Toro [GREENSMASTER vs TRU CUT] Is Spending More Worth It?

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This is a detailed comparison review of a Toro Greensmaster 1600 reel mower vs a Tru Cut C25 reel mower. Both are excellent reel mowers that will do a great job helping you create your golf course lawn. The review covers the differences in controls, mowing low height adjustments and quality of cut comparison. The Tru Cut is propelled by drive wheels while the Toro Greensmaster 1600 is propelled by a drum roller. While the mowers discussed in this review are the Greensmaster 1600 and Tru Cut C 25, the information still applies to the Greensmaster 1000 and Tru Cut C27.
Choosing the right mower for your grass type is one of the most important decisions you have to make in your lawn care program. For creeping grass types like Bermuda and Zoysia, a reel mower is a great investment since it allows you to cut the grass at the appropriate height while doing the least amount of damage to the turf. Because of the way both mowers work, you're able to mow low without damaging the turf in the process.
Both the Greensmaster and the Tru Cut have their pros and cons. Most of these stem from different design philosophies. The Tru Cut is designed for residential lawns while the Greensmaster is targeted at golf courses. This results in compromises in the quality of cut you're able to get with the Tru Cut. It also means that there are locations on most home lawns where using a Toro Greensmaster will be challenging.
I've done my best to make the review as objective as possible to help you decide for yourself which mower is right for you. Enjoy!
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@RonHenry 4 жыл бұрын

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@RonHenry 4 жыл бұрын

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@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Steven! Thanks for watching.

@Orefamilylawncare 3 жыл бұрын

The way this man articulates the pros and cons of each mower is perfect. Very good video 👌

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Darryl. I really appreciate it. Thanks for watching the content.

@botrosmarzouk6561 2 жыл бұрын

Ron is so exceptional in all his videos

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the support. 🥰

@Cdrop20 3 жыл бұрын

You do a great job of distinguishing the differences between the mowers in a professional way. Thanks for taking the time.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Joey. I really appreciate you watching the content. Let me know if I can help with anything else. 😎👍

@richardgleason5953 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done Ron. Everything comes with trade-offs. You explained those very well.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard. I tried to make it as unbiased as possible. Hopefully the video proves to be helpful for someone on the fence about which to go with.

@MrTalonkid95 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos thanks for taking the time to make them !

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch them Kyle! I really appreciate the support. Makes me want to keep making content. 😎👍

@oscararanda6960 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron, your video was very informative. It helped me make a decision, I'll be going with a 20" Tru-Cut for my situation.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice Oscar. You’ll like it. It’s a great mower. Let me know if I can help with anything else.

@thomko2715 3 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this . Great review ✅✅

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it Thomko 2. It was a fun one to film. Hopefully some people find it useful.

@keyeskennard 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Currently using a Swardman Edwin 2.1 and is my first reel mower. Chose the swardman due to easy service (no greasing), additional attachments for brush and verticutter, and how easy it is to get the reel serviced. Cut is amazing, controls are great as you can run the reel in the right hand and feather the speed in the left hand.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks keyeskennard. I can totally see why you like the Swardman. Having multiple machines all in one goes a long way towards getting more out of your investment. Having the speed and reel engagement be independent is a nice feature. It's something I really like about the Tru Cut.

@AA-cy4rl Жыл бұрын

Great demonstration video!! Thank You also for including the cost of each mower!! I want and will have my lawn looking like yours next year I’m here to stick around!!! Just Subscribed!!!

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Appreciate the sub!

@kiefergebhardt1327 3 жыл бұрын

Came for the focus rs content but I have to say your yards looking amazing

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Kiefer. I really appreciate it. I spend entirely too much time on it. Thanks for watching the content even though it's not about the RS.

