I bought one except it wouldn't work on my tractor because it wouldn't fit into the recessed zerks. I would think that the strings would destroy the posts at the bottom. I use weed killer.
Something most people don't know is that the end of the zirk adapter can tighten and loosen around a zirk. Similar to a collet on a Dremel or a drill chuck. The little fingers inside can move in and out.
Love that you left the zerk problems in...Dont have a tractor or the land to need one but if i did...dont think i would even bother with a weed wacker attachment like this. It really looks like after hitting a post it was missing a 45% angle after the spring back on the other side of each post. Great Video!
Courtney, I have to say your battle with the zert fitting definitely was entertaining. I think I can safely say we’ve all been there. Thanks for another great video. Cheers
The grease gun end needs to be unscrewed to let the pressure off of the fingers. It will then let go of the zert. New fingers grip grip too hard to gave the barrel full tight.
Nice video and one of my main things I like about you and your videos is the honesty. If you like it you let us know and if its a hassle you let us enjoy the show lol. Keep up the great work Courtney
I use a torch to maintain my fence line. You don't have to burn the weeds, you just heat them up and actually work best when the ground is wet. Not much faster than this, but seems easier and more effective. You also get to play with fire.
@@MrChevelle83 I have a 4ft hand held burner. I straddle a 30lb tank between my legs on the floor board of my zero turn. Run both drive sticks with one hand and hold the burner in the other. Nothing fancy, but I've seen people get creative with rigid mounted burner setups.
I have the DR Trimmer version of this one and thats the thing I struggled with when I first got mine, adjusting up and down because of uneven ground. But the more I use it the easier it gets.
That's farming for you. Somedays Murphy shows up and somedays Murphy doesn't show up when Murphy shows up then you really know you got problems lol. I tell you a quick funny story I was doing computer server work for a client. And the server room is in the basement by the electrical panels and his lady office was there in that same room she was the lady who ran the food side of the restaurant side of the golf course Banquets xcetera she did. And myself and one of my guys are having some trouble with the server I said something about Murphy's Law then she sparked up what about Murphy precedes to tell us the last name is Murphy. You can imagine how funny that was LOL😊
Wow, thats a great mower/trimmer ole bud. I can see that saving a lot of hand trimming. As always, appreciate your honest review Courtney. I bought a60" finishing mower 10 or 12 years ago @ Tractor Supply and had the same exact problem with a grease zirk on one of the rear spinning wheels. 😫 agravating.
Definitely….especially at the cost of this implement and the aggravation of the operation bc as he stated the constant micro adjustments necessary just seems to be more headache than I would want to deal with
Good luck with your Titan Attachment ; I bought a attachment from them and on the third use it broke. Titan wanted a act of Congress to replace the implement. Took the broken implement to a weld shop and they wouldn't touch it. They said Chinese made steel is of poor quality and it would break again!
I’m having issues with my new shuttle grease gun zerk end too. It’s not wanting to stay attached to the zerks on my D130. I just ordered it a couple weeks ago. I thought it was me.
Beats the heck out of weed eating that fence line. I grew up on a 42 acre horse farm - had to trim I am guessing almost a mile worth of the visible/decorative fence. My dad could see a blade of grass I missed from 50 yards away. Great life growing up. I doubt he would have purchased something like this even if was available. My brothers and I worked our asses off keeping that farm manicured. Learned a lot.
This was a great review. I actually was thinking after I watched it I have gotten faster, albeit maybe not as close, results with the MMM on my B2601. The reason why I’ve figured the MMM works so well is because I can easily look down and see where it is. I worried about that with a rear trimmer and I think you’ve confirmed my fear.
Thank you for an honest review to balance cost vs performance. I've personally found the best attachment for fencelines to be my children with weed eaters! I think in the long run, you'll appreciate raising your rails to match this and future tools, but, as with all new properties, I'm sure your to-do list is long enough right now. Enjoyed the video, and am loving the views of the new property... you've done well!
One thing I can tell you about trimmer line as far as how long they last, round is usually your best option. The shaped ones are just pieces of the lien cut out. They have sharper edges so they might get you a little cleaner cut but they don’t last as long generally. It’s just less material and it just wears out faster. These tests are all done on handheld weedeaters but the round line lasted longer.
You need a mirror on the tractor to watch the implement and it might be a little bet better. The Lube Shuttle is great, got me one. Also the Speeco quick hitch I got from you is fantastic. I can't tell you how much grief it saves me. Thanks, I'm saving my money for your Funny Top flail mower next. Be well!
