I Tested 3 Lawn Leveling Rakes (One of Them was Hilariously Bad)
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2 жыл бұрынDo YOU plan on Leveling your Lawn???
In this video we test out some of the most popular Lawn Leveling Rakes on the market.
The 3 contenders are the Ryan Knorr Level Lawn , The R & R Products Lawn Leveler and The Rassenrakel. A few months ago I tested the cheapest Lawn Leveling Rake on Amazon but this time we are trying out some of the most premium leveling rakes on the market currently just in time for lawn renovation season.
The Ryan Knorr Lawn Level is made by Landzie and features a 36in wide level lawn head and a 72in handle. They claim it is powered coated but as you will see in the video it is very clearly not. This was by far the worst quality rake out of the 3 rakes we tested. It feels cheap, flimsy and does not handle smoothly in the lawn. The poor build quality, loose handle and unknown place of origin make it a hard pass especially for its price tag.
The second rake we tested was the R & R products rake. We contacted R & R directly to find out where their lawn leveler was made and they told us the head was made in America and their handle was “imported”. There are many things we love about this rake including the galvanized solid steel head which is heavy and very durable. Another awesome feature about this lawn lute is the handle. It features an extra long handle that makes long deep passes possible when leveling which can cut down the amount of work involved and lead to a much more flat lawn.
The last lawn leveling rake we tested was the German made Rassenrakel. This leveling Rake is the Mercedes Benz of Lawn Leveling Rakes. It is made from high quality stainless steel and features an interchangeable head system that allows you to adapt any handle you prefer to use such as fiberglass, wood, telescoping etc. The head of this rake is 32in but features a much deeper head than I’ve ever seen a leveling rake have which ultimately makes it a much more smooth experience when stroking in back and forth. Rakes that are extra wide tend to chatter back and forth when leveling but this lawn leveling rake eliminates the chatter with its strategic design.
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@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
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@johnnysavage243 2 жыл бұрын
What handle did you use for the Rasenrakel?? I really love your awesome videos keep them coming.
@wesgk1604 Жыл бұрын
Hey man great content! I have always wondered why you call your channel princess cut lawn care and have also wondered why you use a brilliant cut diamond graphic instead of a princess cut graphic? Thanks
@philonetic321 Жыл бұрын
I got the FXW 45"x10" from Amazon for $99. Stainless steel, put it through 5cu. yds so far, sat in the Florida rain twice, no rust. Curved handle, can be extended to 6.5ft.
@markcourtney1088 11 ай бұрын
Hey man I need a leveling rake. I'm a new home owner and need to level my front yard slope. I know this is a shot in the dark Love your channel
@Philip-gq9jg 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for a great video. After this review I am buying the RASSENRAKEL but I would like your input about the size. They have 3 length size: 32 inch/47 inch and 63 inch. I am thinking on buying the 47 inch. 32 feels to small and 63 to long. What do you think? Thanks och keep up doing great videos
@MarlonJoseGE 2 жыл бұрын
I like this honest evaluation of products. I'm a Ryan Knorr fan & subscriber but if a product isn't good...then it's not good. period.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
thanks man and totally agree
@SOMETHINGWITHSETH 2 жыл бұрын
Where do we get our cameras to shoot these videos?
@bbqistasty69 2 жыл бұрын
@ysc they shipped me a new all steel version when that happened to me last year's no cost.
@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын
@ysc dang sorry to hear
@tonychau1983 Жыл бұрын
Damn i just got one
@JesseLunaTech 2 жыл бұрын
This is my year getting into lawn grass and I've been watching your videos to help improve my lawn. I live in Texas so it's been a challenge with this heat. I bought my first lawn leveling rake after watching your review of the cheapest one you bought on Amazon. It's a good rake but I could use a bigger one, my backyard is in bad shape. Thanks for your videos.
@j.snyder9246 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking your time and allowing us the opportunity to see and hear how things work. Not a lot of people will spend over $100 dollars on a rake. Especially one that may only be used a few times a year. That being said, I’m hoping to level my turf next season for the first time. I would have loved to do it this season but couldn’t bring myself to spend over $300 to have sand delivered to my house.
@ssharnick100 2 жыл бұрын
Great comparison test, thank you for the time, effort and cost you put into this. I have a new lawn from a house build one year ago. The lawn is in rough shape. I plan to bring in a ton of top soil and to level it this fall to try to improve the look and mowing.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
nice congrats on the new home, this rake will hopefully help you getting it looking as good as the new house, good luck stephen!
@mattuhlman895 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video review. I'm currently looking to level the lawn at my mothers house and your videos help in my lawn care research process. Your channel offers a semi close to home knowledge base for me to refer to as I am just north of Milwaukee. Long time subscribed viewer, keep up the great work and thank you for the content!
@viperx05 2 жыл бұрын
My dad and I put an in-ground sprinkler system at my grandma's house and leveled the dirt back as much as we could with regular rakes since she gave us a pretty tight budget to work with. I could use the rake to finally level it out correctly and stop scalping sections of the yard from the ruts.