@bryanschrum1542 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Ron! Very informative. As someone who just recently switched from a Tru Cut to a John Deere 220B (very similar to your Greensmaster -both greens mowers) I would say another factor to consider is maintenance on the reel. Setting the reel to bedknife on the tru cut is not an easy task but something that needs to be done often. I remember many times getting frustrated trying to get the reel to bedknife set. You think you have it just right, it’s cutting paper, you tighten the 6 bolts, check it again and it’s no longer cutting paper. Or it’s only cutting paper on one side. I just never felt confident that it was set correctly. On the John Deere (and on the Greensmaster) it is super easy and once you set it, you know it’s cutting properly.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Great point B Schrum. Setting the HOC on the TruCut is easier/faster than the Toro but there's no comparson when it comes to setting the reel to bed knife clearance. To your point, with the Tru Cut you almost have to set it a tad too loose or too tight and slowly walk the bolts in hoping that it ends up in a good spot. The Greensmaster is much easier to get and keep cutting consistently great. Thanks for bringing that up. 👍😎

@tahirramzan4116 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, its definitely an event with the Greensmaster, but once you get used to it there is no looking back. I have a smaller cylinder mower (Atco 14inch) for the edges and the "throwing around" part of the garden. The Greensmaster does everything from around 12inches inside the edges.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree Tahir. I love this mower. The more I mow with it, the more I like it. The keeps looking better and better. I'm keeping the Tru Cut for edging work. Thanks for sharing your experience. 😎👍

@williamchang9870 3 жыл бұрын

Great comparison review! Looks like the Greensmaster does a great job with the stripping. I wish I can use a reel mower for my lawn. my lawn is too bumpy with a slope.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

William we can fix that! A good top dress will do wonders for improving the bumpiness of a lawn. It's one of the single best things you can do for your lawn and will enable using a reel mower on it. Thanks so much for watching the content. 😎👍

@ryandelk04 3 жыл бұрын

Great info as usual!

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan!

@andrewp.619 3 жыл бұрын

Good review! Tons of good points. I have a “postage stamp lawn” and use a 20” Cal Trimmer with a reel roller. It makes awesome stripes and it does its job. I imagine anyone who uses a reel mower would love to have a Greensmaster, regardless of the extra things you have to do such as setting HOC and having to edge a bit extra, just to get those stripes! However, I also imagine that it would be way overkill for most homeowners and would be more trouble than it’s worth. Like you said, if you’ve got the extra time, and extra coin, Greensmaster all the way.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed Andrew. You have to almost enjoy everything associated with mowing using this mower. A bit of an event like I said. It does a great job cutting. Definitely another level of cut. Totally overkill for most lawns like you say.

@PURPLESATCOM Жыл бұрын

Excellent professional demonstration & honest. One of our best lawn guys in the UK IMO is a guy called Daniel Hibbert (he has a KZfaq channel). He uses a Hayter rotary with roller 1st usually, then an Allet & uses a verticutter for scarifying/ overfeeding plus treatments. His lawm stripes are just amazing & close ups of the grass look like astro turf. The Allet I'm sure you know, but the Hayter has a very good name as a striping rotary & obviously deals with any long stalks & vacumns debri.

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it. I've got an Allett C27 Evo that I absolutely love. Allett makes a great machine. Appreciate you watching!

@JB-bb1zw 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video, excelent articulation

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks J B. I appreciate you watching.

@rbruce63 Жыл бұрын

Ron, my first mower was a Craftsman Honda 3 in 1 rotary mower 21”. It is mulcher-bagger and size discharge that I still have. I have taken great care of it and it’s lasted 25 years with us in our first home. A few years ago I bought a Scott’s Classic 16” since the condominium administration started frowning upon (and charging steep fines too) owners doing or making any noise during the weekend. As I live in Costa Rica and gardening is not as industrialized as in the USA most owners use strong trimmers to (kill) the lawns. I had to import it and paid almost its price in freight and taxes from the USA. I recently imported a Honda FG110 tiller to do edges and aerating our mostly carpet grass turf and some Saint Augustine that we had first when we built our home!

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you really have to go through a lot to get your lawn care equipment there Robert. The weather makes up for it though.

@TroyeStonich 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. I had the chance to buy a Greensmaster but passed on it because the HOC max (as far as I could tell) is only 1" and I need to cut higher in some cases.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

I gotcha Tony. I believe it will go up to 1.25” but again even that height requires a fairly level lawn to prevent scalping and an even cut. Top dressing is a great tool for leveling your lawn if you’re up for a day or 2 of rough work. 👍😎

@TheLawnShark 3 жыл бұрын

Nice comparison. And I second all the limitations of the GM1000. I love mine, but it definitely has limitations.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree Lawn Shark. The quality of cut is second to none but you definitely need some supporting equipment to ensure the entire lawn gets taken care of. Great machine.

