Leaf and light debris management
Move the leaves fast. Collect them when the site demands it.
Choose the method around the debris, the finish you need and the carrier you already own—from compact sweep-and-collect machines to quiet high-output blowers and tractor vacuum systems.
The fast answer
Start with what must happen to the debris.
The biggest choice is not machine size. It is whether the material can be moved elsewhere or must leave the surface in the same pass.
Loose leaves with a safe destination
Blow them. A blower clears broad areas quickly and forms a windrow or moves material onto a verge for later collection.
Leaves mixed with soil or grit
Sweep them. A rotary brush deals with detritus as well as leaves; fit the correct collector box when the finish must be clean.
Wet, matted or high-volume leaf fall
Vacuum it. A rotor brush loosens the layer and suction transfers material to a collector or suitable trailer.
Formal or sensitive surroundings
Contain it. Vacuum collection avoids blowing mulch, litter or leaves back across paths, graves, borders and already-clean areas.
Sweep and collect
Rotary sweepers for paths, car parks and wider grounds.
Kersten's five-row spiral brushes leave space for bulky material to move through the roller. Run open and angled to windrow, or add the matched collector box for one-pass collection.
EFKM 09032 H-K 35
Compact hydraulic front sweeper for K820, K820 Pro and K1500 two-wheel tractors, with a matched 69 litre collector option.
Choose it when… gates, paths and pedestrian areas need a manoeuvrable sweep-and-collect setup.
EFKM 10037 H-KU 70
A larger hydraulic pedestrian sweeper for the K2100, with 75 litre collector and gully-brush options for edges.
Choose it when… you want more brush and collection capacity while retaining pedestrian control.
FKM 12537 H-ABR 37
Hydraulic front sweeper for ride-on mowers, out-front mowers and sub-compact tractors. Collector, gully brush and debris guard are optional.
Choose it when… a compact carrier needs front-mounted visibility without the size of a heavier tractor brush.
KM 13045 H-ABR 45
A stronger 45 cm brush for bulky debris, front-mounted on compatible compact tractors and mowers with the correct ABR interface.
Choose it when… leaf fall is mixed with heavier detritus and the carrier can support the larger roller.
HKM 15040 M
Rear Cat. 1 PTO sweeper for compact and sub-compact tractors, with optional collector box and gully brush.
Choose it when… rear linkage and PTO are already available and front mounting is not essential.
Blow and move
Put volume and reach to work before you pick up.
Blowing is usually fastest where leaves can be moved to a verge, grassed area or planned collection point. The LBV range covers two-wheel tractors, ride-on mowers and tractor or municipal carriers.
LBV 5100 M-ABF
The compact PTO-driven UBS blower with low-noise turbine housing and adjustable outlet.
Choose it when… paths and tighter spaces need professional airflow without moving to the larger 6900 turbine.
LBV 6900 M-ABF
The higher-output UBS blower for the Hydro 16, retaining the mechanically driven, noise-reduced design.
Choose it when… the pedestrian carrier can support the larger blower and longer throw materially reduces passes.
LBV-HO-FKDR
Self-powered blower attachment with an 11.7 hp Honda engine, designed to extend compatible ride-on mowers beyond the cutting season.
Choose it when… the mower lacks hydraulic or PTO capacity for a driven blower but can take the correct FKDR front linkage.
LBV 6900 M-ABR
Mechanical PTO blower for compact tractors and municipal vehicles, with high airflow and a low-noise turbine system.
Choose it when… dependable PTO power is available and you want maximum LBV output without a 40 L/min hydraulic requirement.
LBV 6900 H-ABR
Hydraulic version of the 6900 for tractors and municipal carriers with sufficient continuous oil flow.
Choose it when… the carrier has verified hydraulic capacity and hydraulic drive is preferable to a PTO installation.
Vacuum and collect
Lift the layer, contain it and carry it away.
Both Matev nozzles use a 120 cm hydraulic rotor brush to loosen wet or compacted material. The standard MRM-H relies on the connected collection system's airflow; the MRM-120 AS adds a 515 mm turbine directly above the nozzle.
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Matev MRM-H 120
Hydraulic 120 cm rotor-brush nozzle for connection to a compatible Matev collector or suitably configured trailer system.
Choose it when… the rear collection system provides the suction and you need an effective front pickup head.
Matev MRM-120 AS
The same basic pickup width with an integrated 515 mm turbine for active suction, suitable for collector systems or a correctly configured trailer.
Choose it when… wet, matted or high-volume material needs powered suction at the nozzle, or a versatile trailer-based setup is preferred.
Large-area tractor collection
Choose collection capacity and how you need to empty it.
Matev CLS systems collect leaves, grass and light debris behind a compatible compact tractor. Low dump keeps the system simpler; high dump lifts material into a trailer or container.
Sweeper box or CLS system?
A sweeper-mounted collector box is a compact container for the material lifted by that sweeper. A Matev CLS is a higher-capacity rear collection and turbine system that works with a compatible mower, vacuum nozzle or suction pickup.
Browse sweeper accessories or compare complete mounted collectors.
650 litre CLS-SE
The most compact Matev collection capacity for smaller compatible tractors and shorter routes.
CLS 650 LD
Compact ground-level emptying for sites that do not need to load directly into another container.
Choose it when… access and compact dimensions matter more than maximum time between emptying.
CLS 650 HD
The compact high-dump route for lifting collected material into a receiving trailer or container.
