A Family Business - Conversation with Brian Hudson (Hudson Star)
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2022
- Had a special opportunity to spend a little time with Brian Hudson. Brian's family is behind the Hudson Star greens mower that I use on my backyard putting green. Watch and learn a little bit about this American-made, family-owned company - how it started, and what's next.
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My granddad is the one who turned me on to the Hudson star brand he was a aircraft fighter pilot in 1942 not a lot coverage on it though it was called ‘’ The Doolittle Raid ‘’ in Tokyo , he said there where 16 B-25’s ! He they took off from carrier USS Hornet 👍🏻 but anyway …HE ABSOLUTELY LOVES … P.G.A GOLF ! And because of his part in the ‘’ The Doolittle Raid ‘’ his knees are FUBAR 🥹 so he can’t walk his beloved green anymore like he used to so as a thank you to him & his service 🇺🇸 I built him a small putting green in his own backyard 👍🏻😀so he doesn’t have to walk to far the green is just right for his pain threshold. So when it was time think about the management of the grass I could on think of one name HUDSON STAR professional greens mower 👍🏻so I went on my quest.. until one day 1 popped up at a estate sale! Needless to say I jammed over there and put my cash down and took it home ! I was so excited to see his face with his new green and his absolute FAVORITE mower ! As he LOVED to MANUAL REEL MOW ! I don’t know how he got so addicted to manual mowing but that was his thing ! 😂 He said it kept him young ☺ and lowered his blood pressure! So I presented his green and his Hudson ⭐ star and he was OVERWHELMED!!! he cried a little it was so awesome to see him so happy ! he could hardly wait to use that Hudson star ! so we Assembled it and it was getting late & time got away from us so we told him that it was best to mow his green in the morning for safety reasons because he has not so good eyesight now and I didn’t want him to fall or anything so he reluctantly agreed and so the morning came he was up before us all ..lol he was waiting so patiently with his morning coffee ready to MOW ! so we went to the Shed to get the mower and it was GONE ! VANISHED ! HISTORY! and the look on his face broke all of our hearts. I can’t believe someone would do such a thing !!! We think his drugged out grandson took it ! As he looked Hudson star up on line and seen how much they’re worth !!! 😡 So me not being that that well off and plus the money I spent on the green itself at this point I cant replace the Hudson and I don’t think I will find another one at the price I paid 😞so now I’m working 2 jobs trying to save up until I get enough money together to make his dream COMPLETE! I don’t care what ITS GOING TO HAPPEN ! Once I replace the Hudson star I will record his first mow and throw it up on UA-cams ! ☺👍🏻
I hope the best for both of you. Our family knows all too well the trials and tribulations of dealing with child drug addicts.
Hello Jimmy. I am from Austria Vienna Europa. I hafe get my HudsonStar Greens Mower now and i am very happy.
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I just ordered me one. I can't wait to try it out.
Also, I'd like to see this bramd go toe to toe with Allett one day.
I also chose a push mower because i want to use it as a form of cardio. I DON'T like to do cardio and this fixes that for me because the end result is two fold. One, my lawn looks good, and two, i get some cardio in.
Great interview Jimmy. Hopefully we'll see more from Brian in the future. 👍🏻
Great content! Loved the interview and the back story, very much a proponent of supporting made in the USA. Thanks guys for bringing this to a larger audience.
Inspirational.
Great video awesome manual mower. Hope one day these will be available for the regular consumer.
Great Video and information. Well done gentlemen.
GREAT VIDEO! There’s definitely a market for a quality reel mower for the homeowner that’s a lawn enthusiast. I’ve had the experience of talking with two representatives from Hudson Star… professional/excellent customer service! I plan on purchasing a Hudson Star reel in the near future. It will be nice not to have the hassle of using gas, oil, filters, spark plugs, broken starter cord…etc. also If battery power seems appealing, think again. The cost of replacement batteries is absurd & waiting on a battery to charge is inconvenient to say the least. Never mind the failing battery charger & the ever diminishing battery cells that lose full charge capabilities within months.
Interview was well done. I actually looked into buying one before buying my Allett. Around the same price and at the time thought it was crazy to spend that much on a manual reel mower. Already have 3 of them with different mods for striping. Now that I see how well they are made and perform 3 years later it is a nice option and investment. Like the idea of the 8 blade for HOC's of .5 - 1.25". Wonder what they will sell those for ?. I guess I will stick with my Liberty 43 with 6 and 10 blades for now.
