Reel Mower VS Rotary Mower - Best lawn mower 2020

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Reel Mower VS Rotary Mower - Best lawn mower 2020
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Reel mower vs rotary mower is a greatquestion. One step to achieving the ultimate lawn fix is to select a mower that cuts well. The best lawn mower 2020 in my opinion is allett mowers. I prefer a reel mow vs rotary mow because the cut quality of the reel mower is superior. No matter how you look at it a push reel mower vs a push rotary mower the reel mower wins. The reel cuts like sharp scissors where the rotary mower cuts like a machete.

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@pestandlawnginja 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching today's video. Check out the description to see the products I used today. If you're looking for the best treatments for your lawn, check out my favorite products: Fertilizer 🛒 Propeat Fertilizer (Home Depot): tinyurl.com/vfmrs480 Yard Equipment 🛒 Sun Joe Scarifier and dethatcher (REQUIRES 12Gaugae Extension Cord) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2MPTHQG 🛒 12gauge 100ft extension cord Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2MQ7hn3 🛒 Thatch Rake Amazon (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/rimz6luc 🛒 Spyker hand held spreader Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3jAMP6V 🛒 Levelawn Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/31Ry6e9 🛒 Rain Gauge 10 pack Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3dWEoQU 🛒 Thermometer (Taylor digital thermometer) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/30fvZ7v 🛒 FlowZone Typhoon 2V Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3rH6ncR DoMyOwn (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/423najqv 🛒 FlowZone Storm Backpack Sprayer Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3aTOeSt DoMyOwn (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/53g8qmog 🛒 Solo Handheld Sprayer 2 Gallon w/ fan nozzle Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2O2ApHy Herbicides for Cool Season Grass 🛒 Speedzone (For hard to kill weeds) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2UkBVpC Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/y3emhy5a 🛒 T-Zone Herbicide (For hard to do weeds) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2ZWLy3L Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/y4tqhy3o 🛒 Tenacity (Crabgrass and annual grass control) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2L9xzP0 Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/y2go983a 🛒 Non-ionic Surfactant (to be purchased with Tenacity) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2LduNIk Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/y653upkf 🛒 Methylated Seed Oil Duo Stick (Purchase with quinclorac products like drive xlr8) Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/yxt5q2zo 🛒 Drive XLR8 Quinclorac (annual grass killer / crabgrass killer) Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/48b8jssy Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2ZWZI4N 🛒 Quinclorac 1.5L (annual grass killer / crabgrass killer) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/31ywx53 Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/m48nud7m Herbicides Warm Season grass types (READ LABEL FOR GRASS TYPE / WEED TARGET) 🛒 Weed Free Zone (general weed killer) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3aPRdeB Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/4tlraqeq 🛒 Dismiss NXT (annual grass killer) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3qbtBaB Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/10xoaovn 🛒 Certainty (annual grass killer/crabgrass killer) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3d0Lt4c Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/14o52u3i Bug Sprays 🛒 Demand CS (Great to control most pests inside and out) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2muP9Ue Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/v133017a 🛒 Transport mikron (Great for ant control and general pest) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2ntfDW8 Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/2de4vs6f As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Links marked as “PAID LINK” are affiliated.

@dienal-hakim8649 11 ай бұрын

Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower kzfaq.infoUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.

@pestandlawnginja 11 ай бұрын

Same!

@mikephillips950 4 жыл бұрын

Had a Allett REÈL mower now for 33 years , still using it ,fantastic machines 😊👍

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Rad!

@timbarton5316 4 жыл бұрын

Praying that everyone is doing great,your lawn looks awesome, here in Lakeville Mn. The turf is still waking up, as always awesome videos and great info 😂😂👍👍⭐️⭐️

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

It will be great again! Waiting on the soil temps to rise a tad

@scaldinghotcoffee3206 4 жыл бұрын

How fun! Thanks for all your info here through the years. With your instruction Ive picked up 3 more customers this year from word of mouth of how "our lawn never looked so good." Thanks again!

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Love hearing this

@charlesbaldo 4 жыл бұрын

I am old enough to remember when all lawn mowers were Reel type. Fact

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Rad

@lolYoruichifan 4 жыл бұрын

Grew up in the 80's and I remember cutting the yard with a manual push one, We also had the hand held cutter the one with double sided serrated blade you swung back n forth trying not to hit your shins with lol.