@frederickduke9246 3 жыл бұрын

I mow with a Tru-Cut C-27, the cut is amazing, but the machine is heavy. I started with a Toro 22" rotary, but wanted a better cut, I briefly owned a JD greens mower, but it was too high maintenance. I'm looking at getting a Swardman Edwin 2.1 for next season. Great comparison video!!!

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching the content Frederick. Happy that you found it useful. A lot of people seem to really like the Swardman. I've never cut with one so can't offer an opinion. I'm sure they do a fine job though.

@zeroturn7091 3 жыл бұрын

I wish one of the major manufacturers would produce a residential riding mower with one reel. At the moment I’m trying to fabricate an attachment for a Fiskars to my JD L110.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Zero Turn there's probably not enough of a market for it. Plus imagine what they'd have to charge. If a new Greensmaster is well over 10k can you imagine what they would ask for a riding single reel? 15ish or so? Perhaps more?

@PromptusLawnscape Ай бұрын

great video!!!

@RonHenry Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!!

@michaelwhiting668 Жыл бұрын

Great channel

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael!

@briangallant5973 3 жыл бұрын

The Tru Cut is a great mower too!

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

It sure is Brian! Either one would be a great option. 😎👍

@briangallant5973 3 жыл бұрын

GreenMaster! Great video!

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian!!

@tellycoleman9743 3 жыл бұрын

A swordsman is very light and can have the tendency to ride on top of a thick lawn. It is shaped like a tru cut and attachments available are it’s strengths. Also the newer GM1000 can definitely mow your swale area and they have pivoting heads. One advantage disadvantage point you didn’t mention was Height Of cut. Tru cuts can cut higher. But a Greensmaster can cut lower. You will never be able to cut 3 inch grass with a greensmaster. And you will never be able to cut below 1/2 inch with a Tru cut. Great content!!!!

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Telly. Can't believe I left that out. I know I cover it in each of the individual review videos but I forgot to mention it here. Great catch. The issue with the Greensmaster on my lawn is more an issue of width. It's physically too wide to hit between Alex's fence and my lawn. It'll snag on the slight hill on my lawn's side. Both are amazing machines that'll produce good results. Of the 2, the Tru Cut is more well rounded like you said. I have yet to try out a Swordsman. Will have to see about getting my hands on one.

@stevenbanks4411 3 жыл бұрын

Those tire transport pegs can be removed. I took mine off yesterday. Life changing lol. All you need is a 1 inch wrench and a 7/8 inch wrench. There's a video on youtube that shows how to take them off.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven. I use the transport tires to move the mower in and out of the garage. The reason I haven't removed the axles is that it would be one more thing I'd have to do every time I mowed the lawn.

@BermudaBoss 3 жыл бұрын

The lawn is looking fire Ron, great work! What camera do you shoot vids with??

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bermuda Boss. Currently it's just an iPhone 11 Pro Max. I'm looking to upgrade to a proper camera though. I can't tell you how many times, I'm in the middle of filming and get a phone call. It's time for a dedicated camera setup. 😎👍

@BermudaBoss 3 жыл бұрын

@@RonHenry it looks great to me! Put it in airplane mode while you film so no texts/calls come in!

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

@@BermudaBoss thanks. The IPhone shoots pretty good video in most cases. I can't really put mine in airplane mode in case I get a phone call for work. I guess I could get another phone that's dedicated to filming but if I'm going to do that, I might as well just get a proper camera.

@BermudaBoss 3 жыл бұрын

@@RonHenry tell work to quit messing around with the KZfaq's 😂

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

@@BermudaBoss that'd be nice, but kind of unlikely to happen. :-D

@davidamarquez 3 жыл бұрын

I’m on the market for a machine reel mower and this has helped out quite a bit since I’ve been looking at greens mowers as well. Any feedback on the Mclane vs Tru-Cut?

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Hi David. I've not used a Mclane so can't comment. It's similar to a Tru Cut so I imagine the quality of cut will be similar. Neither will produce as good a cut as a JD or Toro but they're also less involved to deal with. There's always a tradeoff :-)

@user-er7gx5sm6g 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect review. Had both and stayed with TC-27....

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Cool deal K9. That's a great choice for most people. Again, if I had to choose only one, it'd be the TC because it's the only one that works everywhere on my lawn.