@enc252 2 жыл бұрын
your video just came up, i spot the yay's and nay's of various products by watching other ppl use them. You did excellent job on your review. Keep up great work. I just ordered the exact rake you showed direct from R&R, spoke with them, very pleasant and professional employee she was. I told her of your video and named it. She was going to look you up. Thanks man. Beautiful daughter you have, Keep up great work in all areas.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! and thanks for mentioning the video, i hope you enjoy your new rake:) see you around farmer!
@shion_lwn 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. recently I used Ryan's rake and also a smaller one from amazon (cheaper and much heavier than Ryan's). I did notice that the one from Amazon worked much better on my lawn. My grass was a bit too long to smoothly rake sand/soil in, so they both got stuck and flipped upwards while pulling them towards myself. although, still my Amazon one performed better. I am a fan of both Ryan and yourself :) I appreciate your honest review.
@JR-hr4jp 2 жыл бұрын
Which product exactly did. you buy on Amazon….?
@betterthanyourkids Жыл бұрын
Doing some serious leveling this fall and this was super helpful! I’ve purchased and bought a couple dozen landscape rakes for baseball fields, and for this kind of work any poles that have to be connected will guaranteed weaken and fail in a short time.
@jmagnum15 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for keeping it real! Would love to be able to level out my fenced in backyard. After 5 years, it would be great to have a level area for my dog and two boys.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
No problem bud and i think it would work well for those areas, good luck
@mikeyb2095 Жыл бұрын
i spent my first 2 years of homeownership shoveling and using a garden rake to level my lawn. I found you on KZfaq after struggling to get any results from my constant backaching, hand blistered effort! lol I love your simple un-commercial like approach but yet very professional and sound analysis and advise. Thanks for the videos!
@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it Mikey! You will be much happier with the results of a leveling rake vs a garden rake. Good luck!
@sandmandave2008 2 жыл бұрын
This review was so timely. I will be leveling my lawn soon because I'm tired of rolling my ankle in the depressions all over my yard. My self propelled lawn mower bounces along like it's on a gravel road. I have a lot of beautiful hybrid Bermuda grass that has been invaded by sand burrs, Bahiagrass, Crabgrass, and Dallis Grass that I'm getting under control with pre-emergent and post emergent herbicides and as soon as that's done I will be leveling. I have about 9,000 square feet of lawn so a leveling rake will be a must.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Most def dude that bermuda is really gonna pop once it get it leveled, good luck!
@pdiscool 2 жыл бұрын
Count me in! I’m in dire need to level my lawn. It’s a bumpy ride and I intend to make it more enjoyable for next year lol I know one year won’t fix it but I hope to get it to a decent point and then level it again next year. Thanks!
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Will do! cool thing about leveling is it gets easier and easier every season!
@ryanstubbs7951 2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy the video, the fact the one doesn't have the grooves really makes a difference. I have a good amount of leveling still yet to do in my yard, front any back. Thanks again for the content, keep the videos coming.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks ryan! they say the channels collect debis when level but i just dont buy it, when your spreading thousands of pounds of material the last thing you will want to do is flipping the rake up over and over to empty it. Appreciate you watching sir!
@summawub Ай бұрын
Gearing up for a spring lawn overhaul and watching a lot of your videos. These reviews are extremely helpful. Your videos are not way too long like many of the others I've checked out. They're pretty to the point and just entertaining enough without a ton of extra fluff, weird editing, outtakes etc. . You also seem like a genuine, laid back guy I'd be friends with. This lawn care stuff feels like a ton of intimidating work but you make it seem doable to a newbie like myself. Plus, you're rockin the headband here bro.
@PrincessCutLawnCare Ай бұрын
Appreciate that bro! Means a lot! And the headband was totally necessary, me and the humidity don’t get along very well 😂
@danalm6264 2 жыл бұрын
I spent 2020 watching lawn care/renovation videos. Got a lot of great information from videos like these (watching yourself, Ryan Knorr, Connor Ward, Allyn Haynes, Ginga the Lawn Ninja, to name a few.) I went out and got the Sun Joe dethatcher. I got the Tenacity. I got the top shelf seed from Seed Superstore. Rented a professional aerator. I was planning on a Spring seeding, but temperatures were all over the place. On one Sunday it hit a record high. The following Sunday? Snow! Then near 100F since. Pushed seeding off until this fall. Sprayed 1st round of Glyphosate last week, then 2 days later, the city enacts watering restrictions. My seed isn't down yet, so I can't get the exemption. I was planning on making a DIY lawn level tool, but this would really up my game. Crossing my fingers...I really need a win!
@Sparty_Pants29 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I’m glad you did this. I was getting ready to buy that Ryan Knorr one for a leveling job. I moved into a house and did a complete Reno last fall as my yard was covered in Clumping Fescue. In hindsight, I should have leveled the lawn at the same time. Now I’m in the market for a rake to help level the lawn this fall.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
That clumping fescue is the worst! and no worries brotha its just as easy to level with the grass alive. Good luck!