@thepurdychannel8866 4 жыл бұрын

@@lolYoruichifan you mean a sythe

@ignaciofuentes2642 4 жыл бұрын

I'm old enough to remember when nobody had a leaf blower. Everyone raked and swept. And you swept your clippings out of the street. Now everyone just blows debris in the street.

@rosshageman951 3 жыл бұрын

I too mowed approx 0.5 acre with a no engine reel mower. My dad was concerned with the safety issues of the power mowers of the 1960's. Then the drop dead engine was invented and I got a power mower and was glad . I have a 12 year old mower and when it needs replaced a 'reel' mower is being considered. Grass and debris in the streets ? Not back in my day.

@raymondjoyner8600 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the new mower! I have a California Trimmer being delivered this week and I also ordered the Sun Joe dethatcher. I purchased the levelawn at the beginning of Spring.

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

nice! you'll llove the sun joe! its a personal favorite.

@conniew2578 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! They're very informative! Love how you explain in detail about how everything works and the symbiotic relations between each component of care and maintenance. My lawn is a hot mess right now, about 5 years worth of dead grass, debris, and other stuff that the cats have hunted, as well as at least 5 different types off weeds. Hoping to finally tackle this lawn and make those weeds my B... 😂

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Get it Connie! Go slay that lawn!

@wyattfarrar6653 2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir

@attheendoftheday8969 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative vid. I've been curious about the classic reel, makes me want to get one now

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

do it! You'll never go back after you see how happy the grass is

@attheendoftheday8969 4 жыл бұрын

@@pestandlawnginja im on it!

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect!

@EAcordeon 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video man. Answered a ton of questions. Thank you.

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@monkeyg7613 4 жыл бұрын

Your puppy is so cute! Love the content and knowledge you share!

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joshua! Hes a good little dude

@SuperTA329 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely had my eyes on Allett brand for a while. I'm liking the Liberty for my small lawn. The maintenance side is what makes it hard to pull the trigger. Congrats on an awesome mower.

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

I hear yah! it was my concern as well. you can backlap for a little bit to keep the blades tip top

@howlis 4 жыл бұрын

I've used this type of mower for many years and it's not necessary to have it professionally sharpened every year, unless you hit a stone and dink the blade. These mowers don't like stones, any lawn should be well raked with a powered lawn rake to remove anything that could damage the blade. The design of the blade is such that the two blades sharpen each other as they cut, once in a while I attach a sharpener to the bottom blade and run the blade while the machine is static for about five seconds, that's all it takes. An oil change and a new spark plug once a year is all that's necessary.

@Jonathanjweir 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I've been searching for a reel mower and wanted to go green. Found the Liberty 43 battery mower after watching this vid. Birthday coming up, might need to procure one!

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

nice! its a great mower for small lawns.

@TurfCulture 4 жыл бұрын

Allett casting a wide net this season, love it!

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

It's a pretty organic net. I paid for the mower and attachments. It wasn't cheap. they're not giving these things away

@TurfCulture 4 жыл бұрын

Pest and Lawn Ginja no kidding, I spoke to Roland about getting one for myself, sticker shock.

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Unless you go used you won't find an upper end reel mower for cheaper than $1500 that's ready to go

@joelchoquette5674 4 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of my youth when all the yard service people had power reel mowers, back before rotary mowers became cheaper and more popular. They do cut very well, if adjusted properly.

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

yes! lots of adjusting that has to be done.

@billpapakostas5382 4 жыл бұрын

It looks really sick! Top choice! You realise now your gonna have to make some vids mowing with THE BEAST! Bang on!

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Coming soon! It's a great machine!

@AaronBrownStudios 4 жыл бұрын

“The size, the thickness and density of your deck... does matter”. You heard it here first! Lol

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm talking about

@maxdoubled4800 4 жыл бұрын

If you mow for more than a month you should know that......

@earthbros6508 2 жыл бұрын

LOL

@MurrTuck 4 жыл бұрын

Love it! Thank you Ginja!

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome BiggMurr!

