DOPE AF! Hudson Star Greens Mower
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2025
- This is the big reveal. I know I tease you guys for a while about what mower I was going to get, and this little baby has been on my radar for a long time. Take a look at the link below if you'd like to find out more about them. You need to plan on spending some money if you were going to go this route, but I guarantee you won't find anything that will roll smoother or cut cleaner than the Hudson Star.
www.hudsonstar...
I will likely get into the story of the company later on, because it's definitely worth sharing about. Here's the thing, this machine is light, easy to handle, stripes the grass, cuts perfectly clean, and requires almost no Maintenance. This particular unit is there a PGA model, it cuts down to 3/32 of an inch and will have the ball rolling so fast at that level.
The other equipment that I have in this video or the R and R level lawn rake, the R and R hole cutter, as well as some flags and cups from their website. Take a look below if you were unfamiliar with them, I do not receive any commissions or referrals from any company listed in this video.
www.rrproducts...
If you have been looking for a high-end, absolutely stellar reel mower that is light and easy to use, this could be the one for you. Just plan on getting your checkbook out because they are not cheap. You have to remember that for most reel mowers, the money isn't in the engine, it's in everything else.
Also in this video is some greens maintenance, top dressing, leveling with sand and levellawn rake, and just general info about the new putting surface.
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I know a guy with that mower 😉. You’ll love it, I know I love mine
Dude, I was so shocked when I saw that you had that old-school one. I called up Hudson a couple years ago because I really wanted one and sticker shocked myself out of it. I felt like it was just way too much mower for cutting regular old Bluegrass. When I decided I was going to build a green though, and maybe actually the mower had something to do with it, I knew that that was what I wanted straight away. You got such a steel on that thing and I am absolutely jealous!
@@Lawncology a friend that owns a battery allett used mine and loved it. He talked about how for the same money he thinks the Hudson is a better mower
@@kennycooperkc I love it man.
I bought one that “Previously Groomed” someone else’s yard for two years and I bought it from their estate sale. It’s one of the finest made things that I’ve ever acquired in my life. I expect that it will last me forever with proper care and that’s the kind of things that I’ve always been interested in having. It’s so smooth and it cuts so perfectly and I expect that it always will.
@@LlyleHunter I’ve had mine for a few years and it’s an awesome machine. Mine is also used and an older unit so I can attest to how well it will hold up long term
“Chasing the mower.” I couldn’t have said it any better. My wife makes fun of me when I use my GM1000 bc it walks me. This looks like an enjoyable mow.
WoW you whipped it out alright & plenty of roots down there too...😜
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Look at those roots John Perry!
So many much roots!!
They're clearly 90%BS! 🤣🤣🤣 I kid, I kid!
@@rkm82 haha! Yeah right?
Green is coming along really nicely! This reel is the real reel mower! Reelly cool machine!
It reely reely is!!
Your music mix is awesome like your knowledge on lawn care. It’s worth the views.
Cutting new holes, always had handy 5g pail of water sand for leveling. Idea is all. The dance floor is splendid! Cheers
thats a great idea
I’ve had my eye on the Hudson star for about a year now. Glad to hear your happy with it. Makes it a bit easier for me to go for it.
I want to get one myself and figured out they are $2,000+
So much lawn nerd goodness! Keep up the great work!
For sure 😂
That's a cool mower and as "green" as it gets. I'm so tired of breathing exhaust fumes when I mow the lawn. Great choice! Had to laugh at myself. I've been slightly concerned about the effect of walking all over and mowing twice my reseeding with kbg. Now I see I was clearly concerned about nothing. You're always redefining the "rules" in my mind, lol.
Nothing wrong with a manual reel mower coming from the" King of Manual Reel mowers" :) Looking good
Thanks buddy. Make a trip to utah and run this thing 😁😁
Love the videos John. So excited to see progress!!!
More to come!
That’s an awesome looking mower. Well designed.
I love it
Oh man, I have been eyeing one of these for years. But the price is just killing me, but I bet they are amazing. I talked with the company over email plenty of times asking questions. They seem like super great people, and have an amazing product
this is something that will last a long time. feels like a hundred year mower
I want a Hudson, that thing has it all.
It's looking good and raising the mower up a little is making a big difference. If you have a place to store the sand to keep it dry, you should be able to do the weekly topdressing out of a fertilizer spreader. Also, the Hudson looks fantastic! Talk about low resistance and glide!
Thanks for the tips!
That is awesome man I love that mower and the yard looks great!!!