@chriskremer157 8 ай бұрын

On the greens master those transport wheel axles come off super easy and takes less than 3 minutes,toro thought of everything 15:54

@RonHenry 8 ай бұрын

True!

@nickc2124 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome info as usual. Maybe one do you can a review on the Swardman movers. They seem to be gaining a lot of popularity here in the States.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion Nick. I need to find someone that has one that they'll let me borrow to film content with. Swardman if you watching, reach out to me! 😎👍

@FrankieKennethL 3 жыл бұрын

Time to invest in the Landscape Blade/Rotary Scissors Ron. It’s an invaluable teammate to any Greensmower

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

I keep hearing that Frankie. Is there a particular model that you like?

@FrankieKennethL 3 жыл бұрын

Ron Henry I think there is only one model...same version is te-branded under a few different named,,,I got mine at r&r. Sorry about the sticker shock...fair warning. :). www.rrproducts.com/Power-Rotary-Scissors-product104120 I have a 10%coupon,,,if interested, shot me an email

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

$345! Good lord. :-) And I still need to get an attachment for it. 👍😂

@FrankieKennethL 3 жыл бұрын

Ron Henry I used my same Ryobi head I use for the rest of my tools.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

I imagine Stihl heads should work on it. I have the Stihl Kombi system. So if I wanted to keep my string trimmer, I’d end up buying another string trimmer head just dedicated to this?

@hawkie333 Ай бұрын

The axles on the Greensmaster can be cut down and hubs modified for the rare times you need the wheels

@RonHenry Ай бұрын

I believe they can just be removed. No need to cut them off a GM.

@richardsmith1161 3 жыл бұрын

That dark green strip looks good. Will it get leggy if you maintain it at that higher cut?

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

No not really. It still looks good even mowed a tough higher. The weight of the mower and the roller combination do a great job with striping.

@stevewhitaker7545 3 жыл бұрын

Good info, as usual. My experience with reel mowers is more on the professional side working in the golf course maintenance Industry. On a personal level, I have a John Deere 220B. It has a big down side compared to the Toro in that you can remove and replace if needed the transport axels but on the JD, you would have to cut them off. It is a hassle around the fence line but I am considering making a “rough” area and making two or three passes with the rotary at 1.25” and the rest at 0.5”... make it look like a fairway. Have you looked into the landscape scissors ? That’s a good option , if you can swing the cost, to get the trimmed in areas looking like it was reel cut.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve. Thanks for sharing your experience with the JD. I've not closely looked into landscape scissors. My concern would be around using them along a fence. Wouldn't they chew up the fence pretty badly as I made a pass? Thanks for chiming in.

@stevewhitaker7545 3 жыл бұрын

I do not have the landscape scissors either but it seems to work well around fences in the videos I’ve watched. I just have to figure out how to spring this in my wife... $250-$300 for it will take some crafty work on my behalf

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Steve steve steve. You're going about this the wrong way. Find a discount code or coupon for the landscape scissors and buy it using that. Then when you bring it home, open with "Hey Sweetie! I just saved us (whatever percentage discount you got) on the landscape scissors. Got it on sale!" Should work great. If it doesn't though, blame @Frankie Kenneth 😂👍

@stevewhitaker7545 3 жыл бұрын

Lol... she does like savings !!!

@Brettsgrasscapades 3 жыл бұрын

You are able to easily remove the transport axles and get just as close to the edges as you can with the tru cut.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Brett. I should eventually just pull them off. Just not sure I want to go through removing the transport wheels AND axles each time I mow. Call me lazy. 🤣

@Brettsgrasscapades 3 жыл бұрын

@@RonHenry I leave them off. The rear drum is beastly and mine hasn't been damaged at all rolling on the driveway the like 15 feet from the garage to the lawn.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

@@Brettsgrasscapades I hear you. I don't think it's so much of a damage thing as it is nails on a chalkboard sound :-) My mower has to travel a bit further than 15 feet from it's parking to the turf. At any rate, the drum is a monster like you said. Unlikely that it will get damaged rolling under on concrete.

@dijital6 3 жыл бұрын

I like both mowers, but the Greensmaster isn't appropriate for my lawn. I can manicure much better on my lawn with the Tru Cut. The Toro makes a better cut in your demonstration, but I would rather deal with the practicality from an operational/maintenance stand point and own a Tru Cut. If you want to part ways with the Tru Cut,,, then holla at cha boy !!! Great video Ron !!