@myatix1 4 жыл бұрын

Deck size maters! Oh my god that is funny! Great job Ginja! Nice reel mower I have been thinking of buying that exact mower so can’t wait to see it in action and get a review of the various attachments

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Alan you my friend must have great taste hahaha. Get on it! You'll love it

@rbarr775 4 жыл бұрын

Reel mowers were common in the 60's, but they were top-heavy and fairly unwieldy, even propelled units, so it took an older teen / adult to operate it. I suspect the rotary became dominant simply because you could pawn the mowing job off to 11-year-olds. This was when I was around 11. Now I'm really showing my age, because I don't recall seeing a kid of ANY age mowing a lawn in at least ten years, so we've come full circle to an adult-only chore.

@pestandlawnginja 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great point!

@danielgiovingo5543 4 жыл бұрын

awesome video ginja! Deck size matters!

@eugenieandrews8874 4 жыл бұрын

Super cool mower Brett. Does everything but drive itself...you're taking it to the next level! Have to say I'm a little bummed and not because of the obvious jealousy, lol. One of the things I loved most about your channel, besides we are in the same area, is everything you did was within my budget. So I'd look at what you were doing and the results you got and knew/hoped I could see the same results following your advice. I got a Sun Joe after seeing what it did for your lawn and love using mine too. But this is next level and beyond my budget. And while it probably doesn't make a significant difference, there will always be a voice in my head wondering will I be able to get the results I see in your lawn. Those reel mowers must be worth it, they are on absolutely every lawn channel over the past year. Hope you love yours and enjoy each mow!

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

You'll do great! I have done everything up to this point without expensive equipment! Keep slaying that lawn!

@petedetraglia4776 4 жыл бұрын

I remember many years ago my grandmother had a manual push reel mower and I hated it at the time. Now I wish i had one. The only reason i don't is because my lawn isn't level enough for a reel mower to work on it at this time. My personal opinion is the cut on the reel mower is way better and will keep your grass healthier with its amazing sharp blades and the ability to cut real low. Low grass blades promote better lateral spread of KBG which is my favorite grass type and with less energy being used up top of the grass, the roots will grow stronger and deeper... The reel mower is the REAL DEAL and i now wish i owned one. Great video...

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Great comment pete! Thanks for watching and commenting

@drum6560 4 жыл бұрын

Buy once and Cry once!!!! 🤣😂😅 That’s hilarious! Good one Ginja.

@pestandlawnginja 3 жыл бұрын

My moto for life hahaha

@jefferyw4867 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to your new season of video little disappointed thought you were going to show off your new reel mower in action guess for another vid would be cool to do a half now of your lawn with traditional and the half with your reel to see what the difference between the two over the season once again awesome vid buddy

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff! It will be out cutting very soon! Thanks for watching

@ryansabia8393 4 жыл бұрын

I just picked up a Mclane reel mower, super clean. Great condition.

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Right on! You'll love it!

@JC-un4bg 4 жыл бұрын

The spring tine scarifier is well handy as they don't damaged the lawn but pick out the moss really well

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! Been preaching that for years.

@kellkelley5743 Жыл бұрын

I just started reel mowing.. I have a true cot 21 inch and I bought a Sun Joe cordless 16 inch cut. I use my Kobalt 80 volt to do the trimming or outline of curbside and driveway, sidewalk. I remove all grass with my sweeper. Ok. Back to the reel mowers. Since I've started reel mowing, my yard looks 100 percent better. The Bermuda grows tighter or more dense. It's unbelievable the difference. Now it took about 3 cuttings, but you notice it. I cutt my Bermuda twice a week and only trim once a week. I like both reel mowers, but favor the Sun Joe. Quieter than the tru cut and also the tru cut will work the hell out of you. The Sun Joe you do have to push. But the reels are power by the ion 24 volt battery... I also purchased a Sun Joe Scarifier to use next year. I bought a dethatcher but quickly learned, you don't Dethatch Bermuda or any other grasses that have runner's. It will YANK the grass out of the lawn. Bad advice from someone on KZfaq about using a dethatcher on Bermuda. Have fun...

@pestandlawnginja Жыл бұрын

great feedback kell.

@Euphman06 4 жыл бұрын

Well then...I just bought the sun joe because of you and now you unveil this beaut! Come on, I need another job!

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

LOL I love me some sun joe!