Lock'n'Lube (LNL154) now actually has a pistol grip gun that takes Lube Shuttle tubes, and comes with a Lock'n'Lube grease connector. Using a LNL adapter with a LS gun requires a M10-1 to 1/8" adapter. LS also does have the safeLock connector, which is similar to the LNL connector, but not as good. I replaced the safeLock on both my LS guns with the LNL connector.
Hi Courtney, The concept of this trimmer is good, but it seems a bit of refinement is necessary before it will be a great attachment. Clamping some kind of flexible plastic rod on on your loader bucket to set a specific distance from the fence might also make using this easier.
I think you should do a head to head with a normal gas weed Wacker. By the time you switch attachments, it doesn't seem to save you any time or make it easier. Feel like attachments are supposed to make the job easier and faster.
I spray my fence lines 2 times a year and it is done. It take me about 45 minutes to complete everything on my farm. Also it makes it easy for me to cut the grass in the field.
I had the same issue with grease nipple had a brand new grease gun and pulled the grease fitting out ,my grease fittings were brass though. That sure looks easier than using a weed eater,maybe you can get a blade or different pastic blades, just a thought. Happy mowing.
I don't believe it's actually working. Not correctly, anyway. It looks like a lot of effort for an incomplete task. Please keep up the great work, though. We appreciate all you put out for us.
My experience growing up on a golf course? We had industrial grade string trimmers & just walked along trimming all the fences, cedar trees & other signs marking the fairways. Was NOT a fun job- to this day I still suffer mental anguish over string trimmers....lol
Thanks for the video, is there a reasonable priced 3 point tool for a fence along a hedgerow. Where you might need to vertically cut 4 or 5 ft straight?
I think if you had a three-point hitch attachment to the front and get rid of the bucket and put the tool on the front of the tractor would be better than on the rear just my opinion that way you couldn't have to turn around have a good day nice video
Most hand grease guns have a screw collar where it attached to the zerk. You can make it loose and then put it on the zerk and then tighten it. You have to keep doing this or get it set at a happy medium and use it that way.
You’re tackling the same problem I’m now facing. Grass pastures with four-board horse fencing and several hundred fence posts. I may do what a neighbor has done - spray it and lay a 6-12 inch wide pine straw bed underneath the fence. It eliminates the ugly sprayed look. Yet, I’m not sure how much time it’ll save me.
I changed my grease gun tip to the opening kind, way better. The original tip stuck on. I took the whole tip completely apart and it still stuck on. As to the fence line trimmer, I tried a walk behind, but it is a struggle pushing it over bumps and holes. Still looking for something delicate enough to go around small orchard trees. Maybe a gas trimmer head with an articulating hedge trimmer.
Thanks for the review. Is there anyway you could try it around a cement Foundation like around the house or along a chain link fence like a ball field?
Doesn't the guard kind of defeat the whole purpose of using string line? The reason for using string is that you can run it against posts, trees, etc. without damaging them. I really don't see why you wouldn't just use some type of blade instead of string with that setup.
the strings always damage the wood a little each time...look at a post that commercial lawn maintenance folks regularly hit But I did think why not a blade system even large plastic blades that are inside the ring
They make a similar units for trimming that go on a zero turn mower, which I think is a lot more maneuverable I think that would be a lot more user-friendly to operate
The other more expensive option you mentiond, (If I found it) has actual metal blades and can handle lightt brush. Although more expemsive, it may be an option for folks who want to groom their fencelines without the use of chemicals. To answer your question, I would opt for the manufacturer that offered one with metal blaces and better capacity.
Firstly, a lockNlube type coulper will solve the grease issue, or you can always undo the your existing coupler, use a spanner (wrench) & pair of multi grips or curved pliers to undo the cover (where the knurling is) & this will take some pressure off the teeth inside so it wont get stuck on like that. Secondly, here in Australia & New Zealand & I think a lot of European brands have the under tree (in your case a fence) already built into the flail mower, & usually has a proper blade set up on it, not wimpy cord! I'm Pretty sure Trimax in New Zealand make an attachment for both their flail & rotary mowers. Pivot point is a lot further to the outside & by that i mean closer to the tree of post end. Most of these set ups are used in orchards. You may want to look at Muhler in Germany or Austria, & various other European manufacturers, as they make roadside mowers that will amaze you. Lots are mounted on MB Unimog trucks
I called Trimax, and they only have offset ones. So the sales person didn't have anything else to offer. It would be helpful if any brand fail mower had a way to get closer to trees for trimming.
