What did you replace the outlet with?

What do you have now?

​@@wmartonejr For now Tru Cut but i cant give a solid recommendation on it just yet

@@darrensardina7356 For now Tru Cut but i cant give a solid recommendation on it just yet

No surprises there then-these Allett Kensingtons are just badge engineered Suffolk rubbish dating back to the 80's.Take a look at Protea for real value.

There was no tweaking with the Allett the design of the mower is from the Suffolk Punch range of mowers the only thins that they had to change is the engine and rear roller. Suffolk Iron works made the old cast iron flat head engine and the split roller was added when they moved to making wider mowers. The Swardman needs back lapping to match the cylinder to the bottom plate. if you leave it catching it will be noisy and keep wearing the drive belt. Easy job just need a drill and some valve grinding paste.

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The missing height adjustment screw probably stripped out the first time he tightened it like mine did. I tapped the hole out to the next bigger size and don't tighten it too hard.

Very nice! Thanks for sharing

Thanks! The 10 blade cartridge is next on my list!

thanks steve!

Which would you recommend from either the electric or petrol?

@@timsly7870 depends on how large the lawn is, petrol for a large lawn definitely

totally agree, i wish the catch bar was more stable so you could lift it from the bar rather then popping out

sweet! which one did you get?

@@PrincessCutLawnCare 20h, scarifier and 10 blade

Thanks! That means a lot!

Great point! The convenience of sending of the cartridges for service are a game changer!

Good choice! If your a tall guy (over 6ft) do not buy an older model, go w the newer models

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Thanks everyone love those liberties! I’d like to try one out one day

@@PrincessCutLawnCare If I end up getting it, you should come over Buffalo and try it out lol 💪🏻

@@upnylawn3519 will do!

Yup we were mowing on a slope in this video and you can see how much it slides, especially when coming up the slope. Only thing i can say is make sure you baby it, you dont want these things to happen

The honda engine is much quiter then i was expecting!

If i had a shop to sharpen i would! No one will grind my mclane as it is

Thanks mate! I’ve seen the Manchester United field, beautiful!

Sorry to hear about that boss, after owning the allett for a year, i cant tell you its no better than the swardman. Im starting to think the only good reel mowers are the american ones. I just got a tru cut and it is miles ahead of both of these machines mechanically, all metal, no plastic. My greensmaster was the same way built like a tank, just to large for my little lawn.

I reached out to Allet about their differential and they said they have no documented cases of it failing ever.

Or manufacturing/quality issues

totally agree!

Thanks! Really appreciate that! See ya around!

Thanks! Video doesn’t do his lawn justice, it’s unbelievable in person. Best I have ever had the privilege to seein real life

JD is a beast and does a great job making your lawn pop!

Add me on ig I’ll send it you

MClane is solid I have ran them for year zero issue and perfection in my lawns. once you get the hang of backlapping its a breeze.

Will do!

Thanks vin! Which mower would you choose??

i recently got a new mower

A little drama keeps the blood flowing 😀

Heard so many good things about the cal trimmer, wish we had shops up here to service them! I’d pick up one for sure

I'm a 6 weeks owner of a CT and you're spot on, not the most maneuverable, but solid freakin unit and reel adjustments are super easy! Great for what it is.

Same, I have a rotary motor that barley even gets an oil change and it’s been 3 years and never had a problem with it 😂😅🤪

@@robertjohnston25 same here, I have had a rotary for three years, changed the oil once, thing still works fine.

I got a John Deere 180sl for 1600 completely rebuilt

How tall are the handle bars? i am looking for a new mower because the allett handle bars are too low for me

Be sure to treat it very tenderly

@@PrincessCutLawnCare I'm actually pretty rough on it. He got a lemon. Sucks but it happens.

I also have had zero issues with my Swardman since purchased two years ago, love it…

Had my Swardman a year been great so far ….really like it 🍻

I've heard nothing but good about the Swardman in every other review.

What happens with your swardman?

It’s crqzy

Haha you caught the Easter egg huh?

Thanks! it was the edwin 2.1

Lol are you a comedian dude? We gotta get you on the channel!

No problem, good luck 👍

you got it bud! Aaron and I will be collaborating on more future content so stay tuned

Did u

Aaron told me he cant even mow with the grass catcher on because the vibration is so intense... only thing i can rec to you is treat it with tender loving care, its not built like the trimmers, those things are tanks

@@AdmiralTwitchy Thats awful though. The machine should be able to run at any throttle. Especially one that costs as much at this one.

lol i hear ya on that!