@BermudaBrian 2 жыл бұрын
Nice rvw! I've got the R&R and have been pleased with it . 1 hour in and I was your 45th thumbs up !! Wow! Awesome man!
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
thanks bro, gotta love number 45:)
@LosLocosTacos 2 жыл бұрын
After dealing with many yards where it's like taking my mower on a 4-wheel adventure, I've started to realize I need to level out the lawn and do it right. I'm renting my house but I still take my lawn care seriously. So, I'm looking at the supplies I need to get this done and your videos have helped tremendously with that. It's unfortunate the Ryan Knorr product doesn't match the quality of his videos.
@tiko722 2 жыл бұрын
Nice quick comparison George. I was happy to see that you asked the manufacturers where they were made as that was my comment on your cheapest rake video. Allyn Hane talked about the country of origin in his sprayer video as well and gave a shout out to American manufacturers to reach out to him with an alternative to China manufacturing all the sprayer components. I enjoy both of your content so I hope Ryan can get past a bad review and look at it more as an opportunity to make his product better because that’s what an entrepreneur would do but I do see where it might sting a little more being called “hilariously bad.” Anyways good stuff and look forward to both of your next videos.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud appreciate the objectiveness. I too look forward to his content as he was my biggest influence in starting KZfaq
@thincut309 2 жыл бұрын
Hey George, thank you for your info. I'm in the middle of a small reno in the front yard right now. Roughly 520sf. I'll continue with the rest of the yard after completing it.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
I think this rake would be ok for 520 sqft good luck
@johnrussell4354 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. This is a great video. Just moved into a home a few months ago, and found out that the previous owner had 10 dogs in the backyard. So we've been dealing with crazy potholes, uneven landscape. Had to cut down two trees already. I'm not complaining, it's been a awesome journey, and I thank God for this video. Whether I win the gifr or not, information is powerful!
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
congrats on the home my friend! you plan on seeding soon?
@alistairwheeler1118 Жыл бұрын
I have my Rasenrakel. Thanks for the recommendation! I’m having trouble sourcing a 72” handle that fits. Any suggestions as to where you sourced yours?
@ivanbabic5726 2 жыл бұрын
Funny how "Rasenrakel" is pronounced in USA 😅 If you take a closer look, you'll see that it's made of one solid sheet of metal with edges gently bent (so actually no edges at all). That is why it glides so easily in spite of its weight and that is why it makes little to no damage to the grass blades when top dressing. The open top is there to collect the larger pieces of wood (when using compost etc.) which otherwise stay "floating" on the grass, but it's useless when using pure sand. You can fill it with silicone if you always use just sand, but it's actually a usefull feature. Greatings from Austria!
@TheLawngestYard 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Honest and true. I made my own leveling rake a long time ago but it is not near as smooth as those takes. Might need to invest. Also love the drama that this video created for no reason haha. You got my support!
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro, totally uncalled for fr fr
@Number10Hunter 2 жыл бұрын
Your delivery of information is terrific, easy to understand and honest. I appreciate your videos
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@johnkeith2767 2 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel from my father's recommendation. Love your content! Thank you for providing it.
@milanjurich1526 2 жыл бұрын
Never owned a leveling rake … just used a solid metal rake upside down. No doubt this would be a step up in the fall to even out the turf surface. This appeared to be an honest review of 3 different options … thank you.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks milan and no problem, appreciate you sharing and good luck!
@slicktype001 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review!!! I just picked up the 40" R&R rake. Should come in very handy for my leveling project coming up.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Nice choice my friend you will love it!
@stumbino8361 2 жыл бұрын
I bought the rassenrakel but it didn't come with a handle or stick. What stick works with that online?
@GreenMadness13 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Been looking for a new leveling rake, new home, working on slowly improving the soil and overall leveling.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Hey congrats on the new home! leveling will make it stand out about all the others! good luck!
@deant5006 2 жыл бұрын
Backyard needs a good levelin', thanks for the opportunity.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
No problem thanks for watching dean! Good luck!
@paulmleziva6574 2 жыл бұрын
Great information! It's too bad that the Ryan Knorr rake doesn't seem to live up to the standards that he has( I mean, look at the guy's lawn!). However, any of them would be a step up from the garden rake I use when leveling low spots in my yard.
@tibpride1 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great timely review as I almost bought RK rake. I cut down two trees from my front/back lawn and have big project coming up soon. This rake will come handy for all the leveling I need to do. Thanks again!
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
No problem bud, thanks for sharing
@ARIZHT 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, I am trying to make a final decision on a leveling rake and I was wondering if the R & R Rake is still your go to or has the Rasenrakel Rake taken over the top spot? Thank you for the content that you provide us.
@defcon1742 2 жыл бұрын
A good review that I agree with. Love a nice level lawn so send me that lawn leveler. Thanks and looking forward to the next video
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
thanks and good luck!
