Awesome solo lawn care set up, I service over 40 clients a week with this set up.
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- Been slowing perfecting my craft and the tools in which I use to do so. come check out this fun video of me giving the grand tour of what I use in a day-to-day basis for my lawn care business.
Finally! Somebody who gives husky 570bts some love and respect 💯 Its a beast and I have no hate
Oh I love it. Has I think 925cfm ? Somewhere around there lol the pb9010 has like 1,110 but is much bigger and heavier. I’ll take the smaller all day for daily cuts lol
I run 25 mows a week and have 4 days off. I love it.
Isn’t it wonderful 😂🎉
@@briandewolfe22 I truly enjoy mowing grass
@@TeknaTronik me too lol
Show me your ways Sensai 🙏🏼
@@jonetsunami2415 8 lawns a day at $80 per cut. Good life
Very smart! (BTW, the description on this channel - "Thanks for stoping by" - stopping is misspelled.)
I believe it lol thank you
If you’re having to feather your FS 94r to keep it running you need to adjust the valve clearance.
Pretty straight forward and easy to accomplish. Ask dealer for the valve adjustment kit. Comes with a replacement seal as well as the feeler gauge.
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You are correct, and I did figure it out after this video lol it runs great now
wrong. machine is designed to run full throttle, your not making it hot enough for the obama mandated screen to burn off the excess oil. clean the screen off or replace it if it is rusty, rusty screens will reclog faster due to the rust absorbing more carbon.
the screen on the 2 cycle fuel motor exhaust is an obama mandate to burn off the extra oil that is not consumed by the machine due to non full throttle....running them at full throttle is how this screen is supposed to work the excess heat gets transferred to the screen and burns off the excess oil, when this screen plugs up it causes the exhaust gases to stall out the motor as they can't escape. clean this screen off or replace it with a new one, doesn't matter unless the screen is rusting apart the rust makes the oil cake on faster and thus you will have to clean it more often, at this point just replace it like an air cleaner filter. taryl fixes all channel if you don't understand this, i had my last major landscape company mechanic tell me about this before i found taryl fixes all channel on youtube.
Good job brother, dont get carried away with equiptment. Ive been using john deere 375r for 4 years and never had work done on it. Mow 60 weekly clients with it haha.
I said haha laughing cuz the 375r is residential but ive saved so much moneyif it goes i will get a stander but dont need it yet.
Where were you at months ago to tell me to stop buying stuff haha 🤣 I definitely did buy more then I needed
@@briandewolfe22 as long as it makes sense financially and makes you money your good. I do not buy brand new ever except my trimmers and blowers smaller things. Also i did the same with the battery trimmers and regretted it. I have like 20 40v batteries now. Use the echo trimmers and blowers with ryobi batteries. Ryobi really stepped up their game i know its not for everyone but it works. Also to me its convientent because i can go to home depot for most everything i need. As long as your mower is 22 hp or more i think its a good buy, 52 inch deck or below. Nice truck btw you keep things super clean which makes a difference in efficency. I also make decent money with my customers by subcontracting hardscape jobs. Its good to look into because i can advertise hardscaping and just have to close the deal. 1k 2k profit like 3x a year. 4% on 50k is a lot lol. Good luck.
Im buying my first john deer 52” standon tomorrow
How is it bro
You like it so far?
i love how much more fuel efficient they are and how lighter they are i can get thru swampier areas with less damage easily. the ones with tweels are phenomenal but if you don't have swampy or wet areas you don't need them but if you are in new construction or hail damage areas...you can easily lose $0 an hour patching a tire whereas the tweels you just keep rollin rollin rollin. also i like the more forward body weight balance you don't tip back as easily, the padding is decent and they are lighter so you can push them out of stuck situations easier. i don't like that some of the controls are obstructed while you are going tho. blade and throttle specifically and i don't like the deck lever lock, it seems a great many dealership don't put them together right kind of like the handles at a great many dealerships for the sit down zero turns get put on the wrong side of the actuator levers or are bolted on the wrong way or are missing the washer that keeps the handles from hitting each other.
