Great video. I have a gravel circle drive at my house and get a lot of stone in the grass from plowing so I bought the power broom attachment about 3 years ago. It’s a work out but went from 3-4 hours of raking to 30 mins. Plus I tend to have my teenage son Scout operate it while I at least pretend to be getting something else accomplished.
Hey man. Thanks for the clear demonstration of use. Picked up a used one today. Awesome machine so far... but damn, they are heavy. Also, real reason for commenting: wanted to say thanks for an idea I caught in one of your previous vids. You mentioned continuing some of your clients on weekly service for leaf cleanup work. I've been bagged by having to Wait/wait/go for leaf cleanups the last few years. Totally grabbing this idea and getting as many of mine as I can on weekly continuation of service through Oct. I'm not sure my clients would go for 50% on top of regular rate, so I'm charging 40% extra and gonna see how it turns out. Only asked one so far and she seemed cool with the idea. Gets me thinking how smooth it would be if they were all Oct weeklies. Great channel, btw. I don't normally comment but you got top content for lawn stuff! Keep it real like you do.
Silent Sword It's a fantastic plan. You'll be very surprised how many will jump on board when you explain the benefits. Tell them the 50% and let them negotiate to 40 if need be.
That old school edger is bomb man. We have two and the crews fight over who gets to take them out. They take up some space on the truck, but NOTHING edges like those do. Just make sure to change the blade if it starts to wobble/vibrate (gets bent)- if not it will wear out the front beating and belt quickly. Enjoy!
Brent Meister Great, thanks for the info man I appreciate it. I'm excited to use it. The more I look at it I believe you're right, I can tuck it in the corner of my enclosed trailer it's pretty thin.
Sure hope you charge a good amount for plowing if you go back and fix the stone after the winter. I put in my contracts that damage to driveways, especially dirt and stone, is unavoidable and the customer takes full responsibility for it and does not hold me liable. You're losing money fixing plow damage unless you charged extra for it. Anyway, thanks for the demo. I wondered how that worked. It just looked way to big to be useful, but as you've shown, it is actually VERY useful and I will now be adding it to my list of must-haves for my business.
I usually use a leaf blower for the rocks. I don't have many jobs like that to do. Would like to try one of those. Looks quicker then the leaf blower. Were getting hit with snow right now, so I won't be going out for a while still.
That's the only thing I don't look forward to every spring, Cleaning up from plowing, But if you want to plow, you got to clean up at the end of the season. Its in all my contracts that we clean up from plow damage. That's how you keep good customers.
Ralph Swartz Exactly and allot of guys around here don't do it or charge a high price when they're the ones that did the damage. Shitty business in my opinion
I use my echo just like you are, locked on the hip and push. Looks like I am at least 2 weeks out yet 5 inches of snow on the ground and still coming down. Supposed to get 8 to 14 inches in the next 2 days.
Looking at this or the bristle version... I'll be doing rock clean up from plowing, maybe "raking" leaves off the lawn, and cleaning road gravel off of our cul de sac. Anyone know how they compare to each other?
I found it easier to rotate the gear and pull it backwards, use the strap over the shoulder, gives you more pull power. Agreed, going forward kicked my butt.
Mine came spinning the opposite way than the way it spins in this video, I have to pull mine. It is VERY easy But I also stepped in a hole that i didn't see and rolled my ankle. It was still worth it
Mine came spinning the opposite way than the way it spins in this video, I have to pull mine. It is VERY easy But I also stepped in a hole that i didn't see and rolled my ankle. It was still worth it
Mine came spinning the opposite way than the way it spins in this video, I have to pull mine. It is VERY easy But I also stepped in a hole that i didn't see and rolled my ankle. It was still worth it
Mine came spinning the opposite way than the way it spins in this video, I have to pull mine. It is VERY easy But I also stepped in a hole that i didn't see and rolled my ankle. It was still worth it
NOW are you sure we're done with snow? I am hesitant about starting spring clean ups. Lol 🙂I was going to be a wiseguy and suggest flipping the thing for pulling, but read through comments and saw a couple others beat me to it. Lol. I have the same tool and was wondering how well it would really work on the grass. Really like how it didn't tear it up but cleaned it really well. Thanks for showing that.