@CruiseTunes88 2 жыл бұрын
Good review bro I like that you’re honest about it. No hate to Ryan just honesty 👍🏼
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro and no way, I love Ryan he was my biggest influence starting YT
@CruiseTunes88 2 жыл бұрын
@@PrincessCutLawnCare badass brother ! You’re making some awesome content yourself
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
@@CruiseTunes88 thanks man appreciate it
@kennethbrank2502 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome content! Loving your channel. Just started overseeding project and your videos have helped tremendously. Keep up the good work.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks ken! what seed are you overseeding??
@kennethbrank2502 2 жыл бұрын
@@PrincessCutLawnCare GCI's Cool Blue
@johnkimdalessandro 2 жыл бұрын
I have enjoyed several of your videos on lawn care. I have a huge project front and back yard where construction people have ruined my lawn with all kinds of ruts and pipe burial. I hope to incorporate your tips when taking on this project. I would love a leveling rake. thanks for all your tips to avoid and include when working on my lawn.
@EspressoDrinker 2 жыл бұрын
Hey I loved this. I bought the Rassenrakel because of this video and am looking for a good handle. Which one are you using? It looks as if that’s what I want. Thanks again.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’m using the Gardena European kombi system. If I could go back, I would just buy a fiberglass or wood handle from Lowe’s for 5 bucks. The Gardena handle requires a special adapter where a regular handle does not
@EspressoDrinker 2 жыл бұрын
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Thanks for the reply. I’m having trouble finding a handle that has the hole in it to fit this rake. I went to Lowes today and couldn’t find one. I literally only bought because of the way you talked about German engineering. I really enjoy your videos and the one you did about spraying for weeds and how to mix them was perfect for me. Keep it up.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
@@EspressoDrinker no problem Lance watch this video, its in german but has subtitles. It will explain how to fit a wooden handle to the rake. If you dont want to do it like that you can buy the garden adapter and gardena handle for it. They dont send it with a handle because due to international shipping it would have to be split like the ryan knorr rake which would sacrifice quality. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/adR5ZbeTvL7Qh4U.html
@EspressoDrinker 2 жыл бұрын
@@PrincessCutLawnCare I really appreciate you getting back to me and finding a video for me. You have a great weekend and holiday.
@tacosanonymous 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the honest review. People want quality items for their money and people like you giving a real opinion helps. Keep up the good videos.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man seems I’m getting a lot of flak for being honest. It’s disappointing
@kiamehrkhojandi 2 жыл бұрын
We have recently moved into a new property and from what I noticed the old owner didn't really take decent care of the lawn so I've been learning a lot about lawn care this season and been very much enjoying it! Regarding levelling I'm planning to level both the backyard and the front yard in the next season coming.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the new home! It’s very rewarding when you see your lawn improve over time:) Leveling will be that final step that takes it to a whole new level
@kiamehrkhojandi 2 жыл бұрын
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Thanks man, good to know, so definitley looking forward to leveling my lawn :D
@Striperman 2 жыл бұрын
Great review George. I like the lawn leveler I have. The R & R rake works great. :)
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Keith! Love the r & r!
@whatsay8406 2 жыл бұрын
I have the Ryan knorr rake. Haven’t gotten around to using it but I experienced the paint issue as well. The handle isn’t powder coated, for sure. We’ll see how it does in a few weeks.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
I was hoping it was just mine but everyone who bought one is saying the same thing
@frankposterello1628 2 жыл бұрын
Did you take a closer look at the head? I wouldn't be surprised if they manufactured the head but just used some generic handles - so maybe the head is powder coated but not the handle?
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
@@frankposterello1628 the paint was peeling on the bottom after one use..
@whatsay8406 2 жыл бұрын
@@frankposterello1628 I've powdered coated a few things myself with one of a diy home kits and had things powered coated by pros. With that said, the head does not appear to be powder coated. If it is, it's less quality than the diy kit. The unit is aluminum, not sure why it needed to be coated.
@Lou-of7su 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Appreciate the feedback. Just renovated my back lawn and did not have the luxury of a true leveling rake to help with it mostly due to price point and the fact that I have less than 1,000 sq. ft. of lawn. This would be a much appreciated gift to use in the spring to ensure it’s nice an smooth.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
this would work great for 1k sqft good luck
@mnguy494 2 жыл бұрын
George, I've got a fairly bumpy lawn out front that I'd like to smooth out. Which one would you choose for a first time level - the R&R or the rassenrakel? I would imagine given their shape differences one might work better than the other for extreme bumpy lawns.
@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын
Good comparison brother! Nice work! 👍
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks jb!
@GoodOneGarza 2 жыл бұрын
Late to the video but thanks for making this honest review! Was considering buying a rake and this helped make that decision easier (and avoid a mistake).
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! which one do you think your gonna go with?
@GoodOneGarza 2 жыл бұрын
@@PrincessCutLawnCare I don’t know I actually wanted to ask if you if you were to buy one for the first time which would you recommend? I personally was leaning towards the wider 36’ level but sounds like it being deeper also has its advantages.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
How big is your lawn?
