Has anyone built a tow behind leaf vacuum using a chipper/shredder as vacuum source?

wilburn cox

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  • / Has anyone built a tow behind leaf vacuum using a chipper/shredder as vacuum source?
I purchased a MTD 10HP chipper/shredder from and estate sale for $150.00. The machine had been used one season and was in perfect shape. My plan is to remove the chipper chute and cover the opening with steel plate. I will then remove the large plastic leaf chute and replace with some type of large hose to run to mower deck. I hope to place the converted machine on tongue of small trailer for collecting leaves. I have 4 acres with about 75 oak trees.
The converted machine should produce a lot of vacuum. I should be able to detach the large hose from the mower deck and then use to vacuum leaves from fence line, flower beds and etc.

Any help and or photos will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance and pray for rain.
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jekjr

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  • / Has anyone built a tow behind leaf vacuum using a chipper/shredder as vacuum source?
I have strongly considered trying the same thing.
 
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