Collecting Grass and Leaves with a Drive-Over Mower Deck

4/15/2022

The drive-over mower deck, compatible with multiple John Deere compact utility tractors, has made mowing large lawns a breeze, giving you crisp and effective cuts. But if you want a healthy-looking lawn all year round, you know that mowing is only the first step. Outside of mowing, it’s also important to collect grass clippings and leaves from your lawn. Check out this video by John Deere’s Tips Notebook that shows you how to pick up grass clippings with a drive-over mower deck and material collection system.

Why should you collect grass clippings?

Failure to clean up loose grass clippings and leaves can lead to many potential problems that could damage your lawn and prevent growth. Leaving clippings on the ground can result in thatch buildup which can prevent water and fertilizer from reaching soil and roots. Also, leaves left on the ground can smother grass and hinder growth in the spring.

How can I collect grass clippings and leaves?

With a John Deere compact tractor, you get the perfect mowing solution with the drive-over mower deck-- and there is a perfect solution for collecting grass and leaves too, the Frontier Material Collection system. This implement teams up with your drive-over mower to clean up your clippings. Without any tools, the Material Collection System boot attaches to the discharge opening of the John Deere drive-over deck. When using the system, the grass clippings are directly blown through the blower hose into the collection hopper. When the hopper is full you can dump the clippings wherever you choose. Clippings can be a great addition to a compost pile. The Frontier Material Collection system makes this tedious task simple. No need to spend hours on the lawn making sure all the pieces are picked up. With this implement you can get the job done fast without leaving your seat. There will be nothing left behind.

How many models of the Frontier Material Collection system are available?

There are currently two models of Frontier Material Collection systems: the MC2014 which has a 3-bag/14-bushel collection hopper that’s emptied by hand and the MC2120 which has a 20-bushel bulk collection hopper that’s emptied from the tractor seat. Both models are iMatch compatible.

Which mowers and tractors are they compatible with?

Both the MC2014 and MC2120 are compatible with 54-, 60-, and 72-inch drive-over mower decks. These decks are compatible with the John Deere 1 Series, 2 Series, and 3R compact tractors.

Can I purchase both implements together?

At Shoppa’s John Deere of Texas, you sure can! We offer a BYO tractor package where you can choose any John Deere compact tractor along with two implements for a special bundled deal. Build It. Price It. Own It.

For any more questions or information about our equipment contact us or visit your nearest Shoppa’s dealer and we’ll be glad to assist you!