I have the DR version, same cheap construction. I'll bet they're built by the same company. The only difference is my gauge wheel is on the back. hard to use on flat ground, mine's not flat and it's a nightmare to use. I'm trying to figure how to modify it to make it work right as right now as is it's not worth the headache. good video though.
I was a little disappointed when I first got my DR trimmer too. But when I thought about how long it would have taken me to do with a weed eater it helped ease the pain haha. Also, unless you’re a much better man with a weed eater than I am, I leave much the same marks on posts with it from running the string against it
I used mine for the first time yesterday and couldn’t get unhooked either. Luckily I didn’t pull out my zerk. I eventually got it but what a pain in the butt. Idk what I was doing wrong either.
Could you zip tie or fasten some type of rigid but flexible plastic, say 1/2” conduit to front bucket and use as a guide so you don’t need to look back as often on even ground and know your distance to fence posts is correct?
And this is how I ended up with a selection of zerks for whatever has problems, cause they all have them. Just a matter of time and where you are when that time comes.
I'm not sure about Titan. I'm thinking of getting a pallet forks/ hay spear from them. The more problems I see the less confident I am in there products???
Looks like spraying that would be a whole lot easier, I have a fence line sprayer not sure how to send you pictures mounts to the front of 1025r or 2025r, also I have herd of green die but never used it
And.....I might add that the stringed system of any type does not work well with any or all woven-metal wire fencing systems. Herbicide application and you're done!
I think your trip spring needs tightened up. Plus with that bottom board being so low it likely won’t work the best. I have barbed wire fences and I’m able to get the head directly below the fence and it seems to make a difference
Hey glad i am not the only one with a new lube shuttle grease gun and had the same problem you had with the zerk...ended up buying a cheap Chinese lock and lube copy for now and replacing the end of my lube shuttle hose....the fittings either wouldn't go in the jaws or wouldn't come out without pliers...after just a few zerks i got frustrated and went the cheap route....disappointing from a $125 grease gun kit.....good luck, i think them and lock n lube in it together and maybe the same company? but i had the thought to myself... they put those grease gun ends on there so you get frustrated and just buy the lock n lube...or they get frustrated because you didn't buy the lock and lube with the kit......just my 2 cents worth...
glad to see its not just me ! i have a 1025r and bought a DR fence mower right away to cut under all my evergreen trees i use it once or twice a year and have decided I HATE THIS ATTACHMENT hard to use i have ruined the gauge wheel also poped it off bead etc i even had trimmer head fall off , nothing against DR they build good quality stuff, its the design that one wheel , i had a farmall cub with a sicle bar for years a billion times better ! this attachment may end up in the scrap yard lol that would be ok with me! best of luck love your channel ! tom f
A few others have probably beat me to it, but you've gotta get a LOCK-N-LUBE, bud. Small thumb lever opens the jaws allowing you to clamp onto the fitting, and grease away! I work in the aircraft maintenance industry in the military, and we use these at my unit. They're not great for tight area greasing, but work great, otherwise!
I can't think of a great means of keeping the weeds knocked back along fencelines. I think I'd likely go with spraying and call it a day. For some more "decorative" fencelines, maybe a strip of woven weed fabric pinned down and then covered with a stone mulch might be a reasonable solution. It would be WAY too costly and too much work for doing very long lengths of fencelines; but for an ornamental area near the house or such it might be a good solution.
Seems to work pretty well but if you put a 180 degree mirror on your tractor so you wouldn’t have to crane your neck to see what you’re doing the whole time. If I had fences like you I’d consider getting something like that or maybe just a spray tank with some Roundup. That would be considerably cheaper I would think.
I'm not seeing it with this eye problem. I have a spray tank in the back of the Gator that never needs the string replaced. A little bit of Cornerstone goes a long way. :)
Glad you made the mistake on purchasing this implement and saved the rest of us from the headache
LockNLube grease gun hose end. Saves you exactly from that hassle of getting stuck on a zerk
That's why I bought mine, too!
I bought one except it wouldn't work on my tractor because it wouldn't fit into the recessed zerks. I would think that the strings would destroy the posts at the bottom. I use weed killer.
