Corona Leaf Rake: 22 in Steel Head, 48 in Wood Handle

This Corona leaf rake pairs a 22-inch steel head with a 48-inch wood handle for cleaning up leaves, twigs, sawdust and chip spill on tree and landscape jobs. Steel tines hold up better than plastic when you are raking through gravel, mulch and small sticks.

The cleanup tool every truck needs

Tree work leaves a mess. Even after the chipper has eaten the brush and the blower has cleared the driveway, there are always twigs in the lawn, leaves in the beds and small chips around the stump. A good rake is still the fastest way to get that last layer of debris into a pile or onto a tarp. That is the job this Corona leaf rake is built for.

The 22-inch head is wide enough to cover ground quickly without being so wide that it catches on every shrub and edge. The steel tines flex enough to rake leaves cleanly but stay stiff enough to pull twigs and small sticks out of the grass.

On removals, a common routine is to rake the lawn into windrows, then pull the windrows onto a tarp and drag it to the chipper or the dump trailer. A wide steel rake makes that routine quick, and it does not mind the occasional chunk of bark or small branch in the pile.

Steel versus plastic

Plastic and poly rakes are light and gentle on lawns, but they wear quickly when you rake through gravel, rough mulch or the mixed debris that comes off a tree job. Their tines can snap in cold weather. A steel head is more durable and keeps its shape longer, which makes it the better choice for crews that rake every day.

The trade-off is that a steel rake can be a little harder on delicate turf and a bit heavier. For most crew cleanup work, that durability is worth it.

Handle and handling

The 48-inch wood handle gives a comfortable, traditional feel. Wood absorbs some vibration and does not get as cold as metal in winter. Keep the handle out of standing water and store the rake under cover so the wood stays sound. A light sanding and a wipe of linseed oil every season will keep the handle smooth and help prevent splinters.

Check the connection between the head and the handle from time to time. If it loosens, tighten or repair it before the head comes off in the middle of a job.

Hang the rake by the handle or store it head-up when you are done. Leaving it tines-down on the truck bed bends tines over time, and a rake with bent tines skips over debris instead of collecting it.

Who it is for

This rake suits tree crews, landscapers, groundskeepers and homeowners who want a durable, simple tool for leaves and light debris. Pair it with a backpack blower like the Husqvarna 580BTS for big cleanups, and use it to finish the edges, beds and corners the blower misses. Browse more landscaper tools for the rest of the cleanup kit.

Wear gloves when raking debris from tree work. Small splinters, thorns and sharp twig ends are common, and gloves make a long cleanup much more comfortable.