@GoodOneGarza 2 жыл бұрын
@@PrincessCutLawnCareAbout 4500sqft
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
@@GoodOneGarza you may want to go with the r & r then due to the larger width
@Venegasfive 2 жыл бұрын
Great Video! This is my first season with my lawn and your videos really helped get me to a good starting point. We had a tree removed and it’s in need of leveling. Crossing my fingers on this one :)
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
oh nice man, congrats on the new home, im confident itll be the best on your block in no time! good luck!
@Loggie20 Ай бұрын
Awesome video. I ordered my R&R rake a few weeks ago and man I have to say I love that thing. Was really able to shape up and repair spots in my yard that needed leveling. Came across your video last year. Never even knew about these lawn levelers before your video.
@Alamklin 2 жыл бұрын
Why are so many Ryan fans bashing this guy? What exactly bad or inaccurate did this guy do or say that made them all so defensive? It was a good review and comparison, he showed you usage and genuine issues related to the flimsy side of it and sub standard paint on it, nothing made up but factual. This is his honest and fair opinion and in non instance is he attacking Ryan knorr; he’s solely talking about the product and he has his right to his own evaluation. I’m surprised Ryan has chimed in in a non existent topic, take the feed back and make a better product next time around, just like all manufacturers do. Good and fair comparative video mate and stay positive and keep them coming; in no way do Ryan knorr and Conor ward hold a monopoly on lawn care and control the market or public opinion.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alam
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
@@utahrob they are trying to censor me, but i firmly stand behind my review
@frankposterello1628 2 жыл бұрын
@@PrincessCutLawnCare I watch both channels and like both. Ryan seems to imply he commented on this video and you deleted it. That's the part that disappoints me. An honest review and a reasonable response about the review would be fine with me.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
@@frankposterello1628 I refuse to be harassed on my own channel
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
@@ballsthatclank God forbid, holy crap..
@tylerhartsough9040 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video I’ve been wondering about this myself. I’d live to win the rake even if you didn’t like it!
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
For a beginner it will do just fine, good luck!
@chasebtb 2 жыл бұрын
I’m planning to level my front lawn this fall to remove a couple of deep ruts caused by a truck and trailer delivering mulch to my backyard. I need to buy a rake this year so this video was very helpful.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
this rake will work great for taking care of those ruts good luck
@TheJendog 2 жыл бұрын
I had trees removed a few years ago and the roots have rotted out and now I need to do some serious leveling. This will be my first time doing this job so I'd love to try out the Knorr leveling rake on this project.
@kennmonroe6061 2 жыл бұрын
I hope this is on the level!
@sj7601 2 жыл бұрын
I bought Ryan Knorr 's rake since I was able to get it for $99. I've used it for 12 yards of top soil, so I've definitely put it to good use. I also dislike that the debris can collect at the top (but I understand how it can be useful) -- it just gets more debris on pavement when you aren't worried about collecting pebbles etc. during a big lawn reno. Secondly, the only thing I really can't stand is how it flips up/down. It has happened too often and then I have to take a landscape rake to spread the dirt out more (this is just more time consuming in my opinion). Overall it definitely helps and gets the job done. Like any product, it could use a few improvements but it was a good investment and has saved me a lot of time.
@greenpea9412 2 жыл бұрын
I tried to move top soil with it for about ten minutes and mine was about to break. It was bending from side to side and the weld is going to snap so I just stopped using it. I know what you mean about it flipping up and down too. I also bought it pre order for 99. I wouldn't give a dollar for it knowing how ridiculous it is. So disappointed.
@aCrabRangoon 2 жыл бұрын
@@greenpea9412 this is my experience as well. I worked only 400lb or sand over a roughly 15x20' space and the "flipping" was frequent, the threaded midpoint of the handle sheared. My wife is shorter than me and was able to use the rake hunched over to work the rest of it in at its half-size. Now I'm looking for a solid handle replacement.
@greenpea9412 2 жыл бұрын
@@aCrabRangoon I went to lowes and bought a 36 inch aluminum garden rake for leveling and it is awesome. 100% better and it was 49 bucks. Made by Kobalt.
@aCrabRangoon 2 жыл бұрын
@@greenpea9412 an update on this - the customer service email from them was superb and they mailed me a whole new replacement unit for my trouble and are also set to send me the new updated unit (or just handle, but sounds like whole rake, though I now have two already) when it's in hand with improved handle this month. Really pleased with their CS communications, looking forward to actually using it and perhaps not breaking it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ time will tell!
@JasonLestage 2 жыл бұрын
I have caught the yard care bug this year. Getting ready to aerate and overseed this fall. I have several low spots where trees were cut out. I’m going to try to fill those with some sand and topsoil before I seed but it would be really nice to be able to sand level those spots once the new grass comes back in the spring and get them truly flat so I can better enjoy the mow.
@bobbyescoe5716 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the yard leveling information you have shared on your videos. Which metal soil leveler from R & R Products would you suggest for a little less than a acre lot: the 36”, 40”, or the 48” level rake?
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
hi bobby, it will be grueling work using a leveling rake to level an acre do you happen to have a tractor or 4 wheeler?