Agree! I did that once, then bought the lock n lube
@@jakeschisler7525 They now have a 4" long extended one, made just like the original, but will reach all those recessed fittings.
Y'all beat me to it....
Lock-n-Lube is the way to go !!!
Something most people don't know is that the end of the zirk adapter can tighten and loosen around a zirk. Similar to a collet on a Dremel or a drill chuck. The little fingers inside can move in and out.
Thank you for that. Holy smokes I get frustrated with my grease gun sometimes. Now I know!
Exactly!! I was looking for this comment so I didn’t have to type it!! 😂😂 it should be pinned by the commenter, as it is for him to learn as well.
Thanks, you saved me the Typing also. BTW Guess how I Learned about Adjusting the Nozzle 😮😂😊
Love that you left the zerk problems in...Dont have a tractor or the land to need one but if i did...dont think i would even bother with a weed wacker attachment like this. It really looks like after hitting a post it was missing a 45% angle after the spring back on the other side of each post. Great Video!
Courtney, I have to say your battle with the zert fitting definitely was entertaining. I think I can safely say we’ve all been there.
Thanks for another great video.
Cheers
The grease gun end needs to be unscrewed to let the pressure off of the fingers. It will then let go of the zert. New fingers grip grip too hard to gave the barrel full tight.
Know who we're watching for sure 😏
Nice video and one of my main things I like about you and your videos is the honesty. If you like it you let us know and if its a hassle you let us enjoy the show lol. Keep up the great work Courtney
Chemical “warfare” seems to the win in the fence row wars. Tank, electric pump, four wheeler, twice a year…done!
I use a torch to maintain my fence line. You don't have to burn the weeds, you just heat them up and actually work best when the ground is wet. Not much faster than this, but seems easier and more effective. You also get to play with fire.
@@MrChevelle83 I have a 4ft hand held burner. I straddle a 30lb tank between my legs on the floor board of my zero turn. Run both drive sticks with one hand and hold the burner in the other. Nothing fancy, but I've seen people get creative with rigid mounted burner setups.
I have the DR Trimmer version of this one and thats the thing I struggled with when I first got mine, adjusting up and down because of uneven ground. But the more I use it the easier it gets.
That's farming for you. Somedays Murphy shows up and somedays Murphy doesn't show up when Murphy shows up then you really know you got problems lol.
I tell you a quick funny story I was doing computer server work for a client. And the server room is in the basement by the electrical panels and his lady office was there in that same room she was the lady who ran the food side of the restaurant side of the golf course Banquets xcetera she did. And myself and one of my guys are having some trouble with the server I said something about Murphy's Law then she sparked up what about Murphy precedes to tell us the last name is Murphy. You can imagine how funny that was LOL😊
I have read few good review about that attachment. Seems like you had a similar experience. A DR walk behind would probably work a little better.
Get you a Lock n Lube grease coupler they are awesome.
Wow, thats a great mower/trimmer ole bud. I can see that saving a lot of hand trimming. As always, appreciate your honest review Courtney.
I bought a60" finishing mower 10 or 12 years ago @ Tractor Supply and had the same exact problem with a grease zirk on one of the rear spinning wheels. 😫 agravating.
thanks for being honest on your assessment on the trimmer
Roundup works great on fence line...thank you for the video and your opinion
Sounds like a good gas trimmer and walking the fence line would be a better way to go. Enjoy your videos.
Definitely….especially at the cost of this implement and the aggravation of the operation bc as he stated the constant micro adjustments necessary just seems to be more headache than I would want to deal with
💥 Your shortfall of enthusiasm for this product indicates the honestly of your character.
*Keep on tractoring!* 👍
You show great patients with that attachment, thumbs up for another realalistic video too.
Good luck with your Titan Attachment ; I bought a attachment from them and on the third use it broke. Titan wanted a act of Congress to replace the implement. Took the broken implement to a weld shop and they wouldn't touch it. They said Chinese made steel is of poor quality and it would break again!
I’ve switched to the lockNlube type grease gun couplers. Also didn’t you buy the Rhinohyde sun roofs? Why isn’t one on your tractor?
Good honest review. Thanks
Always honest reviews.
I’m having issues with my new shuttle grease gun zerk end too. It’s not wanting to stay attached to the zerks on my D130. I just ordered it a couple weeks ago. I thought it was me.
Thank you for all the continued great content!! One opinion though is the music drives me nuts 😂 much rather hear the tractor running and working.