I saw the rake on the truck as you pulled out of your driveway. When you said you’d forgotten it I was shouting at the screen! Does that brush head do much damage to lawn turf? It looks very aggressive. I was curious if it could be used for removing dead moss from a lawn.
That power-broom looks like it will make a man out you. How in the world did all those rocks get in the ditch and yard? Never mind, I got it, just had to finish the vid and hear you say the other guy plowed it in the yard. Ha!
I have the 110 n I flipped the head the other way n make the stone come towards me instead of pushing away. Down side you get dirty from flinging the dirt n mud at ur feet but the benefit is that you don't have to keep lifting the own machine up everytime you can just give it gas n the broom will drive itself. But either way it still needs to be manhandled n still a workout
It should be take the paddles off n the two flaps then 2 screws to loosen them up then flip the head around if it's like the one I have. I always say it's at least worth a try haha
I just leveled a part of my driveway with a skid steer, digging into a hill to expand my parking area. Below was pretty soft dirt. I laid 5/8ths minus on it, but there are some areas that are very soft, as in if i step in it my foot sinks like its in mud. I've tamped it and everything. Are there any suggestions as to how i can remedy this?
JohnDeere50d No I don't charge. It's my fault, I put it there. Some guys leave the damage and it's shitty business in my opinion but they usually don't keep their customers long.
Always good to see a new video my man. Do you always work solo? Also, you seem to have a bunch a cool stuff in the garage, can you do a garage tour one of these days, I'm setting up my shop and looking for new ideas and tools
You shoveling that gravel out of that ditch made me think of that line from one of the greatest movies of all time. ua-cam.com/video/oudNoKfNUfs/v-deo.html Cool Hand Luke
It’s a work out because you’re doing it wrong, kinda lol. When going backwards don’t pick it up, leave the broom on the ground and just tap the trigger and let it walk itself backwards. 100x’s easier on the old body. Oh, and play with it upside down as well. Sometimes it’s easier to draw it to you than push away.
Taboo P it's one day a year, that would be a very foolish business move financially. If it was a more regular thing throughout every single year then yes I would already own a Dingo. I've used them all and the Dingo is where my money would be.
I've probably been plowing longer than you've been alive cupcake when the ground isn't Frozen that's what happens that's why I have a rotary pedal to put it all back in the spring
Cyberslug1 hell no, waaaaaaay too much money. Awesome machines and I'd love to own one but as a solo guy I would have to be extremely retarded to spend that kinda money
@@CountrysideStrong just refuse your the expert tell them clean is for drainage not drive way you put it deep it's going to roll like marbles and get stuck when drop in drive
Just got mine today and the first thing I did was pull the guard off and turned it upside down. Did a 3 foot deep ditch 100 foot long without breaking a sweat. Best moneybi spent in a long time
Also I run mine almost always upside down. There is enough down pressure with how heavy it is to still work great. Much much easier to work for long periods of time upside down
Great video. I have a gravel circle drive at my house and get a lot of stone in the grass from plowing so I bought the power broom attachment about 3 years ago. It’s a work out but went from 3-4 hours of raking to 30 mins. Plus I tend to have my teenage son Scout operate it while I at least pretend to be getting something else accomplished.
Scout's Outdoor Services SOS Yea it's a workout for sure
Got the power sweeper last year and it works mint for getting stones\anything out of grass without tearing up the grass. One Hell of a work out tho!!
That's for sure
Hey man. Thanks for the clear demonstration of use. Picked up a used one today. Awesome machine so far... but damn, they are heavy.
Also, real reason for commenting: wanted to say thanks for an idea I caught in one of your previous vids. You mentioned continuing some of your clients on weekly service for leaf cleanup work. I've been bagged by having to Wait/wait/go for leaf cleanups the last few years. Totally grabbing this idea and getting as many of mine as I can on weekly continuation of service through Oct. I'm not sure my clients would go for 50% on top of regular rate, so I'm charging 40% extra and gonna see how it turns out. Only asked one so far and she seemed cool with the idea. Gets me thinking how smooth it would be if they were all Oct weeklies.
