent leaves from rolling/blowing out as some models have. Am I correct? Thanks.**
A: Yes, there is no cover. I have not any kind of issue with leaves or grass to roll or blow out. You will not be able to load the brass catcher to the top because it will be to heavy and the bottom will drag.

**Q: Has anyone mowed and swept (in the offset position) with it at the same time? Does that work? Does it pull straight?**
A: Yes.  It works great and it does pull straight.  I love this sweeper.  I have had it for 3 years and it still works great.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Agri-Fab 45-0492 Lawn Sweeper HUGE time saver.
*by E***R on June 24, 2016*

I used the Agri-Fab 45-0492 Lawn Sweeper behind my John Deere tractor mower. This product is very easy to set up and very easy to use. For me backing things up has always been an issue and this is no different. I try to make all my passes where I don't have to turn around or cut real sharp. My lawn is very large & takes quite a bit of time to cover everything. In my front yard I have 18 Cottonwood trees and the leaves they drop can be very overwhelming. I use this and it was like just mowing the lawn. Everything was picked up pretty much on the first pass. With these trees, I get a lot of dropped branches and twigs. This picks up about 95% of all the twigs. It seems to be a quality product and have had absolutely no problem with it at this point. It is so effective that the bag fills up very quickly as it picks up everything in its path. Of course picking up everything in my situation requires a lot of dumping of the basket. The basket dumps extremely easily by a handheld rod which you simply pull and drive forward. When the cotton is coming off the trees and settles into the grass it is very simple matter to get that taken care of as well with his sweeper.I bought it for the leaf problem in my yard but have been pleasantly surprised by the fact that it picks up everything in its path. Cleaning is a breeze and all you have to do is take your hose to it and put it away. In it's stored position,it is a bit bulky. All in all this is a fine product and is very sturdy. It can be adjusted side to side by simply sliding the bar left or right and re-tightening the clamp. The sweeper cut my work time by 85% when the leaves are on the ground. When the twigs build up, I get the sweeper out and make short work of a tough situation. You can buy with confidence knowing that you just saved a lot of back breaking work. Agri-Fab 45-0492 Lawn Sweeper, 44-Inch

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ UPDATE: After Six Years it is still one of the best buys I have made.
*by G***Y on October 10, 2016*

A well made unit made in the USA, but the bag is flimsy and made in China. My suggestion to all interested in buying this unit to read all the reviews. Especially the Negatives ones to be aware of problems that come with almost any product. That way you possibly will be able to avoid the pitfalls in knowing up front. The bag material is lightweight, it's frame is lightweight and the support rods that hold the bag open pop out and get lost. I added tough nylon reinforce. tape around the small rods at their top to the upper tubing frame of the bag in case they popped out. (they did pop out at the bottom, but never got lost.) I never over loaded the bag to put too much stress on the frame, but I'm thinking on adding maybe extra bracing to strengthen the frame later on (I was in a hurry at the time to get this unit together and picking up) I did make a cover to give extra protection to the outside bottom of the bag using cheap tarp from HF. I check when done picking up that day. I couldn't find any wear on the tarp to justify if it was needed but I was just picking up fairly light thatch and the bag never touched the ground. Still the tarp was cheap and easy to cover the bottom and I will leave it on. Probably the most important negative of the product is the plastic gear teeth in the wheels that can break. I don't know what can be done to prevent this from happening except I feel that lowering the brushes to low into the grass and them not turning has to be the most likely the cause of this. Setting the brushes just to touching the grass by looking down into the unit as you set their height is a good way to get the setting right. I think people may try to get the unit to pick up more by lowering the brushes too deep to get more of a pickup and would be better making an extra passes if needed than pushing their luck. Checking the wheels as you start pulling the unit to make sure they are turning and not scooting is a good thought to prevent this. The hitch on the unit comes with two large spacers that depending on the height of your mower hitch is awkward in making the connection, but adding a strip of duct tape around the two spacers putting them together is less of a hassle when hooking up. I found that storage of this unit to be easier and take up less space if you remove the bag from the unit. Release the two support rods that hold the bag upright allows the bag to be flattened. (putting like a little duct tape over the end of the rods will keep them from punching a hole in the bag is wise too). The two arms on the unit which allows you to attach or remove the bag can be folded inward if you remove the upper pin on each side and pivot the arms inward next to the brushes. Putting those pins back into the holes of the body with their clips for storage will keep them from getting lost. I'm giving this a 5 star because of how great it preformed, and the solid construction of the body. If after finding out later on that this turns into a problem with breakage from the plastic tooth wheels (no matter how careful I am of setting the height right) I will downgrade my review. Update: Still doing great. I am still convinced that setting the brushes too deep into your grass is the reason for the broken teeth in the gear that runs the wheels/ brushes. My setting that seems safe is 7 holes from the top. I found that the two rods that suppose to hold the bag spread in the rear are just too easy to come out and then get dumped with the leaves. Checking each time you dump to see if they are missing will help in finding them if they do fall out. I will look later in the spring to see what can be done about them. I mentioned earlier about folding the arms that allows the bag to be attached to the unit. Swapping out the pins that go into the holes of the arms when in place with a pin that just has a button in place of using clips makes easier to put them in and pull them out. Adding a spring clamp to the two arms in the middle after folding them inward keeps them in place without them falling back in your way during storage. Adding pics to show you what I did to help explain all this. UPDATE: I just got thru sweeping up the lawn of leaves and now after six years I have no complaints. Trust me you will never regret buying it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Damaged + Missing Part + Incorrect Instructions
*by J***N on October 5, 2023*

Here is my initial review for delivery and assembly. Will follow with performance once the rain stops. The product arrived damaged. The photo tries to show a bent cross beam that I discovered only after full assembly and attachment of the hopper. I bent it back as best I could. I don’t think it should affect performance but if it does, it’s going back. Missing one nylon lock washer. Had to buy a package on Amazon as Lowes doesn’t stock them in 5/8 x 18. $4 out of pocket and a 2 day delay to assemble. Assembly instructions: 1. Page 2 Part #4 looks like a tube in the drawing. It’s actually a flat bar. 2. Page 4 slide #5. All the parts on Page 2 are numbered. Slide 5 uses letters “N” “O” and “I” instead of the numbers on Page 2. Actually N=15, O=17, and I=12. I had to go through the instructions part by part before assembling this step to make sure I wasn’t going to use a part that was actually required later. 3. Slide 5 only shows the assembly of 1 of 2 Part #12. Not a big problem, but make sure you install the open side facing out and the slots facing up for both sides. I always hate it when the person writing the instructions never actually assembled the product. I should be on the payroll if I have to correct their instructions. The hopper only attaches to the sweeper at two points on the bar in slide 5. I hope that can handle being dragged across the lawn. I’ll find out soon and add a performance review to these comments. After 10 uses. Revised from 2 to 4 stars This is the one to buy based on the large size of the hopper. Also, it does a very good job picking up leaves and sticks. For my Bermuda grass it did a great job of removing thatch. The bar I mentioned above must have only one connection point so that it will tip to empty it with the handle. The aforementioned damage (bent bar) didn’t affect performance and is out of site behind the sweeping brushes. Aside from the assembly instruction issues, I would highly recommend this sweeper.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-19*