Don't Make an Expensive Mistake...Think About These 3 Things Before Buying a Power Reel Mower
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2023
- In this video, I share a few reasons why I had to unfortunately part ways with my California Trimmer reel mower. My intent is not to steer you away from power reel mowing but to give you some important things to consider as to why your lawn might not be suitable for it. I think you'll be able to make a better, more informed decision after watching. Lawn care becomes a whole new ball game when you make the jump to power reel mowing. So you need to know these details before you reel mow.
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Spot on! What those you tubers won’t tell you is that reel mowed requires waaaaay maintenance and you have to mow more waaaay more. I often wonder if those guys have no life and their life is mowing their grass 9 days a week. No thank you. Lol. Keep up what your doing. You are being real and I like it.
Thanks for voicing out loud what others are ashamed to admit... power reels aren't for everybody
I have bad knees. I would never buy a house with that much slope! You really can't even park in your driveway! 😂
Thanks Travis. I have had a McLane 25 inch reel mower for 4 years. But, it is VERY fiddly!. It needs to be backlapped at least 2x a year. It eats belts every year, and then it needs the routine maintenance. My dealer is great, but for the average lawn, a rotary mower is just fine.
Kinda sad to hear you’re getting rid of the CT, but it was the right decision. From landscaping is looking killer!
Keep it simple. Some of these guys get too obsessed and advanced with it. Few of my neighbors got power reel mowers and cant keep up with the growth. I manually reel cut front and side but rotary mow back at 3in cause of slight slope.
Ohhh noo! Say it’s not true? CT for life man! Jk I see what you’re saying. You are welcome back to the club anytime!
“You lose, good day sir” Willy Wonka
I feel your pain brotha and Im sorry youve had to concede. But atleast you can get a little fix from a manual mow in from time to time......hang in there brotha you will be ok. My thoughts and prayers are with ya. Fight on Trojans!
You’re absolutely right. Enjoy the mow! That’s what it’s all about. No matter what you’re using!
1000% agree with your first point.
I like my power reel mower. I have a Swardman and I’m into my 4th summer with it. I mow my KBG twice a week at 1 inch. I mowed twice a week with the rotory. Doesn’t take anymore time mowing with the swardman. I just changed the belts on it for the first time. I probably could have gotten through the summer without changing the belts but I had them so I switched them out. I have the dethatching and scarifying cartridges also.. I dethatch once a month. It’s great. I used to power reel mow my grandfathers grass when I was a kid and that thing was a beast. It was very scary to use but he had the nicest lawn on the block. Reel mowing makes a huge difference in the look of a lawn. I don’t think I would ever go back to daily rotory mowing.
You were a BIG reason why I bought my California Trimmer. I think I've watched all your CT videos multiple times haha. I can definitely confirm it's cumbersome turning around with obstacles, especially walls. I've only had it for 2 months now so I'm still learning and finding new ways, but I love it. I had the Earthwise a month before I bought the CT (you played another big part in that too haha), and it was great as well. But it started floating and rippling really bad and I just got tired of fighting it.
Bought a Mascot 21” push reel mower. Really enjoy it and it’s a great workout. You’re making great videos, keep them coming.
I always love your videos. I am a small tall fescue DYI but I love your show as well as your information. Thank you
Appreciate the humility!! I have a manual reel mower that works great on my 500 sq ft front lawn and have known for a while that a power reel mower would not work for me😢 love the cut of my fiskars🔥and will continue for the near future with it and my rotary for the backyard. Looking fwd to seeing whats next for u🙌
You are right. I went out and bought a McLane 25”GK series so highest HOC was 3/4”. It was just too much work and too much prep. I’m back to my Timemaster and haven’t used it this year. Oh, and Go Hogs!!!
I have aways followed your three recommendations for a great lawn (way before I heard you mention them) and I have always used a rotary mower. Now that’s a budget lawn. 😂
Man that front yard looks awesome! Your backyard looks good too. I didn’t see any half moon marks or anything and that’s pretty great for rotary. Really been focused on your mantra this year and man my yard looks good for way less money. Literally was cutting my grass yesterday and thought about how great it’s doing without all the carbs 😂😂😂
Honest statement. Only your yard is up to you and you know what's works!