I will be doing a more in-depth look into the allet, say tuned

Please post your experience under the "tools and equipment" section of the lawn forum to let others know your experience. Btw i have since sold my allett

Thanks. So, which one are you using now?

in my humble opinion, they are both bad. but if it works for you, thats great

I’m sure this will get the attention of the Swardman folks. Serviceability is huge, be it a mower, car, stereo amplifier, etc. When I watched RK’s video on all the work it took to swap the reel, I thought this looks too complicated and the design wasn’t for me.

@@themoistgreenorganic first off, your screen name is off the charts 😂. But yes I agree with you completely. I looked into getting a Swardman last year and I'm so glad I didn't grab one. I couldn't justify the price tag even before seeing how cheaply made they are. Glad I went with the used Toro. The thing is a tank.

@@LAWNLIFE the Toro or jd is the way to go for sure. But the cartridge system idea is super cool. I wish the wider alletts weren't so damn expensive.

The plastic inside the Swardman's rear diff roller was one thing, but that side view of all the pulleys, loose rubber belts, and thin metal springs was the most concerning to me. Embarrassing for the brand.

@@nathankooistra7788 right? It's crazy how cheaply made it is considering the cost of the machine.

Haven't had the allet long term but when and if i do... i will be sure to report any findings. And yes! get the kawasaki version! The kawasaki FG150 on my greensmaster is my favorite small engine of all time! Bulletproof

@@PrincessCutLawnCare "Haven't had the allet long term". Do you think your comparison is still valid?

Thanks roz! much appreciated! The allet uses a cartridge system so anytime you need to get it sharpened..you just send it by mail to have it serviced. Super convenient.

I agree, barefoot is the only way to go!

@@PrincessCutLawnCare ya the flip flop and barefoot guys are probably the same ones doing soil testing and then chasing the results for years to come with mo money mo money mo money for a backyard lawn. 😂😂😂😂

@@aroundthehousewithpat31 lol stop

Probably one of the dumbest comments I've read on KZfaq!

You mail the reel to allet and they sharpen it

@@PrincessCutLawnCare so what address you send the reel to? Looked all over Allett page and nowhere there is mention on sending your reel to be sharpened or how to go about it.

Sorry to hear that brian, i pinned your comment. Hopefully Lee or Swardman will reach out to you and make it right.

Hey brian, i saw Lee from Reel Rollers reach out to you on the lawn forum, please let us know when and if he fixes and/or replaces your unit, thanks!

Lee emailed me this evening and I have responded with my concerns. I’ll see where it goes from here.

@@brianbier Hi Brian, any update?