19 years of property maintenance by myself im 50 now do 30 a week here in fla and i couldn't think of anything id rather do with my life ❤and being a competitive people pleaser doesn't help either 😂 awesome channel new subscriber god bless.
Congrats man that’s awesome, glad to hear you love it!
My weed eater its discontinued now. It’s the Toro 18inch straight shaft gas. I’ve had it for 7 years and last year it was not starting. Replaced the spark plug, filter, head & cleaned it. Started up. This year it’s having the over heating problem; even running it low speed. On a hot day it turns off every 60 seconds. It’s time to lay that guy to rest and pick up another gas weed eater before spring rush. Served me well though.
Ohhhh you know what they say lol they don’t make them like the use to haha well you definitely got your money out of that tool that’s forsure. Glad to hear it. What color was it? I’m curios it being as old as it was?
Awesome stander brother! Cant imagine having 37 horses!!! I’ll have to look into them!
The new zk has 40hp now haha 🤣 crazy power
@@briandewolfe22 I can’t imagine! lol I’m over here with 24 thinking it’s amazing! 🤣🤣🤣 sweet setup and great video man!
@@Southernreliablelawncare thank you man! Appreciate that
Enclosed trailer all the way. 7x16 is what your need.
Haha not for me. I don’t see the need for the extra fuel cost and hot equipment
@@briandewolfe22 your equipment is meant to run when its hot. Also for me its best only because every day i would have to unload my tailer or cover it. Now i can just leave everything right where it goes. I might get open if i get busy enough for another rig. I also live in pa so maybe like further south you could be making a valid point about the heat. Its just not a problem for me plus i barely drive from job to job anyways so it wouldnt cool off driving too much 2 minutes up the road. Also with the longer trailer you can do 2 mowers and rotate them if u needed. But your setup is actually awesome. I do wish i had a commercial stander but cant justify it until one of my mowers breaks down. Good luck! This work isnt easy.
@@evangoshert5817 both have there advantages for sure, I just enjoy the utility, nice to know I can fill it with mulch, rocks, sticks, and leaves when I need to. But the enclosed is nice for when you don’t wanna unload after work. So I get it. Both work for lawn care. Thanks for the comment man! I appreciate any and all feedback back!
Nice video man!! Im just starting out. Been at it since March. Using a John Deere E110 lawn tractor. Through walking door to door and posting flyers, I have managed to acquire 12 yards to cut! I still work an office job 7-4 and cut grass after work. I hope to one day do this full time!
Keep at it. Make sure you make a good looking Google page! I get so much work from Google cause I’m always in the top 3 with over 40 five star ⭐️ reviews
These were some great tips! Got yourself a new subscriber!
Awesome!!!! Thank you!
I have a 20 year old stihl trimmer, needless to say they dont make them like they use to. FS 80R rules the world, definitely been putti g it through its paces. I finally had to put a new carb on it last year.
They really don’t! Even if I take great care of my things I still run into problems.
Great video man, you are very well prepared 💯💪👍
Thank you 🙏
I no longer have my business but I found that a 36" walk behind and 48" ztr/stander was the best cut and plenty size for every property I took care of. Over the time of my business I had ztr as the standers were just catching on but I had 48", 50", 52" and 60"....
I also always ran Echo trimmers and blowers with only non ethanol gas and never really had issues....
You may want to do a carburetor swap on that weed eater, I have done several of the tune up kits on ebay or Amazon with the carb, spark plug, air filter and it has new fuel lines plus the prime bulb for around $20.
Omg I love making UA-cam videos for this reason! Haha thank you I’ll have to get it a try! I mean for 20$ that’s a deal! Thank you!
If you don’t mind me asking why is it that you no longer have your buisness
Stand on mowers are tough for small guys like me. We got 2 scags that are stand on. The the 61" i slide everywhere. During take off i spin during turn i slide and stopping i slide sometimes. The 36" is fine i dont slide around as much. When i say slide i mean the mower itself does.
