It could probably do it on two or three horsepower. I used to cut grass on a diesel jacobsen F10. 14 feet wide, 7 reels, diesel - less than a gallon of diesel an hour at 5 miles per hour. Incredibly efficient way to cut grass. If you cut it low and kept after it, there was never much material that needed to be mulched into the grass. Mid summer when the grass went fallow, there wasn't a need to cover ground more than once a week. The rest of the year, if grass got tall, we just gave it two passes in the heavy areas.
Ah yeah! Brings back memories. My had has a late 40's - early 50's commercial walk-behind three gang reel mower with a Wisconsin engine. The thing was a monster. Wish I still had it!
Thanks for posting, I am old enough to remember using a rope to start a rotary mower. My son is having a difficult time comprehending starting power equipment this way.
Love those old power reel mowers. Similar to the old Locke walk behinds that were ubiquitous for many years. It’s a shame they don’t make the Gravely two wheeled tractors anymore. Wonderful machines.
We had one of these ….pulling that damn belt lol…..we used it to low snow with a dog eater…up in Boston…ran it for three days during the blizzard of 78
Jay Bee yeah it’s a shame, you’d of thought that they would. It’s nice that they’re coming back in America, we’re losing them over here in the UK, the only problem I see over in the US is that people seem to either get the cheap DIY store ones, which are cheap, not great and really not enjoyable, or they go for a second hand golf greens mower which is really not a suitable mower for most homeowners. If your interested, you might want to have a look at Allett mowers, apparently they’re in America now. I expect they’ll be a bit pricey, but I think that it’s the cheapest ones of decent reel mowers.
This one is similar to the Toro 3250 tri-plex that we use on the golf course, only a ride on and 2000 year models. Reel type mowers cut better than rotating blade types, depending on the height adjustment and grass type
Mine too but his had a sickle bar attachment. Wicked looking thing. His was green however. John Deere perhaps. He’d never let me get near it let alone run it. I was 10 so…
Jonathan Meeks the issue here was a clogged fuel shut off on the gas tank barely Letting any fuel threw and clogging the carb bowl Up with rusty metal from the gas tank
The old manuals say how to back lap the reels etc. go to manuals.gtcoa.com I believe the reel mower manual was part of the model L manual. To sharpen the reels and bed knifes you need special equipment. A golf course equipment company may be the only place to get it done.
@@rw3dog Yes found it , mine is beyond that I am going to try to use a hand grinder to sharpen it . I could take the whole thing apart and find out where the golf course does trier's but that's just too much . Mine is real dull and the adjustment to bed knife gap is to large, mine must be one of the last ones no grease jerks on reel bearings and no skids but does have steel rollers wheels.
Where did you get the ear protection? Had to type something while you started the engine. Sounds like you need to take the gas tank off to clean and seal it🤔 I start mine then my wife does the mowing. Now you did it you screwed up the camera 🤪. Where did you go? That’s going to be a lot of raking.
My grandpa had one of these. And used it till he was 90 and physically couldn't anymore. It was cool to see one mowing again!
Billy Highfill that’s a neat story
Unbelievable amount of grass cut in 15-20 mins. with 7-8 hp. Thanks for the show
Barry Conklin thanks and this is only 5.5 Hp
It could probably do it on two or three horsepower. I used to cut grass on a diesel jacobsen F10. 14 feet wide, 7 reels, diesel - less than a gallon of diesel an hour at 5 miles per hour. Incredibly efficient way to cut grass. If you cut it low and kept after it, there was never much material that needed to be mulched into the grass. Mid summer when the grass went fallow, there wasn't a need to cover ground more than once a week. The rest of the year, if grass got tall, we just gave it two passes in the heavy areas.
Is it just me or was anyone else happy asf when that lawn mower cranked up
It’s not a lawn mower
Sorta like old Panhead Harleys. So I've heard.
Ah yeah! Brings back memories. My had has a late 40's - early 50's commercial walk-behind three gang reel mower with a Wisconsin engine. The thing was a monster. Wish I still had it!
Thanks for posting, I am old enough to remember using a rope to start a rotary mower. My son is having a difficult time comprehending starting power equipment this way.
No push buttons no electric start. Raw muscle power good workout.
Love those old power reel mowers. Similar to the old Locke walk behinds that were ubiquitous for many years. It’s a shame they don’t make the Gravely two wheeled tractors anymore. Wonderful machines.
We had one of these ….pulling that damn belt lol…..we used it to low snow with a dog eater…up in Boston…ran it for three days during the blizzard of 78
Wish reel mowers would make a comeback.Give an awesome cut.Less stress on the turf.Drawbacks if any..sharpening..