Choose it when… compact collection is needed but ground-level unloading would create extra handling.
850 litre CLS-SE
More capacity in the compact collector family.
CLS 850 LD
A useful capacity step up while retaining CLS-SE dimensions and mounting flexibility.
Choose it when… the 650 litre collector would interrupt the route too often but the larger XE chassis is unnecessary.
CLS 850 HD
The largest compact-family collector with high-dump unloading, subject to complete tractor approval.
Choose it when… you want the most compact collector family with direct container loading.
1,050 litre CLS-XE
The entry point to the larger XE hopper and 51.5 cm turbine family.
CLS 1050 LD
Higher-volume ground-level collection with the larger XE turbine and airflow architecture.
Choose it when… a genuine large-area system is needed but the shortest XE hopper best suits the tractor and site.
CLS 1050 HD
The smallest XE high-dump model for loading into trailers and containers.
Choose it when… you need XE airflow and high-dump unloading with less hopper length than the larger models.
1,350 litre CLS-XE
A balanced high-volume option for longer routes and regular multi-site work.
CLS 1350 LD
More route capacity with ground-level emptying and the XE turbine system.
Choose it when… longer runs make 1,050 litres restrictive and simple unloading still suits the workflow.
CLS 1350 HD
High-volume collection with lift-out emptying for trailers and containers.
Choose it when… regular trailer or container loading is part of a longer municipal, campus or estate route.
1,650 litre CLS-XE
Maximum published CLS capacity and the longest hopper.
CLS 1650 LD
Maximum ground-emptying capacity for the longest suitable collection routes.
Choose it when… time between unloading matters most and the approved tractor can safely carry the longer hopper.
CLS 1650 HD
The maximum-capacity CLS with high-dump capability for large professional sites.
Choose it when… both long collection cycles and direct loading are essential—and tractor capacity and stability are confirmed.
Build the maintenance workflow
Clear the route once, not the same ground twice.
A planned sequence is normally faster than asking one machine to do every part of the job.
Open edges first
Use a gully brush, blower or hand suction to pull leaves from kerbs, drains, borders and obstacles.
Move bulk material
Blow large, widespread volumes towards a safe windrow or the direction of the planned pickup route.
Lift and collect
Use the sweeper box for compact work or a vacuum and larger collector where volume and containment dominate.
Protect the surface
Remove the fine organic layer before it blocks drainage, holds moisture and becomes a growing medium for weeds.
Field experience
Leaf-management advice and real installations.
See how the different methods behave in wet autumn conditions, on compact tractors and around public-facing sites.
When a vacuum sweeper fits autumn grounds maintenance
Why controlled pickup can outperform blowing around borders, formal lawns and wet leaf fall.
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Vacuum sweeper for John Deere 2026R
An active-suction front attachment paired with a reusable trailer rather than a dedicated all-in-one machine.
Leaf blower for the Kubota BX series
A 140 m³/min mechanical blower installation for a sub-compact tractor and large-area clearance.
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Sweeper for Kubota G23/G26 and G231/261
How a front linkage and independent hydraulic drive completed a sweep-and-collect installation.
Explore specialist ranges
Go deeper into the equipment route that fits the job.
Sweepers
Pedestrian, ride-on, compact-tractor and larger mounted rotary sweepers.
Explore sweepers →Blowers
UBS, ride-on mower, tractor and municipal LBV blower options.
Explore blowers →Vacuum nozzles
Compare the MRM-H 120 and active-suction MRM-120 AS.
Explore vacuum nozzles →Mounted collectors
All CLS-SE and CLS-XE low- and high-dump collection systems.
Explore collectors →Push brooms
A simple carrier-powered alternative for moving loose dry material without a rotating brush drive.
Explore ActiSweep →Sweeper accessories
Collector boxes, gully brushes, guards, suppression kits and supporting equipment.
Explore sweeper accessories →Leaf and debris FAQs
Questions to settle before choosing.
Is blowing or sweeping faster?
Blowing is normally fastest for moving widespread loose leaves to a safe destination or pickup point. Sweeping is the better one-pass answer when leaves are mixed with detritus or the surface must be left clean and collected.
What works best for wet, matted leaves?
Kersten LBV 6900 blowers are designed to move wet, heavy material, while a rotary sweeper or Matev vacuum nozzle adds mechanical brush action to lift material stuck to the surface. Choose according to whether the material can be moved or must be contained.
What is the difference between MRM-H 120 and MRM-120 AS?
Both use a 120 cm hydraulic rotor brush. The MRM-H 120 connects to the airflow of a compatible collection system. The MRM-120 AS has its own 515 mm active-suction turbine mounted at the nozzle.
Can I fit a collector box to any sweeper?
No. Collector boxes are matched to a particular sweeper series and working width. The mounting, emptying method and capacity must suit the exact sweeper.
Should I choose low dump or high dump?
Choose low dump when ground-level emptying suits the site and you want a simpler collection cycle. Choose high dump when material must be lifted directly into a trailer or container, subject to tractor capacity, hydraulic services and stability.
Can an attachment bolt straight to my tractor's front linkage?
Usually not. Many Kersten front attachments require the correct front linkage, power arrangement and an ABR interface bracket. The complete installation must be checked for the tractor model.
Get the whole setup right
Tell us the debris, area, carrier and where the material must finish.
Kersten UK can help match the working method, machine, bracket, power requirement, collector and useful accessories—before you commit to a configuration.