@137Franky 4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 finally!!!! you decided to open it up 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not the brightest bulb hahaha

@BenjaminT.Minkler 4 жыл бұрын

nice! ....I've only got one section of my backyard that would be suitable for a low cut with a reel mower, so I just got a manual push reel mower for that area(so reel mowing can be affordable to anyone) now just getting that yard smooth and rock free to start using it soon here - but I'll only be cutting it that short in the spring and fall, so I'll still use my powered rotary mower when its hot; this way will also make so its not so horrible hot n sweaty using the manual push reel mower in the peak of summer - thats the plan anyway

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with a manual push reel. great way of doing it! Sounds like you have a great plan! Keep slaying that lawn!

@curtmorehouse1 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a Swardman fan myself, but congrats on your step into Reel mowing!

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Curt!

@deanjagger1190 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to know how much did it coast you for the new mower with all it gadjets? I would also like to see you in action with this mower.

@jasonsummit1885 2 жыл бұрын

Most of our decks are of the 42" variety. My dad and I used to repair and refurbish Craftsman riding mowers, not too much anymore though.

@pestandlawnginja 2 жыл бұрын

thats pretty cool.

@-What-are-your-thoughts 4 жыл бұрын

Reel mowing is addicting. Bought my Swardman in the fall and cut every other day. The cut and stripes are amazing. Your going to have a blast, congrats.

@curtmorehouse1 4 жыл бұрын

I have an Electra and love it! What's your IG?

@-What-are-your-thoughts 4 жыл бұрын

curt morehouse .... LOL. Sorry I don’t have one. I don’t even have Facebook. This is about as advanced in technology I get, commenting on You Tube videos.

@curtmorehouse1 4 жыл бұрын

Ron Hunter dang! Would love to see another Swardman owner’s yard.

@-What-are-your-thoughts 4 жыл бұрын

curt morehouse .. My profile pic I have here is a glimpse of my yard, KBG-PRG at 1/2”. Were you located?

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

I'm super excited to get started

@elainearchibald9020 4 жыл бұрын

That appears to be a great mower! TFS Ginja! Looking forward to my best mediocre lawn! lol

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Elaine! You'll do great

@theleadlifereloading5742 4 жыл бұрын

I like the cut quality of the reel mowers, however...I feel that TTTF monostand, at 4" is best with a conventional mower. Course, I went and bought the Honda HZA key start, and I'm very happy!

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

keeping it long is a great easy way to go. I love the feel of long grass

@TheDrMaSuess 4 жыл бұрын

That is a "reel" sick mower. I'll get there one day

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Very Punny! Love it hahaha

@trevorpringle1480 3 жыл бұрын

Sick ??

@spencerbennett7841 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for clearing up the 20B and 20H difference in the Kensington. Any reason you went with the Briggs over the Honda engine?

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Just price. The stigma is Briggs suck. Truth is there both over powered and it saved me $500

@dannyd5697 4 жыл бұрын

My dad has a reel mower. It's maybe 50-60 years old I'm guessing. Last year I started taking care of his lawn. I got an EGO electric mower last year to trim around all his trees, so we got rid of his push mowers. He had about 5, none of which worked. For whatever reason, I wanted to keep the reel mower. It was more for antique value than anything. I had no clue about em at the time. Barely know about em now. To me it was sort of like keeping a black and white tv. Now I'm leaning towards trying to fix it up and seeing how it cuts.

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Rad! great find. many of those old machines cut soo well! Glad to hear you're restoring it. You'll enjoy the mow even more!

@skylinecoach4148 4 жыл бұрын

I thought you wanted a 4 inch grass blade with Kentucky blue grass. Do you just have to water more if you use a reel mower?

@ballhogjon 4 жыл бұрын

I knew it! I called the reel mower from your IG post the other day.

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

yes you did!!!

@wayneessar7489 4 жыл бұрын

It is so quiet! You can't even hear it running at all! 👍👍😁

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@salvadorzaldivar5040 2 жыл бұрын

Ginja, you are the man. How do you like your Allett and where do you get your blades sharpen and mower maintenance at? Looking on investing on a Allett Kensington 20H, but wanted to get as much input before I go ahead and spend over 3500$. Do you think it would be a great mower for Meyers Zoysia?

@BermudaBewitched 4 жыл бұрын

When do you believe is the best time to level the lawn with sand? I’m here I’m nor cal and have until the end of May before the extreme heat comes in

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

spring time is the absolute best but I've done both. spring time allows more time for the lawn to recover from an aggressive leveling. If you're not going super aggressive you can level anytime throughout the growing season.

