Paddock Cleaner Reviews
Welcome to our collection of paddock cleaner reviews, written by real customers who use our machines for everything from horse manure collection to maintaining large equestrian properties. These first hand experiences highlight how different models perform in real-world conditions.
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Jill Leitch
Blairgowrie - 04/08/2022Really helpful advice when deciding on the right model to choose from. Really fast delivery and so far impressed. We find the PC50 paddock cleaner very useable and once you get into a rhythm it works well, and the suction is excellent. We keep the trolley and bin in the yard and the engine and hose fit in the boot of the car to store at home. Much quicker than manual poo picking. Does what it says in the tin!
Sarah Sladen
Tadley - 23/07/2022With 14 horses to clean after I needed a paddock cleaner very quickly, so I bought the machine and collected the next day on a Saturday. Great product. Should have got one ages ago! So many uses
Jan Broughton
Norfolk - 04/03/2021Picking up poop after 4 Alpacas and 1 horse is so much easier now. My husband and I are in our 60s and found that looking after our 2 paddocks without a machine was hard work. This manure vacuum [PC500PHWB wheelbarrow vacuum] is brilliant, I don't know what we would do without it now. Thank you Keith for all your help and advice. The paddock cleaner reviews from other customers also helped. We would happily recommend you and the product, no problem.
Rose Tommons
Northwich - 13/02/2021We used to have a "Predator" machine but we find the "Trafalgar" [PC1000SH4WA swivel with wide axle] is much more economical with fuel, so we are very happy with it. It makes cleaning after 40 acres of land and 17 paddocks very easy indeed!
Julie Abbley
Cirencester - 03/12/2020Looking after the animals and paddocks was a difficult task to keep on top of because of other commitments, so the machine [PC500SH4WA (wide axle vacuum)] has been very useful. This fabulous outdoor unit picks up solid and wet manure without pulling up or breaking the grass. I do have to stand on a box to pull the starter cord but that is a minor issue, otherwise, an excellent machine that I would recommend to anyone and everyone. I do not know how I managed without it before!
David Douglas-Mort
Axminster - 19/10/2020With 12 acres of land which has flat and sloping areas and 4 paddocks with 2 heavy horses., looking after the paddocks was a chore before getting this machine. I really liked that when I rang, Keith answered every query, giving pros and cons. I never felt I was being “sold” something but given a lot of comprehensive facts which allowed me to make up my mind. When I ordered, I did not regret my decision at all, even though it was not cheap for my budget. As Royce said, “they remember the quality much longer than the cost”. The ordering and delivery were faultless. I am totally happy with the product and the service”.
Charles Reed
Devon -21/09/2020I wanted a machine that will clean a concrete, sloppy track of approximately 1.4km and 5M wide, with leaves and debris being a big problem. Clearing the track by sweeping, blowing, shovelling, etc. would normally take me a long time and would also be exhausting having to repeat this process several times a year, so the PC120 paddock sweeper was ideal for my needs, getting the job done in no time. I am now a happy Fresh Group Products' customer.
Angela Thomas
Brentwood - 15/09/2020This machine is superb and has helped us immensely with our 4 horses and 5 grazing acres of paddocks to clean. Even dividing the chores between 3 people was hard work before, especially for the oldest of us (78 years old). Thank you, Fresh Group Products.
Julie O'Grady
Wirral - 05/09/2020I found manually poo picking very slow and hard work, especially with tall grass. Buying the poo picker from Fresh Group Products was a good call. I was given personal service with excellent product knowledge and personal follow-up service. No delays in delivery and the order time was acceptable. Parts replacement is just as efficient. I could not do without this motorised manure collector now. I find the machine very easy to use and empty. It cleans up through long grass and vacuums up poo even when the birds have pecked through it and spread it everywhere!. I just wish I could use this machine in the house - the paddocks are clean and pristine, but the carpets in my house are not.
Sosi Kaskanian
East SussexThis paddock vacuum does exactly what you want it to do. It is great and picks poop up perfectly. I cannot fault the product and would highly recommend it. Great service as well.
Lesley Parker
Linlithgow - 20/08/2020Poo picking manually used to be hard work and a slow process, as well as tiring. Having a paddock vacuum is great. I love it. This is my second machine… I have upgraded in size. My old one was the PC500SH4 and the new one is the PC1000SH4. I am a repeat customer of Fresh Group, fabulous service. I would highly recommend them.