I love the real world experience and opinion you give!
Beats the heck out of weed eating that fence line. I grew up on a 42 acre horse farm - had to trim I am guessing almost a mile worth of the visible/decorative fence. My dad could see a blade of grass I missed from 50 yards away. Great life growing up. I doubt he would have purchased something like this even if was available. My brothers and I worked our asses off keeping that farm manicured. Learned a lot.
Thanks for you honest view. Kind of thinking the string trimmer might be the way to go.
Enjoy your channel, we have the same fence around our farm, the best fence trimmer I've ever used is called Roundup, works awesome!!
Seeing you struggle with a Zerk makes me happy, because I can relate to that SO well.
Watching someone else be the one to struggle with a stubborn zerk when I'm not fighting it, always. Awesome me smile
The grease gun has little tabs that lock on the zerk fitting and the amount of grab is adjustable by turning that knurled part on the end of it.
This was a great review. I actually was thinking after I watched it I have gotten faster, albeit maybe not as close, results with the MMM on my B2601. The reason why I’ve figured the MMM works so well is because I can easily look down and see where it is. I worried about that with a rear trimmer and I think you’ve confirmed my fear.
Thank you for an honest review to balance cost vs performance. I've personally found the best attachment for fencelines to be my children with weed eaters! I think in the long run, you'll appreciate raising your rails to match this and future tools, but, as with all new properties, I'm sure your to-do list is long enough right now. Enjoyed the video, and am loving the views of the new property... you've done well!
One thing I can tell you about trimmer line as far as how long they last, round is usually your best option. The shaped ones are just pieces of the lien cut out. They have sharper edges so they might get you a little cleaner cut but they don’t last as long generally. It’s just less material and it just wears out faster. These tests are all done on handheld weedeaters but the round line lasted longer.
"We would like to welcome Lock n Lube to the 5% discount club"- Courtney next week
You need a mirror on the tractor to watch the implement and it might be a little bet better. The Lube Shuttle is great, got me one. Also the Speeco quick hitch I got from you is fantastic. I can't tell you how much grief it saves me. Thanks, I'm saving my money for your Funny Top flail mower next. Be well!
Lock'n'Lube (LNL154) now actually has a pistol grip gun that takes Lube Shuttle tubes, and comes with a Lock'n'Lube grease connector. Using a LNL adapter with a LS gun requires a M10-1 to 1/8" adapter. LS also does have the safeLock connector, which is similar to the LNL connector, but not as good. I replaced the safeLock on both my LS guns with the LNL connector.
Thanks for saving me the Typing 👍😉.
The accessory Kit with the Lock’N’Lube if you never want a Greasing problem again.
Hi Courtney,
The concept of this trimmer is good, but it seems a bit of refinement is necessary before it will be a great attachment.
Clamping some kind of flexible plastic rod on on your loader bucket to set a specific distance from the fence might also make using this easier.
The socket on end of hose tip is a threaded sleeve that controls the grip on zerk fitting. Left turn relaxes grip on zerk fitting
This one is not according to the mfg.
Thanks for the honest review. It feels like you wont promote a subpar product. I hope the manufacturer got some good honest pointers for the next gen.
I think you should do a head to head with a normal gas weed Wacker.
By the time you switch attachments, it doesn't seem to save you any time or make it easier. Feel like attachments are supposed to make the job easier and faster.
I have the LockNLube on my DeWALT electric grease gun. It's the best setup I've ever used.
Same! Love it.
tractor ownership, everything always goes perfectly, it's amazing
I spray my fence lines 2 times a year and it is done. It take me about 45 minutes to complete everything on my farm. Also it makes it easy for me to cut the grass in the field.
I think it needs a heavier recoil spring and it would be a little better, there is way too much flopping around after you pass a post.
I had the same issue with grease nipple had a brand new grease gun and pulled the grease fitting out ,my grease fittings were brass though. That sure looks easier than using a weed eater,maybe you can get a blade or different pastic blades, just a thought. Happy mowing.
I don't believe it's actually working. Not correctly, anyway. It looks like a lot of effort for an incomplete task. Please keep up the great work, though. We appreciate all you put out for us.
Thanks for the vid and demo....keep on keeping on!🚜👨🌾🚜
My experience growing up on a golf course? We had industrial grade string trimmers & just walked along trimming all the fences, cedar trees & other signs marking the fairways. Was NOT a fun job- to this day I still suffer mental anguish over string trimmers....lol
Sickle bar for the win. See what the highway dept in your area uses to trim fences and roads.