Great channel, btw. I don't normally comment but you got top content for lawn stuff! Keep it real like you do.
Silent Sword It's a fantastic plan. You'll be very surprised how many will jump on board when you explain the benefits. Tell them the 50% and let them negotiate to 40 if need be.
That old school edger is bomb man. We have two and the crews fight over who gets to take them out. They take up some space on the truck, but NOTHING edges like those do. Just make sure to change the blade if it starts to wobble/vibrate (gets bent)- if not it will wear out the front beating and belt quickly. Enjoy!
Brent Meister Great, thanks for the info man I appreciate it. I'm excited to use it. The more I look at it I believe you're right, I can tuck it in the corner of my enclosed trailer it's pretty thin.
I would get a Sweeper Wheels Kit for that power broom! Makes it a lot easier!
I’ve used one they’re pretty nice
love the kombi systems the best wich i have a 36.3cc km130r love it 1 tool does 100 different jobs
Good thing that rake wasn't a snake, great video no pain no gain, have a good season
Ammerman Lawn Care lol thanks
Sure hope you charge a good amount for plowing if you go back and fix the stone after the winter. I put in my contracts that damage to driveways, especially dirt and stone, is unavoidable and the customer takes full responsibility for it and does not hold me liable. You're losing money fixing plow damage unless you charged extra for it.
Anyway, thanks for the demo. I wondered how that worked. It just looked way to big to be useful, but as you've shown, it is actually VERY useful and I will now be adding it to my list of must-haves for my business.
I wouldn't be in business this long with all the stuff I have if I want smart about it 😉
That was a great demonstration of this tool. I didn’t realize how good it can work
Thank you
I usually use a leaf blower for the rocks. I don't have many jobs like that to do. Would like to try one of those. Looks quicker then the leaf blower. Were getting hit with snow right now, so I won't be going out for a while still.
Red Rock Maintenance A leaf blower would take quite a while on these thick stones. I'm praying no more snow for us
That's the only thing I don't look forward to every spring, Cleaning up from plowing, But if you want to plow, you got to clean up at the end of the season. Its in all my contracts that we clean up from plow damage. That's how you keep good customers.
Ralph Swartz Exactly and allot of guys around here don't do it or charge a high price when they're the ones that did the damage. Shitty business in my opinion
I'm wore out from just watching you! Great job!
Rick Anderson thanks
I use my echo just like you are, locked on the hip and push. Looks like I am at least 2 weeks out yet 5 inches of snow on the ground and still coming down. Supposed to get 8 to 14 inches in the next 2 days.
Marksmisfitworld Damn, I thought you were done with it. Sorry to hear that. I'm praying we're done here
The snow is supposed to be done by Monday then it is supposed to warm up after that causing flooding.
Marksmisfitworld that sucks
Nice
We just got one too and it helps with cleaning debris when grinding stumps
Heck ya there's many uses for it
Randy,
You really should look into a wheel kit for that paddle attachment.it makes it much easier on you and the power head on the machine
It's not that bad and I only use it in spring
Looking at this or the bristle version... I'll be doing rock clean up from plowing, maybe "raking" leaves off the lawn, and cleaning road gravel off of our cul de sac. Anyone know how they compare to each other?
The bristle will destroy grass. You can't run that across any soft surfaces
@@CountrysideStrong Exactly what I needed to know! Thanks and keep up the good work!
I found it easier to rotate the gear and pull it backwards, use the strap over the shoulder, gives you more pull power. Agreed, going forward kicked my butt.