Elaine and Terry Mason
North Yorkshire - 06/08/2020This paddock vacuum is a 5-star product. Our paddocks are mainly flat with some undulations and there is no problem using the machine. The response, product knowledge, politeness when ordering, and delivery service we got, were all first class!
Tracey Carpenter
Forres - 18/06/2020Before we had to do the poo picking manually, which was slow, tedious, and hard work, as well as physically taxing for our backs (myself and my husband’s). Everything was a bit of a chore, especially poo-picking on the long grass! This paddock vacuum is easy to use and makes cleaning the paddocks much quicker and easier! Fresh Group Products provided excellent service from start to finish. I would highly recommend it to others. I give them and the machine 5 stars.
Olly Murphy
Stratford - 02/06/2020We used a manual method for poo picking before, which was slow and time-consuming so we bought a much-needed machine for poo picking after 70 horses, for efficiency. Thank you.
Rob Thomas
Pickering - 11/05/2020This machine has speeded up paddock cleaning considerably. I would recommend the product and Fresh Group Products without hesitation.
Harry Gretton
Sheffield - 30/04/2020I have 2 acres of grassland and a paddock with 2 horses, and although the terrain is flattish, it gets muddy in the winter so it is harder to keep the paddocks clean. The Muck Truck poo picker makes a good self-propelled solution. I received an excellent service and product knowledge.
Peter Collins
Trowbridge - 27/04/2020Before having this vacuum, cleaning up after the horses was time-consuming and there were lots of flies around the paddocks. Fresh Group Products were polite and provided an efficient service. (Note from FGP - Peter himself made the wide wheel variation to the machine in 3 hours after discussions with Keith before and after the purchase, initially thinking he wouldn't need the wide axle variant).
Paul Temple
Driffield - 27/04/2020We bought a machine from Keith many years ago at a Show (Burghley to memory). Recently we opted to upgrade the old model that served us very well for many years. The paddock cleaner is a great product! I would recommend it and Fresh Group Products as well.
Davina Gray
Ardee - 30/03/2020This poo vacuum has been a game-changer. The backup service from Keith has been super to ensure that I got the machine up and running smoothly. The sweeper is easy to use and the electric start and electric tipper mean that the hopper is easy to empty. My paddocks have never looked so good, and it takes only a quarter of the time than manually collecting it as I was before.
Jan Cottam
Reading - 15/10/2018Since I bought the PC1000 swivel paddock cleaner in 2018 I have been using it constantly with great results.
Herbert and Iris Gillespie
Clogher - 31/10/2017Excellent response, product knowledge unbelievable, follow up, order process, and delivery all 100%. Easy to use, just a magic machine. I do not know how we ever coped without it. Excellent for poo-picking and collecting leaves. I think everything has been covered. Keith described the machine perfectly. A proper GENTLEMAN to deal with.
Colette Light
Shermanbury - 16/02/2017With a mixture of flat and sloping terrain and 60 acres to maintain, manual work was tiring and time-consuming. After buying and using the PC1000SH4WA, I found I could do loads more work with little effort. I really appreciate the machine and Fresh Group Products.
Tom Eggar
OxfordI found the manual task of poo picking time-consuming until I started using the PC1000 manure vacuum with instant results and still going strong.
Jacqueline Wigley
Oldham - 12/07/2012I have had my machine for several years. It is easy to use on our sloping ground by one person (even a woman, if I can be sexist as I am that woman using it on my own!). The operation is easy to manage, from hitching up to emptying and cleaning. I am delighted with it. I would give Fresh Group Products and the product top marks. This machine is fab, the only bonus I would wish for would be to know how full the tub is at any time, but you cannot see inside, so hey ho. But Keith did say (which became obvious when he explained it) that when it is full, there is a decrease in suction, and the engine tone changes.
Michael Goldsmith
Wellingborough - 15/07/2011My setup consists of 3 paddocks for domestic animals totalling 5 acres, where the paddock cleaner is used. There is one pony, four alpacas, and three llamas flat grass grazing (good short pastures), and the paddock vacuum has worked perfectly and has responded well to maintenance and servicing. The supplier was helpful when there was an initial fault, solving the problem quickly. This poo picker, the PC500SHS, is effective, easy to use, and towable with a range of tractors and other vehicles, including a Gator