I never thought about that. Didn’t think weight mattered, maybe that’s why fat self don’t slide at all haha
Nice clean setup on the topic on cooling your lawn mower just drill holes in the front plywood of your trailer problem solved
What a simple but effective solution lol thank you
Just subscribe to channel. Just ran across it watching other channel. I take care of 101 rental properties. All maintenance, HVAC, turning units. I only cut 18 properties every 2 week on the MUILT units. I have a John Deere stand on 52" i like the mower. I brought it used for $2000. With 900 hour's on it when i brought it 3yrs ago. I guy needed the cash. I thought it was a good deal. And i honestly have really not issues other then just maintenance stuff. Look forward to wacthimg more videos.
That’s awesome! Keep grinding!
I like how you got your setup good deal .But I think if it isn't Huskavarua it's echo .I ran a crew with about 5 echos 3 years and the echos never failed and your right the screens in the string trimmer .n
I hear amazing things about echo lol
You to great with this... thanks.😊
I try lol
I was looking at 48 ferris stand on but got a 52 sit on ferris wanting to get into doing lawns but bought for personal use now.
That’s awesome keep it up.
Call the spark arrestor from it just take it out as long as you're not in California you have nothing to worry about
Ohhhh snap lol gonna piss off smokey
The stander zk is an absolute beast....now you gotta try the stander wright LG if you like the zk then demo a LG
I hate how they took the gas tank down to 12gallons that sucks. Looks like a good mower tho from what I seen and heard
My grandson just started a part time lawn service and he’s allready taking about a 7 k zero turn, but my thinking is on the small yard a 200 buck rider will work great and it’s paid for 20 years ago
Can mow twice as fast and make payments or mow slower and make money for me 😊😊😊😊❤
I’m curious on what $200 rider you’re talking about lol
Yea it's not a zero turn and an older riding lawnmower does stand the test of time it's also a plus the transmission on those things are metal and not like the newest ones that have plastic!
@@punchogunter2362 20 years ago is when they switched to plastic. the 90's series were the last metal ones, and that's when all the recycling mowers made their debut in 92 or so, when the last consumer safety law of 96 mandated all the new safety switches and plastic breaking parts vs metal munch humans stuff congress mandated.
Depends on the size of yards but yeah keep it simple as equipment goes. 1 small mower, 1 med to large mower. If I was to do it full time again and solo, I would do a truck bed trailer style set up
I can’t afford the insurance with the truck bed set up. Becomes commercial insurance after that and goes wayyyyyy up
@@briandewolfe22 Are you talking about with a ramp rack installed?
@@kevobangz1751 correct
For that air flow problem of yours get a hole saw and punch some vent holes in the front of the trailer
I’ve had a few people tell me this, good idea I’m sure
Very good info ❤
Thank you very much I appreciate the support!
Nee sub here! Learned alot from this 1 video can't wait to see more!! Ps echo is the best!
Oh I definitely agree lol thank you! I’m definitely making more
Absolutely about equipment breaking. 15 and 18 silverados, both shit the bed before 10k miles!
That’s awful. Sorry that happened
@@briandewolfe22yeah, I don’t think I’ll trust another gm truck now
Im still trying to understand why different regions in the United States use different mowers. Here In Texas it’s mostly SCAG and Toro.
It’s like that with everything. In my region Chevy is the dominant vehicle
Difference is cut quality, some decks perform better on difference species of grass. Also dealer ability is another one.
Those are some nice upgrades to your trailer and gas can. I’m assuming you do this part time? I’m looking at possibly getting into mowing next year as my family transitions to the Midwest. I will still have my day job remote 10am-6:30pm but figure I could go out early and knock out a few accounts 3 days a week or so before my desk job starts. I’ve been enjoying your videos!
Thank you! You can do it I know you can! Best advice is make every yard you touch beautiful and don’t be lazy lol no I do this full time I have over 40 accounts with one being about 12 acres, I started in June of 2022 and had to work full time shop job the first 2 seasons but now I’m full time and loving it.
@@briandewolfe22 Awesome dude, thanks for the reply! Congrats on going full time!
You must mow some big properties
Well I use to lol but not anymore.
When you first started was this just something you did on the side from your normal job and just kept growing your clients until you had enough to make it full time? Or kind of how did that process go for you?