@bobbyescoe5716 2 жыл бұрын
@@PrincessCutLawnCare I may have to rent one. Thank you greatly for your information.
@ikram4441 2 жыл бұрын
I need to get on with my leveling project. My kids keep twisting their ankles with playing outside. Thanks for the review!
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
oh no thats the worst!, good luck with your projects! speaking of that gotta do the back yard, same thing happens to my baby out there:(
@taylorlockhart7129 2 жыл бұрын
Our front yard has a decent slope to it and we’ve been planning on leveling it with the hopes that it’ll be a little easier to mow afterwards.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! This will help you out with your project!
@zeroibis 2 жыл бұрын
I got two leveling jobs, I got a major job to do in the front yard for my Zoysia next year and also a job for my TTTF and Bluegrass back yard. Been looking at different rakes and really appreciate this review!
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
no problem bud, i will keep my eyes open for any new additions between than and now as well
@davezimmerman8550 2 жыл бұрын
I am renovating my front yard and plan on doing some leveling as well as overseeding. I have many low spots to fill to make my lawn level and smooth and am wondering, should I use topsoil to level the yard since I plan on overseeding, or use sand, or a mixture of both? Also is sphagnum peat moss ok to use to cover the grass seed to help retain moisture? Thank you.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
what did of grass do you have and what area are you in?
@davezimmerman8550 2 жыл бұрын
I live in Michigan, and as far as I know the existing grass is mainly bluegrass and ryegrass. Would tall fescue blend in with what I have if I overseed with a mix of tall fescue, kentucky blue, and ryegrass?
@204514602 2 жыл бұрын
Ryan Knorr says you deleted his comment on this video. Can you elaborate why?
@BrettSucks 2 жыл бұрын
That knorr boy is always deleting unfavourable comments, POT, KETTLE, BLACK. 🤣
@007lawn4 2 жыл бұрын
Great review and perfect timing! Been working with Ron Henry for my lawn renovation project. Received my 2nd soil test last week which is night and day compared to my 1st soil test 6 months ago. Wanted to make sure my soil is right. Killed the lawn, got my Bermuda seed and all that is left to do is level out some bumpy areas and see how this Bermuda Grass takes in Southwest Florida!
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
talk about perfect timing! good luck!
@chadwilson1412 Жыл бұрын
Great video George, looking at the razenrakel. What handle did you use and did you need any kind of adapter? Amazon shows rake only,no handle. Thank you for any advice. Take care
@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын
Thanks Chad! I used the Gardena adapter from rassenrakel and the Gardena handle from Amazon.
@hatchsihatch 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been looking at leveling takes. Think I’ll go with the R&R (unless I can get that free one lol). I just recently purchased a new home and have about 4 acres of grass that I mow and it has a lot of holes, ruts, and hard compacted areas that collect water. I’ve been trying to figure out how I want to tackle this large of an area. And I think it’s going to be a combination of dragging a weighted pallet for an overall leveling and then breaking it up into small sections and using a leveling rake. My reason for leveling is primarily the bumpy ride, I’ve already started filling in the holes as I hit them with the mower. Secondary will be the more uniform looking lawn. As always thanks for an informative video, I was looking at leveling rakes on Amazon and none of them were really confidence inspiring so I haven’t pulled the trigger. But the R&R ticks all the boxes.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
The r&r rake is awesome! Thanks for sharing, maybe we can get this one out to you! Good luck
@xpress144 2 жыл бұрын
Just bought the R&R Rake from your link just now. I enjoy Ryan's content very much, but I can't deal with sh!t equipment. Thanks for the review brother!! 💪
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy, unfortunately i'm not affiliated with r&r but i cant deny their quality. I also love ryans content and he was my biggest influence starting youtube. I hope he stops dealing with shady corporations that just slap his name on any piece of equipment.
@xpress144 2 жыл бұрын
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Agreed 100%. Hopefully he is making some $$ on his venture, but folks going to the next level of lawn care isn't really worried about a name vs quality IMHO. Keep your content coming as well man. Especially being a fellow Chicago guy, I watch them all. 🤘
@ryanknorrlawncare 2 жыл бұрын
@@xpress144 Landzie is not a corporation. It's one guy just as I am one guy running my channel and everything else.
@xpress144 2 жыл бұрын
@@ryanknorrlawncare Ryan, I enjoy your stuff too man. I am by no means throwing shade your way. I am putting down your seed here in the coming days on my renovation. All you guys have great info- and appreciate it all. Best of luck to you man- as your content if absolutely amazing. Thanks!!
@didz2064 2 жыл бұрын
Just applied Tenacity (per your video) to kill off my Creeping Charlie. Then on to aerating, leveling and reseeding. Am looking for a leveler and thinking R&R is the best value. Any benefit to 40" vs 30" etc other than more surface area?