Thanks for the video, is there a reasonable priced 3 point tool for a fence along a hedgerow. Where you might need to vertically cut 4 or 5 ft straight?
I think if you had a three-point hitch attachment to the front and get rid of the bucket and put the tool on the front of the tractor would be better than on the rear just my opinion that way you couldn't have to turn around have a good day nice video
Good information here. I'll stick with my zero turn for my fence line.
Hard to beat Round Up!
would a tilt-mirror mounted on the roll-bar help avoid neck strain?
Most hand grease guns have a screw collar where it attached to the zerk. You can make it loose and then put it on the zerk and then tighten it. You have to keep doing this or get it set at a happy medium and use it that way.
To get the best results with the cut, You'd have to go down each side of the fence.
You’re tackling the same problem I’m now facing. Grass pastures with four-board horse fencing and several hundred fence posts. I may do what a neighbor has done - spray it and lay a 6-12 inch wide pine straw bed underneath the fence. It eliminates the ugly sprayed look. Yet, I’m not sure how much time it’ll save me.
I changed my grease gun tip to the opening kind, way better. The original tip stuck on. I took the whole tip completely apart and it still stuck on. As to the fence line trimmer, I tried a walk behind, but it is a struggle pushing it over bumps and holes. Still looking for something delicate enough to go around small orchard trees. Maybe a gas trimmer head with an articulating hedge trimmer.
Thanks for the review. Is there anyway you could try it around a cement Foundation like around the house or along a chain link fence like a ball field?
Doesn't the guard kind of defeat the whole purpose of using string line? The reason for using string is that you can run it against posts, trees, etc. without damaging them. I really don't see why you wouldn't just use some type of blade instead of string with that setup.
thats what i was thinking just put a push mower blade on it or somthing
the strings always damage the wood a little each time...look at a post that commercial lawn maintenance folks regularly hit
But I did think why not a blade system even large plastic blades that are inside the ring
They make a similar units for trimming that go on a zero turn mower, which I think is a lot more maneuverable I think that would be a lot more user-friendly to operate
Get a locking grease gun coupler, press the trigger to put it on and off, works great I have two of them on a standard gun and a numatic gun.
The other more expensive option you mentiond, (If I found it) has actual metal blades and can handle lightt brush. Although more expemsive, it may be an option for folks who want to groom their fencelines without the use of chemicals. To answer your question, I would opt for the manufacturer that offered one with metal blaces and better capacity.
Hi how do you think it would work on a ditch
wow! impressive intro there :) beautiful and simple in my opinion.
"This was supposed to take 30 seconds." The story of my life as a computer nerd or a newbie farmer. LOL I second LockNLube. I have 2 of them.
Firstly, a lockNlube type coulper will solve the grease issue, or you can always undo the your existing coupler, use a spanner (wrench) & pair of multi grips or curved pliers to undo the cover (where the knurling is) & this will take some pressure off the teeth inside so it wont get stuck on like that. Secondly, here in Australia & New Zealand & I think a lot of European brands have the under tree (in your case a fence) already built into the flail mower, & usually has a proper blade set up on it, not wimpy cord! I'm Pretty sure Trimax in New Zealand make an attachment for both their flail & rotary mowers. Pivot point is a lot further to the outside & by that i mean closer to the tree of post end. Most of these set ups are used in orchards. You may want to look at Muhler in Germany or Austria, & various other European manufacturers, as they make roadside mowers that will amaze you. Lots are mounted on MB Unimog trucks
I called Trimax, and they only have offset ones. So the sales person didn't have anything else to offer. It would be helpful if any brand fail mower had a way to get closer to trees for trimming.
Am I missing the link to the string trimmer guys site, or is it hidden somewhere else?
You could also try one of M18 or m12 grease gun with the lock and lub super combination
I have the DR version, same cheap construction. I'll bet they're built by the same company. The only difference is my gauge wheel is on the back. hard to use on flat ground, mine's not flat and it's a nightmare to use. I'm trying to figure how to modify it to make it work right as right now as is it's not worth the headache. good video though.