@sunkist678 4 жыл бұрын

I love the idea of getting a reel mower. I'm in Utah county as well and my main hesitation is where I could get the blade/bedknife sharpened when I inevitably need it? What are your plans for that?

@pestandlawnginja 3 жыл бұрын

There is a turf shop in west valley that does it called turf equipment and irrigation. great guys.

@williamwade7059 4 жыл бұрын

Since peatmoss is good at holding moisture would it make a good lawn leveling material

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Little too spongy in my opinion.

@senna4281 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I have a question I use liquid fertiliser, I have a 25 gallon sprayer. Can I mix iron sulphate and Miracle Grow Plus Weedkiller Weedol in my 25 gallon sprayer what proportion of mix would you recommend. Forgot to say I have just over seeded as well.

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

If you just over seeded I wouldn't do any herbicides for at least 9 weeks. the herbicides will cause issues and potentially kill the new grass. To answer your question on the sprayer you'll need to figure out how much liquid is coming out per minute, then you'll need to figure out how fast you go through 1000 sq ft. I have a video that helps people understand calibration. highly recommend you watch it.

@lazylearner967 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like a fun mower Ginja! Me, I got a 21" deck (Honda HRC) last season and love it! Since your 20B cuts cleaner, can you violate the 1/3 rule, or not really? I just stepped my mow height down to 2" and I am scalping in spots where it's uneven. I am mowing 2 times per week right now. I think if I were to cut at 1" I would have to mow every other day.

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

I've tried and failed many times with a rotary mower. The upper line reels you can violate a bit and get by

@danielcouturier6037 4 жыл бұрын

Keep the videos coming!!! =D

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel!

@redtwin1968 4 жыл бұрын

Buy once... cry once... I love that expression!

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! It's great and so true!

@ayy1n 4 жыл бұрын

I guess I’ll just hold off on sleep and tune in 😂🔥🔥🔥

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

My man! 👊😍

@ayy1n 4 жыл бұрын

Pest and Lawn Ginja those Allett mowers are gorgeous..🙌💪

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

They are! Love the quality they provide

@Mark-ho2cn 3 жыл бұрын

I own a McLane 25” but purchased the Kensington 20H last season and couldn’t be more pleased. I didn’t see the aeration cartridge on your wall. Do you have any thoughts on its use in place of plug/core aerating?

@pestandlawnginja 2 жыл бұрын

I've been dying to get that aeration plugger. my thoughts are it doesn't have wide enough holes to be a true core aerator. with that said i believe it has a ton of value and can be used every 6 weeks. its on my list of buys.

@timborski1210 4 жыл бұрын

Love my fiskars reel mower, I'd love a gas powered one in the next year or so

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Great feedback tim! The gas powered ones are super nice, you'll love it

@reelsroses3268 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the Allett family. I highly suggest you get to work right away with that Turf Rake. You’ll be amazed what it pulls out. Start up at 2-3 then work your way down to the “S” Scarifiy.

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

good call! I'm super excited

@mikegreene7437 4 жыл бұрын

I was right on the guess of the mower in the other video. Atleast you got the better one of the bunch. Nice nice mower.

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

You the man Mike! Great guess!

@grewvyman9897 4 жыл бұрын

Love the G Mountain in the background!

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony! Views for days

@madisonholbrook850 4 жыл бұрын

We have U mountain 🙈

@timbarton5316 4 жыл бұрын

Love the deck size matters 🤣🤣

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

LOL

@ginovolta6122 4 жыл бұрын

I would love one of these, but I have fescue. I’ve been told to cut it tall.

@charlesbaldo 4 жыл бұрын

Well it’s been two months. I bought a Fiskars 5 blade push. I have to say it’s great for exercise, it cuts great but not even, so I find myself cutting twice and often. The blades cut clean and you don’t see the brown tips on the grass next day. If you want a reel push mower get a 7 blade.

@pestandlawnginja 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@GideonScott717 4 жыл бұрын

I own an exmark commercial 30" mower. I personally sharpen the blades and they cut through a piece of paper like a razor. I get an excellent cut from the razor sharp blades. I would love a reel mower one day. Congrats on yours!!

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome robert! so far it's been a fantastic machine to own.

@earlbigod 4 жыл бұрын

Deck size matters! I have a Qualcast mower with a 148cc Briggs and Stratton engine. It's 9 years old, working like a charm. But I'll need to get the welding machine out this winter. Unless you have a suggestion?