Hiya John…that mower!!…OMG..and when you popped that hole in there…cmon man!…that why you Lawncology 👑..and I 🦀 grass cooker..I warmin up the putter brother☮️👍😎🏌🏻☕️
John…I think Hudson Star mower made in Crawfordsville Indiana brother!!👏👏👏..I work ER there many years ago…time for a road trip!!👏👏👏☮️🙋🏻♂️
You got that right!
Nice mower!!!
True statement when John says I feel like I’m chasing around the JD when using 😆. At the slowest pace and it’s still a beast to handle.
You got that right!
O man that’s gonna be badass! Sweet mower as well
Coming along very well. Wish I had a few more weeks of summer
Tight mower dude 👍
Thanks bro. Love it. Need the grass to fill in so I’m not catching the blade
Looking great jp. Always something to do
Looks beautiful John! Keep it up!
Thank you!
You’ll love that Hudson Star. My seven year old “made” me get her one to use ours and I haven’t used my toro very much since then. If I had time I might use it instead of the fairway mower for the whole yard. Also hard to beat brand new price for a ten year old gas that costs more in every way.
The thing is absolutely fantastic. Right away when I was putting it together I loved the construction. The first initial cut and setting the height was so easy and it quickly goes right back to the shed without having to wrestle it.
@@Lawncology Everything just made easier with the zero drop off in cut quality. Huge deal for me with bentgrass in the south. Have fun, my friend.
@@zackgurule5917 thanks boss!
I gave my Fiskars away. Would you suggest this one for Centipede? Probably a good bit heavier than the Fiskars.
Looking good John. Hope it holds up well over the winter for you. Strange to see the deer have their winter coats on already...wherever you are...
7000' in utah... winter is coming soon
Where did you get the parts to raise it to 1 1/2 inches?
It’s a wheel extension kit that’s available from Hudson. Kind of a test phase item
What did you get that kit for? I’ll need to check into that for sure. I’m fixing an older Hudson star up right now and would love to extend the HOC.
Nice looking mower !
Thanks 👍
Rikers Island Country Club is looking great!
You bet it is 😜
That mower is awesome!!!
I love it so far!
Great work my friend 💪🏽
Cool looking mower.
Simple, elegant.
I bought a used push reel mower, I have the style when you quit pushing the blade still turns, I remember those back in the 60's when I had to use one, I prefer that type versus the type you buy now, the blade stops when you stop.
Thanks John. Of course I spent 2 hours reel mowing my Bermuda and then had to immediately watch your video! And of course, I want to beat Allyn Hanes saying "How about those roots John Perry?"😁
That’s awesome. I’m basically going to spend 85 minutes a week mowing next summer….
Looks awesome!! Any chance you might be naming your putting green?
That’s a great idea. Maybe I need to hold a contest for that.
First Aussie 😁. Good mower for your circumstances. 😎👍👍
Absolutely. I’d say anything less than 2000’ this is great
Does the fertilizing program for the green differ from the Seeding and Overseeding pack? Does it require more N than a standard lawn program ?
To get it started I used the standard seeding pack rates. after that it is on its own program. The turf requirement isn't higher than the bluegrass, but the sand base its growing in flushes quickly. fertilizing more often is the name of the game.
Do the rollers help prevent scalping based on what you’ve experience owning this mower?
I love that mower! I want one!
it's so nice
What seed did you use?
T1
Amazed at the roots for 3-1/2 weeks post germination. I thought the push broom might up root
the young plants, but apparently not. Looks like a well designed low maintenance mower too.
Nice choice John. Keep it simple.
Thanks boss. Some of the other areas are 4-5”
Going to look into that Hudson.
Worth a gander
Wow that is a awesome mower.
effortless
Wonder how it would handle about a 15 20° slope, going up of course. The price is little steep you think these things will last awhile??
Looking good but what’s the best sand to use to level the lawn?
Do a mix if you can. 30% peat minimum and washed mason sand or even playground sand is fine. Mason will be more expensive.
That is pretty sweet mower.
Does the Hudson have thinner bed knives for when you mow under 1/4"
no, this bed knife takes it below
Nice
Lookin good man!!
Thank you!
how length of blade does your mower have
Bought my first reel mower yesterday off facebook market place. A used earthwise 5 reel. I thought/think that thing was awesome. Guess there’s a smidge more room to improve lol
Lol. You’ll love it. I still have mine, it cuts great and at 1/2” no trouble
Praying all is well lawn care fam
you too my friend
Why can't I find a price in this?
That mower is a deceptive beast! I would not have thought it weighed that much. Something I've been biting my tongue on and can't anymore is that crappy plastic edging you used. You realized it will be popped out of the ground come spring right?