Yes I was working full time in a shop and cutting a few here and there until my 3rd season I went full with it.
I’m looking to start my own business. Is there a good time to decide to go into business and a bad time? I do plan on offering “off season” services so I’d be able to work year round. My worst nightmare would be that I promote all over the local Facebook groups and spend my time off work going around hanging flyers just for nobody to want my business and then I get discouraged and not do it. Reason being is that where I’m from we’ve been very dry and as of now my winter services obviously won’t be needed
Best advice I could give you is start advertising heavy in February-April use Facebook, Google, local buyers guide. Also ask family and friends. When I first started I didn’t have much money to start and my first season was slow but I picked up 30 clients my 2nd season. But I didn’t start until June so that hurt me bad, most people look for services in the spring.
Can you do a video on the plywood install on that trailer in your front yard?
I actually just sold it lol but it’s the same as my smaller trailer just taller walls
Also I have don’t a trailer video check it out on my channel
A generator to charge batteries next to the tool box in the trailer?
Got one in my truck now
My sthl does the same thing I have a edger I prefer echo equipment
Lots of ppl saying echo is the way to go
I bet that 61 is a bear! 😮
I love them! Glad I got 2
@@briandewolfe22 Awesome 👍🏾
great vid!! where you get them straps from?
The good ones I bought off Amazon a long time ago but cargobuckle.com ?
I was going to buy the Milwaukee trimmer until I read if you take the guard off it will overheat. I've had 2 Stihl trimmers, FS80 and FS85. Too hard to start when hot. I run Echo SRM230's. One of them is 17 years old and the other I just got this year on Marketplace for $90 Canadian and it was a homeowner because the guard was still on. Give one a try, they're great.
I would say go gas if you have lots of property to take care of.
Nice video im soon ready to start my own lawn care business only missing a weedeater and im good to go but something i dont see is what kind of vehicule did you start with i have a toyota rav4 2010 it has great space and all but im wooried i would look less professional if i pull up in a SUV instead of a truck?
I started with a push mower, a broom, and my wife’s ford edge only had 3 clients my first season
Nice set up. Where did you get those retractable cargo straps? I have a truck tool box on my trailer and it's nice.
i bought them from amazon about 3 years ago but have not seen them on their sense. may be try eBay? but deffently go with cargobuckle the yellow ones are trash haha
@@briandewolfe22 thank you...I found some made by Erickson, at a Gilroy s hardware website. 1300 lb 2pk for 54 bucks.
@@beardedguardian71 thank you! I know where I’m going next time lol
How did you market your business? Door hanger? Fb market? Word of mouth?
Mostly good and local buyers guide. I don’t use fb
Great video! What do you do other than lawn care?
lol I sell firewood, make UA-cam videos, also in the stock market.
Why do none of you guys bag grass. I run walker mowers and you can't beat the cut.
When a client pays $120 a month for fertilizer and weed killer most of the time they want to keep the clipping in the grass.
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Just remember folks there’s no punishment for stealing your equipment if you walk in to America 😢😢😢
Yup
Just started watching. Nice trailer. I was thinking about purchasing the Milwaukee pole saw that extends to 13’ for a tree trimming job coming up. Is it worth it? I like battery and have many mil tools and the hand pruner chain saw also which is great. I have a husqerverna weed eater. 325ilk it works great. Have you seen blades of grass lawn care on UA-cam? He has all battery set up. Do you have a video on how you put the walls on your trailer?
I don’t but I can make one for you tomorrow?
@@briandewolfe22that would be great. I appreciate it. I’m in South Carolina. Where are you located ?
@@angelellis7690 yes it’s a good buy especially if you already own some of the mill things. I wish I could use more of my mill but I just have to many clients and I don’t wanna kill my batteries using a string trimmer
I plan on quiting my 7 to 5 dead ebd job in April 2025. Been putting 12% of my paycheck back since I started. Figure cashing that out + Tax Refund, and should be able to get a good start. Thinking a Cub Cadet (Only Local Dealer Around me), Stihl combi setup, and good backpack blower. Will be using my SUV with Trailer for now. I plan on doing door 2 door marketing with door tags. Im only gonna take customers on, once i get 4+ in a 20minute area (Density).