They already did
And sticks are the worst
all drawbacks are worth considering the difference in quality of the cut.
Well if they would make a gas Reel mower. For about $300 to $500 they would make a HUGE come back!
Jay Bee yeah it’s a shame, you’d of thought that they would. It’s nice that they’re coming back in America, we’re losing them over here in the UK, the only problem I see over in the US is that people seem to either get the cheap DIY store ones, which are cheap, not great and really not enjoyable, or they go for a second hand golf greens mower which is really not a suitable mower for most homeowners. If your interested, you might want to have a look at Allett mowers, apparently they’re in America now. I expect they’ll be a bit pricey, but I think that it’s the cheapest ones of decent reel mowers.
The Golf Courses/CC's likes the Reel Ganges ... someone down below mentioned a "Locke" ... I ran one of those too ...
I knew I should’ve not gone with the Scott’s elite 16’’ 😅
Such a cool mower. Needs some maintenance on it to give a better cut. But still a cool machine.
Man that thing is so awesome!!! I want one!
Brilliant machine.
Didn't know it .
This one is similar to the Toro 3250 tri-plex that we use on the golf course, only a ride on and 2000 year models. Reel type mowers cut better than rotating blade types, depending on the height adjustment and grass type
THIS.... is awesome!!
Wide swath there for sure. Nicely done with the old machine.
The Shade Tree Fix-it Man thanks.... it needs a little tinkering but I had fun playing with it....
amazing!! Love watching that old L do its thing!
Reliable machine making an efficient job !
nice machine cuts grass really good
Vary nice
That is a sweet cutting rig!
I think my wife's uncle had one of these. He referred to it as "the widow maker". I can see why. One stumble and uh-ohhh.
Sweet mower!
what an amazing video
A wise man from down under said it best - Danger, Danger, Danger
you need a sulky and a beer holder,lol. but wait there is more rain coming all next week
Wow now that's a mower.
That is a one cool mower! Was the grass wet?
CT moog the grass was really wet. The side reels cut like champs but the center was too low and kept getting clogged.....
Mine too but his had a sickle bar attachment. Wicked looking thing. His was green however. John Deere perhaps. He’d never let me get near it let alone run it. I was 10 so…
Can this also be converted to a rotary plow for garden work. ?
That is some cool Gravely stuff.
Do you have a unicorn log splitter? You have so much Gravely equipment. 👍🇺🇸
That’s cool! Nice job!
I would change out your points and condenser in the magneto and clean carb for those hard starts. My 1952 model L starts on the first pull.
Jonathan Meeks the issue here was a clogged fuel shut off on the gas tank barely Letting any fuel threw and clogging the carb bowl
Up with rusty metal from the gas tank
Does it have a self propel system?
Yes, two speeds forward and two speeds reverse
Am trying to use a gravely single reel mower can't find any info on how to sharpen and adjust are you on your own with these things?
The old manuals say how to back lap the reels etc. go to manuals.gtcoa.com I believe the reel mower manual was part of the model L manual. To sharpen the reels and bed knifes you need special equipment. A golf course equipment company may be the only place to get it done.
@@rw3dog Yes found it , mine is beyond that I am going to try to use a hand grinder to sharpen it . I could take the whole thing apart and find out where the golf course does trier's but that's just too much . Mine is real dull and the adjustment to bed knife gap is to large, mine must be one of the last ones no grease jerks on reel bearings and no skids but does have steel rollers wheels.
Rain, tall grass and reel mowers don't mix very well. Thanks for show it though. :)
Rain, tall grass and mowing don't mix very well. But it looks better than it would have if he would've used a regular mower.
@@johnkramer7161 what if I ls swapped my Briggs mower?
I used one of these as a Kid Growing up and it sounds like he needs to crank up the RPM's grease those Zerks!
Wish I had that gang
J Wodehouse it was fun
klasse Spindelmäher
That thing will mow some grass.
Would love to see this thing cut a yard that wasn't being cut for hay. : )
I need to buy 1
Made short work of the yard
WoW I never
Guess it leaves you to rake up all the cut grass...or leave it t molder like my dreadful neighbors do..
too short
Where did you get the ear protection? Had to type something while you started the engine. Sounds like you need to take the gas tank off to clean and seal it🤔 I start mine then my wife does the mowing. Now you did it you screwed up the camera 🤪. Where did you go? That’s going to be a lot of raking.
You got one of these in OZ? just going by your name cobber. Oz myself.
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Hide it from Connor Ward!