@@PrincessCutLawnCare UPDATE (finally) for everyone: First, I want to apologize for taking so long to post an update as I have been extremely busy. I want to publicly commend Lee and his staff at ReelRollers as he and the team have absolutely stepped up to work with me and make things right. Rather than a very long story, allow me to summarize where we are at -- Lee reached out to me very quickly after my initial post and I'm very happy to say that he has swapped my original Edwin 2.1 with a brand new Edwin 2.1 (the really great-looking Captain's Gray color!). Not only did Lee agree to swap it out to make things right, but he and his brother delivered it personally to Texas. I'm sure there are quite a few happy customers recently since Lee and his brother took a road trip from Reel Rollers to personally deliver LOTS of new Swardman Mowers across Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, Alabama, and who knows were else. That was a very pleasant surprise to get a chance to meet Lee face-to-face and discuss some of the issues that I have had with my Swardman -- the only downside is that he didn't get to see my lawn in all of its glory that the Swardman can produce when it is operating at peak performance. I would like to share my personal opinions regarding ReelRollers as well as Swardman so that everyone is getting a fair shake. When I chose to purchase a Swardman, I reached out to Lee to ask about support being that he was the only person in the U.S. that was distributing the Swardman. I felt confident enough with our exchange that I placed an order -- my setup includes an Edwin 2.1, 6-blade cartridge, 10-blade cartridge, scarifier cartridge, verticutter cartridge, and the brush cartridge. One of the deciding factors to go with the Swardman was the ability to swap the cartridges out, thus giving you multiple machines in one. I will say that out of the box, these machines are impressive! The cartridges are great, although, I have not really used the brush so I probably could have saved money on that. Where the issues start is the durability/longevity of some of the components, as well as me potentially just getting a bad machine (that will happen from time to time with anything). My concerns are very similar to a lot of other owners that I've read -- unbelievable vibration, screws coming loose (from vibration), weak points in the metal (height of cut set screws), cables that seem a bit too weak, belts that stretch WAY TOO SOON, and the drive roller becoming almost useless unless going down a slope! I want to reiterate again - these concerns are NOT due to Lee and ReelRollers. These concerns truly lie with Swardman and their ability to improve. Lee should be applauded for the vision he saw with bringing the Swardman mowers to the U.S. market and the time he has put in working with them to make improvements to the machines. Being the first to take on any endeavor will come with some great highs, but will also have quite a few lows along the way, and the support that you get from a company once issues are found is what sets that company apart. Lee and his team at ReelRollers are 100% committed to doing a great job, providing amazing service, and taking care of their customers. My faith in Lee, and ReelRollers, has been more than restored by his commitment to taking care of me and standing behind the products that he sells! Yes, there are some opportunities with the Swardman units, but that is not Lee's fault and he is working very diligently with Swardman to improve based on the feedback that we provide. So, my thoughts on the Swardman? I do not have an Allett, Greensmaster, or any other powered reel mower, so I cannot compare to those units. My thoughts at this moment, however, are very similar to when I first ordered the Swardman -- I am extremely excited to see how this new mower compares to the previous unit I had and if it holds up over time. I have every intention to continue to work with Lee and his team at ReelRollers to provide feedback. My hope is that my previous machine just had some quirks that were a bit off and that all will be well with the replacement machine. I plan to provide another update in a few months once I have a moment of time to get my own lawn back in order with the help of the new Swardman!

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Hello my friend!

That new mower looks pretty cool!

@@PrincessCutLawnCare I plan on shooting an unboxing when it arrives in April if they are still in time.

One of my favorite parts of making videos is mixing the music, im glad you enjoy the soundtrack:)

I sold it a week ago

@@PrincessCutLawnCare I debated it!

I contacted allet about their rear drum and they said they don't have even 1 documented case of failure, ever.

you can but you will see yellow due to the higher height of stalks, i would do a reno if you want to mow low

Wise choice my friend, your gonna love that thing

I’m thinking the greens mowers are designed at 200x what I’m going to be using it so it should hold up good for my purpose

@@PrincessCutLawnCare thanks buddy I started off with a worn out mclane with all the bearings out can’t wait for her to get here ❤️ I’ll have to send you a post mow

Aarons lawn is one of the best!

You know i used to like the swardman design but i have to admit the classic green is growing on me

@@PrincessCutLawnCare it looks like a nice mower to me! Appears to be well built too

When your company was selling Volvo cars in 1990, did you work for Ford? (Ford bought Volvo in 1999) Your comment sounds like Swardman is just a fork or copy of Allet but it's not true in any way. And by the way the founder is now working on a new reel mower (and it will not be Swardman brand :-) ).

Thanks! I think once reel mowing becomes more common the big dawgs like toro will start jumping, for now we have to deal with these units

I’ve been hearing a ton of good things about the cal trimmer lately, would like to get my hands on one

@@PrincessCutLawnCare come on down and take mine for a spin.

I plan on taking a lawn care road trip, you will deff be one of the first stops!

Almost bought a swardman.

i just sold my 17h today

Those tru cuts are nice!

you guys do have the nicest lawns in the world, ill give you that!

Allet over mclane brand new allday BUT If your on a budget and have a dealer to service a mclane... you cant beat the price for a used one. I got my mclane for 200 and it was a great deal.

Thanks! Can you sharpen your blades on the Allet? I'm not sure that I could find someone to do it professionally.

I believe it! i have a mclane and really like it! your right btw, both these fancy schmancy mowers SUCK. Also i just got an all american reel mower that im really enjoying! you should check it out here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rs1gfsKrsdGdY2g.html

Oh man mate, y’all gotta fix that! 😂

@@PrincessCutLawnCare it means we're closer to the grass ;)

Short handles would be nice for myself too I'm only 5'4"😂😂

totally agree but to both of our defenses, the slope is much steeper then it seems on camera and we choose that angle to present the strips the best, i know they were not the prettiest!

I figured you also may just have been not worrying about it as much as you were paying attention to the mower more. More of a public service announcement lol