Yard Commander 52 in Lawn Sweeper
#5 in SweeperFull review
A low cost way to get a wide sweep for a lawn tractor or ATV. The short warranty is the tradeoff.
Amazon $329.99$329.99
The Yard Commander 52 in Lawn Sweeper rates 3.3 among sweeper lawn sweepers; the Cyclone Rake Classic rates 2.5 among vacuum ones. The Yard Commander 52 in Lawn Sweeper costs $1,265.01 less ($329.99 vs $1,595).
Cyclone Rake Classic
#5 in VacuumFull review
For a smaller tractor and a modest lot with lots of leaves. The cheapest Cyclone Rake, sold direct and built to fit your deck.
Cyclone Rake $1,595$1,595
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (sweeper and vacuum), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Yard Commander 52 in Lawn Sweeper | Cyclone Rake Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Price 25% | 50 $329.99 | 52 $1,595 |
| Hopper 20% | 100 26 cu ft hopper | 20 27 cu ft hopper |
| Width or engine 15% | 62 52 in sweep | 25 208 cc engine |
| Features 15% | 70 dumps from the seat, adjustable brush height | 0 none of the three |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Yard Commander 52 in Lawn Sweeper | Cyclone Rake Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Pickup | ||
| Type | Sweeper | Vacuum |
| Width | 52 in | - |
| Hopper | 26 cu ft | 27 cu ft |
| Brushes | 4 | - |
| Adjustable brush height | Yes | - |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | - | Briggs & Stratton XR950-PRO |
| Displacement | - | 208 cc |
| Hose kit | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Dumps from seat | Yes | - |
| Folds to store | - | Yes |
| Weight | 72.7 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |