As summer nears its end, the old-fashioned rake becomes the tool you reach for more often than the lawn mower, the lopper, or the ladder. And it doesn’t take long with the rake to ask yourself, “isn’t there a better way to do this?” For the first few minutes, raking is almost pleasant, but drawn… Read More
When it comes to leaf and lawn vacuuming, vacuum power is of paramount importance. We recently redesigned our Leaf and Lawn Vacs, giving them more vacuum power than ever before. We used 3 crucial components to maximize airflow: 1. The Most Powerful Engines We started with engines with more torque than any other system available… Read More
Storing your leaf vacuum doesn’t have to be a headache! When we redesigned the new DR Leaf Vacuum line, we wanted to be sure that storage would be quick and easy – and wouldn’t require an elephant-sized storage space. The result? Leaf vacuums that store compactly in less than 5 minutes, with no tools required. Here’s… Read More
When shopping for towable machines, one issue that often comes up is whether to choose a single- or dual-point hitch. Some machines have both configurations available, or an optional kit to convert one to the other. In some cases, you are locked into the decision that the company has made for a particular machine. The… Read More
When you think of a leaf vacuum, you may think that it’s the type of tool that you’d use in the fall when the leaves clutter up the yard, but would sit in storage for the rest of the year. Well, have we got news for you! The new DR Leaf and Lawn Vacs solve… Read More
Don Selby has been with DR Power Equipment for eleven years and has been our head of product testing for the last six. He and his team are key contributors to our product development process. We spoke with Don just as the new Leaf Vacs were in the final testing stages. What’s your… Read More
DR is excited to introduce a newly reengineered line of DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuums! The new line makes leaf and debris clean-up easier and more convenient than ever – especially for those with particularly large lawns and properties. They feature a unique clamshell collector design that allows for easy, one-handed dumping of collected materials.… Read More
At first glance, a leaf vacuum or lawn vacuum may seem like a one-trick pony: it picks up leaves and other lawn debris. But there are some other nifty tasks that you can do with these machines, too! These are the three most surprising tasks that we’ve found you can do with a high-quality leaf… Read More
Spring cleaning isn’t just for inside the house! After winter has ravaged your lawn, leaving behind leaves, sticks, dead plants, and various other debris, it’ll need some attention before the growing season. A leaf vacuum can be one of the most helpful tools in this process. Here are 5 ways to use your leaf vacuum… Read More
Here at DR, our product testing department spends a lot of time using all our machines — over 100 hours with each model, as a matter of fact. So they know all the best ways to maximize efficiency when working out in the field. This fall, if you’re cleaning up your lawn with a leaf… Read More