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Pkale! I totally agree man. For most lawns the Tru Cut is a better fit. It's designed for residential lawns and it really shows when you have to use it around obstacles. It's the reason why I still need to keep the Tru Cut for cutting certain areas of the lawn. Believe it or not, outside of heigh adjustment, the Greensmaster is actually easier to work on that the tru cut. Getting the reel to bed knife clearance right on a Tru Cut can be an absolute nightmare when you start trying to lock everything in place. There's always a compromise. 😎👍

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

I think both of you guys will be waiting a while. I can't see parting ways with my baby.

@dijital6 3 жыл бұрын

@@RonHenry My current mower is a 20" California Trimmer. It does a decent job, but want to upgrade soon. The cartridge system of the Allett mower is sweet. I like the fact that I can change the reel out for a dethatcher and verticut cartraige. I also like the Locke CL series. I'm willing to drop the coins on either,,, but I first have to get my yard together to actually grow good turf. I have inherited a lot of trees,, and have too much shade.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

So when is the chainsaw getting rented? :-)

@dijital6 3 жыл бұрын

@@RonHenry I already have it. This fall will be the time. I'll have to sneak and do it without permission,, because the HOA is full of Nazis.

@SuperFalino 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ron, I know this is off topic, but was just curious if you know of some cons of John deer 260 reel mower. I have searched for a toro around my area but haven't been lucky to find something within my budget. I just came across this great looking JD 260 26inch. Was just wondering if it is as durable as the toro GM 1600.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Falain. I can't really list any cons to the JD other than I don't believe the axles on that mower are removable. That's one difference between the Toro and the JD. So depending on what kind of obstacles you have in your yard that might be a dealbreaker for you. I think both mowers are very durable given proper care.

@themaskedsenpai1003 3 жыл бұрын

Nobody in my area sells rotary mowers but I’m thinking of ordering a Swardman

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

It's a good choice Masked Senpai. You can't go wrong with a reel mower. 👍

@MrHelidude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you .......... ☆☆☆☆☆

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

Anytime MrHelidude.

@jimccc9467 3 жыл бұрын

What do like for chain lube on the TC? I’m trying to stay away from ultra sticky motorcycle stuff. Also any reason to replace my solid roller with a grooved roller? Top dressing soon since the clowns that installed sod didn’t care enough about it.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim CCC. I use motorcycle chain lube because it stays on the chain and won't sling off onto the lawn. That's a big reason why I choose that type of lube. If you're cutting lower the .75" a grooved roller is going to produce a tighter cut on the lawn. It doesn't float on top of the turf so the cut is more consistent. This is definitely the time of year to top dress. If you're taking it on yourself, I've got a video here that shows my process: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d8pyZat2urWpeps.html. Thanks for watching sir.

@pedroc6823 11 ай бұрын

I was thinking of purchasing. A Tru-Cut. Other than a mower would a home owner with a small area to cut need to do anything special to the lawn, While using a Tru-Cut? Or use a mower if the grass is too long and finish with a try-Cut. I am an avid golfer and can appreciate a well maintained fairway lawn. This being new to me is there a less expensive option to try it.

@RonHenry 11 ай бұрын

Tru-Cut is a great mower. Initially you don't need anything other than the mower. If you decide to mow at lower cutting heights, you'll eventually want to top dress and level your lawn. This helps improves drainage and creates that golf course lawn appearance you'r after. kzfaq.info/sun/PLNAOeUcPq872_vybiiL847oxtAOqAVmj1

@chriskremer157 8 ай бұрын

The transport axles come off the greens master super simple and takes les than 3 min.

@RonHenry 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@eliotopian 2 жыл бұрын

I wish the greens master had locking wheels ON the kickstand. then you could put the wheels down to move around, or lock them in place, or just kickstand them up and mow, without the axles sticking out

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

That's an idea Fifth. I suppose the only negative is it would make the mower wider than it already is making it more difficult to mow next to obstacles. It would definitely be really convenient though. The axles on the GM can be removed. I just don't want to take the extra time to take them on and off each time I mow.

@leomerino3906 2 жыл бұрын

For residential close to 1000 sqft on a trucut mower what roller do you recommend? I have a smooth one on my 20 in mclane and truecut is also 20 in. Thanks

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

Either one will work Leo. If you're mowing lower, a grooved roller will produce a better cut. Hope this helps.