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
The r & r is by far the best bang for the buck, i belive they only offer the 36 in now if im not mistaken, they used to have a 40 in. but imo the 36in is the perfect balance to cover area and not have alot of chatter when stoking it
@apbarry 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review, I’m always interested in hearing the price point comparison if you do future product comparisons.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Duly noted i will keep that in mind for the next video btw hows the mclane holdin up? duck tape method is not workin for me anymore, it needs a grind really bad now lol
@apbarry 2 жыл бұрын
@@PrincessCutLawnCare that was my friends Mclane. I have a GM1000, Flex21 and a swardman 1.0 in the garage, all those are workable with a socket or adapter.
@3WolfMoon 2 жыл бұрын
I wish I saw this before I ordered mine (lawn rake recommended by Silver Cymbal). It felt like a piece of junk... Handle was three pieces of cheap aluminum with screws that didn't even tighten properly. Head was already wobbly and uneven. Safe to say that I will be returning this product. Oh, and I forgot to mention that it's $160.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Which rake did he recommend?
@3WolfMoon 2 жыл бұрын
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Rocklin Industry Levelawn Tool. I JUST checked the site and they're now charging $180 for it. Get outta here!
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Never heard of that one, it sucks?
@3WolfMoon 2 жыл бұрын
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Build quality was just terrible.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
i feel the best bang for the buck is the R&R when you look at cost vs quality
@ralphee2604 2 жыл бұрын
As an engineer, I felt this was a fair review. I do admire German engineering and machining, the rake I have has the opening on the top and it can be annoying at times to keep shaking the dirt out of it, but it works perfectly. It would be nice to see high quality rakes made here, but not much of anything is made here nowadays. That's a topic for another time.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ralph, I recently learned that the original design of these rakes was to spread compost which is why the channels exist in the heads to remove twigs and debris. However i like how r & r adapted the head to be solid for commercial golf coarse maintenance where they are using clean screened material just as we do. And i totally agree about the manufacturing issue but apparently it makes me culturally insensitive to even mention it..
@korzym 2 жыл бұрын
German cars have some of the worst engine failure rates. "german egineering"...BS
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
@@korzym lol your nuts
@capeman10 2 жыл бұрын
What material do you use when you're leveling your lawn?
@jds4935 Жыл бұрын
Hello, which sand do you use best? White sand?? Thx for info!!
@HR-cs2rf 2 жыл бұрын
Old LCN wisdom, sometimes you got to hurt the ones you love , to make it better. As always, love your videos and content.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks brotha appreciate you watching
@Talldylocks 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like you also need a renovation on your lawn between sidewalk and street - please do it this fall so I can follow along! Great video as usual.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud! Workin on it now, see ya soon!
@scottr9485 2 жыл бұрын
Will be doing a major leveling project next season. Planning to drag mat the bulk of it but will definitely need a rake to fine tune and work it in.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Sweet this will be good for getting around those edges
@robinpadliya244 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insight!! I’m leveling my turf in two phases. Spring where I started almost as new. Scalped the lawn, put down 12 yards of loam and hand leveled using a DIY drag and a push broom. I couldn’t find a good rake. Flirted with the Ryan Knorr rake but just didn’t pull the trigger. Finished off with a full contractor’s bag of Johnathan Green black beauty. The lawn is soft and full with a few bare spots. I’ll handle all of that in the fall when I will try to level with sand!
@lakehouselawncare1755 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, George!! I love my R&R rake.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro! It’s an awesome rake!
@thomastarantino732 2 жыл бұрын
Just my understanding of the channels. It catches material you would rather not have in your lawn Small sticks and rocks. Yes some soil but personally I like catching some small sticks and rocks..
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
never had that issue as i screen my material to 1/4in
@ryancollins3967 2 жыл бұрын
I was just about to order the RK rake, as I am a fan of his channel and work...glad I caught your video before I purchased. I just trenched in irrigation this past weekend, plans to bring loam in to level 3500 sq/ft this coming holiday weekend. I'll likely go for the R&R 36" model unless I'm lucky enough to win the RK. Thanks for the review, nicely done.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud, appreciate you sharing!
@bigredwag 2 жыл бұрын
Those slots on top are critical for catching debris, especially if you have low cut grass. There's always debris, regardless of how filtered material. This captures and makes it easy to push off & dump.
@PacificNorthwestLawns 2 жыл бұрын
I bought the R&R rake earlier this year and I love it. My plans to use it in the future isn't so much for leveling, I plan on adding a compost and sand mix to my lawn maybe twice a year and I'm going to use the R&R to work that mix into the canopy of the turf. Great review George! 👊🏼
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
its a great rake! and has so many uses aside from leveling, i find myself pulling it out all the time
@Coachpbeck 2 жыл бұрын
I just purchased a toro GM 1000 and am looking to level my lawn this fall to even out my front yard. Keep up the great content!
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Oh snap! Mowin a freshly leveled lawn with the GM… your lawns gonna be poppin!
@Coachpbeck 2 жыл бұрын
@@PrincessCutLawnCare I’m excited!