Sounds like a great plan. If I were you I’d get the Google and Facebook page up asap don’t wait until April start getting your name out now and pick up clients for next season. Ask friends and family to help you with Google reviews and hit the ground running. With that equipment you will be just fine. Look for a good stand on mower on fb marketplace if you can. I know you wanna close dealer but with it being used it won’t matter just fine a good local small engine mechanic near you and be his best friend lol.
Great tip on the string for the weed whacker bro!!! That a major pain point for me when I'm all the way in the back of a customer's property and it runs out on me!! Excellent info bro!!! JT
Awesome! I’m so glad it helped!
Brand new hustler pro is 4900$ for the 34” my best friend got 2 of them great stand ons
Ohhhhhh I want one! Thank you I do like hustler
Gotta go Ego for the electric. No one has batteries close. All my service providers have 2 7.5a batts and that does 12ish properties and they can charge at properties if needed. The batts charge faster than they are used.
I have use ego, I do like them, but I went Milwaukee simply because I already own so many tool by them.
Keep up the good work, I’ve been solo mowing for many years and still love it✌🏼
Ohhhh I love it to! But i can’t do the vids without some help lol. Thank you tho much appreciated
Hey man what kind of paint is that on your trailer walls? Looking to do something similar, nice video man!
It’s that’s really thick deck paint from Lowes. It’s like 6x thicker than other paints. I’ve had it on there 3 years now with no issues
They spelled mistake wrong I mean, Milwaukee 😂😂😂😂😂
lol
It’s funny that you brought it up, but I literally just started my side business mowing last month and I bought a 5x10 tandem that is homemade. Everyone was giving me shit about it when I bought it, but now I have room to grow my business and do more jobs because I have the weight capacity.
That’s the perfect size! You can make good money cutting grass! But listen have bigger goals too! Don’t focus so much on just cutting grass! Start another business too! Find a way to have your money make you money. Passive income is boss!
@@briandewolfe22 absolutely!
would it be too late in the year to start?
I would say yes, mostly annoying clients right now needing work. I’d start in April but you can get started and get ready
Maybe you should put the guard back on the stihl. Your string is probably too long, causing it to overheat. They guard cuts the string to keep it a certain length
Very true, I actually adjusted the carb and it runs great now, I don’t pull too much string out though cause it will definitely bog down and overheat.
No, I had the same issue with the STHL trimmer. I’d have to keep the throttle going a little so it wouldn’t die. But I switched to RedMax and it starts first pull everything even in 90+ degrees with no guard.
I’m hearing ppl say the same about echo also, only reason I bought the 94 was because everyone I seen was running Stihl
I run a 48 inch deck but i do residential only most of my jobs are an acre or less. On that stihl trimmer you got you can adjuat thr throttle to keep it going. Sounds like its just out of adjustment. Google where the screw is for it but as long as it doesnt have carb issues that should fix it. I believe its the t screw on the carb it pushes the throttle open just a little bit and can help with idle issues
Thank you. I’ve tried to adjust it a few times now and no luck. Maybe I just suck at it lol
i rock a 48in i have 43 accounts some are 3 acres i will buy a larger mower eventually. 48 is good because i can get through most gates which is huge to never have to use a push mower.
Facts ! I don’t ever have a need for a 61 but always need a smaller one.
I have the milwaukee edger, pole saw and hedger. Your right the batteries do not last. I didn't get the trimmer because it will not last for me and i dont have that many batteries to keep swapping them out like that. Imagine every yard in the spring is overgrown, yeah its not going to work. The edger is good same with the pole saw. The hedger i do not recommend anyone getting unless they really want it, it doesnt trim hedges really well. Youl spend so much time going over the same spot.
All facts! I got tired of paying for gas to run the trimmer lol
AH (Amp Hours) get the biggest available.
How much does business insurance run you?
870$ for the 27 week
Why not get an enclosed trailor?
Just very heavy, more weight means more fuel to haul it. It adds up
winderful tips
Thank you
Awesome
Great pointers!!
Thank you 🎉
Nice
Thank you