Lawn, Leaf, Grass & Landscaping Collection

Selection Considerations for Leaf/Lawn Collection Hoses

When choosing a hose for leaf/lawn collection equipment, it is important to keep in mind the essential characteristics of the hose. Some of the key factors to consider are:

Durability (e.g., resistance to abrasion, moisture, UV, etc.)
Flexibility
Inner wall smoothness
Visibility into and through the hose
Size (e.g., wall thickness and overall diameter)
Outside (low) temperatures
Cost

In addition to the above factors, it is vital to ensure the hose is compatible with the equipment - i.e., the connections on the chosen hose should fit the equipment ports.

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Residential – Tractor Vacuums:

On residential properties, tractor vacuums are generally sufficient to remove excess leaves and lawn clippings. For these units, we offer two hose recommendations:

Flexaust Flex-Tube® PU (Medium Weight)

This medium-weight hose is made from clear coextruded thermoplastic ether-based polyurethane and reinforced with a rigid ABS helix. It offers great resistance to abrasion, crushing, and tears with its high tensile strength. Accommodates most tractor equipment.

• Great abrasion resistance.
• Ultra smooth interior, crush resistant.
• Puncture and tear resistant.
• Wall thickness .035"
• Temp Range: -40°F to 200°F

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Flexaust Flex-Tube® PV (Medium Weight)

This medium-weight hose features a coextruded PVC construction reinforced with a rigid PVC helix. This design offers an ultra-smooth interior ensuring efficient air and material flow. This hose is also very flexible and crush resistant.

• Economical.
• Ultra smooth interior, crush resistant.
• OEM lengths and colors available.
• Wall thickness .035"
• Temp Range: 20°F to 160°F

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Light-Duty Commercial/Landscaping – Truck Loaders:

Compared to residential properties, commercial operations generally have more area to cover during leaf collection operations. As such, the commercial clean-ups typically rely on truck loaders, which offer more power and capacity. For these leaf collection devices, we recommend the following hoses:

Flexaust Flexadux® LCDC (Medium Weight)

This medium-weight hose is made from a high-performance polypropylene blend and reinforced with a spring steel wire helix and external polypropylene wear strip. It tends to be more economical with a long flex life and good abrasion and tear resistance.

• Economical.
• Light weight, drag resistant.
• Long flex life with good abrasion and tear resistance.
• Wall thickness .032"
• Temp Range: -30°F to 200°F

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Flexaust Flexadux® HT-W (Heavy Weight)

This heavier-weight hose features thermoplastic construction reinforced with a spring steel wire helix and external polypropylene wear strip. This construction offers excellent resistance to moisture, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, dragging, and tearing, all of which are necessary for hoses used in outdoor environments.

• Great moisture and UV resistance.
• External wearstrip offers additional drag resistance.
• Puncture and tear resistant.
• Wall thickness .045"
• Temp Range: -60°F to 275°F

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Heavy-Duty Commercial – Municipal Loaders:

Heavy-duty commercial and municipal leaf collection operations involve larger clean-up areas than both residential and light-duty commercial operations. Additionally, the amount of leaves and debris is much greater, while the amount of time given for their collection is much shorter. For these reasons, the town and city municipalities generally rely on stronger and larger equipment (e.g., municipal loaders). For these leaf collection systems, we recommend using heavy-duty hoses, such as:

8-Flx-Thane-HD-25 Flexaust Flx-Thane HD 8 inch Material Handling Duct Hose - 25ft

Flexaust Flx-Thane® HD (Heavy Weight)

This heavy-weight hose is available in clear polyurethane reinforced with a bronze-coated spring steel wire helix. This construction provides it with superior flexibility and durability (including resistance to abrasion, moisture, and UV).

• Superior abrasion resistance & tear strength.
• Ideal for leaf and debris collection.
• Great moisture and UV resistance.
• Excellent flexibility.
• Wall thickness .045"
• Temp Range: -65°F to 200°F

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Flexaust Flx-Thane® VHD (Very Heavy Weight)

This heavy-weight hose is available in clear polyurethane reinforced with a bronze-coated spring steel wire helix. Compared to the HD model, it features a thicker wall (.060" instead of .045"). The (standard) clear color allows user to quickly see blockages. During leaf collection season, these hoses are also available in 10’ lengths to accommodate the municipal equipment.

• Great abrasion resistance & higher tear strength
• Severe service & debris collection
• Great moisture and UV resistance
• Wall thickness .060"
• Temp Range: -65°F to 200°F

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Mulch and Bark Hoses

Standard duty material handling hoses used to dispense mulch, bark, wood chips for resurfacing and landscaping applications.

Kuriyama Tigerflex® BARK Hose

Formulated from highly durable PVC compounds for increased abrasion and tear resistance versus standard PVC hoses.

Applications: Mulch, bark, wood chips and other surfacing material delivery, Soil, seed and compost delivery.

• Abrasion Resistant PVC Tube
• Convoluted Outer Cover
• Easy Slide Helix
• Transparent Construction - “See-the-flow"
• Phthalate Free
• Temp Range: -4°F to 150°F

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Kuriyama Tigerflex® MULCH Hose

Formulated from highly durable PVC compounds for increased abrasion and tear resistance versus standard PVC hoses.

Applications: Mulch, bark, wood chips and other surfacing material delivery, Soil, seed and compost delivery.

• Abrasion Resistant PVC Tube
• Transparent Construction - “See-the-flow"
• Phthalate Free
• Convoluted Outer Cover
• Temp Range: -4°F to 150°F

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Kuriyama Tigerflex® MULCH-LT Hose (Low Temp)

“Cold-Flex” material remains flexible in sub-zero temperatures. Formulated from highly durable PVC compounds for increased abrasion and tear resistance versus standard PVC hoses.

Applications: Mulch, bark, wood chips and other surfacing material delivery, Soil, seed and compost delivery.

• Abrasion Resistant PVC Tube
• Transparent Construction - “See-the-flow"
• Phthalate Free
• Convoluted Outer Cover
• Temp Range: -40°F to 150°F

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