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Love these mowers

@rondapro 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video, writing from Puerto Rico and looking to do a super upgrade on the lawn and making a real putting green. My grass is Zoysia and I know I need to get a reel mower and loved the Allet, Toro and JD I am starting to make all adjustments. Stating with getting rid of weeds, dethaching, aerating, leveling, fertilizing and latert star to take the grass lower. Any suggestions will be great. Big hug

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have a good plan of action. Look into verticutting

@rondapro 4 жыл бұрын

Pest and Lawn Ginja I Have a few questions and notes if you can give me a few tips. For example I am taking this kind of a project I have been in quarantine for a few weeks and looks it can be 4-6 more weeks perfect for trying to figure this out🤣. I am sorry if this is too long but here we go. Like you know Zoysia is very strong and we have sun here 365 years a day so where ok there, I just started using Basagran for thin weeds and Comfort for the others let me know if I am ok there. Also my lawn is 85% ok I believe don’t have irrigation working on that also, I need to know how many times I need to use the Basagran and Commfort and how many times and timelines for fertilizer. Also how tall the grass shout be for the top fessing? Should I do the fertilizer after the aeration and before the top dressing? Sorry for all the questions. Thanks man great content. Send me your logo, I will make some hats for or T-shirts for you when we open.

@rondapro 4 жыл бұрын

Pest and Lawn Ginja also I want to buy a really good feel machine but I think I should buy a rotary to take the grass down so I don’t have to be messing around with the reel meaning I can buy an $400 machine that gets it to 1 and then use the reel to .5 until is ready to go lower. Do you think is a good plan? Also I don’t know how much water zoysia really needs.

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

all great questions. I like to spot spray herbicides as I have active weeds. keep in mind your biennial weeds will be coming for an additional 18 months after you start using pre emergents. It's just how it works. so I would plan on spot spraying every 4 weeks or as necessary. when it comes to aeration and fertilizer, doesn't matter really. I would do your top dressing after you aerate. just personal preference. gets the dirt into the holes where it belongs. I would buy the reel you want, buy once cry once. just know you have to increase how many times you mow per week the lower you go.

@rondapro 4 жыл бұрын

Pest and Lawn Ginja Thanks Ginja the good thing is I don’t have the weather problem here is basically 85-95 all year plus 300 days of sun minimum so from what I have read the grass is pretty though and reacts super to sun and I can control the water. They recomended me 2 different herbicides 1 for broad and 1 for thin weeds (Basagran and Confort) but I think tenacity kills both and it will be simpler to use but again I don’t know. So you said to spot herbicide every 4 weeks but how frequent should I fertilize and sorry for all the questions but I am a super rookie on this.

@ajhieb 4 жыл бұрын

I still have the same Snapper 21" rotary mower that I used back when I was mowing 30+ yards a week in high school. (early 90s) The B&S finally gave up the ghost 2 seasons ago and I replaced it with a (DON'T JUDGE ME!) Harbor Freight engine, that has run like a champ thus far. In my opinion this thing has far and away the best self propelled mechanism of any mower I've used. It's easy to engage and disengage, it's rear wheel drive so it will still pull itself when you lift the front wheels up (if you want it to) it actually has a differential, so it doesn't tear the grass up when you make turns and the turntable transmission is dead simple and gives a great range of speeds. Having said all of that, I'm _trying_ to get my lawn level but with some medium/large oak and maple trees the roots are making that a challenge, but if I can get it decently level I may look into getting a reel mower at least for the front yard.

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Don't get down on the harbor freight motors. they're basically re-purposed honda engines. same parts and everything. I buy them for my service company. wouldn't have it any other way. predator for life.

@ajhieb 4 жыл бұрын

@@pestandlawnginja I can't tell you how much that just brought a smile to my face. My late father (who's lawn I inherited and I'm trying to level) used to say "I wouldn't have it any other way" all the time. It was pretty much his catch phrase. Also glad to hear a good review of the predator engines (from someone who's opinion I trust) The reviews on the site were good, but you never know who is writing those. Thanks for the reply, and thanks for all the great content.

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

👊😁 that's awesome.have a great night

@markingram692 Жыл бұрын

That Snapper had it going on! My father had a lawn and garden shop and we sold a ton of them.