Haha! The black diamond edging is great. 6” depth and holds with 1” wide flat stakes. The green area is temp. I don’t know what I want to do for that yet. I just needed to catch rocks.
Great choice!
No mention of the price anywhere? What's this thing hit for?
2500
Where can I purchase one because I was thinking about buying a Mclane Reel Mower but if this cuts like the Mclane I rather save money and purchase this.
McLane will be the same if not less than this. Hudsonstar.com
@@Lawncology well the one I was going to get is the 20" GR Mclane Reel Mower with the grass catcher and its $1986 with my military discount. I thought this Reel Mower was going to be cheaper but it isnt and it doesn't have a motor so I might as well go with the Mclane front roller reel mower
@@RetiredMiltry.5370 you should call them and see what they can do. They manufacture military parts and maybe will do something special.
Totally Dope AF.
Word
How much
Very cool👍
It’s slick for sure
JP can plant a seed on a rock and those roots will grow right through it...
Funny, there is some growing on the rocks 😂
I got super excited when I saw this as a dad with 3 kids and a mortgage. I thought yes this is it! No motor has to mean affordable! WRONG! I mean geez what are the blades made out of carbon Japanese katana steel!? $2100! I just don't get why reel mowers are so expensive. There has to be a company that can produce a 5 to $700 reel mower for the average homeowner. Even a McLane with what 200$ briggs and straton engine is $1200. I think it would sell out. I'd be happy with cheap replaceable reels. Just give me something I can cut homemade green low. Anyways had to vent! Love your channel BTW 👍
There’s are 7 blade options that are cheap but to get to true greens height, you’ve got to spend the money.
@Lawncology I'm finding this out unfortunately. I'm sure I will bite the bullet eventually. Here in Alabama I can't seem to find any affordable used locally. I have the El cheapo battery sunjoe on the way to try. Not greens worthy but lower than rotary. Only mowing 2000 sqft.
@@bamabladez I bought a Earthwise 1715-16EW 16-Inch 7-Blade Push Reel Lawn Mower, and was happily surprised you can change the height within the wheels (three slots to choose from), and lowering there got me to under 1/4 inch. I think it's worth it after rolling with a poly roller as well. See here how they lowered from factory:
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Super nice mower, I looked at one but had some 'sticker shock' as well. I saw a post on TLF where someone got one from FB Marketplace, almost brand new, for only $275. Lucky AF! If I could find one that cheap I would definitely go for it. I'm currently using the Fiskars reel with the front/rear roller conversion that Striperman pioneered. I'm diggin' it, but I'm sure you'll love the star even more.
I went all in on this one. Just figured it would last a long time.
@@Lawncology I just picked one up used for $100 in DC while here for training, taking it back to AL in October. Do you still like the mower?
@@jamesmiller3388 it’s amazing and you should contact them and perhaps send it in to get retooled/refurbished
@@Lawncology it is barely used, the guy selling it had a small green in his backyard and only used it one season, also got a nice hole cutter for the $100. This will make a nice backup mower as I have a jd180 and Allett 17b for my small yard.
@@jamesmiller3388 that’s one hell of a find
Can you even mention the ballpark of the mower? $500, $2000?
2k
Of course they don’t list the price on their site. Must mean I’m too poor.
1200 plus tax and freight.
This a great mower But it is not, can not, sold in Australia. W H Y ? ? ?
You've got me thinking John Perry 🤔. Email to Hudson Star sent 😬.
Might as well test the water.
Let’s gooooo
This is what i need but there is no Dealer in Europe 🥲
Ah that stinks
Can you get for me one mechanic
Hey hey
Please tell me that thing is under $500
Yeah… no
@@Lawncology …. Over $1K ???
@@-What-are-your-thoughts That would’ve also been fantastic… Oh no man, plan on paying what you were at for a motorized unit.
@@Lawncology …. Ya in the market for another, my Swardman drum split in 2. Looks like there’s not much that can go wrong with the Hudson and you can mow in the early morning hours without waking up the neighbors. The property looks outstanding by the way.
Thanks Ron. Spend the money, it’s practically maintenance free. Or look around on ebay
First! 👍🏻
“3/32 of an inch”
Pshh
I mow mine so low you can measure it in microns.
😂😂
Fris
Too bad they don't appear to be interested in selling to the DIY community.
Were they unwilling to sell you one?
They’ll totally sell to anyone. Get the high rise kit for residential lawns. Raises up to 1.5”
Be careful where you whip it out.
Especially around a reel mower
I went on their site and they will not even tell you how much they cost, you have to email them. PASS
Worth the email. Great people!
You set your vid to monetize trying to get rich & sh_t brah
Yes. My channel is monetized.