Which is better for large lawns?

The Ohio Steel. Its 50-inch path and 9-inch chute clear more ground per pass and clog less on damp grass. The Garvee covers 48 inches with the same 26 cu ft hopper.

Is the Ohio Steel worth the extra $106?

If you sweep often and deal with damp clippings, yes. The spiral brush, wide chute and positive-lock height setting are the reasons it costs $329.99 at Walmart versus $223.99 at Amazon for the Garvee as of November 4, 2026.

Do they hold the same amount?

Yes. Both have a 26 cu ft hopper and dump by pulling a rope from the seat. Capacity is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Which is easier to handle and store?

The Garvee. It weighs about 75 lb against 102 lb for the Ohio Steel, so it is easier to hitch, push around and store.

Which has more owner history?

The Ohio Steel, with 382 ratings averaging 4.2 out of 5. The Garvee has 41 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, a smaller sample.

Will either fit my tractor?

Both use a tow-behind hitch. The Ohio Steel adds a 3-position hitch adjustment so the sweeper sits level at different hitch heights without spacer rings. The Garvee lists a universal hitch.

Garvee Tow-Behind Lawn Sweeper, 48" vs Ohio Steel 50-Inch 26 cu. ft. Tow-Behind Lawn Sweeper

Buy the Ohio Steel 50-inch if you want the proven design: a spiral brush, a 9-inch no-clog chute and a positive-lock height setting, backed by 382 ratings. Buy the Garvee 48-inch if price is the deciding factor: it is $223.99 at Amazon as of November 4, 2026, against $329.99 at Walmart for the Ohio Steel. Both hold 26 cubic feet, so the real difference is $106 and how well the brush and chute handle damp clippings.

Today the Garvee Tow-Behind Lawn Sweeper, 48" costs $106.00 less at its best price.

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