You're right that works great. The strap isn't gonna increase pulling power, that's what muscle is for. Inanimate objects can't increase power lol
Mine came spinning the opposite way than the way it spins in this video, I have to pull mine. It is VERY easy
But I also stepped in a hole that i didn't see and rolled my ankle. It was still worth it
Mine came spinning the opposite way than the way it spins in this video, I have to pull mine. It is VERY easy
But I also stepped in a hole that i didn't see and rolled my ankle. It was still worth it
Mine came spinning the opposite way than the way it spins in this video, I have to pull mine. It is VERY easy
But I also stepped in a hole that i didn't see and rolled my ankle. It was still worth it
Mine came spinning the opposite way than the way it spins in this video, I have to pull mine. It is VERY easy
But I also stepped in a hole that i didn't see and rolled my ankle. It was still worth it
NOW are you sure we're done with snow? I am hesitant about starting spring clean ups. Lol 🙂I was going to be a wiseguy and suggest flipping the thing for pulling, but read through comments and saw a couple others beat me to it. Lol. I have the same tool and was wondering how well it would really work on the grass. Really like how it didn't tear it up but cleaned it really well. Thanks for showing that.
Tim's Lawn Care lol I'm praying the snow is done!!
I saw the rake on the truck as you pulled out of your driveway. When you said you’d forgotten it I was shouting at the screen! Does that brush head do much damage to lawn turf? It looks very aggressive. I was curious if it could be used for removing dead moss from a lawn.
Doesn't damage it at all. You can run it right across the grass
Great video! Do you factor the cost of stone removal into your plowing quotes?
Yup
@@CountrysideStrong how much do you typically add for stone removal?
It’s different for everyone
That power-broom looks like it will make a man out you. How in the world did all those rocks get in the ditch and yard? Never mind, I got it, just had to finish the vid and hear you say the other guy plowed it in the yard. Ha!
J's Crazy Cutz, LLC lol when it starts snowing early in the season and the ground hadn't froze yet..... This is what happens.....
Awesome tool. My my ego power... nice and quiet
👍👍
I have the 110 n I flipped the head the other way n make the stone come towards me instead of pushing away. Down side you get dirty from flinging the dirt n mud at ur feet but the benefit is that you don't have to keep lifting the own machine up everytime you can just give it gas n the broom will drive itself. But either way it still needs to be manhandled n still a workout
Travis Garbulinski this one is the new KM131R. I'm def gonna try flipping it, someone suggested that earlier.
It should be take the paddles off n the two flaps then 2 screws to loosen them up then flip the head around if it's like the one I have. I always say it's at least worth a try haha
Travis Garbulinski thanks
i would not touch a broom but put an engine oh boy . take it from my cold dead hands 😀
Israel Rodriguez the power is insane
CountrysideLawnNY. i really like what you do and also you are a super hard worker puts an example to a lot of people. thank you
Israel Rodriguez thanks man I appreciate that
ha ha the rake was there the whole time lol, i have moments like that daily
I just leveled a part of my driveway with a skid steer, digging into a hill to expand my parking area. Below was pretty soft dirt. I laid 5/8ths minus on it, but there are some areas that are very soft, as in if i step in it my foot sinks like its in mud. I've tamped it and everything. Are there any suggestions as to how i can remedy this?
The best solution, a solid base of millings ON TOP of mirafide
Just out of curiosity do you charge to go back and remove stone from grass or do you do it for free?
JohnDeere50d No I don't charge. It's my fault, I put it there. Some guys leave the damage and it's shitty business in my opinion but they usually don't keep their customers long.
Always good to see a new video my man. Do you always work solo? Also, you seem to have a bunch a cool stuff in the garage, can you do a garage tour one of these days, I'm setting up my shop and looking for new ideas and tools
Ousama Abdu Go back thru the old videos you'll see where I got rid of employees and went solo.
They make a shoulder strap for that machine that works great so you don't carry yourself like you're doing
Can't use them I've tried. It's no big deal I do just fine
You think a 94r motor will power this pretty good? My objective will be cleaning people’s curbs
I'm not really sure. I've only used it with my km131
I started with watching you at 3k
That ditch is Boss Kean's ditch. And I told him that gravel in it's your gravel. What's your gravel doin' in his ditch?
evildead68 What???
You shoveling that gravel out of that ditch made me think of that line from one of the greatest movies of all time. ua-cam.com/video/oudNoKfNUfs/v-deo.html Cool Hand Luke
evildead68 ahh ok
Shaking the bush boss.
It’s a work out because you’re doing it wrong, kinda lol. When going backwards don’t pick it up, leave the broom on the ground and just tap the trigger and let it walk itself backwards. 100x’s easier on the old body. Oh, and play with it upside down as well. Sometimes it’s easier to draw it to you than push away.