@tonywilliams49 11 ай бұрын

Do you know how to adjust the throttle cable on the greensmaster 1000. My unit is stuck in one speed

@RonHenry 11 ай бұрын

No I don’t.

@IntensityR6 Жыл бұрын

I’m interested in your opinion, would you still take the tru cut over a California trimmer reel mower for zoysia?

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

Yep. I prefer the propulsion system of the TruCut

@markglonek490 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like the greens master mows great

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

It does a great job Mark. I really love the mower. The more I mow with it, the better the turf looks.

@markglonek490 3 жыл бұрын

There around 10 grand aren’t they

@orthodoc22 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. I've had a hard time sourcing a 1600 so I'm about to pull the trigger on a used John Deere 260SL. I think it's a similar size as your 1600. Have you had any trouble maneuvering such a large machine? Also, do you use the transport wheels and grass catcher? The 260SL I'm looking at doesn't come with those.

@bryanschrum1542 3 жыл бұрын

Ortho Doc I’ve got the 220B and can’t think of anytime I’d actually need the transport wheels. I’m thinking of cutting the axles off as a matter of fact.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ortho Doc. No real issues with maneuvering it. It's different to mow with than Tru Cut in that that the traction drive is an on/off switch vs. slipping the clutch like on a Tru Cut. You'll get the hang of the JD in no time. I think they're fairly similar in that regard. I use the transport wheels but rarely the grass catcher. I mow so frequently that the clipping that hit my lawn break down super fast. I use the the grass catcher a couple times per month.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

I use the wheels because the sound of the drum on pavement is god awful. I don't think it hurts anything but it's like fingernails on a chalkboard. 😎

@bryanschrum1542 3 жыл бұрын

Ron Henry so true. I hate the sound.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

@@bryanschrum1542 it's rough on my ears! :-)

@timh363 3 жыл бұрын

another difference Ron your greens is a 8 blade i think you told me when you were looking at it b4 you got it ..as is the true cut. they come with 11 blades and cut like butter.. you can add a strip roller on the back of the TC if strips are your goal for rear compression the bolt on strip roller strip kick off the honda rotary . plus if your not hands on the TC has several grease points which you need a grease gun which i like that way i know its greased over being sealed like the toro. no grease zerk..you can get greensmaster and john deeres for 1000 to 2000.. i still have my honda Rotary mower for bagging and clean up because reel mowers have no suction.. as well as 21 TC and John Deere 11 blade 220b

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

You're right Fred. The number of blades on the reel no doubt make a pretty big difference as far as the quality of cut. I didn't highlight that in the vide but you make a great point.

@timh363 3 жыл бұрын

@@RonHenry you dont have to grease your greens do you? and i think i misspoke. our TC only have 7 blades.. well they do come in 5.7. and 10 .... also i was going to ask you have you every heard of Slow mow? its a granular 20 dollar growth reg made by bio advanced at big box stores.. i know you went through all the liquid growth vids lol.. was just thinking of something Reasonable for you average home owner who didn't wanna pay T nex prices lol

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

@@timh363 yes I do. It has grease fittings all over the mower which require grease as part of regular maintenance. I have heard of that product but have never used it. Is it really that much cheaper than T-Nex if you look at it from a cost of application? It's true that T-NEX costs around $150 for a bottle but that gallon goes a reallllly long way. Several years for most people.

@timh363 3 жыл бұрын

@@RonHenry ok. so many diff toro models from normal to flex. yessir. the highest ive seen here in texas is 23.99.. 19.99 at lowes.. being granular it doesnt work as fast . takes like 3 to 4 day to work.. im sure t nex last longer but most ppl dont think that way.. ppl see 25 or 150 they go 25... as you say rate per app is the way to go. thats why i go commercial fert and herb.. and not box store.. i call you a pro because not all use rate per 1000 to determine cost and not bottle price lol...

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fred! I’m not sure that if call myself a pro but I appreciate you seeing me that way. I still have a lot to learn. 😎

@felipelabomba848 2 жыл бұрын

What mowing height was the Tru Cut set at? Were both mowers set at the same height?

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

They were set to the same height Felipe. Thanks for watching.

