Once you’ve decided that you need a leaf grabber, the only decision you really have to make is of what kind. The Buyer’s Guide in this review explains what your choices are. If you choose to have a stand-up leaf grabber, all the stand-up models in this review are similar, and I recommend them all. Since I last reviewed this they made a big upgrade that has significantly improved the model, shooting it into a third sport for long handled garden weeders – especially with it’s lifetime guarantee! The Newer model is basically stronger and more durable at pulling and holding weeds. And it shows, it’s rated half a star higher at 4.5 now as opposed to the old one that was only 4. We deliver throughout mainland Australia and Tasmania. But please note, we cannot deliver to the following postcodes - 2899 and 6798. The foot pedal feels durable and the system as a whole works well, we like it a lot. The length of the weeder is 1 metre, so there is no bending down and can be used safely without putting strain on the body. Unlike the other leaf grabbers in my review, the Orientools Leaf Grabber Hand Rake is a hand tool that you wear on your hands. You receive two of these grabbers in a set, so that’s one for each hand. The idea is to use the rake-like end of the circular disc to rake the leaves into a pile, and them smoosh the leaves together between the two grabbers. Then, throw them into your collection bag or wheelbarrow.

So when I use it, I open the scoops, put them on the ground and pull them towards me, pulling the leaves, clippings and other debris into a mound or long pile. The angled teeth on the front edge of the scoops help with this. This is the rake part of the whole process.

This long-handled grabber has a handle length of 35 inches and the blade at the bottom which serves as a scoop is 16 inches wide. The Long Handle Leaf Grabber weighs 2.55 pounds.

Well for a start the smaller weeds are a problem – if you haven’t got a little hand weeder then you’re not going to get them. The very best weeder for the small stuff is without question the Wilkinson Sword 1111126W Steel Hand Weeder Long handled weed puller Foot pedal vs push and twist The ORIENTOOLS Leaf Grabber Hand Rake in this review is an example of a glove-type grabber. It’s a hand tool that fits on your hand. They usually come in a set of two, one for each hand. Free XGT 40V Max Brushless 125mm (5') Angle Grinder - Slide Switch (Battery & charger not included) It has a robust design that is manufactured with precision. There are no moving parts so there is no concern of any screws or nuts loosening or getting jammed. The closed scoop design ensures that small items do not fall down while you are transporting the collected pile to the trash. With its universal one size fits all design, it can be used with or without gloves. Both types of grabbers have different set of advantages and disadvantages. The choice of the grabber is ultimately dependent on your requirements and ultimately preference.

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It measures 30 inches in length, and has a scoop size of 13 inches long and 9 inches wide. It is lightweight and weighs just 3 pounds.