Yea this video is old. I realized that after. Much easier
What Kombi system motor do you have?
Flash Lawn Service KM131R, it just came out this year
Btw did the little wonder edger work for edging flower beds?? Didn't see it in the video
I never ended up using it. I still have it. Maybe I'll get that in a video this year
Hi - Just wondering what model the engine unit is? 131r maybe? Thx
Yup km131
I would try to get a small compact tractor and box blade or 6-way blade if you find yourself doing this type of work.
Taboo P it's one day a year, that would be a very foolish business move financially. If it was a more regular thing throughout every single year then yes I would already own a Dingo. I've used them all and the Dingo is where my money would be.
What power head is this?
The paddle wheel by stihl
@@CountrysideStrong I mean the motor. Km 111? Km94?
@deantruax7202 oh yea lol, km131
so almost wonderful beautiful video friend
Thank you
Be glad to it isn't 100 degrees out.
I love the heat
Lake Ontario yes Lake Ontario was about 3 feet higher then normal last year.
Austin Springer in my area, over 5' above average. It was bad.
I can’t seem to find one of these. Can someone please help? Thanks!
Mitchell Smith Any Stihl dealer should be able to order you one. Husqvarna also makes one.
CountrysideLawnNY ok ill try and contact one. Thanks!!
Could you use this to remove small clumps of grass from snow plow damage?
Probably
Where did u find the attached Broome head ??
Try using a sling with the power broom
mowers28 I thought of that but it's more the back pressure because you're not really holding it up.
Tine rake on a three point...all day long! LOL!
Ron Gray waste of money for me. Wouldn't get used but one day a year.
Just got one thing is heavy af
Yea it really can be
YOU CAN DO IT!!!
Wow almost 20k subs
Thank you we appreciate it
Watch the shaft on that power sweeper, in slow Mo you can see the shaft bending.
Prestige Lawn Care yup, I noticed that too
Keep up with the great video's
Thank you
Turn the head 180 upside down.its easy that way
I've had a few people tell me that and then I tried it since this video you're exactly right it definitely is
Doe that reverse the brush? Or would u have to flip the gearbox to do that?
@@corny155 yes it does
So do u turn the whole motor? Or the controls too?
@@corny155 just flip it over
Did you end up selling your plow truck?
z mn ct creations not yet
That things a beast !
Jon Malkowvich It really is
somebody needs more practice on the plow lol.. geez that's a lot of stone that got displaced
I've probably been plowing longer than you've been alive cupcake when the ground isn't Frozen that's what happens that's why I have a rotary pedal to put it all back in the spring
WTF !! SOmeone needs a Ventrac !!
Cyberslug1 hell no, waaaaaaay too much money. Awesome machines and I'd love to own one but as a solo guy I would have to be extremely retarded to spend that kinda money
That why you use modified in driveway not clean stone
I agree 100% but trying to convince customers of that isn't always so easy
@@CountrysideStrong just refuse your the expert tell them clean is for drainage not drive way you put it deep it's going to roll like marbles and get stuck when drop in drive
@@garymatusavige3639 ok
Good stuff man.
Southern Style Lawn Care Thanks buddy
Do you ever get any calls closer to buffalo that's out of your area ?
Jon Malkowvich Not really. I used to allot
Remove the black guard so that you can pull the powerbroom in ditches instead of pushing it.
Lawn mowing That's what's been suggested to me. I'm def gonna try it
CountrysideLawnNY great!
Just got mine today and the first thing I did was pull the guard off and turned it upside down. Did a 3 foot deep ditch 100 foot long without breaking a sweat. Best moneybi spent in a long time
Also I run mine almost always upside down. There is enough down pressure with how heavy it is to still work great. Much much easier to work for long periods of time upside down
Cottington's Lawn Care awsome! These brooms are money makers!
You don’t have your son work for ya on weekend and in summer or do you just not have him in videos
Jake Kaneo one of them is 6 the other is 12, not many jobs in can take them on. That day will def come eventually.