@martyfarrell9459 3 жыл бұрын

You're right about apples and oranges! FYI, Truecut is not considered commercial, Toro is. The extra work involved with the Toro is because it is a precision machine capable of cutting 1/8" greens without scalping. How accurate is the Truecut? A lever for height adjustment.....for the homeowner. This is just not a fair comparison, I get you tried to qualify it at the beginning but this is a video that should never have been made. It's like comparing a Chevy to a Lambo. Both will get you there but there are massive differences in the engineering behind both.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Heya Dirk. The "C" in TruCut C27 stands for commercial. There are several local lawn care services that use them on their jobs. So it's definitely a commercial unit. It has a very different design philosophy to the Greensmaster though. When a landscaper is moving from lawn to lawn, they don't have time to go through then adjustment process associated with a greens mower; hence the level for height adjustment. Appreciate you watching the content.

@WillBorgers 3 жыл бұрын

dude, raise up your edges to be 1/4" above the pavement. that's what I did and have no issue at all, I can be 50% over the pavement and the Toro works like butter

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

I've done that in the back patio since the filming of this Will. In the front sloped lawn, it's not quite that easy. Would take a lot of material to get the lawn higher. Thanks for watching sir.

@jrmc3187 3 жыл бұрын

How does the Greensmaster work on that front hill? Does it want to slide down or are you mowing straight up and down the hill?

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Not Bubba. I have a video coming for that soon. 👍😎

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

I'm mowing the hill diagonally Bubba.

@frankgenner782 3 жыл бұрын

I heard you can take those axles off using a couple of wrenches

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Yep! They're removable. I believe you need a 1 inch and other 3/4 or 7/8" wrench to remove them. Thanks for watching Frank.

@AdvancedLawn 3 жыл бұрын

Reel mowing Will greatly increase the fullness of your Bermuda to anyone stuck debating.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree Advanced Lawn & Garden. It's one of the best decisions you can make for growing quality turf.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Is that for me or Advanced Jack W?

@AdvancedLawn 3 жыл бұрын

W Jack I do not. We offer landscape work and tree work.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

@W Jack aawwww man. I was gettng ready to load up the greensmaster in the car and roll out! :-D

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

👍😎

@SCOTTSTALLARDBERMUDA 2 жыл бұрын

Once we get to our pick, next important factor is COST. Whty is cost either hidden or never up front. If it costs $10 I'll take 30.!

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

The greensmaster costs more to maintain than the TruCut Robbie. It cuts better though. So it's not so easy to say one is better / worse. They're at completely different price points.

@joe_ferreira 2 жыл бұрын

Take the transport posts off?

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe, Even if I do, it's still too wide. I don't remove them because it's just another step that takes up time. Appreciate you watching sir.

@douglasthompson9482 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Tru Cut 25. I really love it but I think that I will put a roller on the front other than wheels.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

You won't regret it Douglas. It makes a huge difference in the quality of cut.

@TheAMVDJ 3 жыл бұрын

I thought there was no way a greens mower quality of cut would be THAT much better than that of a Tru Cut or McLane. Well it is, by a lot lol

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

You and me both Dexter. I didn't initially think there'd be that much of a difference but it really is on another level. Love the way it cuts. Thanks for watching sir. Let me know if I can help with anything. 👍😎

@E.ElderGilbert 3 жыл бұрын

Question. What if you compared tru cut to an allett reel mower

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Edler, I'd be happy to do it. I just have never seen an Allett in person. They have some really cool features for sure. The interchangeable cartridge system is very neat. Assuming that it's rugged enough, it's a great option for getting several machines in one.

@E.ElderGilbert 3 жыл бұрын

Ron Henry thanks sir

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

@@E.ElderGilbertvery welcome. Let me know if there's anything else.

@E.ElderGilbert 3 жыл бұрын

Ron Henry no. Just enjoying the videos.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

@@E.ElderGilbert 👍😎

@guycharles Жыл бұрын

Which course are you on???

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

Henry Links 😎

@DigitalIP 2 жыл бұрын

Greens sounded and looked better.

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

I agree! It’s an entirely different level.

@taylorlan3754 3 жыл бұрын

Your back yard looks 10x bigger than your neighbor's backyard

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Taylor. There are other yards that are pretty big too. The lawn just looks big because it's very flat compared to others in the area. Appreciate you watching the content man. Let me know if I can help with anything else. 👍😎