@PNWlawnguy1973 2 жыл бұрын
When is the optimal time to level? I usually do it in the fall so when spring come around, all the sand has settled and ready for a fresh growth and I don't have to look at ugly sand in my grass.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Anytime your grass is growing at it’s peak mid spring and mid fall
@davidbrieske 2 жыл бұрын
Great review! Too bad about the Ryan Knorr product. I follow him and like his channel too. I myself will be leveling some areas where I removed some Silver Maple trees. By the way George, what do you recommend for a sand leveling material? Thanks.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave! In this video I was using a 50/50 mix of sand and soil but I have heavy clay soil. If you have a more loamy soil you can adjust accordingly by adding more sand to the mix
@JimmyLewisMows 2 жыл бұрын
Tried and true never fails.
@BrettSucks 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jimmy, that’s how you do a review, you’re meant to look after your subscribers & tell them what’s the best & where the cheapest place to buy it & not encourage them to buy overpriced junk that increases your bank balance , watch & learn jimothy.
@alexandersackman8611 2 жыл бұрын
Great video George! I am interested in buying the Rasenrakel rake. As you noted it does not come with a handle. What did you use as your handle? Any suggestions?
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alex! i would buy the gardena adapter from them and them buy the handle here: amzn.to/3NNM0Wk
@AvindDeMaros 2 жыл бұрын
I purchased a house that was ten years old. The lawn has a lot of isolated holes and depressions. I am planning on starting to level the lawn soon. Right now I am not working due to company downsizing so a no cost levelling rake would be extremely helpful. Either way, thanks for the info and for the opportunity.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks rich but i already gave the rake away:( keep an eye on amazon during the winter as they clear out there inventory then... last winter i got a leveling rake for 30 dollars on amazon and it was surprisingly good!
@typedbyben 2 жыл бұрын
Takes some guts to give an honest review on a piece of equipment endorsed by a youtube star. I do appreciate it.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
No problem bud, thank you 🙏
@Nickkkk838 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing you called out the failure point for the Landzie/Ryan Knorr rake. I used mine for the first time today, and it broke after 3 minutes! The silver screw that is supposed to be attached to the top handle broke off inside the bottom handle. 100% pure junk.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
the swamp runs deep in the lawn community my friend, i love how im the bad guy now
@brettandmelanyandree2603 2 жыл бұрын
Hey the same think happened to me with the Ryan Knorr rake. I'm not out to bash Ryan....but I have to say I am very disappointed in the construction of this handle.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
@@brettandmelanyandree2603 if I was able to tell it was junk just by pushing 1 little pile of sand then I know he did too. It’s unacceptable what he did to his followers.
@brettandmelanyandree2603 2 жыл бұрын
@@PrincessCutLawnCare I wish I would have watched your video before buying his take. Ha! Anyway...continue the awesome videos you make. I am a fan!
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
@@brettandmelanyandree2603 thanks bud see ya around 👋
@michaeldownes241 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the unbiased review George. I ended buying a different rake that you recommended and am looking forward to using it. Any plans to do a review on landscaping shoes?
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
no problem bud, your like the 3rd person to mention that today! Any shoes in particular you were thinking?
@TimK4343 Жыл бұрын
Would you recommend the 36" or 40" size R&R rake?
@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын
in 99% of cases.... 36in is plenty enough and easier to use
@gangstarib 2 жыл бұрын
Rassenrakel + Birkenstocks = level lawn
@jamesmcgeachie7440 2 жыл бұрын
Great review! Ryan not gonna be happy but the truth hurts sometimes! Still use that rake on my next lawn level adventure!
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy, nothing against ryan, love his content and he was my biggest influence starting youtube BUT he needs to reconsider what he throws his name on
@ryanknorrlawncare 2 жыл бұрын
Please see my comment on factual information. Thanks!
@mdinatale12 2 жыл бұрын
@@timmybluegrass662 princess deleted ryans comment
@GiovanniGiorgo 2 жыл бұрын
@@mdinatale12 and everyone else’s that disagree with his. Shameful.
@lcopp5068 2 жыл бұрын
Was about to pull the trigger on the RK until I saw this. Thanks for the opportunity to enter for one of these bad boys.
@notbraindead7298 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video comparison of the three products. Your explanations and hands on demonstrations are first class. Also, your daughter is the cutest little lady and it’s obvious she’s daddy’s little girl.😊
@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын
thanks boss!
@wittworks 2 жыл бұрын
I love the R & R for the same reasons. Surprised Ryan’s is junk, but I’d have the same opinion if I bought that one. And I like the guy!
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
I like Ryan too… his rake.. not so much
@nickyvanzyl8978 2 жыл бұрын
Great video and agree that it was a fair opinion if his use of the various leveling rakes. From South Africa.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
thanks nick appreciate the vote of confidence, greetings to you as well
@nickyvanzyl8978 2 жыл бұрын
@@PrincessCutLawnCare any time, you did nothing wrong and you are entitled to your view / opinion on a product which you have bought from a supplier and if the product is faulty then you have to highlight it to the supplier. This is what any consumer would do. I enjoy your channel and all the best. 😀
@alb3593 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome content George. Always looking forward to your videos.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks al means a lot
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