Your cameraman has skills. Great interview guys.
I was wondering if the cameraman was drunk or something but now that I know who it is it all makes sense.
Dang those boulders look nice. Jimmy take lessons.
As a residential homeowner (approx. 6,600 sq ft of lawn), I don't really care for the putting green. But I would love to see a product aimed specifically at homeowners. That cuts anywhere from 1/2 inch to 2 inches or there abouts. Though I am biased to my southern hybrid Bermuda lawn. And I do own a Mascot manual reel mower, traditional gas & and EGO walk behind. They all have their purpose for my specific lawn needs. And the current pricing is pretty steep...but I can always dream. LOL
Just ordered mine 💪
I talked to Brian yesterday and he was very helpful. Looking to buy the classic for my lawn. Just wanted to know how easy it would be to push if I don't have a golf green surface/ I have a Fiskars and it is abit hard to push. The cut is not bad better than a Sunjoe electric. So want to get to the next lawn cutting level. I wonder if the grass catcher should be a thin frame and mesh to catch the grass.
Saw these online a few years ago and thought wow they’ll be massive and it’s happening.
Too expensive. Looks similar to the Webb WEH12R they sell in the UK but 20 plus times more expensive.
I would love to own a Hudson as it is the mower that just makes sense. Unfortunately I need to cut a little higher than 3/4”. Otherwise I would have bought one yesterday.
Ok Jimmy, I’ll take your current mower when you upgrade to the next model.
Looks good. How would they perform in the pacific north west. Wet grass here for a lot of the year. I do love my tru cut. Gas is where it’s at around here.
It’ll cut. You’ll just be washing it regularly!
Any news/rumors for 2023 with engine mounted on the reel mower? Thanks
Soy de México,¿ se puede conseguir una por acá?, y si si es, ¿donde lo puedo obtener?
I went to the Hudson Star website. It seems like the company doesn't really want to sell their product. They won't let me just go to their site and buy one. I have to request product info. This is not a good business model for 2022. I want to go to a website click buy and have it show up in 3-5 days. Jimmy, your content is always great.
I agree 100%. Can tell you they are working towards that.
can I use this mower to maintain my lawn hoc 1/2 to 3/4?
Yes! Max hoc of the home greens mower is 3/4"
Someone needs to make a video of a trained professional equipment manager like me grinding this unit. Once you’ve mowed sand or tried to maintain a zoysia putting green backlapping will do nothing.
Im looking for a used one.
Wherever it is it has your name on it.
You still like the Hudson?
Yes
I have no use for this machine, I'm getting one anyway 😀 just to sit in my Man cave.
It really is that fine of an instrument and so cool that it has to be displayed.
$2800. No one would say the price bc it would turn most people off.
Swardman would be 5K Canadian, Hudson Star $3700 Canadian. No gas, no oil, no cables to break, no spark plug , Made in USA. This is a no brainer. Hudson star is the only way to go. Forget JD, Allett, Cali Trimmer and the rest. So quiet so good.
Wow! $2290 for this lower ! Way too expensive
I modified my McClane and it’s works great! Down to .175 with perfect cut
Used McClane cost me $400 and mods cost me $150 for parts at big box store
Also modified my manual push McLane and it works great.!
This is definitely how white people get ahead. They just have some kind of Good Old Boy network.
Not worth the money
Interview with a bunch of liars
Yeah, no…
Yo Jimmy, your discount code doesn’t seem to work on Hudson Star Mowers’ website. Says “JIMMY2022 discount code isn’t valid im for the items in your cart”. Tried it with the 8-Blade PGA Pro and 8-Blade Classic-Cut with Solid Front. Thanks Bro!
I will look into this. I know it for sure works for the homeowner model, but it may be limited to that for now.
Just got off the phone with them. Sounds like they missed adding the code to the 8-blade option, but are doing that now. If you still have an issue, either mention it in the notes on your order, or give Brian a call at 317-402-4668 and he'll get you taken care of. Thanks.
@@JimmyLewisMows thanks!
@@JimmyLewisMows What's considered "homeowner model", the 8-Blad premier Cut?
Can you get me one to try out? Thanks in advance 🫡