@andyosteen1789 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man! Reel mowing does not suck, right?! 😆 Great videos. Was looking at getting a California Trimmer and getting the high cut version with 7 blades and Honda motor, which cuts up to 2” What are your thoughts on that beast?

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great plan!

@mk1rabbitguy958 3 жыл бұрын

Love how the pup just sat down and wanted attention lol

@pestandlawnginja 3 жыл бұрын

He's pretty hilarious

@gardenmoose4648 4 жыл бұрын

Yes my Allett brother!! Just got my Liberty 43 this spring. It’s working like a little champ!! Can’t wait to hear your reaction!

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

#metoo!!!!

@scooterpoynter 4 жыл бұрын

Lol it’s all about the deck size!! I knew it!!

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

cats outta the bag! hahaha

@VinstoufGazon 4 жыл бұрын

great machine! you're going to do a good job with that, and it's going to cut cleanly 👍. have fun with your new toy

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! super stoked to get on the lawn!

@Brettsgrasscapades 4 жыл бұрын

Ah man it looks like they accidentally delivered my mower to your house!

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Dang it! might need to swap for the ride on hahaha

@dronemaddness5148 4 жыл бұрын

Swap it out for a Swardman

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

NEVER!!!!

@dronemaddness5148 4 жыл бұрын

RUDE!!!!

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

@@dronemaddness5148 dude

@jeffruiz9478 4 жыл бұрын

Looks REEL sweet homie. Enjoy the mow!!

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks jeff!

@PacificNorthwestLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Poor Rolls Royce... he looked like he's managing though. Congrats on the new mower!

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

yah..... its pretty sad. he's scheduled for surgery

@Lawnvolution 4 жыл бұрын

This is about to get exciting! Wooooooo!😎👊

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

YES!!!!

@DIYDad1 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen quite a few of these introduced this year on some channels did Allet just start importing into the US recently or something? They look really quality, the cartridge system is very similar to swardman mowers. I just wish I could find a reel mower that’s less than $2,000 the wife won’t let me spend that much on a mower 🤣. For now I’ll just stick with my $20 Craigslist special lol. I did my first cut of the season this year at 1” and it does a beautiful cut for being a manual push reel mower. Just a ton of work and no rollers. I wish more people used reel mowers around here so the second hand market was bigger.

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

If you were closer to me I could get you a very used toro under $1500

@DIYDad1 4 жыл бұрын

Pest and Lawn Ginja oh man don’t tempt me, that would be a nice drive though! 😁

@jonathanschabowsky5807 4 жыл бұрын

@@pestandlawnginja I live in utah and intrigued by the toro you mentioned. Define very used and what model? ;)

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

They commonly have the toro greensmaster 1600. pm me on facebook if you have any other questions.

@scootdawg7542 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool man! Congrats! Can you use a reel mower on any type of turf?

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Just keep in mind you'll need to buy one suitable for the desired height of cut

@chevyvega6622 4 жыл бұрын

been researching a new push mower, looking at honda ybravo toro xmark and it seems universal among these lines that you the consumer are the test bench for high priced junk. 21inch too narrow 30 are just garbage and the 25 bravos ive seen numerous problems with. Is there any decent commercial push mowers out there? Reel mowers are very cool but youll scap the heck out of a uneven lawn, otherwise id look at them . that box come from overseas?

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

I'll be doing a review soon on the toro personal pace battery mower. It's high quality and the battery is beefy. Same deck as the normal personal pace

@whatupbigdawg 4 жыл бұрын

What made you choose the Briggs over the Honda motor?

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

It was dramatically cheaper and the shipper was less too

@davidbrown9458 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome mower but out of my budget. 15 year old TroyBuilt 22 rotating, followed by Scott's manual reel to finish dressing and in budget

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

awesome! sounds like you have a great plan David.

@TheBasher05 4 жыл бұрын

We’ve got them here in Oz branded Rover. Unfortunately not a good mower as they are too light and can “skate/slide” over the lawn, especially if wet or in an incline. Cartridge system is a fantastic idea though.

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Great feedback Ashley! The weight and build quality makes a difference between a $2,000 machine and a $16,000 machine. time will tell. I'm very optimistic.

@Ryanfordgod 4 жыл бұрын

Deck size matters ... 😆😆love it..

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

yes!!! so important LOL

@troyhenry3267 Жыл бұрын

Do you DIY your sharpening by backlapping the Allett??