I was a little disappointed when I first got my DR trimmer too. But when I thought about how long it would have taken me to do with a weed eater it helped ease the pain haha. Also, unless you’re a much better man with a weed eater than I am, I leave much the same marks on posts with it from running the string against it
I used mine for the first time yesterday and couldn’t get unhooked either. Luckily I didn’t pull out my zerk. I eventually got it but what a pain in the butt. Idk what I was doing wrong either.
Could you zip tie or fasten some type of rigid but flexible plastic, say 1/2” conduit to front bucket and use as a guide so you don’t need to look back as often on even ground and know your distance to fence posts is correct?
And this is how I ended up with a selection of zerks for whatever has problems, cause they all have them. Just a matter of time and where you are when that time comes.
If that fitting came out that easy it's a Titan issues
How well or not well would this attachment work with a wire fence?
Looks like more of a PITA than it's worth.
Between the 2 video’s it showing that this mower is the best made. What other mowers were on the market?
Is the line damaging the wood posts? Looks like that spring needs to be tighter so it doesn't swing back and forth after you go around a post
I do like it but whats the cost
I'm not sure about Titan. I'm thinking of getting a pallet forks/ hay spear from them. The more problems I see the less confident I am in there products???
Great video as usual but i would check on there return policy
Looks like spraying that would be a whole lot easier, I have a fence line sprayer not sure how to send you pictures mounts to the front of 1025r or 2025r, also I have herd of green die but never used it
To protect those posts, I would cut small pieces of drywall metal corner and nail it to the post where the trimmer hits.
And.....I might add that the stringed system of any type does not work well with any or all woven-metal wire fencing systems. Herbicide application and you're done!
I think your trip spring needs tightened up. Plus with that bottom board being so low it likely won’t work the best. I have barbed wire fences and I’m able to get the head directly below the fence and it seems to make a difference
Chinese zirks, go figure. Great video, thanks for the review
Score one for lube shuttle also.
If i had to do all tgat trimming id use a regular trimmer mounted on a ball that sits on the ground and walk it.
Rhythm is the key. Same for sicklebar mower
Hey glad i am not the only one with a new lube shuttle grease gun and had the same problem you had with the zerk...ended up buying a cheap Chinese lock and lube copy for now and replacing the end of my lube shuttle hose....the fittings either wouldn't go in the jaws or wouldn't come out without pliers...after just a few zerks i got frustrated and went the cheap route....disappointing from a $125 grease gun kit.....good luck, i think them and lock n lube in it together and maybe the same company? but i had the thought to myself... they put those grease gun ends on there so you get frustrated and just buy the lock n lube...or they get frustrated because you didn't buy the lock and lube with the kit......just my 2 cents worth...
Would have a great comercial for lock and lube.... love mine
glad to see its not just me ! i have a 1025r and bought a DR fence mower right away to cut under all my evergreen trees i use it once or twice a year and have decided I HATE THIS ATTACHMENT hard to use i have ruined the gauge wheel also poped it off bead etc i even had trimmer head fall off , nothing against DR they build good quality stuff, its the design that one wheel , i had a farmall cub with a sicle bar for years a billion times better ! this attachment may end up in the scrap yard lol that would be ok with me! best of luck love your channel ! tom f
A few others have probably beat me to it, but you've gotta get a LOCK-N-LUBE, bud. Small thumb lever opens the jaws allowing you to clamp onto the fitting, and grease away! I work in the aircraft maintenance industry in the military, and we use these at my unit. They're not great for tight area greasing, but work great, otherwise!
I can't think of a great means of keeping the weeds knocked back along fencelines. I think I'd likely go with spraying and call it a day. For some more "decorative" fencelines, maybe a strip of woven weed fabric pinned down and then covered with a stone mulch might be a reasonable solution. It would be WAY too costly and too much work for doing very long lengths of fencelines; but for an ornamental area near the house or such it might be a good solution.
I think maybe if you had them nylon blades did I use my Brush Wacker
Seems to work pretty well but if you put a 180 degree mirror on your tractor so you wouldn’t have to crane your neck to see what you’re doing the whole time. If I had fences like you I’d consider getting something like that or maybe just a spray tank with some Roundup. That would be considerably cheaper I would think.
I'm not seeing it with this eye problem. I have a spray tank in the back of the Gator that never needs the string replaced. A little bit of Cornerstone goes a long way. :)
I bought that same greeser. And it doesnt release my zirks either.
i wonder : what would happen if one kept the grass at the fence untrimmed?
Turns into a forest
Simple zerk fitting to pull out like that, tells me something about the metal that was used in the manufacture.