@pestandlawnginja Жыл бұрын

No. Video coming this season about that

@howlis 4 жыл бұрын

I own one of these, a beautiful mower. In the UK we call them cylinder mowers. Anyone who likes to look after their lawn uses this type of mower!

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! thanks for watching. Love this mower.

@perfectdesign6086 4 жыл бұрын

New follower and I have to say, I enjoy your videos. I need this reel mower. My lawn is short and I like making the lines. Could you type out the model of this beauty , thanks in advance

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

Allett Kensington 20b. Links in the description to there website

@colinbaxter7785 4 жыл бұрын

Even my wife knows size of the deck matters 😜. Man I wish I could afford one of these. I have mower envy!! That thing will make stripes for days!!

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏😂 good on her!

@DBautell 4 жыл бұрын

Good on ya. Surprised to see what looks like a solid front roller. All of "my" mowers have grooves.

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

It's a well made machine! Excited to get to know it

@collinwailes6358 3 жыл бұрын

With reel mowing, I know you need to mowing every day or every two day's. I live in Utah and how much extra water does these short cut KBG grass require?

@pestandlawnginja 3 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t require any extra water. That’s a myth. See myallgreen.com/watering . It’s all about keeping up with evaporation. I kept my lawn at .65” all last year and didn’t change any watering habits

@minoutv7347 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats Gina! Very happy for you. 🤩 Only question I have is are they worth it for tall fescue cutting 3 - 4” high?

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

yah man. get a fiskars or a trucut. fun to cut with a reel.

@minoutv7347 4 жыл бұрын

Pest and Lawn Ginja LOL - I was checking out Fiskars last night online. I search for Trucut next. Thanks!

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

awesome!

@donniereidjr 3 жыл бұрын

What version is the reel mower Ginja? How much$$$ does it set one back?

@pestandlawnginja 3 жыл бұрын

Its the kensington 20b, the b stands for brigs and stranton. the motor type. it was $2300 and some change. paid for out of my own pocket.

@grassthief1280 4 жыл бұрын

Things R getting REEL, awsome grass, GINGA NATION 👌👍🎯

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

super stoked!

@mynameisneb 4 жыл бұрын

About time you unboxed it and I guessed right 🙂

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 I don't know what's wrong with me. sat in the driveway for a while.

@Mike-oh9yg 4 жыл бұрын

I live in the Midwest, is this reel lawn mower good for blue grass and fescue. ???

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

totally! I've been putting it through the rigger and so far its going well!

@seanmani9132 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ginj! Great video! Why did you buy the Allett B and not the H with Honda engine? I’m on the fence with buying one if these. Any input would be appreciated! Thanks and keep making great videos!

@pestandlawnginja 2 жыл бұрын

It was $500 cheaper and to be honest these brigs is a solid motor that got a bad rep from a long while back.

@seanmani9132 2 жыл бұрын

@@pestandlawnginja Thanks champ - greatly appreciate it!

@glennsebring2498 3 жыл бұрын

Where are you able to buy the Allett I have been trying for a year and I am told they are on back order

@pestandlawnginja 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased them direct from Allett. they ship out of california or texas. be sure to call them. they'll give you a straight answer. Tell them I sent you.

@Bomag 4 жыл бұрын

What are those things on his feet anybody know? Like some kind of outdoor sock?

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

vibram 5 finger toe shoes. love them

@glidercoach 4 жыл бұрын

It depends what type of lawn you're cutting, right? A fescue is better suited with a rotary mower and a saint Augustine or dichondra lawn, a reel mower...

@pestandlawnginja 4 жыл бұрын

not really. cylinder / reel mowers will have better cut quality. its just the mechanics of the machines.

@RRW359 2 жыл бұрын

I don't have a lawn/lawn mower but for whatever reason I'm interested in the engine types in lawnmowers. Are there any mowers that have a motor (gas or electric) but can also be used manually?

@pestandlawnginja 2 жыл бұрын

Not that I’m aware of.

@ChadWilson 4 жыл бұрын

Please tell me about that double blade on the rotary.

@pestandlawnginja 3 жыл бұрын

Its the honda quad cut system. works well. has a lift on the blade to help cut the grass clippings smaller. that tech has been around for about 15 years. Still doesn't resolve the need to sharpen or replace the blades every 20 mows.